Specialty Instructor

Become an SSI Specialty Instructor with SSI. Becoming an SSI Specialty Instructor is easy. Continue your diving education as an instructor by enrolling in a Specialty Instructor Seminar for each of the diving specialties you would like to teach. Alternatively, you can co-teach the specialty you are interested in with an experienced Specialty Instructor or request a Verification Application of your experience and send it directly to SSI.

Expanding your repertoire not only makes you a more versatile educator but also advances your professional status. Teach more specialties to automatically earn the prestigious Advanced Open Water Instructor certification.

Start Your Professional Diving Career with SSI

SSI started in 1970 with a vision of making it possible for anyone to learn to dive. With more than 3,500 Training Centers in over 150 countries and 100,000+ Professionals, it is easy to make a career with SSI wherever you choose. SSI is the name to trust in the diving industry as an RSTC founding member and globally ISO certified.

A progressive approach to personalized training and a close cooperation of all SSI affiliated Professionals and Training Centers and Resorts around the world ensures you will have access to global career opportunities and get the best training possible. SSI’s Professional network is growing every day. We look forward to working with you and welcoming you to the SSI Professional community!

How the Training Works

• Digital Learning & Academics: SSI has mastered the use of digital technology to make your professional learning experience easy. You can study the specialized academic frameworks anytime, anywhere at your own convenience, and your designated Training Center will schedule your program orientations and review sessions.
• Professional In-Water Training: During your pool/confined water and open water sessions, you will adapt your instructional presentation styles, master emergency simulation drills specific to the course topic, and refine your group monitoring skills under expert supervision.
• Certification: Once you have completed all training criteria, exams, or documentation validations, your SSI Training Center will process your approval. Your digital certification card for the specific specialty topic will appear instantly on your MySSI App.

Facts and Training Standards

• Minimum Age: 18
• Amount of Pool/Confined Water Sessions: 1 (Applicable for Seminar-based training)
• Amount of Open Water Sessions: 1 (Applicable for Seminar-based training)
• Maximum Training Depth: 40 meters / 130 feet
• Suggested Duration: 6 to 8 hours
• Certification Prerequisites: Open Water Instructor (OWI) or Assistant Instructor (AI) status depending on the specific specialty category.