{"title":"Professional Courses","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"assistant-instructor","title":"SDI Assistant Instructor Program","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"padding-bottom: 28px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: 'Quicksand',sans-serif; font-weight: bold; color: #14295f; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .5px; font-size: 1.15rem; line-height: 1.3; margin: 0 0 12px;\"\u003eProfessional Rating · Start Teaching · The Step Before Instructor\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: 'Mulish',sans-serif; font-size: 1.15rem; color: #3d4756; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0 0 14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #14295f;\"\u003eGo from leading dives to teaching them.\u003c\/strong\u003e SDI Assistant Instructor is the professional step between Divemaster and full Open Water Instructor, and it's the first rating that lets you teach and certify students on your own, running SDI Snorkeling and Refresher courses independently while you build teaching experience alongside active instructors. You'll need to be 18, hold an SDI Divemaster certification, carry current CPR, first aid, and oxygen provider training, and have 60 logged dives (or 50 dives and 25 hours underwater). Because it's a professional course, you'll bring your own complete dive kit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: 'Mulish',sans-serif; font-size: 1.02rem; color: #3d4756; line-height: 1.55; margin: 0;\"\u003eVeterans can put their \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/gi-bill-scuba-certification\" style=\"color: #3f7fa6; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;\"\u003eGI Bill\u003c\/a\u003e toward their training, and families can use \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/arizona-esa-scuba-certification\" style=\"color: #3f7fa6; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;\"\u003eESA or ClassWallet funds\u003c\/a\u003e. See if you qualify.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!--DPD-SPLIT--\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"--navy: #14295f; --steel: #3f7fa6; --blue: #4a90c2; --coral: #e07a5f; --incl-bg: #e9f3fb; --incl-accent: #3f8bb0; --excl-bg: #fdeeeb; --excl-accent: #e07a5f; --callout-bg: #f4f7ec; font-family: 'Mulish',sans-serif; color: #2c3340; font-size: 22px; line-height: 1.6; max-width: 1040px; margin: 0 auto;\"\u003e\n\u003csection style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-family: 'Quicksand',sans-serif; color: #14295f; font-size: 46px; font-weight: bold; margin: 0 0 12px;\"\u003eSDI Assistant Instructor Program\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: 'Quicksand',sans-serif; font-weight: bold; color: #3f7fa6; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px; font-size: 20px; margin: 0 0 24px;\"\u003eProfessional Rating · Start Teaching · The Step Before Instructor\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"max-width: 900px; margin: 0 auto; font-size: 25px; color: #3d4756;\"\u003eAssistant Instructor is where you go from leading dives to teaching them. It's the professional step between \u003ca href=\"\/products\/dive-master\" style=\"color: #3f7fa6; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;\"\u003eDivemaster\u003c\/a\u003e and full \u003ca href=\"\/products\/instructor\" style=\"color: #3f7fa6; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;\"\u003eOpen Water Instructor\u003c\/a\u003e, and it's the first rating that lets you teach and certify students on your own in certain courses. You'll work directly alongside active SDI instructors, learn how a course is planned and run, and build real teaching experience with real students. If Divemaster made you a leader in the water, this is where you start becoming an educator.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-family: 'Quicksand',sans-serif; color: #14295f; text-align: center; font-size: 38px; font-weight: bold; margin: 48px 0 8px;\"\u003eWhat you'll be able to teach\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003csection style=\"background: #e9f3fb; border-top: 5px solid #3f8bb0; border-radius: 16px; padding: 30px 36px 32px; margin: 26px 0 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; color: #3d4756; font-size: 23px; margin: 0 0 16px;\"\u003eAssistant Instructor comes with real teaching authority, not just an assisting role:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"max-width: 860px; margin: 0 auto; padding-left: 22px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 12px; font-size: 23px;\"\u003eTeach and certify students in the SDI Snorkeling course on your own\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 12px; font-size: 23px;\"\u003eRun the SDI Inactive Diver\/Refresher course independently\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 12px; font-size: 23px;\"\u003eAssist instructors through Open Water courses and student training\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 12px; font-size: 23px;\"\u003eSupervise certified divers, and teach approved specialties after instructor training\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit,minmax(280px,1fr)); gap: 26px; margin: 36px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #fff; border-radius: 16px; overflow: hidden; box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(20,41,95,.06); border-top: 5px solid #3f8bb0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 30px 32px 34px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family: 'Quicksand',sans-serif; color: #14295f; text-align: center; font-size: 30px; font-weight: bold; margin: 0 0 14px;\"\u003eWhat you'll develop\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #3d4756; margin: 0; font-size: 22px;\"\u003eThe program builds the two sides of a teaching professional: the framework and the classroom craft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 16px 0 0 22px; color: #3d4756; padding: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 11px; font-size: 22px;\"\u003eSDI standards, procedures, and the Code of Ethics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 11px; font-size: 22px;\"\u003eThe Assistant Instructor role, liability, insurance, and risk management\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 11px; font-size: 22px;\"\u003eCourse planning, dive management, and briefing and debriefing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 11px; font-size: 22px;\"\u003ePool and open water instruction techniques with real students\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #fff; border-radius: 16px; overflow: hidden; box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(20,41,95,.06); border-top: 5px solid #3f8bb0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 30px 32px 34px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family: 'Quicksand',sans-serif; color: #14295f; text-align: center; font-size: 30px; font-weight: bold; margin: 0 0 14px;\"\u003eWhat you'll demonstrate\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #3d4756; margin: 0; font-size: 22px;\"\u003eA teaching rating carries watermanship and rescue standards you'll meet and be able to model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 16px 0 0 22px; color: #3d4756; padding: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 11px; font-size: 22px;\"\u003eAn 800-metre swim with mask, snorkel, and fins, non-stop and no arms, under 17 minutes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 11px; font-size: 22px;\"\u003eA 400-metre non-stop surface swim, any stroke, no swimming aids\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 11px; font-size: 22px;\"\u003eA rescue ascent of an unconscious diver from 20 feet, then a 100-metre tow, under 4 minutes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 11px; font-size: 22px;\"\u003eFirst aid, oxygen administration, and CPR, both to perform and to teach\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection style=\"background: #f4f7ec; border: 1px solid #e6ecd6; border-radius: 16px; padding: 30px 34px; margin: 30px 0 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family: 'Quicksand',sans-serif; color: #14295f; text-align: center; font-size: 30px; margin: 0 0 8px;\"\u003eBefore you enroll\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; color: #3d4756; font-size: 22px; margin: 0 0 18px;\"\u003eAssistant Instructor is a professional teaching program, so you'll complete these first:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"max-width: 880px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 0 0 22px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 11px; font-size: 22px;\"\u003eTo be at least 18 years old\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 11px; font-size: 22px;\"\u003eAn \u003ca href=\"\/products\/dive-master\" style=\"color: #3f7fa6; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;\"\u003eSDI Divemaster\u003c\/a\u003e certification, or equivalent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 11px; font-size: 22px;\"\u003eCurrent CPR, first aid, and oxygen provider certification (this can be combined with the program)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 11px; font-size: 22px;\"\u003eProof of 60 logged dives, or 50 logged dives and 25 hours of accumulated underwater time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; color: #5a6675; font-size: 20px; margin: 16px 0 0;\"\u003eNot sure where you stand? Call us at (480) 881-4013 and we'll map out your path.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit,minmax(280px,1fr)); gap: 26px; margin: 34px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border-radius: 16px; padding: 30px 32px 32px; background: #e9f3fb; border-top: 5px solid #3f8bb0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-family: 'Quicksand',sans-serif; color: #14295f; text-align: center; font-size: 30px; margin: 0 0 14px;\"\u003e✓ What's included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0 0 0 22px; color: #3d4756; padding: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 11px; font-size: 22px;\"\u003eThe full SDI Assistant Instructor program and professional instruction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 11px; font-size: 22px;\"\u003eTeaching workshops and hands-on experience with active SDI instructors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 11px; font-size: 22px;\"\u003eThe SDI Assistant Instructor knowledge materials and skills assessment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 11px; font-size: 22px;\"\u003eYour SDI Assistant Instructor professional certification on completion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border-radius: 16px; padding: 30px 32px 32px; background: #fdeeeb; border-top: 5px solid #e07a5f;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-family: 'Quicksand',sans-serif; color: #14295f; text-align: center; font-size: 30px; margin: 0 0 14px;\"\u003eWhat to bring\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0 0 0 22px; color: #3d4756; padding: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 11px; font-size: 22px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #14295f;\"\u003eYour own complete dive kit\u003c\/strong\u003e (this is a professional course, so no rental is provided)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 11px; font-size: 22px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #14295f;\"\u003eBCD, regulator, dive computer, mask, fins, boots, snorkel, and exposure suit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 11px; font-size: 22px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #14295f;\"\u003eA surface marker buoy, a reel, a whistle, and a cutting device\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 11px; font-size: 22px;\"\u003eYour SDI Divemaster card and proof of your logged dives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection style=\"margin: 46px 0 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-family: 'Quicksand',sans-serif; color: #14295f;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails open=\"\" style=\"background: #fff; border-radius: 12px; box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(20,41,95,.05); margin-bottom: 14px; overflow: hidden;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; padding: 20px 26px; font-family: 'Quicksand',sans-serif; font-weight: bold; color: #14295f; font-size: 24px; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center;\"\u003eWhat can I teach as an Assistant Instructor?