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 Whether you’re on the move or planning ahead, we’ve got you covered. Never miss out on exciting training opportunities and register with ease. 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. DivemasterDo 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!43-57Suggested duration (h)60Open Water SessionsInstructor EvaluationThe 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!72-85Suggested duration (h)1Open Water SessionsAssistant 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 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) 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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