Programs
SDI offers the following online programs designed to help you reach your goals, no matter where you are in your career. We welcome students from all stages of life, from recent high school graduates to military veterans. SDI equips all students with the skills they need to pursue a career in firearms technology and the uncrewed aircraft systems industry.
Certificate in Firearms Technology
- Handgun Specialist
16 Credits / One 20-Week Semester
Certificate in Uncrewed Technology
- Aerial Systems
16 Credits / One 20-Week Semester
Life as an SDI student
Military Resource Center
We work hard to make enrollment simple for servicemen and women, even when navigating military benefits. We work directly with a number of active duty and veteran assistance programs and organizations. Plus, we’re well-versed in the details of the funding process, the unique challenges of a military student, and the life experiences of our military personnel.
We are honored to serve you.
Active Duty
We’re here to help make education easier for our nation’s active duty military.
Veterans
As a large part of our student population at SDI, our veteran students are in good company.
Qualified Instructors
Our staff and faculty have deep experience in the firearms and uncrewed industries that we put to work to help you succeed.
Thea Miller
Faculty Manager
Scott Parr
Full-Time Faculty
James McDanolds
Director – Uncrewed Technology Programs