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 0 26px 22px; color: #3d4756; font-size: 22px;\"\u003eYou can teach and certify students in the SDI Snorkeling course on your own, and run the SDI Inactive Diver\/Refresher course independently. You can also assist instructors through Open Water courses, supervise certified divers, and teach approved SDI specialty courses once you've completed instructor training.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"position: absolute; width: 1px; height: 1px; padding: 0; margin: 0; overflow: hidden; clip: rect(0,0,0,0); white-space: nowrap; border: 0; font-family: 'Quicksand',sans-serif; color: #14295f;\"\u003eWhat can I teach as an Assistant Instructor?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"position: absolute; width: 1px; height: 1px; padding: 0; margin: 0; overflow: hidden; clip: rect(0,0,0,0); white-space: nowrap; border: 0;\"\u003eYou can teach and certify students in the SDI Snorkeling course on your own, and run the SDI Inactive Diver\/Refresher course independently. You can also assist instructors through Open Water courses, supervise certified divers, and teach approved SDI specialty courses once you've completed instructor training.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"background: #fff; border-radius: 12px; box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(20,41,95,.05); margin-bottom: 14px; overflow: hidden;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; padding: 20px 26px; font-family: 'Quicksand',sans-serif; font-weight: bold; color: #14295f; font-size: 24px; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center;\"\u003eWhat are the prerequisites?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 0 26px 22px; color: #3d4756; font-size: 22px;\"\u003eYou'll need to be at least 18, hold an SDI Divemaster certification or equivalent, carry current CPR, first aid, and oxygen provider certification, and show proof of 60 logged dives, or 50 logged dives plus 25 hours of accumulated underwater time.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"position: absolute; width: 1px; height: 1px; padding: 0; margin: 0; overflow: hidden; clip: rect(0,0,0,0); white-space: nowrap; border: 0; font-family: 'Quicksand',sans-serif; color: #14295f;\"\u003eWhat are the prerequisites?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"position: absolute; width: 1px; height: 1px; padding: 0; margin: 0; overflow: hidden; clip: rect(0,0,0,0); white-space: nowrap; border: 0;\"\u003eYou'll need to be at least 18, hold an SDI Divemaster certification or equivalent, carry current CPR, first aid, and oxygen provider certification, and show proof of 60 logged dives, or 50 logged dives plus 25 hours of accumulated underwater time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"background: #fff; border-radius: 12px; box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(20,41,95,.05); margin-bottom: 14px; overflow: hidden;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; padding: 20px 26px; font-family: 'Quicksand',sans-serif; font-weight: bold; color: #14295f; font-size: 24px; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center;\"\u003eHow is this different from Divemaster?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 0 26px 22px; color: #3d4756; font-size: 22px;\"\u003eDivemaster qualifies you to lead and guide certified divers. Assistant Instructor is the next step: you start teaching, with authority to certify students in some courses on your own, and you work hands-on with instructors during Open Water courses.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"position: absolute; width: 1px; height: 1px; padding: 0; margin: 0; overflow: hidden; clip: rect(0,0,0,0); white-space: nowrap; border: 0; font-family: 'Quicksand',sans-serif; color: #14295f;\"\u003eHow is this different from Divemaster?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"position: absolute; width: 1px; height: 1px; padding: 0; margin: 0; overflow: hidden; clip: rect(0,0,0,0); white-space: nowrap; border: 0;\"\u003eDivemaster qualifies you to lead and guide certified divers. Assistant Instructor is the next step: you start teaching, with authority to certify students in some courses on your own, and you work hands-on with instructors during Open Water courses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"background: #fff; border-radius: 12px; box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(20,41,95,.05); margin-bottom: 14px; overflow: hidden;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; padding: 20px 26px; font-family: 'Quicksand',sans-serif; font-weight: bold; color: #14295f; font-size: 24px; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center;\"\u003eWhat are the physical requirements?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 0 26px 22px; color: #3d4756; font-size: 22px;\"\u003eAn 800-metre swim with mask, snorkel, and fins in under 17 minutes without using your arms, a 400-metre non-stop surface swim with no aids, and a rescue ascent of an unconscious diver from 20 feet followed by a 100-metre tow, completed in under 4 minutes.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"position: absolute; width: 1px; height: 1px; padding: 0; margin: 0; overflow: hidden; clip: rect(0,0,0,0); white-space: nowrap; border: 0; font-family: 'Quicksand',sans-serif; color: #14295f;\"\u003eWhat are the physical requirements?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"position: absolute; width: 1px; height: 1px; padding: 0; margin: 0; overflow: hidden; clip: rect(0,0,0,0); white-space: nowrap; border: 0;\"\u003eAn 800-metre swim with mask, snorkel, and fins in under 17 minutes without using your arms, a 400-metre non-stop surface swim with no aids, and a rescue ascent of an unconscious diver from 20 feet followed by a 100-metre tow, completed in under 4 minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"background: #fff; border-radius: 12px; box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(20,41,95,.05); margin-bottom: 14px; overflow: hidden;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; padding: 20px 26px; font-family: 'Quicksand',sans-serif; font-weight: bold; color: #14295f; font-size: 24px; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center;\"\u003eWhat gear do I need?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 0 26px 22px; color: #3d4756; font-size: 22px;\"\u003eYou provide all of your own equipment for this program, no rental is included: BCD, regulator, dive computer, mask, fins, boots, snorkel, exposure suit, a surface marker buoy, a reel, a whistle, and a cutting device. If you're missing anything, we can help you get set up.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"position: absolute; width: 1px; height: 1px; padding: 0; margin: 0; overflow: hidden; clip: rect(0,0,0,0); white-space: nowrap; border: 0; font-family: 'Quicksand',sans-serif; color: #14295f;\"\u003eWhat gear do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"position: absolute; width: 1px; height: 1px; padding: 0; margin: 0; overflow: hidden; clip: rect(0,0,0,0); white-space: nowrap; border: 0;\"\u003eYou provide all of your own equipment for this program, no rental is included: BCD, regulator, dive computer, mask, fins, boots, snorkel, exposure suit, a surface marker buoy, a reel, a whistle, and a cutting device. If you're missing anything, we can help you get set up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"background: #fff; border-radius: 12px; box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(20,41,95,.05); margin-bottom: 14px; overflow: hidden;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; padding: 20px 26px; font-family: 'Quicksand',sans-serif; font-weight: bold; color: #14295f; font-size: 24px; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center;\"\u003eDoes this lead to becoming an instructor?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 0 26px 22px; color: #3d4756; font-size: 22px;\"\u003eYes. Assistant Instructor is the required prerequisite for the SDI Open Water Scuba Diver Instructor course, the full rating that authorizes you to certify Open Water divers independently. It's the next step after this one.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"position: absolute; width: 1px; height: 1px; padding: 0; margin: 0; overflow: hidden; clip: rect(0,0,0,0); white-space: nowrap; border: 0; font-family: 'Quicksand',sans-serif; color: #14295f;\"\u003eDoes this lead to becoming an instructor?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"position: absolute; width: 1px; height: 1px; padding: 0; margin: 0; overflow: hidden; clip: rect(0,0,0,0); white-space: nowrap; border: 0;\"\u003eYes. Assistant Instructor is the required prerequisite for the SDI Open Water Scuba Diver Instructor course, the full rating that authorizes you to certify Open Water divers independently. It's the next step after this one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection style=\"background: #4a90c2; border-radius: 16px; text-align: center; padding: 48px 32px; margin: 46px 0 24px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-family: 'Quicksand',sans-serif; color: #14295f; font-size: 46px; margin: 0 0 14px;\"\u003eLet's. Go. Diving.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #fff; font-size: 25px; max-width: 700px; margin: 0 auto 28px;\"\u003eReady to start teaching? If you're a Divemaster ready for the next step, call the shop and we'll map out your path.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"tel:+14808814013\" style=\"display: inline-block; background: #e07a5f; color: #12233f; font-family: 'Quicksand',sans-serif; font-weight: bold; font-size: 24px; border-radius: 44px; padding: 18px 42px; text-decoration: none;\"\u003eCall the shop (480) 881-4013\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; color: #5a6675; font-size: 19px; margin: 0;\"\u003eA professional teaching rating and the step before full instructor. Prerequisites: age 18, SDI Divemaster (or equivalent), current CPR\/first aid\/oxygen provider, and 60 logged dives (or 50 dives and 25 hours underwater).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; color: #8592a2; font-size: 17px; margin: 22px 0 0; padding-top: 18px; border-top: 1px solid #e4e9ef;\"\u003eBy enrolling, you agree to our \u003ca href=\"\/policies\/terms-of-service\" style=\"color: #3f7fa6; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;\"\u003eTerms \u0026amp; Conditions\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Dive Arizona","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52640426098919,"sku":"assistant-instructor","price":1750.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0807\/4156\/4647\/files\/lg_167955487_1689756209_3545746.jpg?v=1789518257"},{"product_id":"sdi-crossover","title":"Cross Over to SDI","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"padding-bottom: 28px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: 'Quicksand',sans-serif; font-weight: bold; color: #14295f; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .5px; font-size: 1.15rem; line-height: 1.3; margin: 0 0 12px;\"\u003eProfessional Crossover · Bring Your Credentials · PADI, NAUI, SSI \u0026amp; More\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: 'Mulish',sans-serif; font-size: 1.15rem; color: #3d4756; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0 0 14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #14295f;\"\u003eAlready a dive pro? Don't start over.