Instructor Training Course
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!
ITC Course Prerequisites
Prerequisites for joining the SSI Instructor Training Course as follows:
- Minimum Age: 18
- Certification Prerequisites: Divemaster
- Number of Academic Sessions: 10
- Number of Confined Water Sessions: 6
- Minimum Dives for Certification: 0
- Maximum Training Depth: 40 meters/130 ft
- Duration: 70-80 hours
Program Details
- Instructor Training Course: June 1st-14th, 2026
- Instructor Evaluation: June 20,2026
- Location: Nature Island Dive, Soufriere, Dominica
- Cost: USD $3,000 including all materials.
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