Become an SSI Specialty Instructor with SSI

Becoming an SSI Specialty Instructor is easy. Continue your diving education as an instructor by enrolling in a Specialty Instructor Seminar for each of the diving specialties you would like to teach.

Alternatively, you can co-teach the specialty you are interested in with an experienced Specialty Instructor or request a Verification Application of your experience and send it directly to SSI.

Teach more specialties to automatically earn the Advanced Open Water Instructor certification.

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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.

Qualify for higher ratings and further your career

Qualify for various Specialty Instructor ratings in combination with your instructor training course! Teaching the specialties which interest you most is great fun and the perfect opportunity to generate more income as an SSI Instructor.

But that is not all! By pushing SSI training on all levels, you automatically qualify for SSI Professional Recognition ratings such as SSI Advanced Open Water, SSI Divemaster and SSI Master Instructor.

Added to that, you collect valuable Pro Rewards for each certification issued. These Pro Rewards are worth real money and can be used to further your career!

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