Follow the steps below to complete your crossover!
We are excited that you are interested in crossing over to SDI – Scuba Diving International! All the forms and information you will need to get started are listed below. Due to regional variation, please also communicate directly with your Regional Office to discuss the details and begin your crossover process.
Most crossovers fall under the category of administrative crossover, which has three main components – paperwork organization, completing an eLearning course, and a crossover seminar. Crossovers requiring evaluations will include additional requirements. You can find a list of agencies that qualify for an administrative crossover to SDI in the table at the bottom of this page. For administrative crossover equivalency to TDI, PFI, and First Response, please inquire with the Training Department.
Follow these easy steps to complete your crossover and start teaching SDI courses!
- Communication and Payment
For current pricing, and to provide payment, please contact your Instructor Trainer, Regional Representative, or World Headquarters; or the course can be purchased online.
The current deal for a crossover to International Training (SDI, TDI, ERDI, PFI and/or First Response) includes the administrative crossover process, materials, professional membership for the remainder of the current year, administrative upgrades to teach specialties, and all available digital instructor resources for the courses you qualify to teach.
- Create Online Profile
Click the “Log in or Register” button at the top of www.tdisdi.com. If you already have a profile, please ensure all personal information is updated and accurate. If not, create your profile now. Be sure to save your credit card under the Saved Payment Methods Section of the Profile tab on your dashboard.
- eLearning and Materials
Once payment has been submitted, we will provide you with an elearning code and ship your physical materials to the address in your profile. At the end of the course, you can download your certificate of completion to include with your paperwork. You will need to complete this online course before moving on to the crossover seminar.
- Attend Crossover Seminar
You will meet with your Regional Representative, HQ staff, or an Instructor Trainer once you have completed the elearning to go over the crossover details, acclimate you with your new tools and resources, and show you how to get the most out of working with International Training. They can also help you with any paperwork and make sure everything is filled out correctly. This session can be conducted in person or via web conference.
We have an ongoing series of crossover webinars, which you can request to join HERE.
- Complete Paperwork
The necessary forms are listed for download below and should be submitted to the person conducting your crossover. Incomplete paperwork will result in processing delays, so please carefully review the crossover checklist and provide all listed documents. Feel free to begin this step early in the process.
FORMS
- Crossover Checklist English, Español, Português
- The crossover checklist will list everything that needs to be submitted for your crossover to be processed – please ensure that each point is met with a document.
- Instructor Crossover Application English, Español, Português
- Divemaster/Assistant Instructor Crossover Application English, Español, Português
- First Response Instructor Crossover Application English
- PFI Instructor Crossover Application English, Español
- Download the appropriate crossover application for your current professional level. This form expresses your interest in joining the agency and is an agreement to our terms of membership.
- SDI Specialty Upgrade Application English, Español, Português
- The specialty instructor application will allow you to upgrade to any ratings you do not hold with your current agency but qualify for based on experience in that specialty area (excludes VIP and Scubility). Please use one form for all the ratings, sign and date option 2, and attach a page with brief summaries of your experience for every applied specialty listed to qualify the upgrades. Ratings you can already teach should not be listed on this form.
- New Facility Application
- If you are also crossing over or establishing a facility, you can submit your application online. Please make sure you are logged into your tdisdi.com profile before clicking the “Submit an Application Today” button on the page!
- ERDI Instructor Crossover Checklist English, Español, Português
- If you are a public safety instructor looking to cross over to ERDI, this document will outline the additional requirements to cross these ratings over.
- Student Counts and Diver Ratings
- It is recommended that you submit your student counts and copies of your diver-level ratings to help qualify any upgrades or crossover ratings with extra requirements. If you are crossing to TDI or ERDI, this is required.
If you have any further questions or run into any concerns along the way, please don’t hesitate to contact us back via phone, email, or chat. We want to make your transition as enjoyable as possible and look forward to having you on board!
Teach SCUBA Diving with SDI TDI ERDI
Over the last few years, more and more scuba diving professionals have been taking a closer look at the different options available through International Training. From recreational sport diving to cutting-edge technical training and on through public safety diving practices, International Training has been a forerunner in shaping these three areas of scuba diving. Scuba Diving International (SDI), Technical Diving International (TDI) and Emergency Response Diving International (ERDI) all work as standalone agencies, or in conjunction, based on your training needs.
