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The path to becoming an SSI Professional is varied and full of opportunities: You start by organizing dives and accompanying courses, take on more and more responsibility and can later develop further with your own specialty courses or as an instructor trainer. Each stage is a new step towards more knowledge, experience and adventure underwater.
Here we give you an overview of our complete SSI Pro training program. <\/p>\n
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The first step in your professional career. You will learn how to organize dives, accompany guests safely and support diving instructors during courses – gaining valuable experience for your future career. <\/p>\n
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Here you become an instructor yourself. In theory and practice, you will learn how to train your own diving students safely and with fun – the key to independently training divers from OWD to Divemaster. <\/p>\n
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With additional specialty courses such as Deep, Navigation or Night Diving, you can expand your portfolio and qualify to become a Divemaster. The perfect addition directly after the ITC or as a later upgrade. <\/p>\n
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The next big step: you will learn how to train new instructors and support their growth. You will become a mentor yourself and actively shape the future of other diving professionals. <\/p>\n
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Are you already a diving instructor from another association? Then you can become an SSI Instructor via a slightly shorter route. <\/p>\n
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Becoming a Divemaster is more than just another diving course – it’s your leap from amateur diver to professional. And you can take the first step today by getting the SSI Digital Kit<\/strong>. This gives you immediate access to all the theory you need – and allows you to prepare at your own pace, long before your practical course begins. <\/p>\n You have two options:<\/p>\n Divemaster Digital Kit:<\/strong> Includes the Dive Guide\/ Divemaster as well as Science of Diving and Computer Diving – all the theoretical knowledge you need as a professional.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n Zero-to-Hero Digital Package:<\/strong> All the digital kits you need on your way from Open Water Diver to Divemaster – perfect if you’re just starting out but already know where you want to go.<\/p>\n When you are ready for practice, you have a free choice here too:<\/p>\n Divemaster course:<\/strong> At least two weeks of practice, after which you can stay as long as you like to gain experience. You are “stand-by” for our courses and dives, as long as places are available – and learn directly in real diving operations. <\/p>\n<\/li>\n Zero-to-Hero Complete Package:<\/strong> Theory and practice combined \u2013 all courses, all Digital Kits, your entire journey to Divemaster for \u20ac1,500<\/strong>. One package, one price, maximum flexibility.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n Whether you are already an experienced diver and only want to do the Divemaster or are starting from scratch and want to become a professional in the long term – you set the pace, we make sure that you are well prepared.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_shop type=”product_category” include_categories=”270″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_shop][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ module_id=”itc” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n To become an SSI Open Water Instructor, you go through five steps with us – you can book all of them individually or combine them as a package:<\/p>\n The theory preparation<\/strong> is crucial for your success in the ITC. That’s why we recommend securing the Digital Kits first<\/strong>. This way, you can work through theory, standards, and course procedures before you even start \u2013 and with ITC Prep, you go one step further: you review diving theory, practice microteachings online, and receive personal support. There are two ways to complete your training:<\/p>\n Separate:<\/strong> first AI, gain experience, later ITC. Perfect if you want to take your time before becoming an instructor. <\/p>\n Combined:<\/strong> AI + ITC in a single pass – more compact, cheaper and without long breaks.<\/p>\n With our flexible course options, you can choose exactly the path that suits you – and have all the material and preparation you need for your successful instructor training from day one.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_shop type=”product_category” include_categories=”208″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_shop][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ module_id=”specialties” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n As a diving instructor, you don’t have to teach all courses in the same way as everyone else – you can design your own profile. Maybe your heart beats for cold, deep dives<\/strong>, you want to confidently introduce your students to dry diving<\/strong> or show them the thrill of a scooter dive<\/strong>. Maybe you’re the eco-specialist<\/strong> who inspires enthusiasm for marine conservation with your ecology courses. Or you are the technology fan<\/strong> who safely introduces your students to the work behind the scenes with equipment workshops<\/strong> and compressor techniques<\/strong>. <\/p>\n Each specialty makes your job as an instructor more varied, gives you more opportunities to set your own priorities and sets you apart from others on the job market. Whether you want to work worldwide or build a strong position on your home base – a wide range of courses makes all the difference. <\/p>\n To be allowed to teach a specialty, you always need the corresponding Digital Kit<\/strong> \u2013 it officially unlocks you for the course and gives you access to all content and materials. 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In the crossover, we build on your existing knowledge and experience as an instructor. The aim is to familiarize you with the SSI system, the digital teaching materials and the specific standards<\/strong>. We attach great importance to you not only knowing these differences, but also being able to apply them safely – both in theory and in the water. <\/p>\n The course is divided into three parts:<\/p>\n Theory:<\/strong> Introduction to the SSI system, philosophy and standards<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Practice:<\/strong> Application of the SSI methodology and teaching in the water<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Examination (IE):<\/strong> Proof of your skills and certification as an SSI Instructor<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n Preparation is flexible: You can purchase your Digital Kit<\/strong> before the course to familiarize yourself with the material at your leisure. This saves you valuable time and gets you into training well prepared. 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SSI Instructor Training: Many ways to become a diving instructor<\/h2>\n
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The online preparation course is included in all AI and ITC courses with us, but can also be booked separately.<\/p>\nSSI Specialty Instructor Courses<\/h2>\n
You can also book a Specialty Seminar<\/strong>: Here, you will work with your Instructor Trainer to develop a coherent course concept, receive valuable practical tips, and have the opportunity to clarify any open questions directly. The seminar is optional \u2013 but highly recommended if you want to be confident from the start.<\/p>\nSSI Assistant Instructor Trainer<\/h2>\n
For this, you always need the appropriate Digital Kit<\/strong> to be unlocked for the course. You can complete the practical training either directly during an ITC<\/strong> by accompanying the entire process, or you can book flexible workshops<\/strong> on individual dates where you specifically develop your trainer competencies.<\/p>\nSSI Instructor Crossover<\/h2>\n
With the SSI Instructor Crossover<\/strong>, you can do exactly that \u2013 without having to learn everything from scratch again.<\/p>\n\n
Your kit is not tied to a single center \u2013 if you do the practical part in another location, you simply take it with you and continue using it there.<\/p>\n