\u003c\/strong\u003e SDI accepts professional crossovers from PADI, NAUI, SSI, BSAC, CMAS, and many other agencies, so you can add SDI credentials to the experience you already have. Depending on your current certification, you can cross over as an SDI Divemaster, Assistant Instructor, or Open Water Scuba Diver Instructor. It's mostly self-paced eLearning plus a short crossover seminar (in person or virtual), and in most cases there's no retesting, often done in a matter of weeks. Dive Arizona is a full SDI facility and can take you through the whole process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: 'Mulish',sans-serif; font-size: 1.02rem; color: #3d4756; line-height: 1.55; margin: 0;\"\u003eVeterans can put their \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/gi-bill-scuba-certification\" style=\"color: #3f7fa6; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;\"\u003eGI Bill\u003c\/a\u003e toward their training, and families can use \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/arizona-esa-scuba-certification\" style=\"color: #3f7fa6; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;\"\u003eESA or ClassWallet funds\u003c\/a\u003e. See if you qualify.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!--DPD-SPLIT--\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"--navy: #14295f; --steel: #3f7fa6; --blue: #4a90c2; --coral: #e07a5f; --incl-bg: #e9f3fb; --incl-accent: #3f8bb0; --excl-bg: #fdeeeb; --excl-accent: #e07a5f; --callout-bg: #f4f7ec; font-family: 'Mulish',sans-serif; color: #2c3340; font-size: 22px; line-height: 1.6; max-width: 1040px; margin: 0 auto;\"\u003e\n\u003csection style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-family: 'Quicksand',sans-serif; color: #14295f; font-size: 46px; font-weight: bold; margin: 0 0 12px;\"\u003eCross Over to SDI\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: 'Quicksand',sans-serif; font-weight: bold; color: #3f7fa6; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px; font-size: 20px; margin: 0 0 24px;\"\u003eProfessional Crossover · Bring Your Credentials · PADI, NAUI, SSI \u0026amp; More\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"max-width: 900px; margin: 0 auto; font-size: 25px; color: #3d4756;\"\u003eAlready a certified dive professional with another agency? You don't have to start over. SDI accepts professional crossovers from PADI, NAUI, SSI, BSAC, CMAS, and many others, so you can add SDI credentials to the experience you already have. It's mostly self-paced eLearning plus a short crossover seminar, and in most cases there's no retesting. Dive Arizona is a full SDI facility, so we can take you through the whole process and get you teaching under SDI.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-family: 'Quicksand',sans-serif; color: #14295f; text-align: center; font-size: 38px; font-weight: bold; margin: 48px 0 8px;\"\u003eWho can cross over\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003csection style=\"background: #e9f3fb; border-top: 5px solid #3f8bb0; border-radius: 16px; padding: 30px 36px 32px; margin: 26px 0 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; color: #3d4756; font-size: 23px; margin: 0 0 16px;\"\u003eIf you hold a current professional rating with a recognized agency, there's very likely a path for you:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"max-width: 860px; margin: 0 auto; padding-left: 22px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 12px; font-size: 23px;\"\u003eDivemasters looking to add the SDI rating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 12px; font-size: 23px;\"\u003eAssistant Instructors moving their credential to SDI\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 12px; font-size: 23px;\"\u003eOpen Water Instructors from PADI, NAUI, SSI, BSAC, CMAS, and others\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 12px; font-size: 23px;\"\u003ePros who want to teach at an SDI facility and issue SDI certifications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-family: 'Quicksand',sans-serif; color: #14295f; text-align: center; font-size: 38px; font-weight: bold; margin: 48px 0 8px;\"\u003eHow the crossover works\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003csection style=\"margin: 34px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 20px; background: #fff; border-radius: 14px; box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(20,41,95,.06); padding: 24px 28px; margin-bottom: 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: none; width: 46px; height: 46px; border-radius: 50%; background: #4a90c2; color: #fff; font-family: 'Quicksand',sans-serif; font-weight: bold; font-size: 24px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;\"\u003e1\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 22px; color: #3d4756;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #14295f;\"\u003eTalk to us.\u003c\/strong\u003e Get in touch and we'll review your current certification and map the right crossover pathway for your level.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 20px; background: #fff; border-radius: 14px; box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(20,41,95,.06); padding: 24px 28px; margin-bottom: 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: none; width: 46px; height: 46px; border-radius: 50%; background: #4a90c2; color: #fff; font-family: 'Quicksand',sans-serif; font-weight: bold; font-size: 24px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;\"\u003e2\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 22px; color: #3d4756;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #14295f;\"\u003eSet up your account.\u003c\/strong\u003e Create or access your account at tdisdi.com so your training and paperwork are all in one place.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 20px; background: #fff; border-radius: 14px; box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(20,41,95,.06); padding: 24px 28px; margin-bottom: 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: none; width: 46px; height: 46px; border-radius: 50%; background: #4a90c2; color: #fff; font-family: 'Quicksand',sans-serif; font-weight: bold; font-size: 24px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;\"\u003e3\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 22px; color: #3d4756;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #14295f;\"\u003eComplete the eLearning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Work through the self-paced online course covering SDI-specific standards, procedures, and tools.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 20px; background: #fff; border-radius: 14px; box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(20,41,95,.06); padding: 24px 28px; margin-bottom: 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: none; width: 46px; height: 46px; border-radius: 50%; background: #4a90c2; color: #fff; font-family: 'Quicksand',sans-serif; font-weight: bold; font-size: 24px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;\"\u003e4\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 22px; color: #3d4756;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #14295f;\"\u003eAttend the crossover seminar.\u003c\/strong\u003e Join a seminar with an instructor trainer, in person or by web conference, whichever fits your schedule.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 20px; background: #fff; border-radius: 14px; box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(20,41,95,.06); padding: 24px 28px; margin-bottom: 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: none; width: 46px; height: 46px; border-radius: 50%; background: #4a90c2; color: #fff; font-family: 'Quicksand',sans-serif; font-weight: bold; font-size: 24px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;\"\u003e5\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 22px; color: #3d4756;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #14295f;\"\u003eSubmit your forms.\u003c\/strong\u003e Send in the required completion paperwork, and your SDI credential is on its way.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-family: 'Quicksand',sans-serif; color: #14295f; text-align: center; font-size: 38px; font-weight: bold; margin: 48px 0 8px;\"\u003eWhere you can land\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003csection style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit,minmax(240px,1fr)); gap: 22px; margin: 34px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #fff; border-radius: 16px; box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(20,41,95,.06); border-top: 5px solid #3f8bb0; padding: 26px 24px 28px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family: 'Quicksand',sans-serif; color: #14295f; font-size: 25px; margin: 0 0 10px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/dive-master\" style=\"color: #3f7fa6; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;\"\u003eDivemaster\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #3d4756; font-size: 20px; margin: 0;\"\u003eThe first professional rating, guiding and leading certified divers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #fff; border-radius: 16px; box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(20,41,95,.06); border-top: 5px solid #3f8bb0; padding: 26px 24px 28px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family: 'Quicksand',sans-serif; color: #14295f; font-size: 25px; margin: 0 0 10px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/assistant-instructor\" style=\"color: #3f7fa6; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;\"\u003eAssistant Instructor\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #3d4756; font-size: 20px; margin: 0;\"\u003eThe teaching step, with authority to certify students in some courses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #fff; border-radius: 16px; box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(20,41,95,.06); border-top: 5px solid #3f8bb0; padding: 26px 24px 28px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family: 'Quicksand',sans-serif; color: #14295f; font-size: 25px; margin: 0 0 10px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/instructor\" style=\"color: #3f7fa6; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;\"\u003eInstructor\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #3d4756; font-size: 20px; margin: 0;\"\u003eThe full rating, teaching and certifying divers of your own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"max-width: 860px; margin: 0 auto; color: #5a6675; font-size: 21px!important; text-align: center;\"\u003eWhich SDI level you cross into depends on the professional certification you already hold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csection style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit,minmax(280px,1fr)); gap: 26px; margin: 34px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border-radius: 16px; padding: 30px 32px 32px; background: #e9f3fb; border-top: 5px solid #3f8bb0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-family: 'Quicksand',sans-serif; color: #14295f; text-align: center; font-size: 30px; margin: 0 0 14px;\"\u003e✓ What's included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0 0 0 22px; color: #3d4756; padding: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 11px; font-size: 22px;\"\u003eA review of your current certification and the right crossover pathway\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 