Are you searching for a quality trade school or vocational college in Colorado? Learn a trade or earn a respected certification and take the first steps towards a new career!

Attending a technical school is often a smart choice. The high cost of a traditional four-year college degree combined with a competitive job market may leave graduates with massive debt and no job to repay it.

There are many skilled trades in which work is readily available, such as HVAC Refrigeration Technician, Electrician, Automotive Technician, CNC Machine Operator and many more.

Instead of focusing on a wide range of academic subjects, you focus on career-specific instruction, often within small classes which allows for excellent teacher-student interaction.

Your training is often practical, ideal for those who prefer hands-on learning!

Depending on your area of study, you may be certified in as little as 6-10 weeks, and certainly no longer than 2-3 years.

Technical Colleges / Vocational Schools in Colorado include:
- Colorado Technical University, Denver
- Pickens Technical College, Aurora
- Colorado School of Trades, Lakewood
- Heritage College, Denver
- IBMC College, Fort Collins
- Ecotech Institute, Aurora
- Pima Medical Institute, Colorado Springs...

Technical / Vocational Programs include:

- HVAC - Refrigeration Technician
- Automotive Technician
- CNC Machine Operation
- Electrician
- Welding
- Computer & Network Systems Technician
- Mechanical Drafting/CAD
- Building Technology
- Industrial Maintenance
- Commercial Truck Driving
- Construction Trades
- Machinist Technology
- Small Engine Repair
- Medical Assistant
- Phlebotomy Technician
- Pharmacy Technician
- Dental Assistant
- Cosmetologist
- Massage Therapist

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2. Southern California Health Institute, San Fernando Valley

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• Located in North Hollywood in the east San Fernando Valley region of Los Angeles, Southern California Health Institute (SOCHi) provides full-time certificate courses and career training in a range of healthcare fields.

• Established in 1996, we are dedicated to helping students achieve their dreams by providing an exceptional education that enables them to become skilled and successful manual therapists.

• We have graduated over 1,500 students who are now a part of a larger community of wellness and healthcare. Financial aid may be available. We also provide job placement assistance.

• SOCHi is a California BPPE (Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education) Approved School, and is nationally accredited by Accrediting Council for Continuing Education & Training (ACCET).

• Also, SOCHi is approved by the U.S. Department of Education to participate in Federal Student Financial Aid Programs.

• The SOCHi faculty is a team of wellness professionals that continue to pave the way for those aspiring to become a part of the health and wellness community.

Student Review:
"SOCHI is a great place! If you are looking to to learn massage therapy or personal fitness - I definitely recommend. The staff is super organized and teachers are more than willing to help you out in and out of the classroom. Thanks again guys!"
- Eric

• Advanced Professional Massage Therapy Certificate Program - 37 wks full-time

• Physical Therapy Aide / Sports Rehabilitation Certificate Program - 38 wks full-time

• Medical Billing and Coding Specialist Certificate Program - 900 hour, full-time

• Medical Assistant Certificate Program - 36 wks full-time

• Personal Fitness Trainer / Health & Wellness Professional Certificate - 45 wks full-time

SOCHi is an NCBTMB Approved Continuing Education Provider, a California Board of Registered Nursing CE Provider, & a California Board of Acupuncture CE Provider

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3. Training Direct, Bridgeport

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Training Direct is a career training school in Bridgeport, Fairfield County, Connecticut. We offer time-saving, career-focused training classes in the medical field that lead to entry-level employment. Course areas include Medical Billing and Coding Specialist, Certified Nurse's Aide (CNA) and Phlebotomy Technician.

Training Direct helps enrollees use learning as a personal growth experience; step-by-step motivation for advancement feeds on immediate and repeated successes. Training Direct provides career training that reinforces the development of a winner's attitude necessary for success. Features of our programs include easy monthly payments and job placement assistance.

Training Direct is approved by the Connecticut Commissioner of Higher Education; Connecticut Department of Health Services. Approval means that Training Direct has a competent faculty, offers educationally sound and up to date courses and has been thoroughly inspected and approved by an outside examining committee.

