Become an SSI Assistant Instructor Trainer Today Assistant Instructor Trainers prepare Assistant Instructors to teach academics and conduct in-water training. As an Assistant Instructor Trainer, you are also qualified to assist Instructor Trainers, giving you valuable experience along your scuba diving instructor pathway. When ready, you can finish the Instructor Training Seminar, allowing you to become an SSI Instructor Trainer. Start your journey to create scuba diving instructors today. Discover Local Course Dates Find your next diving adventure on Scubago - whether it's near you or at your travel destination - and book directly with the center of your choice. Powered by View on Map Automatic 50 km 100 km 500 km Worldwide Qualify for higher ratings and extend your skills Take the last step to reach the peak - become an SSI Instructor Trainer! But remember, learning never stops! Continue your career by qualifying further in other training categories like Extended Range and/or Freediving. Additional qualifications will provide you with more diversity and flexibility, whilst opening up new income options. Instructor TrainerAre 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!70-80Suggested duration (h)2Open Water SessionsExtended Range Wreck Diving InstructorShare the thrill of wreck diving and enhance your career. Become an SSI Extended Range Wreck Diving Instructor. If you want to teach wreck divers at dream locations worldwide, this is the best way to do it. Start this SSI wreck diving course today!20Suggested duration (h)2Open Water SessionsExtended Range Sidemount InstructorDo you love sidemount diving? Do you want to develop your diving career and enjoy global job opportunities? Become an SSI Extended Range Sidemount Instructor and share the exhilaration of sidemount diving. Start this sidemount diver course online today!16Suggested duration (h)1Open Water Sessions Facts and Training Standards Amount of Academic Sessions 3Amount of Pool/Confined Water Sessions 6Amount of Open Water Sessions 7Maximum Training Depth 40 m / 130 ftSuggested duration (h) 30-45Certification Prerequisites Divemaster Instructor certificationSSI Standards Languages 简体字 Česky Nederlands English English US (imperial) Français Deutsch ελληνικά עברית Bahasa Indonesia Italiano 日本語 한국어 Polski Português (Portugal) Русский Español ภาษาไทย Türkçe Discover the Wonders of the Deep with SSI's Blog Join us on an exciting journey of discovery and learn more about exhilarating diving adventures, dedicated conservation initiatives, and innovative educational opportunities that will help you illuminate the extraordinary beauty of the underwater world. Let's explore the underwater world together and delve into the hidden wonders beneath the gentle waves. Scuba Diving in Japan: The Story of High Bridge in Onagawa 2026-06-17 Discover scuba diving in Japan through the story of High Bridge in Onagawa, connecting divers, the ocean, and community 15 years after the earthquake. Making Better Choices: What Is the Most Sustainable Seafood? 2026-06-15 What is the most sustainable seafood? Learn how ocean lovers can choose sustainable seafood, reduce bycatch, and support healthier marine ecosystems. Mermaid Tails: 10 Stunning Designs in 2026 2026-06-13 Discover 10 stunning mermaid tails for 2026, from fabric tails to realistic silicone options for swimming, underwater photos, and SSI Mermaid training. © iStock/4FRAustraliaThe world’s largest coral reef, the Great Barrier Reef is the essence of diving in Australia.Learn more © iStock/ferrantraiteMexicoDiving in Mexico is a breathtaking, world-class experience. This country offers many adventures and a landscape full of natural wonders.Learn more © iStock-LunamarinaFloridaThe Sunshine State Florida offers many great and divers dive sites from the tropical Florida Keys to deep shipwrecks and crystal clear freshwater springs.Learn more © iStock/tawatchaiprakobkitIndonesiaIndonesia is considered one of the best diving destinations in the world with more than 17,500 islands distributed over 5,000 kilometers.Learn more © iStock/narvikkEgyptThe Arab Republic of Egypt is a country that sits in the Northeast corner of Africa on the Mediterranean Sea to its north and the Red Sea to its east.Learn more © iStock/saiko3ThailandThailand, The Land of Smiles, is a joy to explore, from the friendly locals to the dazzling scenery and offers some of the best diving in the world.Learn more