Go Diving – Become an Instructor Today

Imagine leading divers through the underwater world you love, assisting instructors, or going all the way and becoming an Instructor Trainer yourself. Begin a new, exciting career as a scuba instructor. Start today by taking the Divemaster course and followed by Science of Diving when doing your upgrade.

Next, qualify as an Open Water Instructor by joining an Instructor Training Course (ITC)  and completing an Instructor Evaluation (IE).

Whether you dream of training future scuba instructors or just leading divers, being an SSI Instructor is a dream come true and empowers you to manage your life-work balance with flexibility by working for on or multiple Training Centers nearby or in tropical destination.

Learn how to become a scuba instructor with SSI and start your dive career today!

Extend your skills to further your career

Continue your career by becoming an Assistant Instructor, or immediately combine your training by joining an Assistant Instructor and Instructor Training Course (ITC) to qualify as an Open Water Instructor. Becoming a scuba instructor is just the beginning of an exciting career pathway.

Divemaster

Do you want to lead certified divers underwater, improve your skills, teach Ecology Specialties yourself, or begin the path toward becoming a scuba instructor? Become a Divemaster!

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ITC Completion

The SSI Instructor Training Course (ITC) is the next step on the scuba instructor pathway after becoming a Divemaster. Qualify as an Open Water Instructor and start teaching beginners and various specialties. Begin your life-changing journey and become a dive professional today!

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Instructor Evaluation

The Instructor Evaluation (IE) is the first step in your instructor training journey. Show your ability to teach beginner and specialty courses in real live scenarios, and qualify as an SSI Open Water Instructor. Take your professional dive career to the next level today!

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Specialty Instructor

The Assistant Instructor rating is the next step after becoming a Divemaster along the scuba instructor pathway. Start teaching beginners and assisting instructors with SSI divers. Start your life-changing journey today!

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Assistant Instructor Trainer

Experience a whole new level of education as an Assistant Instructor Trainer. Make an essential contribution to the diving industry by teaching future Scuba Diving Instructors. Become an SSI Assistant Instructor Trainer today!

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Instructor Trainer

Are you ready for the final step in SSI´s Instructor Career Pathway? Join the most elite dive instructors in the industry. Become an SSI Instructor Trainer and start teaching the entire range of SSI recreational diving courses today!

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Explore Deeper, Further and Beyond

Learning never stops! If you’re ready for more adventure, dive beyond recreational limits with Extended Range, or immerse in the ultimate sport of Freediving. Additional qualifications will provide you with more diversity and flexibility, as well as open up new income options at the same time.

Becoming a scuba instructor is just the beginning of an exciting career pathway. 

Explore Career Opportunities Worldwide

Stop waiting, start exploring the world and turn your passion into a career! MyDiveGuide is a unique dive site database with over 10,000 dive sites, thrilling specialist dives and featured destinations. These are the places where scuba instructors and divemasters have great job opportunities!

Ready to live your ultimate dream? Check out MyDiveGuide and start your diving career today with SSI!

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