Technical College Courses in Pittsburgh PA

Pittsburgh Technical College:
At Pittsburgh Technical College (PTC), you build a career, explore new opportunities, and move closer to a successful, independent future. Pittsburgh Technical College offers exciting associate degree and certificate programs in a variety of career-related fields ranging from technical, business and computer to criminal justice, travel and medical. Programs are designed to meet the needs of the individual seeking an associate degree and the busy adult looking for shorter, evening programs. Some offerings are available in an on-site/on-line format.

Accounting
Accounting Information Systems; Business Law; Financial Accounting; Payroll Accounting; Small Business Management; Spreadsheet Applications
 
Computer Aided Drafting
Subjects: 3-D CAD; AutoCAD; Building Systems; Drafting; Microstation

Architectural Concentration Mechanical Concentration
Architectural Application Software; Building Materials; Civil Application Software; Civil/Topographical Drafting; Residential Drafting;

Mechanical Concentration
Design and Manufacturing Processes; Kinematics; Mechanical Application Software; Mechanical Drafting

Computer Programming
Subjects: Database Systems; Data Structures and Algorithms; Game Development; GUI Development; Internet Programming; Object-Oriented Programming and Testing; Rapid Applications Development; User-Centered Design and Testing  

Graphic Design
Subjects: Advertising Processes; Color Theory; Computer Graphics; Design; Portfolio Development; Production; Typography; Web Design

Safety & Security
Subjects: Criminology and Criminal Justice; Criminal Investigations; Emergency Planning; Homeland Security; Juvenile Justice; Principles of EOC/Dispatch; Report Writing for Criminal Justice Professionals; Security and Loss Prevention; Act 235 certification or Cyber Crime

Other Programs include: Business, Electronics, Hospitality / Restaurant, Information Technology, Marketing & Sales, Medical / Massage, Multimedia, Travel & Tourism and more.

Program Accreditation
- PTC's Medical Assisting program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (caahep.org) upon the recommendation of the Medical Assisting Education Review Board, permitting graduates to sit for their certification exam.

- PTC's Surgical Technology program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (caahep.org) upon the recommendation of the Accreditation Review Council on Education in Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting.

- PTC's Therapeutic Massage Practitioner program meets the requirements of an Assigned School for the National Certification Board of Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork.
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