Illinois Institute of Technology Professional Learning Programs: Situated in Chicago, Illinois Institute of Technology's Professional Learning Programs offer international students the opportunity to advance their English skills while increasing their knowledge in the information technology and business fields. It also provides students the opportunity to experience living and studying in the third largest city in the U.S., allowing you to gain real-life experience that can't be taught in an English classroom. We are accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
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Professional Learning Programs for International Students: (All programs include six hours of English as a Second Language (ESL) classes per week)
- Summer Programs- Short-term Programs
- One Semester IT or Business Certificate
- One Semester IT or Business Certificate (Plus Six-Week Internship)
- Two Semester IT or Business Certificate
- 12 Month IT or Business Certificate Program (3 semesters) with optional internship
Based in Carlinville, Macoupin County in Southwestern Illinois, Blackburn College is a four-year co-educational private liberal arts college that offers a range of Bachelor of Arts degree programs with more than 30 majors. Blackburn College is one of 7 'work colleges' in the United States and the only one with a student-managed work program. This means that students are responsible for the administration of the program including resource allocation, policy formulation, as well as direct supervision of their fellow students. At Blackburn College the student is able to obtain work experience while in school, reduce their debt load, and meet college expenses.
Blackburn College offers more than 30 major degrees, with a wide-variety of course categories to suit many interests. Classes at Blackburn are small, so you’ll really get to know your professors. Our faculty all full professors, not graduate students or teaching assistants.
Make the most of your college experience - have fun, develop a strong work ethic, gain management experience, build a strong resume and create a career plan that will help you gain the professional lifestyle you want. Join the Blackburn community and let Blackburn College work for you!
Midwestern Career College (MCC) provides allied health degree, diploma, and certificate courses on-campus in the heart of Downtown Chicago.
We provide training led by industry-leading instructors and externships for hands-on learning experience. We help you define your career path and help you search for a job after your graduate.
At MCC, international students gain the language and job skills required to set their path to success and shape students to be the best candidates for in-demand careers.
MCC prepares students for entry-level employment, as well as certification and licensure examinations in their respective fields of study.
Midwestern Career College was established in August 2004 and was officially approved by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) in December of that year.
MCC is also approved by the Division of Private Business and Vocational Schools of the Illinois Board of Higher Education (IBHE).
In addition to our Downtown Chicago campus, we also provide courses in Naperville and Blue Island IL.
Located in Morrison, Illinois, 130 miles west of Chicago, Morrison Institute of Technology is an independent, co-educational, not-for-profit institution of higher learning. We offer a two-year Associate in Applied Science degree in Engineering Technology with a concentration in Construction, Drafting Design and CAD. Morrison Institute of Technology is authorized to operate and grant degrees in the state of Illinois under the applicable state statutes administered by the Illinois Board of Higher Education.
This program has a very open architecture to permit students to concentrate their technical electives in the area of their interest, either in Construction or the Computer Aided Drafting & Design field.
2-Year Associate Degree Program in Engineering Technology:
Courses / features include:
- Design & Drafting Technology
- Computer Aided Design & Drafting
- Surveying
- Building Construction Technology
- Highway Construction Technology
- Soils & Materials Testing
- System and Networking Administration
- Geographic Information System (GIS)
American Academy of Computer Training & Technology (AACTT) in Palatine, Illinois, was founded in 1991, by Joseph S. Abbate, a state of Illinois certified educator with over 25 years of computer experience. His innovative philosophy and approach to computer education result from years of practical, real-world experience as a certified computer trainer & consultant. As such, he has surrounded himself with the finest computer educators the industry has to offer. AACTT's 15 years serving the professional community, has proven higher quality training, stability, and experience over our competitors. We have a new and improved training location in One E. Northwest Hwy., Suite 107, Palatine, IL 60067, 28 miles from downtown Chicago and 14 miles from O' Hare International Airport, 12 miles from Palwaukee Airport which serves private aircraft.
Computer Training (including Private Courses) in the latest versions of the following: Desktop Publishing (Adobe, QuarkXPress), Graphics (Adobe), Web Graphics, Web Design & Publishing (Freeway Pro, Macromedia Dreamweaver, Flash, NetObjects Fusion), Web Fundamentals, OS Fundamentals (Intro to Macintosh, Windows), Databases (FileMaker Pro, Microsoft Access), Presentations (Microsoft PowerPoint), Spreadsheets (Excel), Word Processing (Microsoft Word).
Career Change Training Center (CCTC) is a Chicago-based IT career training school that provides CompTIA A+ training and MCSE Certification.
Based in Carol Stream IL, just 10 minutes west of Downtown Chicago, we are dedicated to providing the finest IT Support Specialist training in the industry. CCTC features uniquely customized one-on-one education and real world working experience from day 1.
Our graduates are better prepared and better qualified; primed and ready for a brighter future. The objective is for our graduates to be worthy of consideration for higher paying jobs.
IT Career Training Programs:
- CompTIA A+ Certification training
- Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) Certification courses
- Each student receives the personalized one-on-one attention and training they deserve and need to be hired and succeed.
- Upon completion of our curriculum and IT training, students are then prepared to obtain A+ Certification and Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) Windows 7 certification.
Do you want an exciting and rewarding career as a health and fitness professional? Earning the Personal Fitness Training diploma offered by National Personal Training Institute (NPTI) will provide you with a nationally-recognized license enabling you to work throughout the United States. NPTI has 31 schools nationwide, including in Lisle IL, just west of Chicago.
NPTI in Lisle is approved by the Division of Private Business and Vocational Schools of the Illinois Board of Higher Education. We have the latest personal fitness training equipment, and you can be assured of getting the best training from qualified instructors, who are themselves professional Personal Fitness Trainers. Get into the best shape of your life while earning a first-class education!
Day, evening, and weekend class are available. We provide free nationwide job placement assistance for all our graduates, as well as free ongoing consultation with nutritionists and fitness experts. Financial assistance is offered to those who qualify.
Student Testimonial: "For me, NPTI had the right mix of science, theory, and practical application of exercise science and program design. Their instructors were great – they knew how to challenge me and help me grow. The value I received far exceeded the dollars and time I invested. My experience and what I learned at NPTI have been a vital part of my success in business and in life!"
- Pam, Chicago, IL
- Personal Fitness Training Diploma Program:
500-hour comprehensive program that can be completed in 6 months (5 hours a day, 4 days a week) or over the course of 1 year (8 hours every Saturday)
Training includes 300 hours of classroom instruction plus 200 hours supervised, hands-on gym time. You will also have a practical internship with 6 months of hands-on experience in a fitness facility with a personal trainer.