SSI Divemaster Instructor – The Complete Instructor Training Package

Master Your Teaching Skills & Reach the Next Level as an SSI Pro

The SSI Divemaster Instructor (DMI) Course is the ultimate professional-level training program for dive instructors who want to expand their qualifications and increase their career opportunities. This 12-day intensive program includes everything needed to become a well-rounded dive educator, allowing you to teach a wide range of entry-level, specialty, and emergency first response courses.

By completing the SSI Divemaster Instructor Course, you will gain:

• SSI Assistant Instructor (AI) Certification
• SSI Open Water Instructor (OWI) Certification
• SSI React Right Instructor (First Aid, CPR, AED & Oxygen Provider)
• Five SSI Specialty Instructor Certifications

This course prepares you for the SSI Instructor Examination (IE), ensuring that you graduate as a highly skilled, confident, and employable professional.

Why Become an SSI Divemaster Instructor?

The SSI Divemaster Instructor certification is one of the most sought-after qualifications in the dive industry. As a DMI, you will have the ability to:

• Certify new Open Water Divers, Scuba Divers, and Try Scuba participants.
• Teach multiple specialty courses, increasing your employment potential.
• Train divers in life-saving First Aid, CPR, AED, and Oxygen Provider techniques.
• Progress toward Instructor Trainer (IT) status and train future instructors.
• Enhance your job prospects at top dive centres, liveaboards, and resorts worldwide.

This course is ideal for career-focused dive professionals who want to stand out in the industry and teach a wider variety of courses.

What’s Included in the SSI Divemaster Instructor Course?

This all-in-one 10-day program covers everything from entry-level training to emergency response instruction.

Instructor Training & Knowledge Development

• Advanced Diving Theory – Deepen your understanding of physics, physiology, and decompression models.
• Professional Teaching Techniques – Learn to structure and deliver classroom, confined water, and open water lessons.
• Course Planning & Student Management – Master how to supervise and evaluate students effectively.

Practical Instructor Development

• Confined Water & Open Water Teaching – Gain real-world training with actual students.
• Specialty Course Instruction – Learn to teach five SSI specialty courses.
• React Right Instructor Training – Certify students in First Aid, CPR, AED, and Oxygen Provider skills.

This course fully prepares you for the SSI Instructor Examination (IE), where you will demonstrate your skills and knowledge to independent SSI examiners.

Who Can Join the SSI Divemaster Instructor Course?

This course is designed for dive professionals looking for full instructor certification and career growth. To enrol, you must:

• Be a certified Divemaster (SSI, PADI, or equivalent).
• Have at least 60 logged dives (100 dives required for certification).
• Hold a valid First Aid & CPR certification (React Right or equivalent).
• Be at least 18 years old and in good health for diving.

📍 Looking to go even further? Consider:

• SSI Assistant Instructor Trainer – Start training future Assistant Instructors.
• SSI Instructor Trainer Course – Take your teaching career to the highest level.

Duration & Training Schedule

• 12 Days of Intensive Instructor-Level Training
• Blended eLearning, Confined Water & Open Water Instruction
• Hands-on Training with Real Students

This course is designed to fully prepare you for the SSI Instructor Examination and set you up for long-term success.

What’s Included?

• Full Instructor Training Course (ITC) – AI, OWI, React Right Instructor & 5 Specialties
• Confined Water & Open Water Instructor Development
• Mentorship from SSI Instructor Trainers
• Evaluation & Instructor Certification Processing

Not Included

• SSI Digital Learning Materials – Must be purchased separately.
• Diving Equipment – Bring your own or rent from the dive centre.

SSI Fees Not Included

Before completing your certification as an SSI Divemaster Instructor, there are additional SSI fees:

• One-Time SSI Pro Registration Fee – €100 + VAT (payable directly to SSI). This is required for anyone registering as an SSI Professional for the first time. If you completed your Divemaster with another agency (e.g., PADI), you must pay this fee. However, if you have already paid it during your SSI Divemaster course, you do not need to pay it again.
• SSI Instructor Examination (IE) Fee – €500 + VAT (payable directly to SSI). This mandatory 2-day evaluation is conducted by independent SSI examiners who assess your skills and teaching ability before issuing certification.

Launch Your Professional Dive Career with the SSI Divemaster Instructor Course!

The SSI Divemaster Instructor Course is the ultimate professional dive instructor training program, allowing you to teach a full range of courses, increase your employability, and advance your career. In just 10 days, you’ll gain the knowledge, skills, and experience needed to work as a high-level dive educator worldwide.

📍 Book Your Course Now – Take the next step in your professional diving journey today!