Career-focused Healthcare Training Programs:

- Certified Nurse's Aide (CNA) program
- Medical Billing and Coding Specialist Diploma program
- Phlebotomy Technician Certificate program

Program features:
- Day, evening and weekend options available
- Courses may be started at any time during the year
- Applicant must be 16 years or older
- All programs are taught in English only

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4. Technology Center Inc., Atlanta area

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Technology Center Inc. specializes in a rare offering of Vendor Authorized and Accredited IT Academy that specializes in a very niche area of IT Infrastructure and Enterprise-wide computing for candidates beyond High School who are seeking to get into High Paying In-Demand positions in Information Technology worldwide. We start you from scratch or whereever your IT skill set is currently at and give you a solid IT Infrastructure foundation and then a Specialty that is in high demand in Industry.

Our carefully selected graduates attain 13 (thirteen) in-demand IT Certifications in less than a year (11 months), and go directly into the workforce or an Industry Internship. Interviews take place on campus by the large firms and organizations who helped design this unique all-encompassing IT Infrastructure program. This unique program brings together several in demand industry IT solutions from different vendors and credentialing bodies to make job acquisition a breeze.

Our unique program is recognized by the US Department of Education and Industry Experts -- The Ultimate IT Infrastructure program: Certified IT Infrastructure Expert (CITIE) program.

Includes 15 to 18 unique courses leading to 13 In-Demand IT & Business Skills certifications. All courses are recognized by an Industry Vendor (Vendor Authorized) and also by US Dept. of Education regulatory bodies (Accreditation). Certs include CompTIA, Cloud, Apple, Cisco, Oracle, Microsoft, PMI.

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5. California Crane School

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With campuses in Northern & Southern California (Sacramento & Los Angeles), California Crane School is a crane operator training & certification school that provides written and practical training for students lookig to meet the Cal-OSHA 5006.1 standard. Courses last for 2.5 days, and as well as our on-site training, we also provide private classes available at your location. We do not just teach test preparation, we get candidates to understand the principles of crane operation.

We take a motivational and fun approach to the crane operator certification process, which results in some of the highest if not the highest pass rates on the written tests in the country. Our open enrollment crane operator certification classes are held two times a month, in northern and southern California. We have conducted over 100 classes around the country with well over 1000 candidates passing their written tests the first time around.

Complete Turn-Key Crane Operator Certification Training Program:

- 16-hour telescopic boom crane class that covers the fixed and swing telescopic boom cranes.

- Certification training & Testing Course time: 2.5 days. Private crane operator certification classes and practical test options available.

- We guarantee candidates will pass the crane operator certification written tests or the next class with us is free.

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6. Ding King Training Institute, Costa Mesa CA

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At The Ding King Training Institute in Costa Mesa CA, we provide comprehenisve 1 and 2-week Paintless Dent Repair (PDR) courses to students from the U.S. and around the world. Paintless Dent Repair (PDR) is the “art” of removing dents and dings from automobile sheet metal with the use of specially designed tools.

We are a state-licensed training school with over 20 years experience in teaching Paintless Dent Removal / Repair. Our 1 and 2-week PDR courses provide the most comprehensive instruction in the PDR industry.

The Ding King Training Institute is committed to providing you with an educational experience that shall exceed your highest expectations. Our instructors are experts, knowledgeable and eager to provide you with the quality training you require.

Paintless Dent Removal (PDR) Training Courses:

Duration: 1 or 2-weeks. Techniques include:

- Estimating, advertising, marketing
- Finishing techniques
- Glue pulling techniques
- Introduction to PDR and explanation of different styles of dents
- Perfecting deeper and larger size damage
- Perfecting small and medium size damage
- Proper tool selection for a variety of damage
- Removal medium size dents...

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7. Atlanta Technical College

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Conveniently located at 1560 Metropolitan Parkway in Atlanta GA, Atlanta Technical College an is an accredited institution of higher education. We provide a range of quality associate degree, diploma and certificate programs in fields as diverse as health sciences, industrial technologies, and business. In addition, we offer continuing education, customized business and industry training, and affordable lifelong learning opportunities using state-of-the-art technology.

Whether you are just out of high school or want to change careers, you can choose from more than 100 programs. At Atlanta Technical College, we integrate academics and applied career preparation to enhance your learning. Our programs are designed to meet the workforce demands and economic development needs of the people, businesses, and communities of Fulton and Clayton Counties.

Named the Best Technical College in Georgia by Washington Monthly, Atlanta Technical College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and the Commission of the Council on Occupational Education.