11px; font-size: 22px;\"\u003eThe self-paced SDI eLearning for your level\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 11px; font-size: 22px;\"\u003eYour crossover seminar with an instructor trainer, in person or virtual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 11px; font-size: 22px;\"\u003eSupport from a full SDI facility through the whole process\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border-radius: 16px; padding: 30px 32px 32px; background: #fdeeeb; border-top: 5px solid #e07a5f;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-family: 'Quicksand',sans-serif; color: #14295f; text-align: center; font-size: 30px; margin: 0 0 14px;\"\u003eWhat to bring\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0 0 0 22px; color: #3d4756; padding: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 11px; font-size: 22px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #14295f;\"\u003eProof of your current professional certification\u003c\/strong\u003e with your existing agency\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 11px; font-size: 22px;\"\u003eYour logged dives and any documentation your level requires\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 11px; font-size: 22px;\"\u003eCurrent CPR, first aid, and oxygen provider certification, where applicable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 11px; font-size: 22px;\"\u003eQuestions about your specific pathway, we'll sort them out on the call\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection style=\"margin: 46px 0 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-family: 'Quicksand',sans-serif; color: #14295f;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails open=\"\" style=\"background: #fff; border-radius: 12px; box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(20,41,95,.05); margin-bottom: 14px; overflow: hidden;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; padding: 20px 26px; font-family: 'Quicksand',sans-serif; font-weight: bold; color: #14295f; font-size: 24px; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center;\"\u003eWhich agencies can cross over to SDI?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 0 26px 22px; color: #3d4756; font-size: 22px;\"\u003eSDI accepts professional crossovers from PADI, NAUI, SSI, BSAC, CMAS, and many other recognized agencies. If you hold a current professional rating, there's very likely a pathway for you. Give us a call and we'll confirm your specific route.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"position: absolute; width: 1px; height: 1px; padding: 0; margin: 0; overflow: hidden; clip: rect(0,0,0,0); white-space: nowrap; border: 0; font-family: 'Quicksand',sans-serif; color: #14295f;\"\u003eWhich agencies can cross over to SDI?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"position: absolute; width: 1px; height: 1px; padding: 0; margin: 0; overflow: hidden; clip: rect(0,0,0,0); white-space: nowrap; border: 0;\"\u003eSDI accepts professional crossovers from PADI, NAUI, SSI, BSAC, CMAS, and many other recognized agencies. If you hold a current professional rating, there's very likely a pathway for you. Give us a call and we'll confirm your specific route.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"background: #fff; border-radius: 12px; box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(20,41,95,.05); margin-bottom: 14px; overflow: hidden;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; padding: 20px 26px; font-family: 'Quicksand',sans-serif; font-weight: bold; color: #14295f; font-size: 24px; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center;\"\u003eDo I have to retest everything?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 0 26px 22px; color: #3d4756; font-size: 22px;\"\u003eIn most cases, no. The crossover recognizes the training and experience you already have. It focuses on SDI-specific standards, procedures, and tools rather than re-teaching you to dive or to lead.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"position: absolute; width: 1px; height: 1px; padding: 0; margin: 0; overflow: hidden; clip: rect(0,0,0,0); white-space: nowrap; border: 0; font-family: 'Quicksand',sans-serif; color: #14295f;\"\u003eDo I have to retest everything?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"position: absolute; width: 1px; height: 1px; padding: 0; margin: 0; overflow: hidden; clip: rect(0,0,0,0); white-space: nowrap; border: 0;\"\u003eIn most cases, no. The crossover recognizes the training and experience you already have. It focuses on SDI-specific standards, procedures, and tools rather than re-teaching you to dive or to lead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"background: #fff; border-radius: 12px; box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(20,41,95,.05); margin-bottom: 14px; overflow: hidden;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; padding: 20px 26px; font-family: 'Quicksand',sans-serif; font-weight: bold; color: #14295f; font-size: 24px; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center;\"\u003eHow long does the crossover take?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 0 26px 22px; color: #3d4756; font-size: 22px;\"\u003eThe process can typically be completed in a matter of weeks. The eLearning is self-paced, and the crossover seminar can be done in person or by web conference to fit your schedule.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"position: absolute; width: 1px; height: 1px; padding: 0; margin: 0; overflow: hidden; clip: rect(0,0,0,0); white-space: nowrap; border: 0; font-family: 'Quicksand',sans-serif; color: #14295f;\"\u003eHow long does the crossover take?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"position: absolute; width: 1px; height: 1px; padding: 0; margin: 0; overflow: hidden; clip: rect(0,0,0,0); white-space: nowrap; border: 0;\"\u003eThe process can typically be completed in a matter of weeks. The eLearning is self-paced, and the crossover seminar can be done in person or by web conference to fit your schedule.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"background: #fff; border-radius: 12px; box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(20,41,95,.05); margin-bottom: 14px; overflow: hidden;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; padding: 20px 26px; font-family: 'Quicksand',sans-serif; font-weight: bold; color: #14295f; font-size: 24px; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center;\"\u003eWhat SDI rating will I end up with?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 0 26px 22px; color: #3d4756; font-size: 22px;\"\u003eYou can cross over into SDI Divemaster, Assistant Instructor, or Open Water Scuba Diver Instructor, depending on the professional certification you currently hold. We'll confirm your level when we review your credentials.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"position: absolute; width: 1px; height: 1px; padding: 0; margin: 0; overflow: hidden; clip: rect(0,0,0,0); white-space: nowrap; border: 0; font-family: 'Quicksand',sans-serif; color: #14295f;\"\u003eWhat SDI rating will I end up with?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"position: absolute; width: 1px; height: 1px; padding: 0; margin: 0; overflow: hidden; clip: rect(0,0,0,0); white-space: nowrap; border: 0;\"\u003eYou can cross over into SDI Divemaster, Assistant Instructor, or Open Water Scuba Diver Instructor, depending on the professional certification you currently hold. We'll confirm your level when we review your credentials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"background: #fff; border-radius: 12px; box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(20,41,95,.05); margin-bottom: 14px; overflow: hidden;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; padding: 20px 26px; font-family: 'Quicksand',sans-serif; font-weight: bold; color: #14295f; font-size: 24px; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center;\"\u003eCan I do the seminar remotely?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 0 26px 22px; color: #3d4756; font-size: 22px;\"\u003eYes. The crossover seminar with an instructor trainer can be conducted in person or via web conference, so you can complete it from wherever you are.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"position: absolute; width: 1px; height: 1px; padding: 0; margin: 0; overflow: hidden; clip: rect(0,0,0,0); white-space: nowrap; border: 0; font-family: 'Quicksand',sans-serif; color: #14295f;\"\u003eCan I do the seminar remotely?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"position: absolute; width: 1px; height: 1px; padding: 0; margin: 0; overflow: hidden; clip: rect(0,0,0,0); white-space: nowrap; border: 0;\"\u003eYes. The crossover seminar with an instructor trainer can be conducted in person or via web conference, so you can complete it from wherever you are.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"background: #fff; border-radius: 12px; box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(20,41,95,.05); margin-bottom: 14px; overflow: hidden;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; padding: 20px 26px; font-family: 'Quicksand',sans-serif; font-weight: bold; color: #14295f; font-size: 24px; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center;\"\u003eWhy cross over to SDI?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 0 26px 22px; color: #3d4756; font-size: 22px;\"\u003eSDI is a modern, computer-focused training agency, and crossing over lets you teach at SDI facilities and issue SDI certifications while keeping the experience you've already built. Dive Arizona is an SDI facility and can support you the whole way.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"position: absolute; width: 1px; height: 1px; padding: 0; margin: 0; overflow: hidden; clip: rect(0,0,0,0); white-space: nowrap; border: 0; font-family: 'Quicksand',sans-serif; color: #14295f;\"\u003eWhy cross over to SDI?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"position: absolute; width: 1px; height: 1px; padding: 0; margin: 0; overflow: hidden; clip: rect(0,0,0,0); white-space: nowrap; border: 0;\"\u003eSDI is a modern, computer-focused training agency, and crossing over lets you teach at SDI facilities and issue SDI certifications while keeping the experience you've already built. Dive Arizona is an SDI facility and can support you the whole way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection style=\"background: #4a90c2; border-radius: 16px; text-align: center; padding: 48px 32px; margin: 46px 0 24px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-family: 'Quicksand',sans-serif; color: #14295f; font-size: 46px; margin: 0 0 14px;\"\u003eLet's. Go. Diving.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #fff; font-size: 25px; max-width: 700px; margin: 0 auto 28px;\"\u003eBring your credentials to SDI. Call the shop and we'll review your certification and map your crossover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"tel:+14808814013\" style=\"display: inline-block; background: #e07a5f; color: #12233f; font-family: 'Quicksand',sans-serif; font-weight: bold; font-size: 24px; border-radius: 44px; padding: 18px 42px; text-decoration: none;\"\u003eCall the shop (480) 881-4013\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; color: #5a6675; font-size: 19px; margin: 0;\"\u003eA professional crossover for certified dive pros from other agencies. Your SDI level (Divemaster, Assistant Instructor, or Instructor) depends on your current certification. Mostly self-paced eLearning plus a crossover seminar; in most cases no retesting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; color: #8592a2; font-size: 17px; margin: 22px 0 0; padding-top: 18px; border-top: 1px solid #e4e9ef;\"\u003eBy enrolling, you agree to our \u003ca href=\"\/policies\/terms-of-service\" style=\"color: #3f7fa6; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;\"\u003eTerms \u0026amp; Conditions\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Dive Arizona","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52640426426599,"sku":"sdi-crossover","price":749.