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TDI Instructor Trainer Course
The TDI Instructor Trainer Course (IT) develops master instructors capable of certifying and training other instructors across TDI's technical diving programs. Candidates learn advanced instructional methods, student assessment, course delivery standards, and the full scope of TDI instructor qualification requirements. This is TDI's highest instructor-tier certification and requires demonstrated expertise across multiple technical diving disciplines.
Prerequisites
Minimum age 18. Current TDI Instructor certification in at least one technical diving course (Nitrox, Sidemount, Decompression Procedures, or deeper). Minimum 50+ logged dives (exact number varies by region). Current CPR certification. Completion of TDI's instructor development prerequisites. Contact TDI for current IT prerequisites.
Standards
What a diver must demonstrate to pass this course — not always published by the certifying agency.
Candidates must demonstrate mastery of TDI course standards, instructional design principles, student evaluation methods, rescue and emergency protocols, problem-solving in technical environments, and the ability to deliver all required subject matter and skill drills at instructor-level rigor.
No instructors or dive centres found offering this course.
We're still building out the directory country by country, so this list isn't every instructor or dive centre teaching it in the world — more locations are coming soon.
Common questions about TDI Instructor Trainer Course
What does TDI Instructor Trainer Course training involve?
According to TDI's published standards: Candidates must demonstrate mastery of TDI course standards, instructional design principles, student evaluation methods, rescue and emergency protocols, problem-solving in technical environments, and the ability to deliver all required subject matter and skill drills at instructor-level rigor.