Teach Ultimate Freediving as an Performance Instructor As an SSI Advanced Freediving Instructor, you are a seasoned pro. Once you certify 50 students from different levels, you can join other elite freediving instructors with the SSI Performance Freediving Instructor upgrade. Performance Freediving Instructor is the apex of the SSI freediving system. Guide your students to increase their average breath-holding time and break freediving records, all while discovering new depths and mastering their technique. Become an SSI Performance Freediving Instructor today! Discover Local Course Dates Find your next diving adventure on Scubago - whether it's near you or at your travel destination - and book directly with the center of your choice. Powered by Sort by: Date ascending Date ascending Date descending Price ascending Price descending Distance ascending Distance decending View on Map Automatic 50 km 100 km 500 km Worldwide The SSI Freediving Challenge is a series of structured freediving events designed to turn training into measurable performance. Divers earn points through skill-based games, and those results are recorded here to create clear rankings across events. The format is recreational, standardized, and built around fairness, consistency, and safety. Learn more about the concept on the SSI Freediving Challenge page. Start teaching to further your career Qualify for various Specialty Instructor ratings in combination with your Freediving Instructor Training Course! Teaching the specialties which interest you most is great fun and the perfect opportunity to generate more income as an SSI Instructor. But that is not all. By pushing SSI training on all levels, you automatically qualify for SSI Professional Recognition ratings and you collect valuable Pro Rewards for each certification issued. These Pro Rewards are worth real money and can be used to further your freediving career! Freediving Assistant Instructor TrainerJoin one of the most elite groups in SSI training as a Freediving Assistant Instructor Trainer. Spark passion in new freediving instructors as you help conduct some of the highest-level SSI courses. Enjoy global career opportunities - start your Freediving Assistant Instructor Trainer course today!50-64Suggested duration (h)3Open Water SessionsFreediving Instructor TrainerSpark passion in every new SSI freediver by achieving the highest level in breath-hold training – an SSI Freediving Instructor Trainer. Join an elite group of exceptional freedivers and enjoy global job opportunities. 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Start today!20-24Suggested duration (h) Facts and Training Standards Amount of Academic Sessions 1Amount of Pool/Confined Water Sessions 2Amount of Open Water Sessions 2Maximum Training Depth 40 m / 130 ftSuggested duration (h) 24-32Certification Prerequisites Complete Candidate Water Fitness Evaluation, Advanced Freediver (or equivalent), Performance Freediver (or equivalent)SSI Standards Languages English ελληνικά Italiano 日本語 Русский Discover the Wonders of the Deep with SSI's Blog Join us on an exciting journey of discovery and learn more about exhilarating diving adventures, dedicated conservation initiatives, and innovative educational opportunities that will help you illuminate the extraordinary beauty of the underwater world. Let's explore the underwater world together and delve into the hidden wonders beneath the gentle waves. 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