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.
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. Disclosure information: https://www.ptcollege.edu/about/consumer-information
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.
Northampton Community College (NCC) is an accredited college in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, just 60 miles north of Philadelphia. We offer a wide range of certificate, diploma and associate degree programs in a wide variety of subjects, as well as online programs. Course categories include Nursing, Engineering, Business Management, Accounting, Criminal Justice, and more.
Northampton Community College is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools and approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Education.
Recognizing that students are the primary reason that Northampton Community College exists, we seek to provide excellent, accessible and comprehensive learning experiences in partnership with the dynamic, diverse communities we serve. We believe that learning thrives when there is a sense of curiosity and excitement about the world in which we live.
In addition to its Main Campus, NCC also features a campus in the Poconos region and centers in several other locations. Northampton is one of few community colleges to offer on-campus housing.
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.
Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics (PIA) is an Aviation Technology training school with campuses in Pittsburgh, PA, Youngstown, OH, Hagerstown, MD, and Myrtle Beach, SC. We offer degree programs in the areas of aviation maintenance and electronics technology. Other programs include a diploma/certificate program in aviation maintenance technology and a range of short-term aviation training programs.
As a Non-Profit, ACCSC-accredited career school, PIA offers courses and degree programs in specialized technology that lead to skills transferable to a multitude of industries and careers involving aviation technology.
All courses emphasize hands-on learning, and the instructors blend their practical experiences with new information and techniques. In addition, PIA provides student services from the first day of instruction through, and beyond, graduation.
Aviva Spray Tanning Academy, Philadelphia PA & Online
Courses / Programs
• Get certified as a spray tan professional in Pennsylvania by taking an on-site spray tan class in Philadelphia, or an online certification program from the comfort of your own home or workplace in PA or nationwide!
• Aviva Spray Tan Academy specializes in on-site / web-based courses in the increasingly-popular field of sunless spray tanning, and was the world's first spray tanning academy.
• Suitable for complete beginners to advanced level beauty professionals, our 1-day spray tan classes in Philadelphia take place regularly in a leading hotel and include hours of hands-on training.
• Our online spray tan certification programs are 3 hours long but can be completed at your own pace, with the content available to study 24/7.
• All of our spray tan courses come with a 100% money back guarantee.
• Our spray tan certification programs are suitable for those who wish to kick-start a successful spray tanning business, or cosmetologists who want to improve the profitability of their current spray tanning business.
• On successful completion of your course, you will receive a Spray Tan Certificate signed by President and Founder, Mitch Bloom, stating that you have successfully as an Aviva Labs spray tan professional consultant.
Student Review: "Aviva's passion for health and wellness along with continued client service is the same philosophy I have for my business model. The education and information in the course has already paid off!" • Christal Wentzel, Owner: Shape Smart Wellness Spa
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