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Instructor Training Course (ITC)

NAUI values and respects the knowledge, skills and abilities of its instructors.

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Starting from

$1,700.00

As such, NAUI Instructors are authorized and can be approved to teach every level of diving in which they possess the training, knowledge and experience. NAUI also allows its instructors to develop their own "instructor specified" specialty courses. The NAUI Instructor Training Course (ITC) is designed to train and qualify NAUI Instructor member applicants. During the course candidate instructors learn effective methods to teach skin and scuba diving in compliance with NAUI diving course standards. The course assures the NAUI membership that candidates who receive certification as NAUI Instructors have the knowledge, skills, fitness and proper attitude to do so.


  • Certified NAUI Instructor course graduates are qualified to apply for NAUI Instructor membership in any status provided for in the bylaws of the association
  • An active-status NAUI Instructor may independently teach NAUI sanctioned courses and authorize NAUI certification for graduates. An active-status NAUI Instructor may independently conduct NAUI recognition and experience programs and authorize formal recognition for graduates
  • An active-status NAUI Instructor who completes a NAUI-DAN First Aid Instructor orientation, who has completed all required NAUI-DAN orientation modules and is using the NAUI-DAN training and support materials, may teach the NAUI-DAN First Aid programs.


Prerequisites to Enter the Course

  • Minimum age is 18 years by the water phase of the course.
  • Current certification as a NAUI Assistant Instructor or NAUI Divemaster or other agency leaders.
  • Current certification in NAUI First Aid for Dive Professionals or equivalent.
  • Current certification in NAUI Oxygen Provider or equivalent.
  • Certified as a NAUI Nitrox Diver or equivalent.
  • A minimum of 60 logged open water scuba dives with a minimum of 30 hours bottom time. Dives shall be varied in environment, depth, and activities.
  • Instructor candidates must pass the NAUI Instructor Pre-qualification Examination prior to the start of the ITC.
  • Medical Approval - Verification of good physical condition as documented by a medical examination and unconditional approval for diving by a licensed physician within the preceding 12 months.
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What classes can I take next?

  • NAUI Instructor Membership
  • Independently teach NAUI sanctioned courses
  • Authorize NAUI certifications
  • Can teach First Aid Programs (if certified)

Instructor Crossover

The NAUI Instructor Crossover Course (ICC) is designed to train and qualify applicants in good standing with non-NAUI recreational scuba training organizations as a NAUI Instructor member.

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Price dependent upon diver

During the course, candidate instructors learn effective methods to teach skin and scuba diving in compliance with NAUI Diving Course Standards. Upon completion of the NAUI Instructor Crossover Course (ICC), provided all prerequisites are met, graduates are qualified to apply for NAUI Instructor membership. Active-status NAUI Instructors may independently teach NAUI sanctioned courses and authorize NAUI certification for graduates.


Prerequisites for Entering the Course

  • Must be at least 18 years old
  • Certification as a scuba instructor with a minimum or one year experience
  • Has taught or assisted with at least two diving instruction programs
  • Certified in: First Aid, CPR, & Oxygen Administration Diving and Nitrox Diving
  • Minimum of 100 logged open water scuba dives, with minimum of 50 hours bottom time

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What classes can I take next?

  • NAUI Instructor Membership
  • Independently teach NAUI sanctioned courses
  • Authorize NAUI certifications

Instructor Trainer

The Instructor Trainer designation is a formal leadership designation, not a certification.

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Starting from

$1,500.00

The Instructor Trainer designation (IT) provides recognition to Instructors who have completed a combination of training and evaluated experience specific to the preparing, training, evaluating and counseling of Instructor candidates.


Prerequisites for Entering the Course

  • At least 21 years old
  • Active status NAUI Instructor
  • Completed NAUI Staff Training Workshop
  • Logged a minimum of 200 logged open water scuba dives
  • Conducted and registered at least 150 scuba certifications of which at least 25% are continuing education and leadership courses
  • Staffed/participated in 3 ITCs for at least 200 student contact hours

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What classes can I take next?

  • May direct the Staff Training Workshop or Instructor Training Program
  • Can staff an Instructor Training Course, Instructor Qualification Program, or Instructor Trainer Workshop in any other position than Course Director
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