Becoming an SSI Pro is your first step toward a rewarding career in diving. As a certified dive professional, you'll share your passion for the underwater world, guide new divers, and inspire others through safe and exciting experiences. With SSI’s flexible training system and global recognition, you’ll gain the skills and confidence to teach, lead, and grow in the dive industry—anywhere in the world. Turn your passion into a profession with SSI.  

The SSI Divemaster course is your gateway to becoming a dive leader and the first step in your professional diving career. This comprehensive program typically takes 2 weeks, depending on your schedule and dive center.

The course includes:

• Academic sessions on dive theory, physics, physiology, and equipment
   
• Water skills development to master rescue techniques and stamina
   
• Dive guiding training, where you'll learn how to lead certified divers safely
   
• Practical experience, assisting instructors during real courses
   

You’ll gain leadership skills, deepen your dive knowledge, and learn how to manage dive activities safely and professionally. To begin, you need to be at least 18 years old, have 40 logged dives (and 60 to certify), and hold an SSI Stress & Rescue Diver certification or equivalent.

Become a confident, capable dive leader with the SSI Divemaster course—and start your journey into the professional world of diving.

The SSI Assistant Instructor course is the next step in your dive professional journey, preparing you to teach and assist with scuba courses. It typically takes 1 to 2 weeks and combines both classroom and in-water training.

During the course, you will:

• Learn teaching techniques and how to conduct academic and pool sessions
   
• Assist in Open Water Diver courses under the supervision of an Instructor
   
• Refine your presentations, student management, and evaluation skills
   
• Deepen your knowledge of SSI standards and safe training practices
   

To enroll, you must be a certified SSI Divemaster with at least 60 logged dives. This course is also the first part of the Instructor Training Course (ITC), so it’s a great foundation for becoming an Open Water Instructor.

Take the next step in your diving career with the SSI Assistant Instructor course—and start inspiring the next generation of divers.

The SSI Instructor Training Course (ITC) is the final step to becoming a certified Open Water Scuba Instructor. This intensive program usually lasts 10 to 14 days and prepares you to teach entry-level scuba courses independently.

The ITC includes:

• Teaching workshops on theory, pool, and open water instruction
   
• In-depth training on SSI standards, safety protocols, and class organization
   
• Development of presentation and evaluation skills
   
• Guidance on how to effectively manage students and create positive learning experiences
   

To join the ITC, you must be an SSI Assistant Instructor (or equivalent) with at least 75 logged dives (100 to certify) and hold current First Aid/CPR certifications.

After completing the ITC, you'll attend an Instructor Evaluation (IE) to demonstrate your skills and knowledge. Once passed, you'll be a certified SSI Open Water Instructor, ready to teach and inspire divers worldwide.

The SSI Specialty Instructor course allows you to teach specific diving specialties like Deep Diving, Navigation, Night Diving, and more. It’s a great way to expand your teaching portfolio and help divers grow their skills.

The course typically takes 1 to 2 days per specialty and includes:

• Academic training on how to teach the specialty topic
   
• In-water sessions to practice and refine your demonstration skills
   
• Guidance on lesson planning, safety procedures, and course structure
   

To become a Specialty Instructor, you must be an SSI Open Water Instructor. You can take multiple specialties at once, and completing 5 Specialty Instructor ratings qualifies you for the SSI Advanced Open Water Instructor level.

Enhance your career and inspire more divers with the SSI Specialty Instructor course.