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PELLICANO MARE DIVING CENTER – SSI #717908
Become an
SSI
Instructor
Turn your passion for the ocean into a profession. The SSI ITC gives you the skills, credentials, and confidence to teach diving worldwide.
SSI Instructor Training Center
Official Partner Instructor Training Center
Your guide to certification
Meet your
Instructor Trainer
SSI Instructor Trainer
Your course is led by Gianrico (Rico) Mureddu S.S.I. I.T. #98168, a highly experienced SSI Instructor Trainer with a career spanning 3 decades and dive experiences across the globe. He has personally trained dozens of instructors and brings a rare combination of technical mastery and genuine passion for passing on the craft.
- Rico's training philosophy is hands-on and personal. With a maximum of 6 candidates per course, you receive direct, individualized guidance — not a classroom experience, but a real mentorship from someone who has lived everything he teaches.
- From pool skills to open water evaluations, from presentation technique to exam preparation, Rico guides you every step of the way — and stays available long after your certification.
30+
Years teaching
50+
Instructors trained
6
Max candidates
Real training. Real results.
Training
in action
Pool training session
Classroom session
Open water session
Pool session debriefing
Pre-dive safety check
Your next chapter
Why become an
SSI Instructor?
Becoming a certified SSI Scuba Instructor is one of the most rewarding steps a passionate diver can take. You stop being just a diver — you become someone who opens the underwater world to others.
SSI is recognized in over 110 countries with thousands of Training Centers globally. An SSI Instructor credential carries real weight — from the Red Sea to the Maldives to the Mediterranean.
Whether you want to build a full-time dive career, supplement your income, or simply deepen your mastery of the sport, the ITC is your professional-grade pathway.
Reserve Your Spot
What you'll master
The 6 pillars of
SSI Instructor Training
01
Teaching Quality
Structure lessons, manage students in the water, and deliver consistently excellent instruction in any condition.
02
Skill Mastery
Refine your own diving to an exemplary standard. Precision and confidence underwater are the foundation of effective teaching.
03
Sales Training
Present courses professionally and help a dive center grow commercially. Instructors who understand business succeed.
04
Industry Leadership
Understand the global dive industry will help you develop your career and become a leader in this industry.
05
Personality Development
Build the communication, authority, and empathy that helps you turn nervous beginners into confident, lifelong divers.
06
Career Advancement
From Open Water Instructor to Instructor Trainer — SSI provides a structured, internationally recognized career ladder.
Logistics
Course
Details
What's included
Full SSI ITC digital materials & content access
Confined water & open water training sessions
Theory, academics & presentation workshops
Student-teach evaluations with expert feedback
SSI Instructor Examination (IE) preparation
Official SSI Instructor certification
Ongoing mentorship from your Instructor Trainer
Dates & Info
Next courseSeptember / October 2026
Duration10 Days Intensive or 3 Weekends + 2× Evening Online Theory Sessions/week
LocationPellicano Mare, Rome. Italy.
LanguageItalian, English
(German, Spanish, French upon request)
(German, Spanish, French upon request)
Course fees€2199* Incl. Training (Academic, Pool & Open Water) + Digital Kit + Physical Kit + IE Fees + Instructor Certification Fees
* N.B. Fees do not include the following: Professional Insurance; Transportation to and from Classroom, Pool, and Open Water Location; Dive Equipment (except Tanks); Food and Accommodation.
Am I ready?
Prerequisites &
Requirements
Not sure if you qualify? Contact us — we'll map out your path to the ITC together.
1
SSI Divemaster or equivalent certification
A current Divemaster credential from SSI or a recognized equivalent agency is required, or a Teaching Status Instructor certificate from a recognized Agency, for the Crossover program.
2
Minimum of 75 logged open water dives with a total of 50 hours underwater
Diverse experience across environments and conditions is essential. Quality of dives matters as much as quantity. A minimum of 100 dives is required to attend the Instructor Examination (I.E.).
3
Current dive medical certificate
A valid dive medical issued within the last 12 months by a recognized dive medicine physician is mandatory.
4
CPR & First Aid certification
A valid certification within the past 24 months is required. SSI Emergency Care or equivalent is accepted.
5
Minimum age: 18 years
All candidates must be at least 18 years old on the first day of the course.
Ready to make the leap?
Spaces are strictly limited to 6 candidates per course. Contact Rico at Pellicano Mare to reserve your place.