SSI Crossover
The SSI Dive Professional Crossover program provides an orientation to SSI philosophies and procedures to dive professionals from other scuba training agencies. It provides the knowledge and skills needed to conduct SSI programs equivalent to their existing qualifications in a safe and enjoyable manner.
Dive Professionals certified by any SSI-recognized training agency or federation may attend an SSI Dive Professional Crossover program.
This program meets ISO24802-2 Instructor Level 2 training standards.
Benefits of Completing the SSI Professional Crossover
Do you dream of travelling the world while working in your dream job, teaching scuba diving? As a certified Open Water Instructor, you can work at SSI Training Centers represented in across the Americas, Africa, Asia and Europe. With more than 3,500 Training Centers in over 150 countries and 50,000 plus Professionals, it is easy to make a career with SSI wherever you choose.
This comprehensive program enables you with all the knowledge and skills to become an SSI Professional.
Prerequisites & Requirements For SSI Professional Crossover
- Minimum age: 18 years old.
- Must have held an equivalent certification from a recognized training agency
- Must meet the minimum certification requirements for the certification being crossed over
- The candidate should not be currently involved in a quality compliance case with another training agency. If they are part of an active quality compliance case, they must disclose all information about the case with SSI prior to attending the crossover
- Any candidate who has been expelled from another training agency is automatically disqualified from attending an SSI Professional Crossover
Requirements for Completing the SSI Instructor certification
- Pass all requirements and evaluations listed in the instructor manual for the SSI Professional Crossover
- Complete the program’s final exam
SSI Professional Crossover
Open Water Scuba Instructor- Incudes all SSI eLearning and Pro Registration fees
- Includes crossover of all current Specialty Instructor certifications
- Does not include Instructor Examination fee of $750 USD (payable to the exminer not Salty Endeavors)
- Does not include lodging
- Plus Mexico IVA
- Other Professional Levels also available for additional fee / seperate fees
Start Your Diving Career as an SSI Professional
A futuristic approach to personalized training and a close cooperation of all SSI affiliated Professionals and Training Centers and Resorts around the world ensures you will have access to global career opportunities and get the best training possible. SSI´s Professional network is growing every day. We look forward to working with you and welcoming you to the SSI Professional community!
Detailed Overview of your SSI Professional Crossover Schedule
Day One
- Academic Session 1 – SSI History, Structure, Philosphy, and Why SSI
- Academic Session 2 – MySSI
- Academic Session 3 – SSI Training Standards
Day Two
- Practical Application Session 1 – Water Fitness Evaluation
- Academic Session 4 – SSI Education System | Scuba, Extended Range, and Professional Careers
Day Three
- Academic Session 5 – SSI Education System | Freediving, Mermaid, Swim, Lifeguard, Professional Careers
- Academic Session 6 – SSI Record Keeping and Quality Manangement System
- Academic Session 7 – SSI Business Systems
- Academic Session 8 – SSI Training Center Standards & Blue Oceans
- Academic Session 9 – MyDiveGuide and Scubago
- Academic Session 10 – In-Water Training Philosphy
- Review up to Divemaster Instructor
Day Four
- Practical Application Session 2 – Open Water Diver
- Practical Application Session 3 – Diver Stress & Reescue
- Final Exam
Day Five (Assistant Instructor Trainer Candidates Only)
- Academic Session 11 – Asssitant Instructor Trainer
- Practical Application Session 4 – Teaching Presentations
- Practical Application Session 5 – Teaching Presentation Evaluations
Day Six (Assistant Instructor Trainer Candidates Only)
- Practical Application Session 6 – In-Water Teaching
- Practical Application Session 7 – In-water Teaching Evaluations
Locations for your SSI Professional Crossover coursework
Your Cozumel SSI Professional Crossover will primarily take place in these three locations – our habor for boat dives, Tikila Beach for shore dives, and of course our classroom.
Harbor - Boats
Classroom - Pool
Shore Dives
Need help with lodging?
Upcoming SSI Crossover Start Dates for 2025
- April 23, 2025
- June 23, 2025
- October 23, 2025
- November 15, 2025
- December 7, 2025
Prefer to call us?
Call from USA (312) 757 - 6167
From Mexico dial 987 - 119 - 3731
WhatsApp Free International text and calling +521 - 987 - 119 - 3731
Cozumel Vacation Packages
All-Inclusive Resorts
Cozumel Hotels
Best Value
Find Us
Classroom FAQ
Diving FAQ
Travel FAQ

Wouldn't you rather be Salty?