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. 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!Learn more ITC CompletionThe 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!Learn more Instructor 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!Learn more Specialty InstructorThe 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!Learn more 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!Learn more 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!Learn more 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. Extended 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 SessionsCave Diving InstructorLeave the daylight behind, push your limits, and join the best scuba instructors. There is no limit to your ambitions with this SSI course. Become an SSI Cave Diving Instructor and teach tec divers. Start this cave diving certification today!20Suggested duration (h)2Open Water SessionsCCR Technical Extended Range InstructorExplore the deep ocean and share your closed-circuit rebreather (CCR) diving passion. Become an SSI CCR Technical Extended Range Instructor and teach unlimited decompression dives up to a maximum depth of 60 meters. Start this CCR training today!40Suggested duration (h)2Open Water Sessions Explore Career Opportunities Worldwide Scubago is an online platform connecting divers with dive centers and resorts worldwide, offering easy booking for courses, dive experiences, and accommodation — powered by the world’s largest dive site database. With 10,000+ dive sites and detailed wildlife information, divers can find and book experiences at locations that match their dream encounters. The database is built on 20+ million logged dives and grows daily through the Digital DiveLog integrated in the SSI, MARES, AQUA LUNG and APEKS apps. Using QR code technology, the Digital DiveLog connects dive sites, buddies, instructors, centers, and resorts, and supports multiple dive computer brands for seamless dive downloads. These are the places where scuba instructors and divemasters have great job opportunities! Ready to live your ultimate dream? Check out Scubago and start your diving career today with SSI! © 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 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. 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