Start your SSI Mermaid Instructor training today

Being a mermaid instructor is the perfect way to go mermaid swimming and start a new career, instilling happiness and joy in all your mermaid students! SSI’s high-quality standards and personalized training make it easy to become a professional SSI Mermaid Instructor.

Learn how to create safe and comfortable mermaid students and certify all mermaid student levels. Go mermaiding today!

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Whether you’re on the move or planning ahead, we’ve got you covered. Never miss out on exciting training opportunities and register with ease.

Start teaching to further your carreer

Start teaching Mermaid and Ecology Programs to collect valuable teaching experience and generate more income as an SSI Professional! But remember, learning never stops, so continue your career by qualifying for more Specialty Programs like Ocean- and/or Model Mermaid.

Additional Specialty Instructor qualifications will provide you with more diversity and flexibility, whilst opening up new income options. Becoming a Mermaid Instructor is just the beginning of an exciting career pathway.

Basic Freediving Instructor

With the Basic Freediving Instructor course, active SSI scuba professionals can easily expand their diving career into the freediving market. Help water enthusiasts learn to freedive by teaching them basic freediving skills in this entry-level program.

8-12
Suggested duration (h)

Freediving Instructor

Become an SSI Freediving Instructor and take the first step toward a career in training freedivers. Create lifelong water enthusiasts and introduce them to the world of breath-hold training in a fun, safe environment with the SSI educational system.

70
Suggested duration (h)
4
Open Water Sessions

Mermaid Instructor Trainer

Continue your mermaid career and teach others how to become professional mermaids. Become an SSI Mermaid Instructor Trainer! With this globally recognized certification, you can teach mermaid instructors worldwide. Get started online today.

16-32
Suggested duration (h)

Facts and Training Standards

Maximum Training Depth

 

0 m / 0 ft

Suggested duration (h)

 

24-32

Certification Prerequisites

 

Mermaid certification (or equivalent), Snorkel Instructor (or equivalent)

SSI Standards

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