We are accepting new members… find out how!
The International Training; SDI, TDI, and ERDI crossover program allows Divemasters (DM), Assistant Instructors (AI), and Instructors to become a certified dive professional within the International Training system if they hold an equivalent rating with an organization recognized by the World Recreational Scuba Training Council (WRSTC), European Underwater Federation (EUF), and International Standards Organization (ISO).
In recognition of this, International Training has developed an equivalency table to outline the qualifications International Training will accept as a crossover, so long as the member is in good standing with their current organization.
It should be noted, this list is subject to change without any notice. Please do not download, take screen captures, or copy this information as it’s available through the website allowing viewers to have the most up-to-date information. All leadership applications are subject to review and approval of International Training’s Training Department.
| You May Qualify to Crossover to SDI Divemaster If You Hold One of the Following Ratings… | You May Qualify to Crossover to SDI Assistant Instructor If You Hold One of the Following Ratings | You May Qualify to Crossover to SDI Open Water Scuba Diver Instructor If You Hold One of the Following Ratings… | ||
| ACUC Divemaster | ACUC Assistant Instructor | ACUC Open Water Instructor | ||
| ANDI Divemaster | ANDI Assistant Instructor | ANDI Instructor | ||
| BSAC Dive Leader | BSAC Assistant Open Water Instructor | BSAC Open Water Instructor | ||
| CMAS: BEFOS-FEBRAS Three Star Diver | CMAS: BEFOS-FEBRAS One Star Instructor | CMAS: BEFOS-FEBRAS Two Star Instructor | ||
| CMAS: CFT Three Star Diver | CMAS: CFT One Star Instructor | CMAS: CFT Two Star Instructor | ||
| CMAS: DSF Three Star Diver | CMAS: DSF One Star Instructor | CMAS: DSF Two Star Instructor | ||
| CMAS: FIAS Three Star Diver | CMAS: FIAS One Star Instructor | CMAS: FIAS Two Star Instructor | ||
| CMAS: TDIF Three Star Diver | CMAS: TDIF One Star Instructor | CMAS: TDIF Two Star Instructor | ||
| CMAS: VDST Three Star Diver | CMAS: VDST One Star Instructor | CMAS: VDST Two Star Instructor | ||
| CMAS: VDTL Three Star Diver | CMAS: VDT One Star Instructor | CMAS: VDTL Two Star Instructor | ||
| DDI Divemaster | DDI Assistant Instructor | DDI Instructor | ||
| IAC Dive Leader | IAC Basic Instructor | IAC Open Water Instructor | ||
| IDEA Divemaster | IDEA Assistant Instructor | IDEA Open Water Instructor | ||
| ISDA Divemaster | ISDA Assistant Instructor | ISDA Open Water Instructor | ||
| NASDS Divemaster | NASDS Scuba Instructor | NASDS OWSD Instructor | ||
| NAUI Assistant Instructor | NAUI Divemaster | NAUI Instructor | ||
| NDL Divemaster | NDL 1 | NDL 2 | ||
| PADI Divemaster | PADI Assistant Instructor | PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor | ||
| PDA Group Guide | PDA Assistant Instructor | PDA Instructor | ||
| PDIC Dive Supervisor | PDIC Assistant Instructor | PDIC Instructor | ||
| PSS Divemaster | PSS Assistant Instructor | PSS Sua Instructor | ||
| SNSI Divemaster | SNSI Open Water Instructor | SNSI DM Instructor | ||
| SSI Divemaster | SSI Dive Control Specialist | SSI Open Water Instructor | ||
| WOSD Dive Leader | WOSD Instructor Level 1 | WOSD Instructor Level 2 | ||
| GUE Rec 1 Instructor |
If you do not see your dive training organization listed, not to worry – there are still options available for you! Fill out the form below to receive more information from our Training Department.
If you are located outside of North America, contact your local SDI, TDI, ERDI Regional Office. A contact list can be found here: https://www.tdisdi.com/contact/.
Crossover candidates must provide verification that they are in active teaching status and in good standing with the organization they are crossing over from. If a crossover candidate is not currently in active teaching status; additional requirements may apply.
So add a new avenue to your current training curriculum by crossing over to International Training. We look forward to you joining our team.
See our Recreational Sport Diver Equivalences here!
