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ITW – Instructor Trainer Workshop for Scuba Professionals

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Instructors! Are you ready for the next step in your career?

Upcoming Dates and Locations for the next Instructor Trainer Workshop (ITW)

Join our global Instructor Trainer Workshops to enhance your diving education skills in various languages and formats tailored for your convenience. Whether you prefer in-person or hybrid training, you’ll find a location and language that suits you. From Asia to Europe, and the Americas, we’re bringing the best in diving instruction to your doorstep. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to advance your career while experiencing different cultures.

January 2025  |  In-Person ITW
– Location: Guangzhou, China
– Language: Chinese
– In-Person Dates: January 9-17, 2025

March 2025  |  In-Person ITW
– Location: Germany
– Language: German
– In-Person Dates: March 10-17, 2025

March 2025  |  In-Person ITW
– Location: SDI HQ, Stuart, Florida
– Language: English
– In-Person Dates: March 10-17, 2025

July 2025  |  In-Person ITW
– Location: Seoul, South Korea
– Language: Korean
– In-Person Dates: July 20-27,  2025

August & September 2025  |  Hybrid ITW
– Location: Anilao, Philippines
– Language: English
– Virtual Dates: August 11-28, 2025 – (Mon./Wed./Fri.)
– In-Person Dates: September 9-13, 2025

October 2025  |  Hybrid ITW
– Location: SDI HQ, Stuart, Florida
– Language: English
– Virtual Dates: October 13-24, 2025 – (Mon./Wed./Fri.)
– In-Person Dates: October 26-29, 2025

November 2025  |  In-Person ITW
– Location: Taiwan
– Language: Chinese
– In-Person Dates: November 1-9, 2025

February 2026  |  Hybrid ITW
– Location: Nagoya, Japan
– Language: English & Japanese
– Virtual Dates: TBA
– In-Person Dates: February 2026

February 2026  |  Hybrid ITW
– Location: SDI HQ, Stuart, Florida
– Language: English
– Hybrid Dates: February 8-11, 2026

March 2026  |  Hybrid ITW
– Location: Germany
– Language: German
– Hybrid Dates: TBA

April 2026  |  In-Person ITW
– Location: Sao Paulo, Brazil
– Language: Portuguese
– In-Person Dates: April 6-12, 2026

April 2026  |  In-Person ITW
– Location: Vanuatu (re Oceania)
– Language: English
– In-Person Dates: April 11-18, 2026

July/August 2026  |  Program Format TBA
– Location: India
– Language: English
– Dates: TBA

August 2026  | Program Format TBA
– Location: Poland/Serbia
– Language: Polish
– Dates: TBA

September 2026  | Program Format TBA
– Location: Philippines
– Language: English
– Dates: TBA

October 2026  |  Hybrid ITW
– Location: SDI HQ, Stuart, Florida
– Language: English
– Dates: October 11-14, 2026

November 2026  |  Hybrid ITW
– Location: Marseille or Toulon, France
– Language: French
– Dates: November 22-29, 2026

Why become an Instructor Trainer

As an Instructor Trainer, you have reached the top of the food chain in the Scuba diving world. You are able to train instructors, assist / Course Director Workshops, and conduct crossover programs for diving professionals. After successfully completing the ITW, you may qualify as an Instructor Trainer for TDI and ERDI courses as you build experience teaching at those levels without needing to attend another ITW. As an Instructor Trainer, you will also have the ability to expand your dive center’s instructor base as well as increase revenue.

ITW Application  – Now Available Through Portal at TDISDI.com

The Instructor Trainer Workshop (ITW) Application is now fully online and available through the TDISDI.com Portal! The new online format streamlines the application process and allows for payment online. Simply login to the portal with your Instructor credentials and click on Register Professional. It’s that simple! Click Here for step-by-step instructions on how to apply through the Portal.

Note: If the application payment process through the Portal is not available in your region, please continue to use the paper (PDF) application.

Online Portal Application

Downloadable PDF Application

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Sample

Sign up today to reserve your seat in the next Instructor Trainer Workshop!

To apply, complete the ITW Application; Submit the ITW application package in full, all of the required documentation listed on page 2, and a $1000.00 application fee. These items must be submitted to your Regional Office (outside of the North American region) or to the World HQ Training Department, via the form below for review.

On Location at the Pool

On Location at the Pool Session of our Spring Instructor Trainer Workshop

Staff Swims (for fun)

The Staff at Headquarters competes at the pool session at an ITW.

About the ITW

The Instructor Trainer Workshop (ITW) is an intense course that includes multiple virtual classes leading to four days on location undertaking academic, pool, and open water sessions. To see the prerequisites and course requirements, review the Course Director and Instructor Trainer Standards in the current SDI Standards & Procedures. Download the application to get started.

Who is this course open to?

Any Open Water Scuba Diver Instructor who meets the prerequisites (minimum 200 certification for Instructor Trainer and 150 certifications for Course Director) outlined in the SDI Standards and Procedures Manual.

What will the course consist of?

You will spend multiple virtual classes and four days on location working directly with the headquarters staff or HQ appointed Instructor Trainer Evaluator presenting and evaluating various subjects such as: methods of instruction, dive leader risk management, the business of scuba diving, as well as teaching SDI, TDI, and ERDI instructor level courses. You will also present and evaluate in-water presentations and skills, participate in class discussions, take the ITW final written exam, and more!

How much is the course?

$4,000 USD

Instructor Trainer Prerequisites

  • Minimum age 21
  • Provide proof of 300 logged dives (200 logged dives to join as a Course Director Candidate)
  • Be an active SDI OWSDI or Equivalent, for a minimum of 2 years with no verified quality assurance complaints within the past 12 months
  • Have issued a minimum of 200 SDI (or equivalent) diver certifications at various levels.
  • Suggested levels as defined below:
    • 150 open water scuba diver
    • 20 rescue diver
    • 25 specialty diver
    • 5 Divemaster or Assistant Instructor
  • Candidate must show verification of using SDI/TDI/ERDI standards and materials to conduct or assist at least 5 full SDI/TDI/ERDI courses
  • Be and active First Response Training Adult and Child Emergency Care Instructor
  • Have a current medical examination for scuba diving signed by a licensed physician

If you meet these prerequisites, complete the ITW Application. Submit the ITW application package in full, all of the required documentation listed on page 2, and a $1000.00 application fee. These items must be submitted to your Regional Office (outside of the North American region) or to the World HQ Training Department for review, via the form below.

Standards & Procedures

pdf Course Standards & Procedures

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Come find out “WHY” you should become an Instructor Trainer during our FREE Webinar.

Join Sean Harrison and Cris Merz for a fast-paced hour-long webinar to find out how you can advance your diving career to the highest level as a dive professional with SDI/TDI/ERDI.

Click here to watch this webinar now »

Download ITW Application

Sample

Sign Up Here for the next available ITW Course

Complete and submit application here, or fill out the form if you would like to be contacted with more details.

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