Take Your Passion
to the next level
with Sonoran Desert Institute
Preparing You for the Firearms & UAS Industries
SDI’s experienced faculty and comprehensive curriculum prepare students for success in the firearms and uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) industries.
Sonoran Desert Institute is an online school that offers online firearms and uncrewed technology programs and courses that combine hands-on training with the flexibility of learning at home. SDI students are guided by professional faculty with relevant and diverse industry experience. Our programs are delivered using modern technology and feature both current and traditional techniques to help ensure success after graduation. SDI is accredited by the Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC).
FIND YOUR PATH
OUR PROGRAMS AND COURSES
SDI offers the following programs to help students achieve their goals.
Firearms Technology
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE IN FIREARMS TECHNOLOGY
60 Credits / Four 16-Week Semesters
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CERTIFICATE IN FIREARMS TECHNOLOGY – GUNSMITHING
32 Credits / Two 16-Week Semesters
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CERTIFICATE IN FIREARMS TECHNOLOGY – HANDGUN SPECIALIST
16 Credits / One 20-Week Semester
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Uncrewed Technology
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE IN UNCREWED TECHNOLOGY
60 Credits / Four 20-Week Semesters
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CERTIFICATE IN UNCREWED TECHNOLOGY – AERIAL SYSTEMS
16 Credits / One 20-Week Semester
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SDI has allowed me to take my passion and turn it into a profitable business. I recommend SDI to everyone who has an interest in firearms.
ANDREW MAYNARD
2023 SDI Graduate – CFTG
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Your journey towards an exciting career starts here. Take the first step now by learning more about SDI.
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STUDENT EXPERIENCE
Life as an SDI Student
We offer multiple funding options and easy payment plans to help you achieve your goals.