Dedicated to Innovation and Growth
Founded in 2009, DSDT has a rich history of academic excellence and community engagement. Over the years, we have grown from a small campus into a thriving academic community, offering a broad range of programs designed to meet the needs of today’s diverse student body.
With a commitment to high academic standards, DSDT offers a comprehensive selection of certificate, diploma and associate degree programs. Our programs are designed to meet industry and employer needs for student placement opportunities. Our distinguished faculty are leaders in their fields, bringing real-world experience and cutting-edge research into the classroom.We provide the resources and support necessary for students to excel both academically and personally at our state of the art facilities and online.
We aim to be a leading institution of higher learning, recognized globally for our commitment to academic rigor, inclusivity, innovation, and the holistic development of our students.We take pride in the achievements of our alumni and their ongoing connection with the college and look forward to serving you!
July 2016 by Jamie Harris an entrepreneur and social innovator.
• State Licensed
• National Accreditation
Technology Professional 2
Technology Professional 6
Full Stack Developer
Digital Marketing Professional
Business Information Technology Specialist
Medical Assistant
AI Prompt Specialist
Machine Learning Specialist
DSDT believes in a non-traditional approach to learning. We feel it is imperative that our students are comfortable and not overwhelmed. That they feel important and successful. Unlike larger universities, with auditoriums of a hundred students attending lecture-based learning, DSDT students are afforded the opportunity to have small group discussions, hands-on experience, and the ability to ask questions without feeling inferior.
Courses at DSDT range from:
Certificate of Completion: Clock hours (80-320) $5,000.00 – $16,500.00
Diploma: Clock hours (600-760) $17,995.00 – $21,995.00
*Additional optional fees include physical books, kit equipment and software for home study, prices may vary and be subject to change depending on courses taken and need. Average price of optional additional fees range from $1,200.00 to $5,000.00 per program of instruction*
A typical curriculum schedule is 80-760 clock hours of instruction and runs 3-4 days per week / 22 hours per week for 4-38 weeks of instruction depending on the course curriculum.
DSDT offers an open enrollment policy with classes beginning every 4 weeks.
DSDT understands that job placement assistance after graduation is of the utmost importance. As a result, we are partnering with both local area and national recruiters and staffing agencies to align our graduating students with potential job opportunities. We offer a full Soft-Skill and Job-Readiness Training as part of our curriculum, as well as; Resume Writing-Interviewing Skills and Social Media Workshop at the completion of every program in order for students to gain knowledge in self-marketability.
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Connecting students from the community with high paying career opportunities in the tech industry is DSDT’s primary focus. The career paths DSDT has designed means many of our DSDT students will soon hold meaningful positions in the very industry which prior to DSDT wasn’t available to them.
DSDTs curriculum is leading the conversation for tech based job training in the city of Detroit and Killeen.
According to our data, DSDT predicts over 90% of our students who graduate in 2023 and 2024 will find a job or further study opportunity within six months.
DSDT has state of the art equipment and applications unmatched by any other institution in the region. That means DSDT students acquire on the job training and skills using the tools of today’s workplace.
A thriving community of students and staff is fundamental to DSDT’s position as a tech-intensive institution.
From our local partnerships to the impact we’re leaving on the tech industry, our global reach is ever expanding.
DSDT’s main campus is in the rapidly growing area of southwest Detroit, with a branch in central Michigan near Fort Cavazos. These communities highlight a growing demand for tech skills. By partnering with local businesses, DSDT gives students a unique advantage in today’s workforce.
As our CEO and founder, Jamie Harris’ vision for DSDT has always been to bridge the gap between gainful employment and the increasing demand for technology-driven jobs. Mrs. Harris is deeply committed to assisting individuals from diverse backgrounds in securing employment through tech-related training and certification. Mrs. Harris actively collaborates with local partnerships and initiatives to enhance education and job opportunities for disadvantage communities. In 2018, she was honored as a winner of the American Small Business Championship by SCORE, the country’s most extensive network of volunteer business mentors. Under her guidance, DSDT was also distinguished as one of the Michigan 50 Companies to Watch in 2020.
DSDT is an accredited college with degrees, diplomas and certificates programs in Digital Marketing, Information Technology and Healthcare sectors.
We are dedicated to providing our students with an innovative curriculum that prepares graduates for gainful employment. We strive to inspire individuals and help them to implement their learned education into becoming an industry professional within their scope of study.
Purpose & Growth: Our foundation is built on an innovative curriculum, which provides a place for our students to thrive and our team’s passion to implement a model with proven success.