Become a Scuba Instructor and Live Your Passion To join the SSI Instructor Training Course (ITC), you must be a certified Divemaster or hold an equivalent qualification. This comprehensive program is part of SSI’s 2-Step Instructor Training Approach. It begins with the Instructor Training Course combination, supported by immersive digital learning. After successfully completing the ITC, you will attend the Instructor Evaluation (IE) to become an SSI Open Water Instructor. As a certified instructor, you’ll be able to independently teach key SSI programs such as Open Water Diver, Advanced Open Water Diver, Enriched Air Nitrox, Diver Stress & Rescue, and Dive Guide. Need more time or want to gain hands-on experience before becoming a full instructor? You can take the Assistant Instructor portion as a standalone step. This allows you to assist with real student courses, build valuable teaching experience, and then complete the Instructor Evaluation at your own pace. The possibilities are endless – start your scuba diving instructor career now! 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 Sort by: Date ascending Date ascending Date descending Price ascending Price descending Distance ascending Distance decending View on Map Automatic 50 km 100 km 500 km Worldwide Continue your Instructor Career Learning never stops, so advance your career as an Instructor by adding Specialty Instructor qualifications which will provide you with more diversity and flexibility, whilst opening up new income options. Having issued 25 certifications on various levels and being qualified in Navigation, Night / Limited Visibility and Deep Diving as a Specialty Instructor will qualify you automatically as a Divemaster Instructor. Becoming a scuba instructor is just the beginning of an exciting career pathway. Assistant Instructor TrainerExperience 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!30-45Suggested duration (h)7Open Water SessionsInstructor 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 Trimix InstructorGo deeper, explore further, and develop your SSI Professional dive career. Become an SSI Extended Range Trimix Instructor and teach others the thrill of Extended Range. Start this technical dive training online today!16Suggested duration (h)2Open Water Sessions Facts and Training Standards Amount of Academic Sessions 10Amount of Pool/Confined Water Sessions 6Maximum Training Depth 40 m / 130 ftSuggested duration (h) 70 - 80Certification Prerequisites Minimum 75 logged dives (totaling 50 hours dive time), Divemaster certificationSSI Standards Languages 简体字 Česky Nederlands English English US (imperial) Suomi 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. 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