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SDI DIVE INSTRUCTOR COURSE
2 Steps to a Dive Instructor Course Proven method for real results.
Become the kind of Dive Instructor that scuba diving centers worldwide are eager to hire and life the life that you want.
How do we know?
It happens to our students all the time.
Even more, the best among the best will become Dressel Divers’ future Dive Instructors.
STEP 1
CORE DIVING ESSENTIALS
3 weeks
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• 20 training dives
• 3 Instructional excursions
• Equipment maintenance workshop
• Nitrox courses
Requirements: Divemaster Level / 75 dives / Age: 21+
STEP 3
SDI OPEN WATER SCUBA INSTRUCTOR (OWSDI)
10 weeks
• SDI Instructor Development Course (IDC)
• SDI Instructor Examination (IE)
• 2 dives per day
•Gaining real-life experience.
Requirements: Divemaster Level / 75 dives / Age: 21+
SDI DIVE INSTRUCTOR DEVELOPMENT COURSE
A TAILORED MENTORING EXPERIENCE
This Dive Instructor course is a personalized journey.
From day one, you’ll follow a structured program that leads you step by step toward becoming a certified SDI Dive Instructor.
You won’t just study theory; you’ll experience it firsthand.
Eighty-five percent of your time will be dedicated to hands-on training to enhance your technical diving skills.
You’ll
- Lead dives.
- Assist in real courses.
- Check that divers comply with safety standards.
- Have continuous feedback from experienced mentors.
Throughout the Dive Instructor course, Dressel Divers’ Course Directors will be at your side, offering constant support and mentorship from start to finish.
Location: Start in Playa del Carmen, with the option to continue in Mexico, the Dominican Republic, or Jamaica.
Language: English
85% hands-on training
2 dives per day / 100+ dives logged
Use of our scuba diving gear
Small class sizes
Interaction with real clients
Accommodation
shared / private
On-site workshops and excursions
Breakfast and lunch
The Instructors of the Dive Instructor Course
And if you're going to become a certified SDI Open Water Scuba Diver Instructor (OWSDI)
do it with the best.
Marcello Aldera
SDI Instructor Trainer
Olaf Fischer
SDI Course Director
What will you learn in your
SDI Dive Instructor Development Course?
Communication and soft skills.
So, people understand you loud and clear, both topside and underwater.
You’ll learn how to tell your students what they’re doing wrong… and have them thank you for it.
You’ll master proven training methods to teach, assess, and correct with clarity and confidence.
Dive physiology and physics.
Because if you don’t understand how this stuff works, you won’t be able to explain it to your students.
The keys to becoming a great Dive Instructor.
Master the teaching methods we’ll show you, and your students will become better divers, and thank you for it. That alone will boost your chances of getting hired by Dressel Divers… or any dive company around the world.
The most effective and reliable way to recruit students and sell your diving courses.
Selling is living, and you want to live doing what you love: teaching scuba diving. We'll show you how to turn your passion for the ocean into something others can’t wait to experience.
You’ll know how to prepare lessons to teach each student according to their level.
From Open Water Scuba Diver all the way to the Divemaster Course, passing through Advanced Adventure Diver Specialty, Computer Diver, and Rescue Diver. You’ll adapt to every level like a pro.
Practice, practice, practice all the skills until
you’re able to deliver a classroom presentation, teach a confined water lesson, and lead an open water session, and nail it. Enough to pass the IEC and feel proud of it.
Your life as a student in the
SDI Dive Instructor Course
Who Is the Dressel Divers Dive Instructor Course for?
The Dive Instructor Course at Dressel Divers is designed for those who are serious about becoming professionals in the scuba diving world. It’s for people who are ready to stop dreaming and start doing, to take bold steps toward becoming a certified dive instructor.
Let’s be honest:
This Dive Instructor Course is not for those just seeking a free ride, a tropical vacation, or a half-hearted experience. If you’re simply browsing for something to pass the time, this isn’t it.
You’re exactly who we are looking for to take advantage of this Dive Instructor Course if:
You’re already a Divemaster certified, at least 21 years old, and eager to dive deeper professionally.
You’re passionate about the ocean and want to inspire others while building a meaningful career.
You’re looking for real-world experience and aren't afraid to be side by side with actual clients.
You feel comfortable speaking English and won’t freeze when asked, “Can you explain to me how to…”
You’re committed to developing both your technical diving abilities and your communication and leadership skills.
You dream of traveling to the Caribbean, connecting with people from across the globe, and living with intention.
SDI Dive Instructor Course enrollment process
Those who are chosen receive far more than they invest. We care because we're also training the future Dive Instructors of Dressel Divers.
FAQs – All You Need to Know Before Joining the SDI Dive Instructor Course
It begins with the essentials, the key diving skills and theory you need before advancing to leadership and real-world practice. Unlike others, this DIVE INSTRUCTOR COURSE builds your foundation step by step, preparing you physically, mentally, and technically.
You’ll progress through a structured path with hands-on dives, real client interaction, and leadership coaching. From basic mastery to team-leading and dive operations it’s a full transformation, not just a certification.
The fee includes 2 daily dives, equipment use, accommodation, meals, and expert mentorship.
What’s not included? Your passion and drive. Just book your flight and show up in Playa del Carmen.
It runs for 13 weeks total:
3 weeks of diving essentials
10 weeks of SDI Instructor Development Course (IDC) + SDI Instructor Examination (IE)
You’ll earn your SDI Open Water Scuba Instructor (OWSDI) certificate, a globally respected credential.
A Divemaster certification is required. Don’t have it? No worries. The Dressel Divers Go Pro Magister Program prepares you from Open Water Diver to Dive Instructor with an all-in-one career path.
No. This is a Dive Instructor Course for a professional dive career program, not a volunteer gig.
Expect 85% hands-on training. You’ll dive twice daily, lead groups, assist students, and plan courses. You’ll finish your Dive Instructor Course with over 100 logged dives and be ready to work as a certified instructor.
It starts in Playa del Carmen, Mexico. Based on your progress and goals, you might also dive in Jamaica or the Dominican Republic.
If you’re after a vacation or a free internship, this isn’t for you. But if you’re serious about becoming a DIVE INSTRUCTOR, ready for top training and a sea-based lifestyle, you’re in the right place.
To become a PADI Dive Instructor, you’ll need to complete a crossover program. This process allows instructors certified by another agency—like SDI—to transition to the PADI system.
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