Specialty Instructor

Ready to expand your impact and grow your dive career? Becoming a Specialty Instructor is simple and rewarding.

what you’ll get from instructor Course?

Choose your preferred specialties and enroll in a Specialty Instructor Seminar—or co-teach alongside an experienced Specialty Instructor to gain firsthand experience.

Already have the dives under your belt?

Submit a Verification Application. The more specialties you teach, the closer you are to earning your Advanced Open Water Instructor rating automatically. Start elevating your journey today.

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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

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This place changed everything for me.

I came here thinking I’d just get certified—but I left with a whole new mindset. The instructors don’t just teach diving—they mentor, challenge, and inspire. Global Scuba Institute isn’t just training divers, it’s building leaders. You feel it the moment you arrive.

Ariana M.

Dive Master Graduate
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The best decision I made in my diving career.

Training at GSI was a turning point. The facilities are world-class, the location is unreal, and the depth of the curriculum is next level. But what really stood out? The way they treat you like you belong in the industry from day one.

Marcus T.

Rescue Diver Certification
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More than a certification—it’s a transformation.

Malaysia was beautiful, but the real treasure was the culture at this institute. Every dive felt intentional. Every class, personal. They push you to grow, to lead, and to think like a pro. I’d recommend GSI to anyone who’s serious about mastering this craft.

Lee W.

Instructor Development Course

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.

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