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0807\/4156\/4647\/files\/crossover-card-v2.jpg?v=1791764564"},{"product_id":"dive-master","title":"SDI Divemaster Program","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"padding-bottom: 28px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: 'Quicksand',sans-serif; font-weight: bold; color: #14295f; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .5px; font-size: 1.15rem; line-height: 1.3; margin: 0 0 12px;\"\u003eProfessional Rating · Go Pro · Diver to Dive Leader\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: 'Mulish',sans-serif; font-size: 1.15rem; color: #3d4756; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0 0 14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #14295f;\"\u003eStop being a diver and start being a dive leader.\u003c\/strong\u003e The SDI Divemaster program is the first professional rating in SDI recreational diving. It qualifies you to guide certified divers, brief and manage groups in the water, and assist instructors, and it's the doorway to teaching. This is a serious step up: you'll need to be 18, hold Advanced Adventure and Rescue Diver certifications, carry current CPR, first aid, and oxygen provider training, and have at least 40 logged dives. Because it's a professional course, you'll dive your own complete kit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: 'Mulish',sans-serif; font-size: 1.02rem; color: #3d4756; line-height: 1.55; margin: 0;\"\u003eVeterans can put their \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/gi-bill-scuba-certification\" style=\"color: #3f7fa6; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;\"\u003eGI Bill\u003c\/a\u003e toward their training, and families can use \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/arizona-esa-scuba-certification\" style=\"color: #3f7fa6; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;\"\u003eESA or ClassWallet funds\u003c\/a\u003e. See if you qualify.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!--DPD-SPLIT--\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"--navy: #14295f; --steel: #3f7fa6; --blue: #4a90c2; --coral: #e07a5f; --incl-bg: #e9f3fb; --incl-accent: #3f8bb0; --excl-bg: #fdeeeb; --excl-accent: #e07a5f; --callout-bg: #f4f7ec; font-family: 'Mulish',sans-serif; color: #2c3340; font-size: 22px; line-height: 1.6; max-width: 1040px; margin: 0 auto;\"\u003e\n\u003csection style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-family: 'Quicksand',sans-serif; color: #14295f; font-size: 46px; font-weight: bold; margin: 0 0 12px;\"\u003eSDI Divemaster Program\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: 'Quicksand',sans-serif; font-weight: bold; color: #3f7fa6; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px; font-size: 20px; margin: 0 0 24px;\"\u003eProfessional Rating · Go Pro · Diver to Dive Leader\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"max-width: 900px; margin: 0 auto; font-size: 25px; color: #3d4756;\"\u003eThis is where you stop being a diver and start being a dive leader. The SDI Divemaster program is the first professional rating in SDI recreational diving, and earning it means you're qualified to guide certified divers, brief and manage groups in the water, and assist instructors while they teach. It's a serious step up in responsibility and skill, and it's the doorway to becoming an \u003ca href=\"\/products\/instructor\" style=\"color: #3f7fa6; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;\"\u003einstructor\u003c\/a\u003e. If you've reached the point where you want to lead the dive instead of just enjoy it, this is the program.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-family: 'Quicksand',sans-serif; color: #14295f; text-align: center; font-size: 38px; font-weight: bold; margin: 48px 0 8px;\"\u003eWhat a Divemaster can do\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003csection style=\"background: #e9f3fb; border-top: 5px solid #3f8bb0; border-radius: 16px; padding: 30px 36px 32px; margin: 26px 0 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; color: #3d4756; font-size: 23px; margin: 0 0 16px;\"\u003eThe rating opens doors that a recreational certification can't:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"max-width: 860px; margin: 0 auto; padding-left: 22px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 12px; font-size: 23px;\"\u003eLead and guide certified recreational divers in conditions similar to your training\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 12px; font-size: 23px;\"\u003ePlan, brief, and manage a dive group in the water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 12px; font-size: 23px;\"\u003eAssist an instructor during courses and student training\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 12px; font-size: 23px;\"\u003eTake the first step toward becoming an \u003ca href=\"\/products\/instructor\" style=\"color: #3f7fa6; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;\"\u003eSDI Instructor\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit,minmax(280px,1fr)); gap: 26px; margin: 36px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #fff; border-radius: 16px; overflow: hidden; box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(20,41,95,.06); border-top: 5px solid #3f8bb0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 30px 32px 34px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family: 'Quicksand',sans-serif; color: #14295f; text-align: center; font-size: 30px; font-weight: bold; margin: 0 0 14px;\"\u003eWhat you'll master\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #3d4756; margin: 0; font-size: 22px;\"\u003eDivemaster training goes well beyond diving skill into the knowledge a professional carries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 16px 0 0 22px; color: #3d4756; padding: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 11px; font-size: 22px;\"\u003eSDI standards, procedures, and the Divemaster code of ethics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 11px; font-size: 22px;\"\u003eDive theory at a professional level: physics, physiology, and dive medicine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 11px; font-size: 22px;\"\u003eDive planning and risk management for groups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 11px; font-size: 22px;\"\u003eHow to plan and brief group dives, and lead them well\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #fff; border-radius: 16px; overflow: hidden; box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(20,41,95,.06); border-top: 5px solid #3f8bb0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 30px 32px 34px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family: 'Quicksand',sans-serif; color: #14295f; text-align: center; font-size: 30px; font-weight: bold; margin: 0 0 14px;\"\u003eWhat you'll demonstrate\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #3d4756; margin: 0; font-size: 22px;\"\u003eA professional rating comes with real physical and leadership standards you'll meet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 16px 0 0 22px; color: #3d4756; padding: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 11px; font-size: 22px;\"\u003eAn 800-metre swim with mask, snorkel, and fins in under 17 minutes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 11px; font-size: 22px;\"\u003eWatermanship and stamina expected of a dive leader\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 11px; font-size: 22px;\"\u003eManaging a dive group in the water, start to finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 11px; font-size: 22px;\"\u003eApplying your rescue and emergency skills in a leadership role\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection style=\"background: #f4f7ec; border: 1px solid #e6ecd6; border-radius: 16px; padding: 30px 34px; margin: 30px 0 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family: 'Quicksand',sans-serif; color: #14295f; text-align: center; font-size: 30px; margin: 0 0 8px;\"\u003eBefore you enroll\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; color: #3d4756; font-size: 22px; margin: 0 0 18px;\"\u003eDivemaster is a professional program, so the prerequisites are real. You'll need all five:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"max-width: 880px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 0 0 22px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 11px; font-size: 22px;\"\u003eTo be at least 18 years old\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 11px; font-size: 22px;\"\u003eAn \u003ca href=\"\/products\/advanced-adventure\" style=\"color: #3f7fa6; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;\"\u003eSDI Advanced Adventure Diver\u003c\/a\u003e certification, with experience in the deep, navigation, night, and limited-visibility specialties\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 11px; font-size: 22px;\"\u003eAn \u003ca href=\"\/products\/rescue-diver\" style=\"color: #3f7fa6; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;\"\u003eSDI Rescue Diver\u003c\/a\u003e certification, or equivalent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 11px; font-size: 22px;\"\u003eCurrent CPR, first aid, and oxygen provider certification\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 11px; font-size: 22px;\"\u003eProof of at least 40 logged dives at the time of enrollment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; color: #5a6675; font-size: 20px; margin: 16px 0 0;\"\u003eNot sure where you stand? Call us at (480) 881-4013 and we'll map out your path.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit,minmax(280px,1fr)); gap: 26px; margin: 34px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border-radius: 16px; padding: 30px 32px 32px; background: #e9f3fb; border-top: 5px solid #3f8bb0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-family: 'Quicksand',sans-serif; color: #14295f; text-align: center; font-size: 30px; margin: 0 0 14px;\"\u003e✓ What's included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0 0 0 22px; color: #3d4756; padding: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 11px; font-size: 22px;\"\u003eThe full SDI Divemaster program and professional-level instruction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 11px; font-size: 22px;\"\u003eThe SDI Divemaster knowledge materials and workshops\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 11px; font-size: 22px;\"\u003eIn-water leadership training and skills assessment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 11px; font-size: 22px;\"\u003eYour SDI Divemaster professional certification on completion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border-radius: 16px; padding: 30px 32px 32px; background: #fdeeeb; border-top: 5px solid #e07a5f;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-family: 'Quicksand',sans-serif; color: #14295f; text-align: center; font-size: 30px; margin: 0 0 14px;\"\u003eWhat to bring\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0 0 0 22px; color: #3d4756; padding: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 11px; font-size: 22px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #14295f;\"\u003eYour own complete dive kit\u003c\/strong\u003e (this is a professional course, so you dive your own gear)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 11px; font-size: 22px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #14295f;\"\u003eBCD, regulator, dive computer, mask, fins, boots, snorkel, and exposure suit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 11px; font-size: 22px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #14295f;\"\u003eA surface marker buoy, a reel, a whistle, and a cutting device\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 11px; font-size: 22px;\"\u003eYour prerequisite certification cards and proof of 40 logged dives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection style=\"margin: 46px 0 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-family: 'Quicksand',sans-serif; color: #14295f;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails open=\"\" style=\"background: #fff; border-radius: 12px; box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(20,41,95,.05); margin-bottom: 14px; overflow: hidden;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; padding: 20px 26px; font-family: 'Quicksand',sans-serif; font-weight: bold; color: #14295f; font-size: 24px; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center;\"\u003eWhat can I do once I'm a Divemaster?