Go Diving - Become an Instructor Today

Imagine leading divers through the underwater world you love, assisting instructors, or going all the way and becoming a diving trainer yourself. Begin a new, exciting career as a scuba instructor. Start today by taking the Dive Guide and Science of Diving courses to become a Divemaster.


Next, become 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 does not stop here! This is just the beginning of an exciting career pathway. Broaden your horizons by teaching various exciting dive specialties and becoming an SSI Specialty Instructor.


SSI offers endless teaching opportunities all the way up to the ultimate dive professional rating, Instructor Trainer. Whether you dream of training future scuba instructors or just leading scuba divers on a tropical island, being a scuba instructor is a dream come true. Learn how to become a scuba instructor with SSI and start your dive career today!

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Divemaster


Do 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!

Assistant Instructor


The 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.

Open Water Instructor


Become an Open Water Instructor by attending the Instructor Training Course and learn to train both beginning and certified SSI divers with the latest digital training technology.

Specialty Instructor


The 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.

Assistant Instructor Trainer


Experience 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.

Instructor Trainer


Are you ready for the final step in SSI’s Instructor Career Pathway? Join the most elite dive instructors in the industry.

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Dive into a Rewarding Career as a Scuba Instructor

Ready to turn your passion for scuba diving into a fulfilling career? Start your journey today by becoming a certified scuba instructor through SSI’s comprehensive instructor training process. Qualify for Divemaster by taking Dive Guide and Science of Diving, then complete the Instructor Training Course to earn your Open Water Instructor rating.


But that’s just the beginning! As an SSI Specialty Instructor, you can broaden your horizons and teach exciting Specialty Programs. Keep learning and teaching new professionals to qualify for Instructor Trainer and open up even more career opportunities. Take the plunge and start your journey as an instructor today! Contact your nearest SSI Instructor Training Center to learn more about the amazing benefits of becoming a scuba instructor.