National Scout Jamboree
Volunteering at the 2026 National Scout Jamboree helps inspire youth, grow the dive community, and secure the future of scuba diving.
Teaching Mindfully
Mindful teaching helps dive instructors build stronger student connections, improve diver retention, and grow loyal customers.
Best Practice
Best practices in diving build safety and confidence, from simple habits like laying cylinders down to always keeping control of students in the water.
Advanced Buoyancy Course
SDI’s Advanced Buoyancy combines eLearning with dive practice, helping students refine skills and build confident underwater control.
Pass or Fail: Students & Instructors
A powerful reflection on student success, SMART objectives, and the essential role of clarity and communication in dive instruction.
Register Scuba Discovery Participants
Registering Scuba Discovery participants is free, easy, and opens the door to new customers, marketing tools, and course credit.
We lead, others follow
We don’t just teach skills. We teach divers to lead and every SDI Open Water Diver should be capable of planning and leading a dive.
Why I Like to Be an SDI Instructor Olaf Fischer
After 13 years with another agency, Olaf Fischer explains how becoming an SDI Instructor and Course Director transformed his teaching and career.
Evolution of SCUBA Open Water Training
As SDI professionals, it’s essential we understand this evolution, especially as the market continues to trend toward shorter, lower-cost training options.