DSDT

What DSDT does

DSDT College is a private, for-profit career education institution headquartered in Detroit, Michigan, founded in 2009 by CEO Jamie Harris. The institution delivers accelerated, career-focused certificate, diploma, and associate degree programs spanning IT and cybersecurity, AI and machine learning, software development, digital marketing, healthcare imaging (MRI technology), and home inspection. Programs typically run 80–600 clock hours and are priced at flat-rate tuition of $17,995 for most offerings, with associate degrees at $322.50 per credit hour. DSDT serves adult learners, career changers, and military/veteran students through three primary delivery channels: an on-campus Detroit program, nationwide online distance education via NC-SARA membership, and an on-base Career Skills Program (CSP) at Fort Hood, TX.

DSDT's technology stack combines commercial educational platforms (Canvas LMS, Populi SIS, Microsoft Azure, Practice-Labs virtual labs, ScanLab MRI simulator) with AI curricula that teach students to use third-party generative AI tools (ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Midjourney, Stable Diffusion) and ML frameworks (Python, TensorFlow, Keras, Scikit-Learn). The institution also operates proprietary digital tools including an AI Resume Builder and a downloadable Career Playbook. Programs integrate industry certifications such as CompTIA (A+, Network+, Security+, CySA+, Linux+, Cloud+, Pentest+) and ARRT MRI Primary Pathway approval.

DSDT monetizes through tuition and fees, supplemented by Title IV federal student aid (Pell Grants, Direct Loans), GI Bill and Military Tuition Assistance, MyCAA scholarships for military spouses, and institutional payment plans. The institution holds COE national accreditation (since 2017), ARRT approval for MRI, GI Bill approval, NC-SARA membership, and MyCAA provider status. The company is privately held, founder-controlled, and operates without disclosed outside equity investment. Revenue is not publicly disclosed.

Name

DSDT

Legal name

DSDT College, Inc.

Website

https://dsdt.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

DSDT College is a private, COE-accredited career education institution in Detroit, MI that delivers accelerated certificate, diploma, and associate degree programs in IT, AI, cybersecurity, digital marketing, and MRI technology to adult learners, career changers, and military veterans through on-campus, online, and on-base Fort Hood channels.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Career and Technical Education

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Computer Training (61142), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Professional & Applied Skills Noncredit Certificates (Non-licensure) (EDAAAEAD)

Keywords

• Career college training
• IT cybersecurity programs
• AI prompt engineering
• MRI technology education
• Digital marketing diploma

Headquarters

HQ city

Detroit

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees — Clock Hour Programs: DSDT charges flat-rate tuition per term for diploma and certificate programs. Clock hour programs include AI Prompt Specialist (80 hours), Full Stack Developer (320 hours), Home Inspector Training (240 hours), Business Information Technology Specialist (600 hours), Digital Marketing Professional (600 hours), and Machine Learning Specialist (560 hours). Programs priced at $17,995 for many diploma/certificate programs.
2. Tuition and Fees — Credit Hour Programs: Associate degree programs charge per credit hour at $322.50/credit hour. The AAS in Information Technology (64 credits) carries $10,320 in tuition plus fees (registration $825, application $25, technology fees $1,179, student services $438, matriculation $125, lab fees $1,016.59). The AAS in MRI Technology is 76 credits. Annual cost of attendance ranges from $44,643.59 (living with parent) to $60,035.84 (not living with parent).
3. Fort Hood CSP Tuition: The Career Skills Program (CSP) at Fort Hood is priced at $10,000 (10-week, not COE-accredited) or $15,000 at the main campus (12-week, COE-accredited). Revenue is one-time tuition charged per program cohort.
4. Federal Financial Aid: DSDT participates in Title IV federal student aid including Pell Grants, Direct Subsidized and Unsubsidized Loans, and Direct PLUS Loans. Students complete the FAFSA to access federal aid. Financial aid is prorated based on enrollment status and program length.
5. Military and Veteran Benefits: DSDT accepts GI Bill (Post-9/11), Military Tuition Assistance, and MyCAA scholarship (up to $4,000 for military spouses). An Institutional Certifying Official on staff processes VA education benefits. These funding sources flow to the institution as payment for tuition.
6. Payment Plans: DSDT offers interest-free installment payment plans allowing students to manage tuition in convenient installments per term, providing an alternative financing mechanism.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

DSDT College is a private, COE-accredited career college that sells certificate, diploma, and associate degree programs in IT, cybersecurity, AI/machine learning, digital marketing, software development, MRI technology, and home inspection. It delivers instruction through a Detroit campus, an on-base Fort Hood site, and online nationwide programs enabled by NC-SARA, and bundles each program with industry-recognized certifications (CompTIA, ARRT), free lifetime career services, and proprietary tools such as the AI Resume Builder.