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 0 26px 22px; color: #3d4756; font-size: 22px;\"\u003eYou can lead and guide certified recreational divers in conditions similar to your training, plan and manage dive groups, and assist an instructor during courses. It's also the required first step toward becoming an SDI instructor.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"position: absolute; width: 1px; height: 1px; padding: 0; margin: 0; overflow: hidden; clip: rect(0,0,0,0); white-space: nowrap; border: 0; font-family: 'Quicksand',sans-serif; color: #14295f;\"\u003eWhat can I do once I'm a Divemaster?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"position: absolute; width: 1px; height: 1px; padding: 0; margin: 0; overflow: hidden; clip: rect(0,0,0,0); white-space: nowrap; border: 0;\"\u003eYou can lead and guide certified recreational divers in conditions similar to your training, plan and manage dive groups, and assist an instructor during courses. It's also the required first step toward becoming an SDI instructor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"background: #fff; border-radius: 12px; box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(20,41,95,.05); margin-bottom: 14px; overflow: hidden;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; padding: 20px 26px; font-family: 'Quicksand',sans-serif; font-weight: bold; color: #14295f; font-size: 24px; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center;\"\u003eWhat are the prerequisites?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 0 26px 22px; color: #3d4756; font-size: 22px;\"\u003eYou'll need all five: age 18, an SDI Advanced Adventure Diver certification with deep, navigation, night, and limited-visibility experience, an SDI Rescue Diver certification or equivalent, current CPR, first aid, and oxygen provider certification, and proof of at least 40 logged dives at enrollment.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"position: absolute; width: 1px; height: 1px; padding: 0; margin: 0; overflow: hidden; clip: rect(0,0,0,0); white-space: nowrap; border: 0; font-family: 'Quicksand',sans-serif; color: #14295f;\"\u003eWhat are the prerequisites?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"position: absolute; width: 1px; height: 1px; padding: 0; margin: 0; overflow: hidden; clip: rect(0,0,0,0); white-space: nowrap; border: 0;\"\u003eYou'll need all five: age 18, an SDI Advanced Adventure Diver certification with deep, navigation, night, and limited-visibility experience, an SDI Rescue Diver certification or equivalent, current CPR, first aid, and oxygen provider certification, and proof of at least 40 logged dives at enrollment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"background: #fff; border-radius: 12px; box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(20,41,95,.05); margin-bottom: 14px; overflow: hidden;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; padding: 20px 26px; font-family: 'Quicksand',sans-serif; font-weight: bold; color: #14295f; font-size: 24px; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center;\"\u003eIs there a swim test?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 0 26px 22px; color: #3d4756; font-size: 22px;\"\u003eYes. Divemaster carries professional watermanship standards, including an 800-metre swim with mask, snorkel, and fins completed in under 17 minutes, along with in-water leadership and stamina demonstrations.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"position: absolute; width: 1px; height: 1px; padding: 0; margin: 0; overflow: hidden; clip: rect(0,0,0,0); white-space: nowrap; border: 0; font-family: 'Quicksand',sans-serif; color: #14295f;\"\u003eIs there a swim test?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"position: absolute; width: 1px; height: 1px; padding: 0; margin: 0; overflow: hidden; clip: rect(0,0,0,0); white-space: nowrap; border: 0;\"\u003eYes. Divemaster carries professional watermanship standards, including an 800-metre swim with mask, snorkel, and fins completed in under 17 minutes, along with in-water leadership and stamina demonstrations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"background: #fff; border-radius: 12px; box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(20,41,95,.05); margin-bottom: 14px; overflow: hidden;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; padding: 20px 26px; font-family: 'Quicksand',sans-serif; font-weight: bold; color: #14295f; font-size: 24px; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center;\"\u003eWhat gear do I need?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 0 26px 22px; color: #3d4756; font-size: 22px;\"\u003eBecause this is a professional course, you provide your own complete dive kit: BCD, regulator, dive computer, mask, fins, boots, snorkel, exposure suit, a surface marker buoy, a reel, a whistle, and a cutting device. If you're missing anything, we can help you get set up before you start.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"position: absolute; width: 1px; height: 1px; padding: 0; margin: 0; overflow: hidden; clip: rect(0,0,0,0); white-space: nowrap; border: 0; font-family: 'Quicksand',sans-serif; color: #14295f;\"\u003eWhat gear do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"position: absolute; width: 1px; height: 1px; padding: 0; margin: 0; overflow: hidden; clip: rect(0,0,0,0); white-space: nowrap; border: 0;\"\u003eBecause this is a professional course, you provide your own complete dive kit: BCD, regulator, dive computer, mask, fins, boots, snorkel, exposure suit, a surface marker buoy, a reel, a whistle, and a cutting device. If you're missing anything, we can help you get set up before you start.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"background: #fff; border-radius: 12px; box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(20,41,95,.05); margin-bottom: 14px; overflow: hidden;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; padding: 20px 26px; font-family: 'Quicksand',sans-serif; font-weight: bold; color: #14295f; font-size: 24px; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center;\"\u003eHow long does the program take?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 0 26px 22px; color: #3d4756; font-size: 22px;\"\u003eIt varies by candidate. Divemaster is completed through knowledge development, workshops, and in-water training rather than a fixed weekend schedule, so we build the timeline around your experience and availability. Call us and we'll lay it out.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"position: absolute; width: 1px; height: 1px; padding: 0; margin: 0; overflow: hidden; clip: rect(0,0,0,0); white-space: nowrap; border: 0; font-family: 'Quicksand',sans-serif; color: #14295f;\"\u003eHow long does the program take?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"position: absolute; width: 1px; height: 1px; padding: 0; margin: 0; overflow: hidden; clip: rect(0,0,0,0); white-space: nowrap; border: 0;\"\u003eIt varies by candidate. Divemaster is completed through knowledge development, workshops, and in-water training rather than a fixed weekend schedule, so we build the timeline around your experience and availability. Call us and we'll lay it out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"background: #fff; border-radius: 12px; box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(20,41,95,.05); margin-bottom: 14px; overflow: hidden;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; padding: 20px 26px; font-family: 'Quicksand',sans-serif; font-weight: bold; color: #14295f; font-size: 24px; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center;\"\u003eIs Divemaster the same as an instructor?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 0 26px 22px; color: #3d4756; font-size: 22px;\"\u003eNot quite. Divemaster is the first professional rating and qualifies you to lead and assist. Becoming an instructor comes next, through the Instructor Development Course, which Divemaster is a prerequisite for.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"position: absolute; width: 1px; height: 1px; padding: 0; margin: 0; overflow: hidden; clip: rect(0,0,0,0); white-space: nowrap; border: 0; font-family: 'Quicksand',sans-serif; color: #14295f;\"\u003eIs Divemaster the same as an instructor?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"position: absolute; width: 1px; height: 1px; padding: 0; margin: 0; overflow: hidden; clip: rect(0,0,0,0); white-space: nowrap; border: 0;\"\u003eNot quite. Divemaster is the first professional rating and qualifies you to lead and assist. Becoming an instructor comes next, through the Instructor Development Course, which Divemaster is a prerequisite for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection style=\"background: #4a90c2; border-radius: 16px; text-align: center; padding: 48px 32px; margin: 46px 0 24px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-family: 'Quicksand',sans-serif; color: #14295f; font-size: 46px; margin: 0 0 14px;\"\u003eLet's. Go. Diving.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #fff; font-size: 25px; max-width: 700px; margin: 0 auto 28px;\"\u003eReady to lead the dive? If you meet the prerequisites, or want to build toward them, call the shop and we'll map out your path to pro.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"tel:+14808814013\" style=\"display: inline-block; background: #e07a5f; color: #12233f; font-family: 'Quicksand',sans-serif; font-weight: bold; font-size: 24px; border-radius: 44px; padding: 18px 42px; text-decoration: none;\"\u003eCall the shop (480) 881-4013\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; color: #5a6675; font-size: 19px; margin: 0;\"\u003eThe first professional rating in SDI recreational diving. Prerequisites: age 18, SDI Advanced Adventure Diver, SDI Rescue Diver (or equivalent), current CPR\/first aid\/oxygen provider, and 40 logged dives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; color: #8592a2; font-size: 17px; margin: 22px 0 0; padding-top: 18px; border-top: 1px solid #e4e9ef;\"\u003eBy enrolling, you agree to our \u003ca href=\"\/policies\/terms-of-service\" style=\"color: #3f7fa6; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;\"\u003eTerms \u0026amp; Conditions\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Dive Arizona","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52640426557671,"sku":"dive-master","price":1500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0807\/4156\/4647\/files\/lg_8668333525_1689755877_3545746.jpg?v=1789518267"},{"product_id":"instructor","title":"SDI Open Water Scuba Diver Instructor Course","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"padding-bottom: 28px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: 'Quicksand',sans-serif; font-weight: bold; color: #14295f; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .5px; font-size: 1.15rem; line-height: 1.3; margin: 0 0 12px;\"\u003eProfessional Rating · Go Pro · Teach and Certify Divers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: 'Mulish',sans-serif; font-size: 1.15rem; color: #3d4756; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0 0 14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #14295f;\"\u003eCertify divers of your own.