Start Your Professional Diving Career with Global Scuba Institute
Becoming a scuba diving instructor is more than just earning a certification — it’s a lifestyle. At Global Scuba Institute (GSI), we specialize in SSI Instructor Training Courses in Malaysia, designed for passionate divers ready to take the next step in their careers.
As an SSI Diamond Instructor Training Centre, we have successfully guided divers from Divemaster level into professional instructor roles. With our 100% pass rate, you’ll graduate with the confidence, skills, and recognition to teach diving anywhere in the world.
Why Choose Malaysia for Your SSI Instructor Course?
Tropical paradise training
warm waters, vibrant reefs, and ideal year-round conditions.
Cost-effective learning
high-quality training at lower costs compared to Western countries.
International recognition
SSI Instructor certifications are accepted worldwide.
Travel & lifestyle
combine professional training with the adventure of living in Southeast Asia.
About the SSI Instructor Training Course (ITC)
Our SSI Instructor Training Course (ITC) prepares you to become an internationally certified Open Water Instructor. You will learn advanced teaching techniques, classroom presentation skills, confined water training, and open water evaluations.
Through dynamic workshops, real-world scenarios, and mentorship from experienced professionals, you’ll transform into a capable, confident instructor ready to inspire the next generation of divers—while actively protecting the underwater world you love.
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Duration: 10–14 days (hybrid learning available)
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Prerequisites: Divemaster (or equivalent), 18 years old, valid medical & logged dives
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Certification earned: SSI Open Water Instructor
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Career opportunities: Work in dive centers, resorts, or progress to Instructor Trainer
Career Pathways After Certification
Becoming an SSI Instructor opens doors worldwide. With Global Scuba Institute, your pathway doesn’t stop at Open Water Instructor:
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Specialty Instructor
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Divemaster Instructor
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Assistant Instructor Trainer
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Master Instructor
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Instructor Trainer (highest level of SSI professional recognition)
At GSI, we’ve trained instructors who now teach in resorts across Southeast Asia, the Maldives, Europe, Australia, and beyond.
Why Train with Global Scuba Institute?
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100% Instructor Course Passing Rate – every candidate who has trained with us has successfully completed the SSI Instructor Evaluation.
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Platinum Award SSI Instructor Trainers – learn directly from elite trainers recognized for their exceptional teaching results worldwide.
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Training Beyond the Ordinary – GSI has proudly trained special units such as Malaysia’s VAT69 Police Commando elite divers, showcasing the trust and recognition we’ve earned.
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Learn to Teach Program (Exclusive to GSI) – a free, optional program where candidates assist in real classes alongside our trainers. This gives you hands-on teaching practice, classroom confidence, and real-world leadership skills, ensuring you graduate not just certified, but also job-ready with a competitive edge in the global dive industry.
At GSI, you’re not just preparing for an exam — you’re preparing for a successful, long-term career as a scuba professional with the knowledge, skills, and experience to stand out anywhere in the world.
Full Instructor Training Course
Hybrid Instructor Training Course
Instructor Training Course + Divemaster Instructor Prep
SSI Instructor Training Course Malaysia (Full ITC) | Global Scuba Institute
what you'll get from this course?
Enrolling in the Full SSI Instructor Training Course in Malaysia gives you everything you need to become a confident and employable dive professional. This program is intensive, hands-on, and designed for candidates who want the traditional, immersive path to becoming an SSI Open Water Instructor.
10 days ITC + 2 days mock IE + 2 days IE + 2 weeks 'Learn to Teach' program (optional)
Complete SSI digital training materials and e-learning access
Daily classroom sessions on dive theory, standards, and teaching methodology
Confined water training with emphasis on skill demonstrations and safety
Open water sessions simulating real student teaching scenarios
Instructor Evaluation (IE) mock preparation with personalized coaching
Mentorship from award-winning Instructor Trainers with 100% pass rate
2-weeks Learn to Teach Program (optional)
full ssi intructor training course
MYR 12,499
the price inclusive everything related to the course
*additional MYR450 (pro activation fees) if you are not an SSI Divemaster
Hybrid SSI Instructor Training Course (ITC) Malaysia | Flexible Dive Instructor Pathway
what you'll get from this course?
