Digital Technology Career Cluster
Courses in the Digital Technology career cluster from Savvas prepare students for entry-level, technical, and professional careers in one of the fastest growing industries. In these CTE courses, students learn how to design, develop, support, and manage technology—including hardware, software, multimedia, and systems integration services.
Savvas CTE Digital Technology Courses
Augmented and Virtual Reality Applications
Cloud Technologies and the Internet of Things
Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity II
Digital Information Technology
Drones: Remote Pilot
Fundamentals of Blockchain & Cryptography
Introduction to Artificial Intelligence
Java® SE 8 Associate
Networking
Robotics: Applications & Careers
Swift® App Development
Wearable Technology Innovations
College and Career Exploration
Career Exploration
Project Management
Digital Technology Career Cluster FAQs
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What is the Digital Technology Career Cluster?The Digital Technology Career Cluster is a Career and Technical Education (CTE) pathway in the Modern National Career Clusters® Framework from Advance CTE that prepares students for careers in information technology, software development, cybersecurity, networking, and digital innovation. Through hands-on learning, students develop technical and employability skills while exploring career pathways in areas such as programming, web development, networking, cybersecurity, cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and data science. The framework helps students build transferable skills and prepare for college, industry certifications, and high-demand careers.
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Why should students study Digital Technology?Digital Technology courses help students explore careers, build career-ready skills, and prepare for opportunities in one of today's fastest-growing industries. Through Digital Technology Career and Technical Education (CTE), students develop technical and employability skills while learning about programming, cybersecurity, networking, software development, artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and data science. With strong demand for digital technology skills across every industry, these courses prepare students for college, industry-recognized certifications, and a wide range of rewarding careers.
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What skills do students learn in Savvas CTE Digital Technology courses?Savvas CTE Digital Technology courses help students develop the technical knowledge and career-ready skills needed for success in today's technology-driven world. Students build skills in programming, software development, cybersecurity, networking, web development, and artificial intelligence while gaining hands-on experience with industry-standard programming languages and technologies, including Java®. They also strengthen critical thinking, problem-solving, communication, collaboration, and other employability skills through real-world learning experiences.
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What careers can students prepare for in the Digital Technology Career Cluster with Savvas CTE?Savvas CTE Digital Technology courses prepare students to explore a wide range of careers across the Digital Technology Career Cluster. Students build foundational knowledge and career-ready skills while exploring pathways such as Software Development, Cybersecurity, Networking, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, and Web Development. These pathways introduce students to in-demand careers in software engineering, cybersecurity, network administration, web development, data analytics, and other technology professions while preparing them for college, industry-recognized certifications, and future career opportunities.
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How do Savvas CTE Digital Technology courses help students become career-ready?Savvas CTE Digital Technology courses prepare students for college and career success through a comprehensive Career and Technical Education (CTE) curriculum. Students develop career-ready technical and employability skills, explore in-demand digital technology career pathways, prepare for industry-recognized certifications, and apply their learning through real-world, hands-on experiences that reflect today's technology industry.
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Do Savvas CTE Digital Technology courses support Perkins V goals?Yes. Savvas CTE Digital Technology courses help districts advance Perkins V priorities by providing high-quality CTE curriculum that supports career readiness, equitable access to career pathways, industry-recognized certification preparation, and workforce-aligned learning. Flexible digital courses make it easier for schools to expand CTE opportunities and improve student outcomes.
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What teacher resources are available for Savvas CTE Digital Technology courses?Savvas CTE Digital Technology courses include comprehensive teacher resources designed to simplify planning and support effective CTE instruction. Educators receive course syllabi, pacing guides, answer keys, blended learning guides, digital courseware access, and PowerPoint presentations for select courses. An on-demand, self-paced professional development course also helps teachers confidently implement the curriculum and maximize student success.
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Is Savvas CTE available in print or digitally?Savvas CTE is a digital-only CTE curriculum designed for flexible implementation in classrooms, virtual programs, and blended learning environments. The online courseware gives students anytime, anywhere access to engaging content while providing teachers with powerful digital tools to manage instruction, monitor progress, and personalize learning.
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What Learning Management System (LMS) is Savvas CTE available on?Savvas CTE is delivered through the award-winning Savvas Realize® learning management platform and integrates with many popular LMS.. Schools can seamlessly connect the digital CTE curriculum with Canvas®, Google Classroom™, Schoology®, AGILIX Buzz®, Blackboard®, and D2L® Brightspace®, making it easy to fit into existing teaching and learning workflows.
Prepare your students for college and career success. All with one solution.
Whether you want to empower your students to explore potential careers, prepare for college, or become certified professionals, it’s easy to do it all with Savvas PathMaker. Simply mix and match dual enrollment courses and CTE courses from our comprehensive catalog to create personalized pathways for every student.
Mix and match to build your perfect career pathways:
| Example Pathway | What students learn | What students earn |
|---|---|---|
| IT Associate | Networking† Cybersecurity 1† Professional Communication * |
Cisco Certified Network Associate 3 college credits |
| Aerospace Technology | Aeronautics and Space Travel † Drones: Remote Pilot † Intro to Astronomy * |
FAA Part 107 Commercial Drone Pilot 3 college credits |
| Digital Marketing | Meta® Social Media * Adobe InDesign® † Professional Communication * |
Meta® Certified Digital Marketing Associate Adobe® Certified Professional in Print & Digital Media Publication using Adobe InDesign® 5 college credits |
† Savvas CTE
* Outlier by Savvas Dual Enrollment
* Outlier by Savvas Dual Enrollment