Become a Certified Dive Guide with SSI

The Dive Guide program is the first step on an exciting journey. Learn to safely lead certified divers in various environments and conditions.

By giving dive briefings, doing site evaluations, and leading dives, you will become a confident Dive Guide in no time. Begin your diving career working as a Professional Dive Guide or continue the qualifications for Divemaster.

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 Professional Carreer

Start teaching Ecology Programs to certified divers while guiding dives. That is your perfect opportunity to generate more income as a professional Dive Guide or Divemaster!

But learning never stops, continue your career by attending an Instructor Training Course (ITC) to qualify an SSI Open Water Instructor. Additional Specialty Instructor qualifications will provide you with more diversity and flexibility as well as at the same time opening up new income options.

Becoming a scuba instructor is just the beginning of an exciting career pathway.

Facts and Training Standards

Amount of Academic Sessions

 

5

Amount of Pool/Confined Water Sessions

 

4

Amount of Open Water Sessions

 

5

Maximum Training Depth

 

40 m / 130 ft

Suggested duration (h)

 

35-45

Certification Prerequisites

 

Minimum 40 logged dives (totaling 25 hours dive time)

SSI Standards

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