\u003c\/strong\u003e The SDI Open Water Scuba Diver Instructor course is the top of the recreational ladder, the rating that lets you run courses, sign the cards, and launch new divers into the sport. It comes in two phases: the Instructor Development Course, where you learn to teach, and the Instructor Evaluation, where you prove you can. You'll need to be 18, have been certified for at least 6 months, have 100 logged dives, hold a Divemaster or Assistant Instructor certification, and carry current CPR, first aid, and oxygen provider training. Because it's a professional course, you'll bring your own complete dive kit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: 'Mulish',sans-serif; font-size: 1.02rem; color: #3d4756; line-height: 1.55; margin: 0;\"\u003eVeterans can put their \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/gi-bill-scuba-certification\" style=\"color: #3f7fa6; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;\"\u003eGI Bill\u003c\/a\u003e toward their training, and families can use \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/arizona-esa-scuba-certification\" style=\"color: #3f7fa6; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;\"\u003eESA or ClassWallet funds\u003c\/a\u003e. See if you qualify.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!--DPD-SPLIT--\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"--navy: #14295f; --steel: #3f7fa6; --blue: #4a90c2; --coral: #e07a5f; --incl-bg: #e9f3fb; --incl-accent: #3f8bb0; --excl-bg: #fdeeeb; --excl-accent: #e07a5f; --callout-bg: #f4f7ec; font-family: 'Mulish',sans-serif; color: #2c3340; font-size: 22px; line-height: 1.6; max-width: 1040px; margin: 0 auto;\"\u003e\n\u003csection style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-family: 'Quicksand',sans-serif; color: #14295f; font-size: 46px; font-weight: bold; margin: 0 0 12px;\"\u003eSDI Open Water Scuba Diver Instructor Course\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: 'Quicksand',sans-serif; font-weight: bold; color: #3f7fa6; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px; font-size: 20px; margin: 0 0 24px;\"\u003eProfessional Rating · Go Pro · Teach and Certify Divers\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"max-width: 900px; margin: 0 auto; font-size: 25px; color: #3d4756;\"\u003eThis is the top of the recreational ladder: the rating that lets you certify divers of your own. As an SDI Open Water Scuba Diver Instructor, you run the courses, sign the cards, and launch other people into the sport the way someone once did for you. The program comes in two phases, the Instructor Development Course where you learn to teach, and the Instructor Evaluation where you prove you can. It's the natural next step after \u003ca href=\"\/products\/assistant-instructor\" style=\"color: #3f7fa6; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;\"\u003eAssistant Instructor\u003c\/a\u003e, and it's how a diving hobby becomes a diving career.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-family: 'Quicksand',sans-serif; color: #14295f; text-align: center; font-size: 38px; font-weight: bold; margin: 48px 0 8px;\"\u003eWhat you'll be able to teach\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003csection style=\"background: #e9f3fb; border-top: 5px solid #3f8bb0; border-radius: 16px; padding: 30px 36px 32px; margin: 26px 0 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; color: #3d4756; font-size: 23px; margin: 0 0 16px;\"\u003eA full instructor rating opens up most of the recreational catalog:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"max-width: 860px; margin: 0 auto; padding-left: 22px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 12px; font-size: 23px;\"\u003eSDI Open Water Scuba Diver, the full entry-level certification\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 12px; font-size: 23px;\"\u003eAdvanced Adventure Diver and the Computer Diver specialty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 12px; font-size: 23px;\"\u003eRescue Diver, one of the most important courses you'll teach\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 12px; font-size: 23px;\"\u003eDivemaster and Assistant Instructor, training the next leaders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-family: 'Quicksand',sans-serif; color: #14295f; text-align: center; font-size: 38px; font-weight: bold; margin: 48px 0 8px;\"\u003eTwo phases to instructor\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003csection style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit,minmax(280px,1fr)); gap: 26px; margin: 36px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #fff; border-radius: 16px; overflow: hidden; box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(20,41,95,.06); border-top: 5px solid #3f8bb0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 30px 32px 34px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family: 'Quicksand',sans-serif; color: #14295f; text-align: center; font-size: 30px; font-weight: bold; margin: 0 0 6px;\"\u003eInstructor Development Course\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center; font-family: 'Quicksand',sans-serif; font-weight: bold; color: #3f7fa6; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px; font-size: 17px; margin: 0 0 12px;\"\u003eLearn to teach\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #3d4756; margin: 0; font-size: 22px;\"\u003eThe IDC builds the complete instructor skill set, in and out of the water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 16px 0 0 22px; color: #3d4756; padding: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 11px; font-size: 22px;\"\u003eSDI standards and teaching theory\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 11px; font-size: 22px;\"\u003eDive physics and physiology at teaching depth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 11px; font-size: 22px;\"\u003eBusiness management for a dive program\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 11px; font-size: 22px;\"\u003eOrganizing and scheduling courses, and recruiting students\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #fff; border-radius: 16px; overflow: hidden; box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(20,41,95,.06); border-top: 5px solid #3f8bb0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 30px 32px 34px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family: 'Quicksand',sans-serif; color: #14295f; text-align: center; font-size: 30px; font-weight: bold; margin: 0 0 6px;\"\u003eInstructor Evaluation Course\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center; font-family: 'Quicksand',sans-serif; font-weight: bold; color: #3f7fa6; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px; font-size: 17px; margin: 0 0 12px;\"\u003eProve you can\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #3d4756; margin: 0; font-size: 22px;\"\u003eThe IEC is where you demonstrate you're ready to teach on your own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 16px 0 0 22px; color: #3d4756; padding: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 11px; font-size: 22px;\"\u003eA classroom presentation of at least 15 minutes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 11px; font-size: 22px;\"\u003eA confined water teaching lesson\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 11px; font-size: 22px;\"\u003eAn open water teaching lesson\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 11px; font-size: 22px;\"\u003eAssessment against SDI instructor standards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection style=\"background: #f4f7ec; border: 1px solid #e6ecd6; border-radius: 16px; padding: 30px 34px; margin: 30px 0 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family: 'Quicksand',sans-serif; color: #14295f; text-align: center; font-size: 30px; margin: 0 0 8px;\"\u003eBefore you enroll\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; color: #3d4756; font-size: 22px; margin: 0 0 18px;\"\u003eThis is the top professional rating, so the prerequisites are the highest of any course we run. You'll need all five:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"max-width: 880px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 0 0 22px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 11px; font-size: 22px;\"\u003eTo be at least 18 years old\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 11px; font-size: 22px;\"\u003eTo have been a certified diver for at least 6 months\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 11px; font-size: 22px;\"\u003eProof of 100 logged dives across a variety of environments and depths\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 11px; font-size: 22px;\"\u003eAn \u003ca href=\"\/products\/dive-master\" style=\"color: #3f7fa6; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;\"\u003eSDI Divemaster\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/products\/assistant-instructor\" style=\"color: #3f7fa6; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;\"\u003eSDI Assistant Instructor\u003c\/a\u003e certification, or equivalent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 11px; font-size: 22px;\"\u003eCurrent CPR, first aid, and oxygen provider certification\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; color: #5a6675; font-size: 20px; margin: 16px 0 0;\"\u003eBuilding toward it? Call us at (480) 881-4013 and we'll map out the whole path with you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit,minmax(280px,1fr)); gap: 26px; margin: 34px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border-radius: 16px; padding: 30px 32px 32px; background: #e9f3fb; border-top: 5px solid #3f8bb0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-family: 'Quicksand',sans-serif; color: #14295f; text-align: center; font-size: 30px; margin: 0 0 14px;\"\u003e✓ What's included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0 0 0 22px; color: #3d4756; padding: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 11px; font-size: 22px;\"\u003eThe full Instructor Development Course and Instructor Evaluation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 11px; font-size: 22px;\"\u003eProfessional teaching instruction, workshops, and mentoring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 11px; font-size: 22px;\"\u003eThe SDI instructor knowledge materials and skills assessment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 11px; font-size: 22px;\"\u003eYour path to the SDI Open Water Scuba Diver Instructor rating on completion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border-radius: 16px; padding: 30px 32px 32px; background: #fdeeeb; border-top: 5px solid #e07a5f;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-family: 'Quicksand',sans-serif; color: #14295f; text-align: center; font-size: 30px; margin: 0 0 14px;\"\u003eWhat to bring\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0 0 0 22px; color: #3d4756; padding: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 11px; font-size: 22px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #14295f;\"\u003eYour own complete dive kit\u003c\/strong\u003e (this is a professional course, so no rental is provided)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 11px; font-size: 22px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #14295f;\"\u003eBCD, regulator, dive computer, mask, fins, boots, snorkel, and exposure suit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 11px; font-size: 22px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #14295f;\"\u003eA surface marker buoy, a reel, a whistle, and a cutting device\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 11px; font-size: 22px;\"\u003eYour Divemaster or Assistant Instructor card, and proof of 100 logged dives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection style=\"margin: 46px 0 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-family: 'Quicksand',sans-serif; color: #14295f;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails open=\"\" style=\"background: #fff; border-radius: 12px; box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(20,41,95,.05); margin-bottom: 14px; overflow: hidden;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; padding: 20px 26px; font-family: 'Quicksand',sans-serif; font-weight: bold; color: #14295f; font-size: 24px; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center;\"\u003eWhat can I teach once I'm certified?