SSI Dive Pro
Training Program
Launch your professional scuba diving career with Ocean First through a structured SSI Professional Development pathway including Divemaster, Assistant Instructor, Open Water Instructor, and Sustainable Dive Leader training.
SSI Professional Pathway
Step-by-step progression from recreational diver to professional instructor.
Prerequisites
Required certifications, experience levels, and standards before entry.
Upcoming Training Schedule
Session 3 2026
Phase I
August 24-28: Divemaster
August 29: Lifeguard
Phase II
August 31-September 4: Assistant Instructor
September 5: React Right Instructor
Phase III
September 7-10: Open Water Instructor
September 11-12: Instructor Evaluation (IE)
Session 4 2026
Phase I
November 2-6: Divemaster
November 7: Lifeguard
Phase II
November 9-13: Assistant Instructor
November 14: React Right Instructor
Phase III
November 16-19: Open Water Instructor
November 20-21: Instructor Evaluation (IE)
Phase IV
*No Sustainable Dive Leader in November
Session 1 2027
Phase I
February 8-12: Divemaster
February 13: Lifeguard
Phase II
February 15-19: Assistant Instructor
February 20: React Right Instructor
Phase III
February 22-25: Open Water Instructor
February 26-27: Instructor Evaluation (IE)
Phase IV
March 1-6: Sustainable Dive Leader
Session 2 2027
Phase I
April 5-9: Divemaster
April 10: Lifeguard
Phase II
April 12-16: Assistant Instructor
April 17: React Right Instructor
Phase III
April 19-22: Open Water Instructor
April 23-24: Instructor Evaluation (IE)
Phase IV
April 26-May 1: Sustainable Dive Leader
Session 3 2027
Phase I
May 31-June 4: Divemaster
June 5: Lifeguard
Phase II
June 7-11: Assistant Instructor
June 12: React Right Instructor
Phase III
June 14-17: Open Water Instructor
June 18-19: Instructor Evaluation (IE)
Phase IV
June 21-26: Sustainable Dive Leader
Session 4 2027
Phase I
August 16-20: Divemaster
August 21: Lifeguard
Phase II
August 23-27: Assistant Instructor
August 28: React Right Instructor
Phase III
August 30-September 2: Open Water Instructor
September 3-4: Instructor Evaluation (IE)
Phase IV
September 6-11: Sustainable Dive Leader
Session 5 2027
Phase I
September 27-October 1: Divemaster
October 2: Lifeguard
Phase II
October 4-8: Assistant Instructor
October 9: React Right Instructor
Phase III
October 11-14: Open Water Instructor
October 15-16: Instructor Evaluation (IE)
Phase IV
October 18-23: Sustainable Dive Leader
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I become an SSI Divemaster?
Complete the SSI Professional Development pathway including Divemaster training, skills evaluation, and academic requirements.
Can I become an SSI Instructor through Ocean First?
Yes. The program progresses from Divemaster through Open Water Instructor certification.
Do I need experience before enrolling?
No. Many candidates begin as recreational divers.
Can I crossover from another agency?
Yes. Qualified professionals from recognized agencies are eligible for crossover training.