Level
Pro
Course
Duration
2
Weeks
Cost
฿79,000
Thai Baht
Kickstart your professional scuba diving career in Koh Tao, one of the world's top diving destinations, with the SSI Assistant Instructor and Instructor Training Course (ITC) combination. This training program emphasizes real-world teaching skills and prepares you to excel in the SSI Instructor Evaluation (IE).
You'll master advanced diving knowledge, refine your skills, and learn effective coaching techniques to deliver courses like Open Water Diver, Enriched Air Nitrox, Diver Stress & Rescue, and Dive Guide.
Our renowned Instructor Trainer, Tim Morrish, has trained hundreds of dive professionals at the highest standard to allow them to change their lives and follow their dreams. This program combines expert guidance with digital and practical learning.
You’ll also gain insights into the business of diving, including economic, social, cultural, legal, governmental and environmental concerns, along with marketing and customer service. Our team will support you every step of the way, whether you plan to work locally on Koh Tao or pursue job opportunities globally through our extensive professional network.
Choose between completing the full two-week course or taking a more flexible approach by progressing through the Assistant Instructor, ITC, and IE programs at your own pace. Whichever path you take, this course will elevate your dive skills, expand your career opportunities, and empower you to share your passion for the underwater world as a certified SSI Open Water Instructor.
Through a perfect blend of Classroom academics, independent digital Academics, Confined and Open water teaching you will learn everything you need to head into your Instructor Evaluation confidently.
You’ll master advanced diving knowledge, refine your skills, and learn effective coaching techniques to deliver courses like Open Water Diver, Enriched Air Nitrox, Diver Stress & Rescue, and Dive Guide.
You’ll also gain insights into the business of diving, including economic, social, cultural, legal, governmental and environmental concerns, along with marketing and customer service.
Instructor Examinations
Certification and CELEBRATE!
We had 2 amazing dives today with our dive guide Luke 🏝️🤿
We had the opportunity to dive with Goodtime during our stay in Koh Tao. The center has a pleasant atmosphere, and the dives are well-prepared. Our instructor, Mira, made us feel very well taken care of and, during her free time on the boat, she talked about what we could see underwater.
Just completed my open water with Good time adventure. Edu was an excellent teacher, both in the classroom and getting familiar with the equipment in the pool. Went diving with Lydia who was a delight and very engaging. Anna, Becca, Lisa, and Mira joined us on the boat for our final dive and each of them were just as friendly and helpful as eachother. Can’t forget about the lovely food chef Eimear cooks up in the kitchen. Was a great overall experience and I would highly recommend!
I had a wonderful stay in the guesthouse and an amazing open water diving course with Lydia. Wonderful moments under the see 😁😁😁
I was at Goodtime for the last week of march 2026, as I know Lukas already from my time on Koh Phangan. First day he was busy, so I was diving with Edu, who was a nice guy guided me nice and slow as I like it. The next day´s I was diving with Lukas and it was as expected. He´s a really good instructor and guide, I really can reccomend him, his professionalism is absolutly great. We had some very nice cavern and wreck dives.
A fantastic dive center with excellent organization. Our group of five did the Basic Dive and were accompanied by two very friendly and competent instructors, Lydia and Ana.
To enroll in the SSI Instructor Course, you must be at least 18 years old, hold the SSI Divemaster or equivalent certification, have a current medical statement, and log at least 100 dives. Strong dive skills, professionalism, and a passion for teaching scuba diving are key to success in the SSI Instructor Training Course.
The SSI Instructor Training Course typically takes 10 to 12 days to complete, followed by the Instructor Evaluation (IE). This intensive program includes academic sessions, confined and open water presentations, and professional-level dive theory to prepare you for teaching real students.
During the SSI Instructor Course, you’ll learn how to plan and conduct all levels of SSI dive training, from Try Scuba Diving to Open Water Diver. You’ll also develop your teaching techniques, risk management, and leadership skills to create safe, engaging learning environments for new divers.
After successfully completing your SSI Instructor Evaluation, you’ll earn the SSI Open Water Instructor certification, allowing you to teach SSI scuba courses anywhere in the world. As an SSI Instructor, you’ll have access to a global network of dive centers and digital teaching materials to support your career.
At Goodtime Adventures on Koh Tao, the SSI Instructor Course is competitively priced and designed to set you up for a successful diving career. Our packages typically range between ฿79,000–฿90,000, depending on course inclusions and specialty options. The price covers your SSI materials, training, and instructor evaluation preparation — plus, you’ll gain hands-on experience with our professional dive team and small group learning environment.
Koh Tao is one of the best places in the world to complete your SSI Instructor Course thanks to its calm conditions, world-class dive sites, and experienced instructor trainers. With affordable living costs and a vibrant dive community, it’s the ideal environment to launch your professional scuba diving career.
