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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 reach out within 24 hours 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 — we handle everything

We book the pool, bring all the gear, and schedule around your availability.

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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 reach out within 24 hours to schedule.

Call (512) 489-4404

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