Career Training Courses in Kansas and Missouri

Pinnacle Career Institute:
Pinnacle Career Institute, a technical school, has been training students to reach the "pinnacle" of their career opportunities since 1953. We do so by offering programs in competitive industries. We train our students to be successful in the areas of Business, Electronics, Medical, Massage Therapy, Personal Training and Computer Technology. We offer two convenient locations (colleges in Kansas City, Missouri and Lawrence, Kansas) and online courses to make sure our students receive the best quality skill training available. Pinnacle Career Institute is proud to be an accredited institution. Financial Aid is available to some students.

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Business Office Administrator
The occupational and general objective of the Business Administration program is to provide students with business and business-related technical and professional training that prepares them for immediate employment. Through business management programs, you can earn your certificate. Classes contain lecture and lab; a minimum of 2 hours per week is devoted to professional development techniques.

Upon completion of the business training program the student should be able to:

- Recognize and apply management and human relation skills and techniques
- Communicate orally and in writing in a concise, clear manner
- Utilize computer technology in the business world
- Demonstrate keyboarding, word processing and computer skills
- Utilize basic skills for a double-entry accounting system
- Become familiarized with Quickbooks
- Coordinate a successful job search

This is a comprehensive program that includes aspects of business career training. Graduation lends itself to a variety of employment opportunities. Graduates could be qualified for positions as accounting clerks (accounts payables/accounts receivable, payroll), bookkeepers, executive/administrative assistants, receptionists and, with experience, office managers.

Business Marketing and Management
Effective business communications is the heart of any business environment. Students in the Business Marketing and Management program receive the communications training that today's businesses demand. As a PCI student, you will also get equally impressive computer skills training in the classroom.

The Business Marketing and Management program offers these courses:

- Accounting I
- Accounting II
- Basic Keyboarding
- Computer Fundamental Concepts
- Word Processing
- Intermediate Keyboarding
- Database Management
- Spreadsheets
- Graphical Presentations
- Networking and Internet Essentials
- Desktop Support Skills
- Web Site Development
- Business and Management Principles
- Human Resources Management
- Customer Service Principles
- Business Ethics and Law
- Principles of Management
- Business Communication
- Basic Marketing
- Professional Selling and Sales 
 
Electronics
The Electronics program explores both the fundamentals and advanced theories of electronics, integrated circuits, microprocessors and computer technology. This program provides graduates with an excellent knowledge of electronics, data communications, telecommunications and networking. A well-rounded background in the tools and electronic test equipment used to analyze and repair malfunctions in computer and telecommunications-related equipment will be learned in the classroom by hands-on application in the electronic laboratory. 

Students will be introduced to Windows XP Professional and Windows 2003 Servers. The advanced portion of the student’s training emphasizes communication systems, network theory, security systems and wireless network. Each student is presented general education classes that teach the technical writing and professional communication skills necessary in the workplace.

Upon completion of the program, the graduate:

- Will be prepared to assume an entry-level position as a field representative/electronics technician
- Will be qualified to sit for the FCC, A+ and Network+ certification examinations
- Will be qualified for entry-level positions such as technician in communications, instrumentation, digital or computer electronics, electronic laboratory technician, installation technician, computer service technician and other numerous fields 

Massage Therapy
Massage Therapy training at PCI incorporates clinical work and classroom work. Our program prepares graduates to sit for the National Commission on Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork exam. Master the healing art of massage while you prepare for a career as a massage therapist in a spa or fitness center. You can even start your own massage therapy business with training in the PCI Massage Therapy program. Make our massage therapy school your choice for rewarding career training.

Other Courses Available: Personal Trainer, Medical Assistant, Medical Insurance, Medical Office Assistant, Billing and Coding, Secure Networking & Wireless Technology.