Upcoming SSI Instructor Training Course (ITC) Dates at Oceans 5 Gili Air
Upcoming SSI Instructor Training Course (ITC) Dates
More opportunities. Better value. Real instructor training—on Gili Air.
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| SSI ITC Indonesia | Oceans 5 Gili Air | Instructor Training Gili Islands |
The dive industry on the Gili Islands is changing fast—and if you’ve been watching closely, you already know what that means: more dive centers are switching teaching organizations, and SSI is becoming a bigger and bigger part of daily life on the islands. For dive professionals, this shift is not just “news”—it’s opportunity. When more dive shops operate within the same training system, it creates a stronger local network, smoother employment pathways, and more chances to build a long-term career as a dive instructor right here on Gili Air.
At Oceans 5 Gili Air, we’re not just following the change—we’re helping shape it. As the only SSI Instructor Training Center on Gili Air with two in-house Instructor Trainers, we’re offering structured, high-quality instructor development with something that matters a lot in today’s market: value for money. When you compare total costs, an SSI Instructor Training Course can easily be around €1,000 cheaper than other big dive organizations’ instructor programs—without cutting corners, without rushing candidates through, and without turning professional training into a “production line.”
If your goal is to become a confident SSI instructor—skilled, employable, and ready to teach in real-world conditions—then the upcoming SSI ITCs at Oceans 5 Gili Air are the dates to watch.
Oceans 5 Gili Air: A Professional Training Home on the Gili Islands
Becoming an instructor is not just “getting certified.” It’s changing how you think underwater, how you manage people, and how you carry responsibility. The ocean doesn’t care if you’re tired, nervous, or distracted—students rely on you to make good decisions every single day.
That’s why where you do your ITC matters.
Oceans 5 Gili Air has a long history of professional development, and our approach remains the same even as the training system evolves: small groups, high standards, and personal coaching. You will not be a number here. Instructor candidates train as part of the Oceans 5 family—surrounded by experienced staff, clear procedures, strong safety culture, and a deep respect for the environment we work in every day.
And because more SSI dive centers are appearing across the Gili Islands, doing your ITC in an SSI-focused environment gives you something powerful: local relevance. Your training is aligned with the system you’ll likely be teaching in, and that makes your transition from “candidate” to “working instructor” much smoother.
The 2026 SSI ITC Dates at Oceans 5 Gili Air
Oceans 5 Gili Air has nine SSI Instructor Training Courses scheduled in 2026. That means you can choose the timing that fits your life, your travel plans, your budget, and your dive experience build-up. Here are the upcoming ITC schedules:
February 2026: 13 – 28 February
Instructor Evaluation (IE): 01 – 02 March
March 2026: 16 – 31 March
IE: 01 – 02 April
April / May 2026: 17 April – 02 May
IE: 03 – 04 May
May 2026: 16 – 31 May
IE: 01 – 02 June
June 2026: 15 – 30 June
IE: 01 – 02 July
July 2026: 16 – 31 July
IE: 01 – 02 August
August 2026: 16 – 31 August
IE: 01 – 02 September
September 2026: 15 – 30 September
IE: 01 – 02 October
November 2026: 15 – 30 November
IE: 01 – 02 December
With this schedule, you’re not forced into one or two “annual” windows like in many locations. You have options. And options matter—especially if you want to combine your ITC with extra fun dives, specialty training, professional experience days, or time to settle into island life before starting your instructor journey.
Why the SSI Shift on the Gilis Creates Real Opportunity
When multiple dive shops use the same teaching system, it changes the local job landscape. Instructors can communicate using a shared framework, teaching materials are consistent, and cross-center cooperation becomes easier. This matters on small islands—because community is everything here. Boats, dive sites, conservation projects, staff networks, and seasonal planning all overlap.