The Hybrid SSI Instructor Training Course in Malaysia is designed for divers who want maximum flexibility without compromising quality. Instead of spending long hours in a classroom, you’ll complete all your lecture sessions and theory modules virtually at your own pace, guided by our Instructor Trainers through online support. This means you can study from anywhere in the world — whether you’re at home, traveling, or working full-time.
Once you arrive at Global Scuba Institute in Malaysia, the focus shifts entirely to hands-on training and practical application. You’ll spend your time in academic teaching presentation, in-water teaching presentation and instructor evaluation preparation, building the real skills you’ll use as a professional dive instructor.
This hybrid format is especially popular with international students and working professionals who want to save travel time and costs while still gaining world-class SSI instructor training. By the time you set foot in Malaysia, you’ll already have the knowledge foundation — allowing us to dedicate every day to developing your teaching techniques, leadership abilities, and in-water confidence.
8 virtual sessions + 5 days in person teaching + 2 days mock IE + 2 days IE + 2 weeks 'Learn to Teach' program (optional)
SSI e-learning access for theory, standards, and dive science modules
Virtual sessions on dive theory, standards, and teaching methodology
Confined water training with emphasis on skill demonstrations and safety
Open water sessions simulating real student teaching scenarios
Instructor Evaluation (IE) mock preparation with personalized coaching
Mentorship from award-winning Instructor Trainers with 100% pass rate
Career guidance & global job placement support
2-weeks Learn to Teach Program (optional)
Hybrid - ssi intructor training course
MYR 10,999
the price inclusive everything related to the course
*additional MYR450 (pro activation fees) if you are not an SSI Divemaster
SSI Instructor Course + Divemaster Instructor (DMI) Prep | Malaysia Professional Package
what you'll get from this course?
The SSI Instructor Course + Divemaster Instructor (DMI) Prep Package is the ultimate pathway for ambitious divers who want to go beyond standard instructor training. By combining the SSI Instructor Training Course (ITC) with dedicated DMI preparation, you graduate with advanced teaching credentials and stronger career opportunities in the dive industry.
After this prep class, candidates also gain access to additional SSI Specialty Instructor courses, broadening their ability to teach multiple programs. Once you have certified at least 25 students in any recreational scuba programs, you will automatically be awarded the SSI Divemaster Instructor recognition level — at no extra cost, unlike competing agencies such as PADI. This makes SSI a smarter, more cost-effective route for professionals building long-term careers.
With this package, you don’t just become an instructor — you gain advanced recognition, specialty training, and a competitive advantage that positions you as a leader in the global scuba industry.
10 days ITC + 2 days mock IE + 2 days IE + 2 weeks 'Learn to Teach' program (optional)
Everything included in the Full Instructor Training Course (ITC)
Additional DMI training modules and teaching presentations
Confined water training with emphasis on skill demonstrations and safety
Open water sessions simulating real student teaching scenarios
Instructor Evaluation (IE) mock preparation with personalized coaching
Mentorship from award-winning Instructor Trainers with 100% pass rate
Career guidance & global job placement support
2-weeks Learn to Teach Program (optional)
instructor training course + divemaster instructor prep
MYR 14,999
the price inclusive everything related to the course
*additional MYR450 (pro activation fees) if you are not an SSI Divemaster
Our Partners/Certification
Global Scuba Institute is proud to collaborate with internationally recognized diving organizations and certifying bodies that share our vision for excellence beneath the surface. Our certifications are globally respected, opening doors for divers and professionals across borders. These partnerships aren’t just affiliations—they’re alliances to uphold safety, push boundaries, and cultivate elite-level talent in the diving world.
WHAT our STUDENTS SAY
Our Locations
Based in the heart of Southeast Asia, Global Scuba Institute operates from Malaysia—an oceanic paradise rich with biodiversity, warm waters, and year-round diving opportunities. Our location is more than a backdrop; it’s an immersive classroom where every reef, wreck, and current becomes part of the learning experience. Here, in one of the world’s most celebrated dive regions, we’re shaping the future of the diving industry, one leader at a time.
