The SDI Open Water Scuba Diver Instructor (OWSDI) course is designed to teach current Divemasters or Assistant Instructors certified with a recognized dive training organization the skills to effectively function as an open water scuba diver instructor. This program is divided into two sections, an instructor development course (IDC) and an instructor evaluation course (IEC).
After successful completion the candidate will be qualified and well-prepared to attend the SDI Instructor Evaluation Course. The SDI Instructor Evaluation Course is required to become an SDI Open Water Scuba Instructor.