Upcoming SSI Instructor Courses at Oceans 5 Gili Air

Upcoming SSI Instructor Courses at Oceans 5 Gili Air

Your Best Choice for Becoming a Dive Instructor in Indonesia

Are you ready to turn your passion for scuba diving into a professional career? If you are looking for the best choice for an SSI Instructor Course in Indonesia, Oceans 5 Gili Air offers one of the most comprehensive and professional Instructor Training Courses (ITCs) in the country.

Located on the beautiful island of Gili Air, Oceans 5 has been training dive professionals for more than 15 years. Our focus is simple: produce confident, knowledgeable, and professional SSI Open Water Instructors who are prepared to teach safely anywhere in the world.

Upcoming SSI Instructor Course Dates

Our upcoming SSI Instructor Training Courses (ITCs) and Instructor Evaluation (IE) dates are:

Instructor Training Course	Instructor Evaluation
16 – 31 July 2026	1 – 2 August 2026
16 – 31 August 2026	1 – 2 September 2026
15 – 30 September 2026	1 – 2 October 2026
15 – 30 November 2026	1 – 2 December 2026

Each Instructor Training Course is followed immediately by the official SSI Instructor Evaluation, allowing you to complete your training and become an SSI Open Water Instructor without unnecessary delays.

Why Oceans 5 Gili Air Is the Best Choice for Your SSI Instructor Course

Choosing where to complete your Instructor Training Course is one of the most important decisions in your diving career.

At Oceans 5 Gili Air, we believe instructor training is about much more than simply passing an examination. It is about becoming an excellent educator, a safe professional, and someone who inspires new divers.

Experienced Instructor Trainers

Our Instructor Training Courses are conducted by experienced SSI Instructor Trainers who have dedicated their careers to developing dive professionals.

You receive personal coaching throughout the course, helping you improve your teaching presentations, in-water demonstrations, rescue skills, risk management, and professional confidence.

Small Instructor Courses

Unlike large instructor courses where candidates can easily become just another number, Oceans 5 intentionally limits the number of candidates.

Smaller groups mean:

• More individual coaching.
• More opportunities to practice.
• Detailed feedback after every presentation.
• Extra time to refine your teaching skills.
• Better preparation for the Instructor Evaluation.

Learn to Teach—Not Just Pass the Exam

Many Instructor Training Courses focus solely on helping candidates pass the Instructor Evaluation.

At Oceans 5, we focus on preparing you for your future career.

You will learn how to:

• Build confidence in new divers.
• Deliver enjoyable classroom sessions.
• Teach effectively in confined water.
• Conduct open water training safely.
• Adapt your teaching style to different students.
• Solve real-life teaching situations.

Passing the Instructor Evaluation is important, but becoming a great instructor is even more valuable.

Strict Professional Standards

Professional instructors carry significant responsibility.

That is why Oceans 5 follows SSI training standards exactly as they are intended.

There are no shortcuts, no rushed workshops, and no compromises when it comes to quality.

This approach has helped Oceans 5 build an excellent reputation among dive professionals worldwide.

Outstanding Facilities

Professional-level training deserves professional facilities.

At Oceans 5 Gili Air you benefit from:

• Two purpose-built training pools.
• Modern classrooms.
• Three dedicated dive boats.
• Well-maintained equipment.
• Comfortable accommodation.
• Professional equipment service facilities.
• Excellent logistics directly next to Gili Air Harbour.

Everything is designed to create an efficient and enjoyable learning environment.

Why Gili Air Is the Best Choice in Indonesia for Your Instructor Course

Indonesia offers many places to become a dive instructor, but Gili Air provides a unique combination of diving, lifestyle, and learning opportunities.

Dive Every Day

The Gili Islands offer year-round diving with warm water, excellent visibility, and a wide variety of dive sites.

During your Instructor Training Course you can experience:

• Drift diving.
• Deep diving.
• Wreck diving.
• Turtle encounters.
• Reef diving.
• Macro marine life.
• Excellent buoyancy practice.

These diverse conditions help prepare you for teaching in many environments around the world.

A Relaxed Learning Environment

Instructor Training can be intensive.

Gili Air provides the perfect balance between professional training and island life.

Without cars or motorbikes, the island has a relaxed atmosphere where you can focus on learning while enjoying beautiful beaches, cafés, sunsets, yoga classes, and excellent restaurants after training.

Many candidates find this environment reduces stress and helps them perform better during the course.

Everything Is Close Together

Because Gili Air is a small island, everything is within walking or cycling distance.

Accommodation, restaurants, beaches, dive sites, and Oceans 5 are all nearby, allowing you to spend less time travelling and more time focusing on your development.

Start Your Professional Diving Career

An SSI Instructor certification opens the door to dive careers across the world.

Whether your dream is to teach in Indonesia, the Maldives, Thailand, Australia, the Caribbean, or anywhere else, your Instructor Training Course is where your professional journey begins.

Choosing the right Instructor Training Centre is therefore one of the most important investments you will make.

Why Oceans 5 Gili Air Is the Best Choice

There are many reasons why future dive professionals choose Oceans 5:

• More than 15 years of professional training experience.
• Experienced SSI Instructor Trainers.
• Small Instructor Training Courses with individual coaching.
• Professional teaching focused on long-term success.
• Strict adherence to SSI standards.
• Modern training facilities.
• Comfortable accommodation available.
• Daily diving around the beautiful Gili Islands.
• A relaxed island atmosphere that supports learning.
• A reputation built on quality rather than quantity.

If you are ready to become an SSI Open Water Instructor, Oceans 5 Gili Air offers the experience, facilities, and professional guidance to help you achieve your goal.

Join one of our upcoming Instructor Training Courses and begin your journey toward becoming a professional dive instructor in one of Indonesia's most beautiful diving destinations.