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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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Berks Technical Institute
Courses / Programs
Berks Technical Institute (BTI), located in Wyomissing, a borough in Berks County, Pennsylvania, is a technical college offering Associate Degree & Diploma Training Programs which allow students to learn at their own pace. At BTI, we have what it takes to prepare you to compete and succeed in today's job market. After completing your education at BTI, you'll have the skills, confidence and expertise to hit the ground running in whatever career path you choose.

Berks Technical Institute provides our students with a comprehensive and current career education. With our modern facilities, instructional materials, and industry experienced instructors, the college provides a friendly, supportive learning environment in which Students Come First.

Our faculty and staff are on hand to guide you to success through comprehensive hands-on training in a friendly, family-like atmosphere. Berks Technical Institution is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC).
Associate Degree Programs:
- Accounting
- Business Administration (Management)
- Business Administration (Hospitality Management)
- Criminal Justice
- Drafting Technology
- Early Childhood Education
- Electronic Health Records
- Graphic Design
- Medical Assisting
- Network/Internet Professional
- Paralegal
- Web Design

Diploma Programs:
- Medical Billing and Coding
- Massage Therapist
- Dental Assistant
National Personal Training Institute, Pittsburgh
Courses / Programs
Are you interested in becoming a personal fitness trainer, exercise consultant or an overall fitness professional? National Personal Training Institute (NPTI) is the right place for you! Conveniently located in Pittsburgh PA, NPTI provides a nationally-recognized Personal Fitness Training diploma program which equips you with the specialized knowledge and skills needed to prepare for an exciting and rewarding career as a Personal Trainer. 

Approved by the Pennsylvania DOE as a private licensed trade school, NPTI has certified thousands of personal trainers, and you can become qualified in as little as six months! For those who have work or family commitments that prevent them from studying full-time, we offer evening and weekend classes. Our graduates benefit from free nationwide job placement assistance, as well as free ongoing consultation with nutritionists, and fitness experts. Our team of highly skilled instructors and trainers are devoted to helping you achieve your goal and target!

Student Testimonial:
“When I looked into becoming a personal trainer, I quickly learned there are many ways to become qualified, but only NPTI offered both the technical, classroom education AND the practical learning experience by having to train fellow students or instructors. I realized this type of education would help me be more marketable to employers and, sure enough, I landed my first Personal Trainer's position while still attending my classes at NPTI.”
- Stephen, NPTI Graduate
- Personal Fitness Training 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)
Lafayette College
Courses / Programs
Located 60 miles north of Philadelphia in Easton PA, Lafayette College is a private liberal arts and engineering college that offers Bachelor of Arts, and Bachelor of Science degrees in a range of academic fields. Programs include Economics, Art, Communications, Engineering, and more.

Lafayette has built a strong reputation in the liberal arts, sciences, and engineering because of our focus on the student. This unusual combination of strengths continues to define Lafayette's special role among the top liberal arts colleges in the nation.

You can choose from 45 areas of study across four divisions—natural sciences, humanities, engineering, and social sciences. The Common Course of Study is central to the education of all students, while the Major Field of Study addresses individual goals. You may also define your own interdisciplinary major, combining courses from several fields to achieve individual educational goals within the A.B. program.

Lafayette College is accredited by the Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.
Bachelor Degree Programs:
- Art
- Biochemistry
- Biology
- Civil & Environmental Engineering
- Communications
- Computer Science
- Economics
- Government & Law
- Foreign Language
- International Studies and Engineering
- Journalism
- Mathematics & Economics
- Mechanical Engineering
- Music
- Neuroscience
- Philosophy
- Physics
- Pre-Law
- Psychology,...
Penn Commercial Business/Technical School, Washington
Courses / Programs
Situated in Washington PA, Penn Commercial Business/Technical School has training programs aimed at men and women who wish to prepare themselves for Business, Trade, and Healthcare careers, as well as those who desire to re-enter the job market. Degree & Diploma programs include Business Administration specialties, Accounting, Electrician, Medical Assistant, and more.

Penn Commercial is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS) to award diplomas and occupational associate degrees.

We've been teaching and training students from western Pennsylvania and the tri-state area for over 80 years. Penn Commercial Business/Technical School is a state-of-the-art institution with hands-on labs, intensive yet affordable programs, experienced, dedicated teachers with real-world experience, and a convenient near-highway location that seems to be about 20 minutes from anywhere in southwestern Pennsylvania and Washington County.

Our educational philosophy recognizes the need for students to develop a foundation of related skills that will make them adaptable to an ever-changing job market and provide support for our students in achieving their career goals.
Business Programs:
- BA (Accounting)
- Executive Office Administration
- Business Office Specialist

Technical & Trade Programs:
- HVAC-R
- Electrician
- Engineering Drafting
- Network Administrator

Medical / Healthcare Programs:
- Massage Therapy
- Medical Assistant
- Medical Billing and Coding
- Pharmacy Technician
- Practical Nursing

Spa & Salon Programs:
- Cosmetology
- Cosmetology Teacher
- Nail Technician
- Massage Therapy
PC Easy, Lancaster County
Courses / Programs
Located in East Petersburg (a borough of Lancaster County), Pennsylvania, PC Easy is a Personal Computer Training school that offers a range of beginner to advanced level Certificate courses, including Microsoft Office training, designed to meet the individual needs of each student. Small class size and individual work stations enhance the hands-on, instructor-led learning experience.

At PC Easy, courses are taught by experienced professionals who believe you are our number one priority. Students recognize the value of what is learned in the classroom and are able to immediately apply the information in their home or office environment. The comfortable presentation style and relevant courseware make the PC Easy experience fun and productive.

PC Easy has recently been approved by Pennsylvania’s State Board of Accountancy to be a provider of Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credits.
Personal Computer (PC) Training Certificate Programs:
- ABC's of Personal Computing
- Access
- ACT!
- Excel
- File Management
- FrontPage
- Internet
- Keyboarding
- Outlook
- Photoshop
- PowerPoint
- Project
- Publisher
- Quicken
- QuickBooks
- Visio
- Windows Basics
- Word...
New Castle School Of Trades
Courses / Programs
Located in Pulaski, PA, one mile east of the Ohio border, New Castle School of Trades has been providing hands-on training in electrical, automotive and many other technical fields for Pennsylvania and Ohio residents for more than 60 years. We know what employers are looking for and what they value in an employee. We've structured our programs around these needs so that when you graduate, you'll be prepared to work in a high-demand industry.

Whether you're looking for HVAC training, CDL training or education in other technical or trade fields, New Castle School of Trades will help you get the training and expertise to prepare you for a new job, whether you live in Pennsylvania or Ohio. Accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges of Technology, The State Board of Private Licensed Schools, Pennsylvania Department of Education, Ohio State Board of Proprietary School Registration.
Diploma & Associate Degree Programs:

Courses include:
- Automotive Technology
- Building Technology
- Combination Welding
- Commercial & Industrial Maintenance
- Commercial Truck Driving
- Construction Trades
- Diesel Technology
- Diesel & Heavy Equipment Field Service Technology
- Diesel and Power Generation Technology
- Electrical Technology
- Heavy Equipment Operations
- Machinist Technology
- Refrigeration/AC Technology