SDI Open Water Scuba Diver Instructor in Colleyville Texas

The SDI Open Water Scuba Diver Instructor Course at OCD Divers prepares you to teach new divers using a modern, flexible, student‑centered training system. This professional‑level program develops your teaching ability, leadership skills, and in‑water demonstration quality so you can confidently certify new divers anywhere in the world. SDI instructors are in demand globally and benefit from a streamlined, instructor‑focused approach to diver education.

What You’ll Learn

This course follows SDI standards and provides the knowledge and skills required to function as a professional scuba instructor:

• Teaching methodology: How to deliver academic, confined water, and open water training using SDI’s modern teaching system.
• Skill demonstration: Instructor‑level performance of all core scuba skills.
• Student evaluation: How to assess performance, coach effectively, and ensure mastery.
• Risk management: Safety planning, emergency procedures, and professional responsibility.
• Standards and procedures: Understanding SDI policies, course structures, and instructor duties.
• Professional development: Communication, problem‑solving, and leadership in real teaching environments.

Program Overview

The SDI Instructor Course includes academic development, confined water teaching sessions, open water evaluations, and real‑world practice teaching. Candidates learn to conduct full scuba courses from start to finish and prepare for the independent Instructor Evaluation (IE) required for certification.

Prerequisites:

• Minimum age 18
• SDI Divemaster or equivalent
• Certified diver for at least 6 months
• Minimum 100 logged dives including night, deep, and navigation experience
• Current CPR, First Aid, and Oxygen Provider certifications

Where Training Takes Place

Training is conducted at OCD Divers in Colleyville, local Texas lakes, and additional dive locations as needed for teaching evaluations and scenario‑based training. Candidates may also assist with real courses to gain hands‑on instructional experience.

Required Gear

Instructor candidates must have a complete set of personal scuba equipment suitable for local training conditions, including exposure protection, cutting tools, surface signaling devices, and a dive computer. Additional professional‑level gear may be required.

Gear packages and rental options are available. Visit our continuing education gear options here: Continuing Education Diver Add On Options

What You Can Teach After Certification

Upon successful completion of the Instructor Evaluation (IE), SDI Open Water Scuba Diver Instructors may:

• Teach and certify SDI Open Water Scuba Divers
• Teach SDI Advanced Adventure and selected specialties (with training)
• Conduct refreshers and supervise certified divers
• Assist Instructor Trainers with professional‑level development

What Comes Next

After completing the SDI Instructor Course, many candidates continue with:

• SDI Specialty Instructor training
• Emergency Care Instructor (First Response Training International)
• Instructor Trainer development for qualified professionals

This certification opens the door to a global career in scuba instruction, travel, and professional diving.