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Texas Scuba Academy
SDI Instructor Crossover
Professional levelSDI Certified

SDI Instructor Crossover

Already an instructor with another agency? Cross over to SDI's global network — mostly online, in weeks.

$699.00Enrollment Open
Have questions? Call (512) 489-4404
  • ✓eLearning access as soon as you check out
  • ✓We’ll be in touch to schedule your sessions
Taught by Brady Huddleston
SDI Course Director & Instructor Trainer · PADI IDC Staff Instructor · American Red Cross Instructor
Meet the team

What's included

✓SDI professional-level training materials
✓Mentorship from an experienced SDI instructor trainer
✓Real-world teaching and dive-leadership experience
✓A clear path to your next professional rating
✓Flexible scheduling built around your goals
“Best decision I made. The instructors were patient, the small class size meant real attention, and I booked everything online without a single phone call.”
— Recent Open Water graduate

Who it's for

This course builds on prior certification and experience — here's what you'll need before you start.

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Qualifying equivalent professional ratingMust currently hold a recognized rating from another agency at the level being crossed over to (e.g. PADI Divemaster/Assistant Instructor/Open Water Scuba Instructor, NAUI Divemaster/Instructor, SSI Divemaster/Dive Control Specialist/Open Water Instructor, BSAC Dive Leader/Instructor, CMAS Two/Three Star ratings, GUE Rec 1 Instructor, and similar ratings from other listed agencies).
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Active, in-good-standing professional statusMust be a current instructor/leader in active teaching status with their existing agency.
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Proof of liability insuranceRequired as part of the crossover application.
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Complete the Professional Familiarization (crossover) eLearning courseOne-time requirement even if crossing over to multiple International Training brands (SDI/TDI/ERDI/PFI).
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Attend a Crossover SeminarLive session with an Instructor Trainer, Regional Representative, or Headquarters team to review SDI systems, tools, and resources.
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Submit finalization paperworkCrossover Checklist, Instructor Crossover Application, and any relevant Specialty/Divemaster/Assistant Instructor crossover forms.

Not sure where you stand? The whole professional path, prerequisites and costs are on one page: Become a Scuba Instructor in Texas →

What you'll learn

The 5-Step Crossover Process

✓Step 1: Connect with an Instructor Trainer, Regional Representative, or World Headquarters to start the crossover payment process
✓Step 2: Log in to an existing account or create a new SDI account
✓Step 3: Complete the Professional Familiarization eLearning and receive course materials via the My eLearning portal
✓Step 4: Attend a live Crossover Seminar covering SDI standards, tools, and resources
✓Step 5: Submit finalization paperwork, including the Crossover Checklist and Instructor Crossover Application

Qualifying Ratings Accepted by Level

✓Divemaster-level crossover: e.g. PADI Divemaster, NAUI Assistant Instructor, SSI Divemaster, BSAC Dive Leader, CMAS Three Star Diver ratings
✓Assistant Instructor-level crossover: e.g. PADI Assistant Instructor, NAUI Divemaster, SSI Dive Control Specialist, CMAS One Star Instructor ratings
✓Open Water Scuba Diver Instructor-level crossover: e.g. PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor, NAUI Instructor, SSI Open Water Instructor, BSAC Open Water Instructor, CMAS Two Star Instructor ratings, GUE Rec 1 Instructor

Frequently asked questions

Most crossovers are entirely administrative and completed online — no in-water evaluations required. In some cases, depending on your agency or region, a practical evaluation may be needed. We'll confirm this before you start.

Simple process

How it works

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eLearning at home

Complete the academic portion online at your own pace — videos, quizzes, no classroom required.

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Pool training

Confined-water skills with an instructor, scheduled with you — we’ll confirm the pool date and what to bring.

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Open water checkout dives

Finish your certification at a local dive site. Real diving, real skills.

Ready?

Ready to get in the water?

Book online in minutes. eLearning starts instantly. We’ll be in touch to schedule.

Call (512) 489-4404

Already certified? Advanced Adventure Diver is a popular next step.