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!
Had the BEST time at good time. The instructors here are amazing and hold the highest standards. Special shoutout to Ana my open water instructor and Carmen my advanced open water instructor, I feel way more confident in my diving and skills. Thanks Charlie for being so accommodating, definitely recommend choosing this for a more one on one dive experience!!!
On June 29th, I did a refresh dive with Lydia as instructor. It had been quite a while since my last dive, and I thoroughly refreshed the basics, both theory and practice. Lydia is amazing! She is a skilled communicator, has a pleasant voice, knows what she is talking about, and takes her time with you. The two dives were relaxed, and she knows how to avoid the crowds underwater. I felt safe and am entering the water again with full confidence. Thank you! And Bente... thank you for your tips! Regards, Joris
Goodtime Diving was awesome! We came to Koh Tao to get our Open Water certifications and talked with a bunch of different dive shops, and Good Time was definitely the best one. We enjoyed the course so much that we decided to also get our Advanced Open Water and Nitrox specialty with Goodtime Diving. Shout out to our instructor Shai, who was so passionate, patient, and engaging throughout every course. He explained everything clearly, made sure everyone understood both the theory and practical skills, and was always happy to go over things again whenever we needed. His enthusiasm made every dive fun and helped us feel confident and comfortable in the water. We couldn't have asked for a better instructor and would highly recommend Good Time Diving to anyone looking to learn to dive on Koh Tao!
This place is not only a wonderful place to chill with a beer to watch the sunset and have some good food but also obviously for diving and adventure! Shoutout to Ana for excellent scuba instruction- she is patient, cheerful, thorough , and a wonderful soul 🇧🇷. Shoutout to Shai for being careful, attentive, and I learned a lot in my Advanced Open Water course. I like that it was a small group of 3. (Goodtimes can do it with 1 person!! ) . Shoutout to Logan for being a talented photographer and a relatable world traveler- chill vibes. Shoutout to Andrew for being an experienced climber with some cool routes to share. Shoutout to Charly for running a competent and excellent business here on Koh Tao. Shoutout to the bar & kitchen team for being so kind and hardworking.
Had such a fun time doing my open water here!! Shai was the best instructor, very thorough and explained everything well. The dives were beautiful, and I couldn’t have imagined getting certified anywhere else! Also shoutout to Charly for being so kind and helpful throughout the whole process :)
Had a great couple dives with Ben, super friendly staff, good equipment, and a beach club on site for a cheeky after-dive pint with the team. Precisely what Koh Tao is about! Cheers
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.
