Professional Levels of Recognition
Teach SSI, Continue your Training and qualify for free Recognition – Advanced Open Water Instructor, Divemaster Instructor and Master Instructor
How far do you want to go?
The more you teach and continue your Professional education, the higher the rating. SSI is the only training agency that has a recognition system designed to show the world you are one of the industry’s elite,


Advanced Open Water Instructor
Open Water Instructor, plus 4 individual Specialty Instructor ratings, including Diver Stress & Rescue and issue a total of 15 Specialty and/or Advanced Adventurer certifications
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Divemaster Instructor
Advanced Open Water Instructor, plus Science of Diving Instructor and issue a total of 30 diver certifications in different courses

Master Instructor
Assistant Instructor Trainer, plus a total of 250 logged dives and issue a total of 150 diver certifications in different programs
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Experience Points Recognition
When you teach and continue your Professional education, you earn Experience Points. Experience Points are issued for each new Professional rating and certification issued.
Experience Points also equal Pro Rewards – SSI’s Unique Cash Back System.
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