Allied Health Care Associate Degree, Diploma and Certificate Programs:

- Dental Assisting
- Dental Hygiene
- Dental Laboratory Technology
- Health Care Science
- Health Information Technology
- Medical Assisting
- Medical Laboratory Technology
- Nursing
- Paramedic Technology
- Pharmacy Technology
- Physical Therapist Assistant
- Radiologic Technology
- Surgical Technology

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8. National Career Institute, Jersey City

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Located in Jersey City NJ, National Career Institute (NCI) offers affordable and comprehensive courses in a wide range of trade / career training fields. Courses include Clinical Medical Assistant, Electrical Assistant, General Construction, Plumber Assistant Technology, and more.

All students are eligible and encouraged to take the National Certification Exams at the completion of their selected program.

Our mission is to prepare students to meet that challenge. National Career Institute believes that every individual should have the opportunity for training that can lead to meaningful employment.

It is the firm commitment of the National Career Institute to offer skills training and employment opportunities necessary to compete in today’s changing marketplace. National Career Institute prides itself on its dynamic approach to vocational education and is committed to becoming the best career training provider in the State of New Jersey.

Trade / Career Training Programs:
- Clinical Medical Assistant with Externship (810 hours)
- Clinical Medical Office Specialist (560 hours)
- Electrical Assistant (320 hours)
- Electronic System Technician (320 hours)
- Advance Electrician Assistant (320 hours)
- General Construction (320 hours)
- Plumber Assistant (320 hours)
- HVAC (400 hours)
- Electrical Assistant & HVAC (640 hours)
- Plumbing Assistant/ Building Maintenance (640 hours)
- Complete Electrical Program (960 hours)

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9. Kaskaskia College

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Kaskaskia College's Career and Technical Department offers Associate Degree and Post-secondary Vocational Certificate programs for entry-level jobs, upgrading skills and continuing education in Centralia, Southern Illinois. The career and technical programs are styled in accordance with the wants and needs of students, the community, business and industry.

The College is committed to working together with employers to assess technological, educational, and training needs. Kaskaskia College’s partnerships with the region’s manufacturers assure a valuable, educated workforce. The College serves as the primary resource for skills training programs and technical and computer education for business and manufacturing in the district.

The North Central Association of Colleges and Schools has awarded Kaskaskia College the maximum ten-year accreditation status. This confidence in academic excellence serves as proof that Kaskaskia College is fulfilling its academic mission committed to life-long student learning and to providing quality comprehensive education.

Associate Degree & Post-Secondary Certificate Programs:
- Accounting
- Business Management
- Child Care
- Cisco Networking
- Computer Information Systems
- Construction Occupations
- Cosmetology
- Culinary Arts
- Dental Assisting
- Drafting
- HVAC
- Nursing
- Office Technologies Department
- Physical Therapy Assistant
- Radiology
- Respiratory Therapy
- Sonography
- Welding...

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10. CLOSED - Manhattan Institute, NY

Courses / Programs

The Manhattan Institute is a New York State Licensed Career School located in Midtown Manhattan, New York City. We offer certificate and diploma training programs in the Allied Health Care field.

We specialize in the short-term training of: Medical Billers & Coders, Phlebotomy Technicians, Pharmacy Technicians, Certified Nurse Assistants (CNA), EKG Technicians, Nurse Technicians, and Dialysis Technicians.

At the Manhattan Institute, we offer day, evening, and weekend classes. All students receive a diploma and life time placement advisement upon graduation.

All of our teachers are licensed by the State Education Department and our courses also been approved by The Education Department to meet the highest standards. Our tuition is low and you can pay as you go.

The Manhattan Institute is a New York State official testing site. This entitles our graduates to take State exams at our school as soon as they complete their training.

"I am proof that it is never too late to go back to school. The Manhattan Institute is a very “hands-on” facility. From your first day to your last day of class, the staff helps you pursue your career. I definitely recommend the Manhattan Institute if you are interested in a medical career."
- Stacey, MEDICAL BILLER

Allied Health Certificate & Diploma Programs:

• Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA)
• Medical Billing & Coding
• Medical Assistant Training
• Phlebotomy Technician Training
• EKG Technician Training
• Phlebotomy and EKG (Combo)
• Pharmacy Technician Training
• Patient Care Technician Training
• Dialysis Technician Training
• Personal Fitness Trainer

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