Instructor Training Course
Including
ACCOMMODATION &
DIVE 4 LIFE !
Instructor Training Course in
Costa Rica
Rated as one of the best in Central America our Career Program has been the starting point for hundreds of dive professionals from around the world for over 32 years !
We offer the SSI Instructor Training Course.
Our ITC Includes
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14 Days Accommodation
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Assistant Instructor Course
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Instructor Training Course
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6 Instructor specialties FREE from SSI :
- Nitrox Enriched Air
- Computer Diving
- Perfect Buoyancy
- Equipment Specialist
- Marine Ecology
- SSI Explorers
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Instructor Evaluation (IE)
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Instructor Digital Materials
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Instructor Crew-pack
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No hidden fees !
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Discount on shop retail
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FREE T-shirt
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DIVE for LIFE Membership
DIVEMASTER INSTRUCTOR add-on:
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Deep, Navigation, React Right, Night, Ecology Specialty Instructor (Divemaster Instructor Seminar, 2 days)
ITC Dates
All Instructor candidates are taught by our Professional Staff and then evaluated by external examiners from SSI at a formal 2-day Instructor Examination.
Here in Costa Rica, we offer 3-4 Instructor Training Courses (ITC) per year. The dates of these ITCs coincide with the dates of the Instructor Evaluation (IE). The total course takes 15 days to complete.
Additional dates can be offered if there is enough interest, please contact us for more details.
ITC Schedule 2025
ITC JAN 4 - 13 & IE JAN 15/16
ITC Apr 21 - 1 & IE May 2/3
ITC Sep 22-2 & Oct IE 3/4
Becoming a dive Instructor with SSI comes with a lot of benefits for Dive Professionals. Read more in our blog
SSI vs PADI for Dive Professionals
Join our 6-Day
SSI CROSSOVER PROGRAM
The Crossover program applies to Dive Instructors from all training agencies.
The program consists of 4 training full days and we review the SSI Assistant and Instructor:
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Academic sessions
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Academic teaching presentations
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Confined and Open Water presentations
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Practical applications for confined and open water
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Final Exams
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Candidate Final Performance review
After completion of the crossover program the candidate will join the 2-day Instructor Evaluation (IE). Included in our SSI Crossover program:
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SSI Digital Course materials, SSI Instructor crew pack, 4-day crossover, 6 Nights of Accommodation.
READ our BLOG for more information: New SSI Crossover for Dive Instructors
Price $1410 USD
Price includes 13% VAT.
Divemaster Instructor Seminar
When you successfully complete the ITC, the next step is to become a Divemaster Instructor. Most Instructor Training Course graduates finish the Divemaster Instructor preparation directly after completing the Instructor Evaluation, as it only takes two additional days. The Divemaster Instructor rating sets you apart as a dive instructor who takes continuing education seriously and is committed to teaching a variety of courses. Which makes you more valuable in the job market.
Once you are certified in 5 Instructor specialties you can start teaching and after reaching 25 Specialty certifications (in any level) a free Divemaster Instructor digital recognition card is automatically issued at no additional charge.
The 5 Specialties that we include as add-on to the Instructor Training Course are:
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Deep Diving Instructor
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Navigation Instructor
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Night & Limited Visibility Instructor
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React Right Instructor
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Shark Ecology Instructor
We offer 5 specialties for the price of 4 at a total of $600 USD incl. taxes and certification fees.
These are highly recommended specialties as React Right is a prerequisite for the Diver Stress & Rescue Course and Deep, Navigation and Night are prerequisites for the Dive guide course. On top of that we included one FREE Ecology specialty of your choice !
We offer a very broad range of SSI Specialty Instructor courses depending on your interests. If you want to book them individually the Specialty Instructor courses $150 USD per Specialty.
Don't Miss Out on a Career of a Lifetime
2 Week Preparation for the ITC
Rich Coast Diving developed a special ITC Preparation program for those who need more help preparing for the ITC. For example if you have been out of the diving industry for while or want more practice.
This program will help you gain the confidence you need to start the ITC. The total program takes 2 weeks and starts 2 weeks before the ITC starting date.
During this period we help you to prepare for the ITC and get your knowledge and skills up to date. You will assist on recreational and specialty courses, participate in skill and knowledge evaluation sessions.
The price of the instructor internship ($400 USD) is additional to the costs of the ITC.
The following is included :
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2 week ITC preparation
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Assist on courses while shadowing our experienced instructors
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Skills evaluation pool session
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Skills evaluation open water
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Dive theory and SSI Standards class room sessions
