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SSI Open Water Instructor / ITC + IE course in Hurghada
Instructor Training Course and Instructor Evaluation pathway to qualify to teach entry-level scuba programmes. At 71 Guardians in Hurghada, the SSI Open Water Instructor / ITC + IE course usually takes 10–15 days plus evaluation/review. Prerequisites: Typically 18+, eligible SSI professional qualification, required logged dives and active emergency-care/medical documents. Age: 18+. Course price from €1,700 per person, with inclusions confirmed on booking.
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What is the SSI Open Water Instructor / ITC + IE course?
Instructor Training Course and Instructor Evaluation pathway to qualify to teach entry-level scuba programmes.
SSI Open Water Instructor after successful evaluation and all agency requirements.
Who can take SSI Open Water Instructor / ITC + IE?
Typically 18+, eligible SSI professional qualification, required logged dives and active emergency-care/medical documents. Agency-specific entry criteria apply.
Age: 18+.
Medical: Current medical/emergency-care qualifications and professional paperwork.
How does SSI Open Water Instructor / ITC + IE run, day by day?
SSI Open Water Instructor / ITC + IE usually takes usually 10–15 days plus evaluation/review.
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Before you start
Prerequisites check
Certifications, logged dives and emergency-care training confirmed against the agency's standards.
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Week 1
Theory and teaching presentations
Learning how people learn, then preparing and delivering your own classroom sessions.
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Week 2
Teaching in confined and open water
Running skills with role-playing students and correcting their mistakes.
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Evaluation
Agency exam
The written and practical evaluation run by the agency, scheduled separately.
Evaluation dates are set by the agency, not by us — we plan your training around the next available one.
How deep will you dive?
Within candidate’s personal certifications and instructor training standards.
How much does SSI Open Water Instructor / ITC + IE cost?
SSI Open Water Instructor / ITC + IE is from €1,700 per person. We confirm exactly what's included — equipment, boat, agency materials and certification fees — in writing before you pay a deposit.
What's included in SSI Open Water Instructor / ITC + IE?
- Mentoring from our instructors throughout
- Training dives during the programme
- Tanks and weights
- Hotel pickup and drop-off on dive days
Extras & add-ons
- Agency evaluation (exam) fees Ask us
- Agency materials, application and membership fees Ask us
- Accommodation in Hurghada Ask us
- Private, one-to-one instruction Ask us
We confirm everything included in writing before you pay a deposit.
What should I bring for SSI Open Water Instructor / ITC + IE?
- Your certification card (or e-card) and logbook
- Swimwear and a towel
- Reef-safe sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses
- A warm layer for the boat — mornings at sea can be breezy
- Your own mask and computer, if you have them
- A notebook — there's theory most days
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How much is SSI Open Water Instructor / ITC + IE in Hurghada?
From €1,700 per person. Inclusions are confirmed in writing when you book.
What do I need before starting SSI Open Water Instructor / ITC + IE?
Typically 18+, eligible SSI professional qualification, required logged dives and active emergency-care/medical documents.
What's the cancellation policy?
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before your start date. Weather or sea-condition cancellations are fully refunded or rebooked at no charge.
How do I book?
Message us on WhatsApp with your preferred start date and current certification. We confirm your place and send a secure invoice; a deposit reserves it.
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