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 0 26px 22px; color: #3d4756; font-size: 22px;\"\u003eAs an SDI Open Water Scuba Diver Instructor you can teach and certify students in the SDI Open Water Scuba Diver, Advanced Adventure Diver, Computer Diver, and Rescue Diver courses, and you can teach the Divemaster and Assistant Instructor programs.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"position: absolute; width: 1px; height: 1px; padding: 0; margin: 0; overflow: hidden; clip: rect(0,0,0,0); white-space: nowrap; border: 0; font-family: 'Quicksand',sans-serif; color: #14295f;\"\u003eWhat can I teach once I'm certified?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"position: absolute; width: 1px; height: 1px; padding: 0; margin: 0; overflow: hidden; clip: rect(0,0,0,0); white-space: nowrap; border: 0;\"\u003eAs an SDI Open Water Scuba Diver Instructor you can teach and certify students in the SDI Open Water Scuba Diver, Advanced Adventure Diver, Computer Diver, and Rescue Diver courses, and you can teach the Divemaster and Assistant Instructor programs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"background: #fff; border-radius: 12px; box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(20,41,95,.05); margin-bottom: 14px; overflow: hidden;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; padding: 20px 26px; font-family: 'Quicksand',sans-serif; font-weight: bold; color: #14295f; font-size: 24px; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center;\"\u003eWhat are the prerequisites?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 0 26px 22px; color: #3d4756; font-size: 22px;\"\u003eAll five: you'll be at least 18, have been a certified diver for at least 6 months, show proof of 100 logged dives across a variety of environments and depths, hold an SDI Divemaster or Assistant Instructor certification or equivalent, and carry current CPR, first aid, and oxygen provider certification.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"position: absolute; width: 1px; height: 1px; padding: 0; margin: 0; overflow: hidden; clip: rect(0,0,0,0); white-space: nowrap; border: 0; font-family: 'Quicksand',sans-serif; color: #14295f;\"\u003eWhat are the prerequisites?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"position: absolute; width: 1px; height: 1px; padding: 0; margin: 0; overflow: hidden; clip: rect(0,0,0,0); white-space: nowrap; border: 0;\"\u003eAll five: you'll be at least 18, have been a certified diver for at least 6 months, show proof of 100 logged dives across a variety of environments and depths, hold an SDI Divemaster or Assistant Instructor certification or equivalent, and carry current CPR, first aid, and oxygen provider certification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"background: #fff; border-radius: 12px; box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(20,41,95,.05); margin-bottom: 14px; overflow: hidden;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; padding: 20px 26px; font-family: 'Quicksand',sans-serif; font-weight: bold; color: #14295f; font-size: 24px; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center;\"\u003eWhat's the difference between the IDC and the IEC?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 0 26px 22px; color: #3d4756; font-size: 22px;\"\u003eThe Instructor Development Course teaches you how to teach: standards, theory, and running a dive program. The Instructor Evaluation Course is the assessment, where you deliver a classroom presentation, a confined water lesson, and an open water lesson to prove you're ready.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"position: absolute; width: 1px; height: 1px; padding: 0; margin: 0; overflow: hidden; clip: rect(0,0,0,0); white-space: nowrap; border: 0; font-family: 'Quicksand',sans-serif; color: #14295f;\"\u003eWhat's the difference between the IDC and the IEC?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"position: absolute; width: 1px; height: 1px; padding: 0; margin: 0; overflow: hidden; clip: rect(0,0,0,0); white-space: nowrap; border: 0;\"\u003eThe Instructor Development Course teaches you how to teach: standards, theory, and running a dive program. The Instructor Evaluation Course is the assessment, where you deliver a classroom presentation, a confined water lesson, and an open water lesson to prove you're ready.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"background: #fff; border-radius: 12px; box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(20,41,95,.05); margin-bottom: 14px; overflow: hidden;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; padding: 20px 26px; font-family: 'Quicksand',sans-serif; font-weight: bold; color: #14295f; font-size: 24px; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center;\"\u003eHow long is the presentation requirement?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 0 26px 22px; color: #3d4756; font-size: 22px;\"\u003eDuring the evaluation you deliver a classroom presentation of at least 15 minutes, along with a confined water teaching lesson and an open water teaching lesson.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"position: absolute; width: 1px; height: 1px; padding: 0; margin: 0; overflow: hidden; clip: rect(0,0,0,0); white-space: nowrap; border: 0; font-family: 'Quicksand',sans-serif; color: #14295f;\"\u003eHow long is the presentation requirement?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"position: absolute; width: 1px; height: 1px; padding: 0; margin: 0; overflow: hidden; clip: rect(0,0,0,0); white-space: nowrap; border: 0;\"\u003eDuring the evaluation you deliver a classroom presentation of at least 15 minutes, along with a confined water teaching lesson and an open water teaching lesson.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"background: #fff; border-radius: 12px; box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(20,41,95,.05); margin-bottom: 14px; overflow: hidden;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; padding: 20px 26px; font-family: 'Quicksand',sans-serif; font-weight: bold; color: #14295f; font-size: 24px; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center;\"\u003eWhat gear do I need?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 0 26px 22px; color: #3d4756; font-size: 22px;\"\u003eYou provide all of your own equipment for this program, no rental is included: BCD, regulator, dive computer, mask, fins, boots, snorkel, exposure suit, a surface marker buoy, a reel, a whistle, and a cutting device. If you need to complete your kit, we can help.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"position: absolute; width: 1px; height: 1px; padding: 0; margin: 0; overflow: hidden; clip: rect(0,0,0,0); white-space: nowrap; border: 0; font-family: 'Quicksand',sans-serif; color: #14295f;\"\u003eWhat gear do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"position: absolute; width: 1px; height: 1px; padding: 0; margin: 0; overflow: hidden; clip: rect(0,0,0,0); white-space: nowrap; border: 0;\"\u003eYou provide all of your own equipment for this program, no rental is included: BCD, regulator, dive computer, mask, fins, boots, snorkel, exposure suit, a surface marker buoy, a reel, a whistle, and a cutting device. If you need to complete your kit, we can help.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"background: #fff; border-radius: 12px; box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(20,41,95,.05); margin-bottom: 14px; overflow: hidden;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; padding: 20px 26px; font-family: 'Quicksand',sans-serif; font-weight: bold; color: #14295f; font-size: 24px; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center;\"\u003eDo I need to be an Assistant Instructor first?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 0 26px 22px; color: #3d4756; font-size: 22px;\"\u003eYou need to hold an SDI Divemaster or Assistant Instructor certification, or equivalent, to enroll. If you're a Divemaster deciding on your next step, call us and we'll talk through the best path for you.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"position: absolute; width: 1px; height: 1px; padding: 0; margin: 0; overflow: hidden; clip: rect(0,0,0,0); white-space: nowrap; border: 0; font-family: 'Quicksand',sans-serif; color: #14295f;\"\u003eDo I need to be an Assistant Instructor first?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"position: absolute; width: 1px; height: 1px; padding: 0; margin: 0; overflow: hidden; clip: rect(0,0,0,0); white-space: nowrap; border: 0;\"\u003eYou need to hold an SDI Divemaster or Assistant Instructor certification, or equivalent, to enroll. If you're a Divemaster deciding on your next step, call us and we'll talk through the best path for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection style=\"background: #4a90c2; border-radius: 16px; text-align: center; padding: 48px 32px; margin: 46px 0 24px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-family: 'Quicksand',sans-serif; color: #14295f; font-size: 46px; margin: 0 0 14px;\"\u003eLet's. Go. Diving.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #fff; font-size: 25px; max-width: 700px; margin: 0 auto 28px;\"\u003eReady to teach the sport you love? If you meet the prerequisites, or want to build toward them, call the shop and we'll map out your path to instructor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"tel:+14808814013\" style=\"display: inline-block; background: #e07a5f; color: #12233f; font-family: 'Quicksand',sans-serif; font-weight: bold; font-size: 24px; border-radius: 44px; padding: 18px 42px; text-decoration: none;\"\u003eCall the shop (480) 881-4013\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; color: #5a6675; font-size: 19px; margin: 0;\"\u003eThe full SDI instructor rating, delivered as an Instructor Development Course and Instructor Evaluation. Prerequisites: age 18, certified diver for 6 months, 100 logged dives, SDI Divemaster or Assistant Instructor (or equivalent), and current CPR\/first aid\/oxygen provider.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; color: #8592a2; font-size: 17px; margin: 22px 0 0; padding-top: 18px; border-top: 1px solid #e4e9ef;\"\u003eBy enrolling, you agree to our \u003ca href=\"\/policies\/terms-of-service\" style=\"color: #3f7fa6; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;\"\u003eTerms \u0026amp; Conditions\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Dive Arizona","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52640426983655,"sku":"instructor","price":4500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0807\/4156\/4647\/files\/lg_9716555301_1689756564_3545746.jpg?v=1789518274"}],"url":"https:\/\/divearizona.com\/collections\/go-professional.oembed","provider":"Dive Arizona","version":"1.0","type":"link"}