Become a Scuba Instructor and Live Your Passion The Instructor Evaluation (IE) is the final step of SSI’s 2-Step Instructor Training Approach Divemasters or equivalent-level professionals will have to successfully complete the Instructor Training Course (ITC) first where you’ll learn how to: • Conduct academic sessions • Lead confined water training • Teach Open Water Diver and various Specialty programs like Enriched Air Nitrox, Diver Stress&Rescue, Perfect Buoyancy and more • Develop student management and communication skills Already an experienced instructor with another agency? You may be eligible for shortened oboarding options where you will only have to complete certain parts of the Instructor Training Course (ITC) followed by passing an Instructor Evaluation (IE). Contact an SSI Training Center near you to learn more. Already certified as an Assistant Instructor with another agency? You could continue your professional journey with SSI. Get in touch with a local SSI Training Center to explore your options. Upcoming Instructor Evaluations Find an Instructor Evaluation near you and register to attend. September 2, 2026 SSI Asia - Maldives, Male Responsible Professional Daniel Garcia Lucas September 4, 2026 SSI North America, Delray Beach (FL) Responsible Professional Manuel Figueroa September 5, 2026 SWITZERLAND | Brügg Responsible Professional Veronika Tomasini September 5, 2026 Dive Point GmbH, Kuessnacht Responsible Professional Andreas Wyss September 5, 2026 STARFISH Diving Center Vrsar, Vrsar Responsible Professional Will be announced later. September 5, 2026 SSI サービスセンター ジャパン, Bunkyo-ku (Tokyo) Responsible Professional Waqas Naqi September 5, 2026 Trident Adventures, Oahu (HI) Responsible Professional Osvaldo Rosario September 6, 2026 SSI Service Center Egypt, Hurghada Responsible Professional Karim Salah Show More Dates 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 Visibilty 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 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 4Amount of Pool/Confined Water Sessions 4Amount of Open Water Sessions 1Maximum Training Depth 40 m / 130 ftSuggested duration (h) 72-85Certification Prerequisites Instructor Training Course Completion, Open Water Diver certification for at least 6 monthsSSI Standards 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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