Product overview

DSDT College offers a portfolio of 11 career-focused educational programs comprising certificate programs, diploma programs, and associate degree programs, along with free career tools. The programs span IT and cybersecurity (Business Information Technology Specialist, Technology Professional 2, Technology Professional 6, Career Skills Program), software development (Full Stack Developer, Machine Learning Specialist), artificial intelligence (AI Prompt Specialist, Machine Learning Specialist), digital marketing (Digital Marketing Professional), healthcare technology (Associate of Applied Science in MRI Technology), and professional trades (Home Inspector Training). An associate degree pathway in Information Technology provides a 2-year comprehensive option. All programs integrate industry-recognized certifications (CompTIA, ARRT) and are complemented by free resources including an AI Resume Builder and Career Playbook for student career development support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• AI Prompt Specialist (Certificate) Four-week, 80-clock-hour certificate program training students in prompt engineering across generative AI text and multimodal tools (ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Stable Diffusion, Midjourney), including ethical AI use and iterative output evaluation. Designed for adults pursuing AI-related careers.
• Associate of Applied Science in Information Technology Two-year, 64-credit associate degree covering programming, data analytics, cybersecurity, networking, cloud computing, and web development, with AI-focused electives and industry certification prep. Delivered 100% online.
• Associate of Applied Science in Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Technology 18-month, 76-credit associate degree (5 semesters) that combines classroom instruction with supervised clinical externships at partnered hospitals and imaging centers. Approved by ARRT as a Primary Pathway program qualifying graduates for ARRT certification exams in MRI.
• Business Information Technology Specialist (Diploma) 600-clock-hour diploma program providing comprehensive IT training in networking, cybersecurity, server administration, cloud computing, and penetration testing, with preparation for CompTIA A+, Network+, Security+, CySA+, Linux+, Cloud+, and Pentest+ certifications.
• Digital Marketing Professional (Diploma) Diploma program (560 core clock hours plus 40 hours of health, safety, and job-readiness content) covering graphic design, content creation, web design, social media advertising, SEO/SEM, content marketing, and email marketing for digital marketing career entry.
• Full Stack Developer (Certificate) 320-clock-hour certificate program teaching application development in Python, JavaScript, and React, covering front-end and back-end development, database management, and software deployment for entry-level developer roles.
• Home Inspector Training (Certificate) 240-clock-hour, 100% online, self-paced certificate covering residential and commercial property inspection including structural systems, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, drone operations, report writing, and business startup.
• Machine Learning Specialist (Diploma) Diploma program (320 core hours plus 240 capstone hours) covering AI programming in Python, TensorFlow, and Keras, along with machine learning algorithms, NLP, data science, data visualization, and model optimization using Databricks, Google Colab, and Kaggle. Available in classroom and distance formats.
• Technology Professional 2 (Certificate) Certificate program preparing students for CompTIA A+ certification (exams 220-1101 and 220-1102), covering PC hardware, mobile device hardware, networking, and operating system installation and configuration across Windows, iOS, Android, macOS, and Linux.
• Technology Professional 6 (Certificate) Certificate program preparing students for advanced CompTIA Network+, Security+, and CySA+ certifications, covering advanced networking, cybersecurity strategy, cloud computing, virtualization, and systems architecture.
• Career Skills Program (CSP) 10-week in-residence accelerated certificate program (240 clock hours, $10,000) at Fort Hood for transitioning service members, covering CompTIA Network+, Security+, and CySA+. A 12-week COE-accredited version ($15,000) is offered at the Detroit main campus and is eligible for VA benefits and Title IV financial aid.

Quantifiable outcome

• Graduates are prepared for tech careers with salaries ranging from $60,000 to $161,000+ (per DSDT homepage); MRI technologists can earn $65,000–$165,000+ (per DSDT MRI Salary Guide 2026).
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