As more Gili dive centers move toward SSI, we’re seeing:
More demand for SSI instructors
More consistency in professional expectations
More chances for new instructors to start teaching sooner
More opportunities to grow into roles beyond teaching, such as training support, social media, shop operations, or specialty pathways
In short: if your goal is to work on the Gili Islands, training as an SSI instructor in an SSI-forward environment is a smart move.
The Price Difference: Why Oceans 5 Makes Sense
Let’s talk about the part that everyone thinks about—even if they don’t say it out loud.
Instructor training is a big investment. Flights, accommodation, meals, training fees, materials, memberships—it adds up quickly. That’s why the price difference between SSI instructor training and other big agencies matters.
At Oceans 5 Gili Air, many candidates find they can save around €1,000 compared to equivalent instructor paths through other major organizations. And that saving is not just a “nice bonus.” It can be:
An extra month of accommodation on Gili Air
A bundle of specialty training that makes you more employable
Additional dives to build real confidence
A buffer that reduces stress during your course
The best part? Saving money here does not mean compromising quality. Oceans 5 is known for doing things properly. We don’t rush candidates through, and we don’t train instructors just to pass an evaluation. We train instructors to be ready for the real world—where students are nervous, currents happen, equipment fails, and you have to stay calm, professional, and in control.
What You Actually Learn During an ITC at Oceans 5
An SSI ITC is intensive—and it should be. You’re stepping into a role where people trust you with their safety, their learning, and often their first real experiences underwater.
Your ITC focuses on developing you as a complete professional, including:
1) Teaching skills that work in real life
Not just “how to demonstrate.” You learn how to explain clearly, fix mistakes, keep control of the group, and make students feel safe.
2) Strong watermanship and presence
A calm instructor is a safe instructor. We build your confidence so you don’t just “perform skills”—you lead.
3) Safety systems and decision-making
A good instructor prevents problems. A great instructor sees them coming early. You’ll train your awareness, planning, and judgment.
4) Professional attitude and responsibility
Students watch everything. How you brief, how you check equipment, how you treat marine life, how you handle stress—it all becomes part of what they learn.
5) Environmental awareness that matches modern diving
Gili Air is a place where marine life is not a “decoration”—it’s the reason we have jobs. A modern instructor must be an ocean ambassador, not just a skills coach. Neutral buoyancy, proper finning, no-touch policies, and responsible guiding are not optional. They’re the standard.
Two Instructor Trainers: Twice the Support, Better Learning
One of the biggest advantages at Oceans 5 Gili Air is that you’re not relying on one single teaching style. With two in-house SSI Instructor Trainers, you benefit from:
More individual feedback
More perspectives on the same teaching challenge
Better candidate support when stress levels rise
A stronger coaching environment for different personalities and learning styles
Some candidates learn best through structure. Others learn best through practice and repetition. Some need confidence building. Others need polishing and refining. Having two Instructor Trainers allows us to adapt—not force every candidate through the same “one size fits all” approach.
Why Gili Air Is the Perfect Place to Become an Instructor
There’s something special about training on Gili Air. It’s calm. It’s simple. It’s focused. You’re not distracted by big-city chaos or long commutes. You wake up, you train, you dive, you study, you improve—and you do it in a community where diving is life.
Outside the course, Gili Air gives you the space to reset. Good sleep. Healthy routines. Beach walks. Gym sessions. Great food. And a tight local community that makes it easy to feel at home quickly.
That matters more than people think—because instructor training is demanding, and your environment can either support your progress… or drain your energy.
Your Next Step: Don’t Just “Become an Instructor”—Become Employable
A certification is a beginning, not the finish line. Oceans 5 Gili Air focuses on building instructors who can actually step into the job with confidence.
If you want to teach SSI courses, guide responsibly, represent the ocean properly, and take advantage of the growing SSI network on the Gilis—then choose your timing and lock in your place for one of our 2026 ITC dates.
Because when the industry shifts, the people who move early—and train properly—are the ones who get the best opportunities.
See you on Gili Air.
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