AI capability8 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

21 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Advantage Diagnostics & MRIcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerClinical partner for DSDT's MRI Technology program. Students complete supervised clinical externship hours at this imaging facility as part of their ARRT-approved MRI Primary Pathway training.
• Adventist HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerClinical partner for DSDT's MRI Technology program externship rotations. Students train under licensed MRI technologists in this healthcare system.
• All County RadiologycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerClinical partner providing supervised clinical externship sites for MRI technology students.
• Apollo ImagingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerClinical partner providing supervised clinical externship sites for MRI technology students.
• Bronxcare Health SystemscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerClinical partner providing supervised clinical externship sites for MRI technology students in the New York area.
• Carl R Darnall Army Medical CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerClinical partner providing supervised clinical externship sites for MRI technology students at a military medical center.
• Munson Health CarecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerClinical partner providing supervised clinical externship sites for MRI technology students in Michigan.
• NewYork-PresbyteriancoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerClinical partner providing supervised clinical externship sites for MRI technology students at a major New York hospital system.
• Orthopedic Associates Of Dutchess CountycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerClinical partner providing supervised clinical externship sites for MRI technology students in New York.
• Rad XcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerClinical partner providing supervised clinical externship sites for MRI technology students.
• Regional Medical ImagingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerClinical partner providing supervised clinical externship sites for MRI technology students.
• Sinai-Grace HospitalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerClinical partner providing supervised clinical externship sites for MRI technology students in the Detroit area.
• St. Joseph's/CandlercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerClinical partner providing supervised clinical externship sites for MRI technology students.
• The Queen's Health SystemscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerClinical partner providing supervised clinical externship sites for MRI technology students in Hawaii.
• Detroit Veterans Housing ProgramminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partnership supporting veteran students like Jermaine with housing and support services while they pursue DSDT education and transition to civilian technology careers.
• Garden Theater (Detroit)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVenue partner for DSDT's AI Workforce & Economic Empowerment Summit (June 2, 2026). Historic Detroit theater hosting DSDT's flagship community event.
• Canvas LMScoreTechnology or IntegrationLearning Management System used across DSDT programs for course delivery, assignments, quizzes, and student progress tracking.
• Microsoft AzurecoreTechnology or IntegrationCloud platform used for IT programs, Full Stack Developer curriculum, and infrastructure supporting online and on-campus programs.
• PopulicoreTechnology or IntegrationStudent information system used for enrollment applications, transcripts, and academic records. Online applications are submitted through Populi.
• ScanLabcoreTechnology or IntegrationVirtual MRI scanner simulator used in the MRI Technology program, allowing students to virtually train on best practices for slice alignment, contrast adjustment, and image sharpness before clinical rotations.
• Practice-LabscoreTechnology or IntegrationVirtual lab platform used for IT programs (Business IT Specialist, Technology Professional programs) providing hands-on lab environments without requiring physical hardware.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• Springboard: Online career-focused bootcamp offering mentor-guided certificates in software engineering, data science, and UX. Comparable to DSDT's online program delivery, career-services-bundled tuition, and AI/data curriculum orientation.
• Coding Dojo: Coding bootcamp offering full-time and part-time software development programs with career services. Comparable to DSDT's Full Stack Developer program in stack coverage, accelerated timeline, and bundled career support.
• Per Scholas: National nonprofit offering tuition-free tech training (IT, cybersecurity, software engineering) to adults from low-income communities. Directly comparable to DSDT on adult learner, CompTIA-aligned, no-cost-to-student-via-funding model.
• General Assembly: Career-focused tech training provider (now owned by Adecco) offering bootcamps and short courses in software engineering, data, UX, and digital marketing. Highly comparable to DSDT's certificate/diploma programs in IT and digital marketing for adult career changers.
• NPower: Nonprofit technology workforce training provider focused on military veterans, young adults, and underrepresented career changers. Highly comparable to DSDT's veteran/military student segment, Fort Hood on-base training, and IT/cybersecurity curriculum.
• Year Up: Workforce development nonprofit providing IT and business training plus internships to young adults from low-income backgrounds. Comparable to DSDT's adult learner, career-changer mission and corporate employer alignment, though more apprenticeship-led.
• Flatiron School: Coding and data science bootcamp offering immersive and self-paced certificates. Closely comparable to DSDT's Full Stack Developer and Machine Learning Specialist programs in target audience, pricing model, and career-services-bundled value proposition.

Broad incumbents

• ECPI University: For-profit career college offering accelerated associate and bachelor's degrees in technology, nursing, and business. Comparable to DSDT on for-profit career-college model, accelerated IT/cybersecurity programs, and Title IV participation at larger scale.
• Trilogy Education Services (2U): Workforce-focused bootcamps delivered in partnership with universities (now part of 2U). Comparable to DSDT's bootcamp-style credentialing but operates at significantly larger scale through university channel partnerships.

Emerging players

• Promineo Tech: Online coding bootcamp offering Java, C#, and cybersecurity tracks with subscription-style financing. Emerging competitor comparable to DSDT's accelerated IT certificate format and tech-only focus, but at a smaller and more digitally-native scale.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/dsdttech
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@dsdtedu
• Facebookfacebook.com/dsdtedu
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/dsdt
• Instagraminstagram.com/dsdtedu

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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