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The Technical School Directory provides information on training opportunities that can lead you to a rewarding new career. This page lists tech schools in Arizona, organized by the type of training offered.

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Automotive Technician Schools

Get your career with an auto dealer, repair shop, or automotive manufacturer started with training as an auto technician. The increasing complexity of auto engines and drive trains ensures a strong demand for trained, professional, automotive techs.

Arizona Automotive Institute helps students prepare for ASE certification for automotive or diesel service with its Automotive Technology and Diesel Technology programs. Both programs provide hands-on training in electrical, fuel, brakes, steering and suspension systems and the computerized diagnostic systems used to troubleshoot problems. The Diesel program includes training on diesel fuel, engines and hydraulic systems. along with the chassis systems used in heavy trucks.

Find out more about the automotive and diesel technology training offered at Arizona Automotive Institute in Glendale

Universal Technical Institute can put your career in gear with an Automotive,
Automotive / Ford FACT, Automotive & Diesel, Automotive/Diesel & Industrial or Diesel & Industrial technology program. Universal Technical Institute’s (UTI) campus in Avondale, AZ, is an ASE/NATEF Master Certified provider of post-secondary technical education training.  UTI offers programs that can be completed in as little as a year, and provides opportunities through the Custom Training Group of UTI for manufacturer-specific advanced training with: Audi, BMW, Ford, International Truck, Jaguar, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, Toyota, Volvo and VW.  Start training today for an entry-level position in the automotive industry.

Get more information on the automotive technician training programs from UTI in Phoenix

Business Administration Schools

Employers are constantly looking for talented individuals who possess a variety of business and personal skills as candidates for management positions. With a degree in business administration, graduates are set to take on any number of management roles.

DeVry University Bachelor's - Business Administration program offers 12 majors, including Accounting, Business Information Systems, Finance, Operations Management, and Project Management. For every major, students take core courses, including finance, marketing, and business law. They then choose from courses specific to their major area, comprising about a quarter of their total course load. Finally, students take a selection of general courses in the humanities, mathematics, natural sciences, and social sciences.

Find out more about the Business Administration degree program from DeVry University in Mesa and Phoenix, as well as online

Business Information Systems Training Schools

Business Information Systems schools train students to use spreadsheets, word processing programs, databases and other applications used in the office. These programs are designed to improve your computer skills, either to prepare you for an entry level position, or to advance your career.

Tucson College Administrative Assistant/Computer Applications Specialist diploma program teaches students how to use the different Microsoft Office application programs, including Word, Excel and Access. Students also learn basic accounting principles and accounting software programs.

Find out more about the Administrative Assistant/Computer Applications Specialist program at Tucson College

CAD and Drafting Technology Training Schools

Computer aided drafters create the architectural blueprints that are used by each contractor in a residential or commercial construction project. At drafting technology school, students learn manual and computer aided drafting, and the principles of residential and commercial drafting. Career opportunities include positions as a drafter, detailer, or CAD operator.

High-Tech Institute offers an associate degree program in CAD/Drafting Technology that concentrates both on manual and computer aided drafting. During the program, you'll use Pentium class computers, printing and plotting devices, and learn AutoCad and Land Development Desktop.

Learn more about the CAD/Drafting Technology associate degree program from High-Tech Institute in Phoenix

Computer and IT Certification Schools

Nothing shows your ability in the computer industry like certification. Certification programs have been established by hardware and software vendors, as well as industry groups, to define a level of skills in areas such as networking, database engineering, or information technology. Getting your certification can open the door to a new career, or advance your existing one.

TechSkills offers industry certification training through their unique concept of IT Memberships, which allow the Student to select as many certification courses as desired over a one or two year period, or CareerPath course bundles, which prepare for certification in one area. Choose from Core IT skills training, including A+, Network+, Security+, Linux+, MCP, and CCNA. Other programs include IT Engineering (MSCA and MCSE) Network Design and Engineering (CCNP), Database Design and Administration, Software development, Microsoft Office Certification (MOS) or Internet and Web Design.

Get more information on the certification training available at TechSkills in Phoenix or Mesa.

Computer Networking and Information Technology Training Schools

Technical schools offering training in networking and information technology provide training on computer maintenance and repair, networking operating systems, networking hardware, and some basic programming.

The ITT Technical Institutes Are you looking to develop skills in technology? The ITT Technical Institutes offer programs in a variety of technical areas. ITT Tech programs are not only industry-relevant, but also convenient. Convenient class schedules can help you balance your personal commitments with your education.

Job-seeking skills and techniques are offered to students and graduates through the ITT Techs Career Services Departments. The programs that the ITT Techs offer can help you pursue opportunities involving technology. There are over 100 ITT Technical Institutes located in over 34 states.

Get more information on the programs available at the ITT Technical Institutes in Tempe and Tucson

Computer Programming Schools

Join one of the fastest growing career fields as a computer programmer. Become an expert in the top languages used to program personal computers and e-commerce applications on the Internet.

DeVry University provides training in programming and business skills in its Bachelor's - Computer Information Systems degree program. Students learn systems development, mathematics, and programming for offline and online applications. Finally, courses in business, social sciences, and the humanities round out the student's education.

Get more information on the Computer Information Systems program from DeVry University in Mesa, Phoenix, and online

Culinary Schools

Culinary schools prepare students for careers in restaurants, hotels, cruise lines, and more. With both classroom instruction and kitchen training and practice, students learn how to plan menus and prepare meals so that the guests are delighted, while the kitchen runs efficiently and profitably.

Arizona Culinary Institute 9 month diploma in Culinary Arts features training in the classical French methods of food preparation. Coursework includes baking and pastry, restaurant operations, and meat fabrication. The program includes a paid internship.

Get more information on the culinary arts diploma from Arizona Culinary Institute in Scottsdale

The Scottsdale Culinary Institute offers an Associate Degree in Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Arts. The program includes 12 months of classroom and kitchen instruction, followed by a 3 month externship at a restaurant or hotel.

Learn more about the Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Degree from the Scottsdale Culinary Institute

Game Design Schools

Careers in game design require a combination of creative and technical skills. The creative side plans the game, its environment, plot, and characters. The technical side makes the game come to life, with programming and modeling skills. If the idea of creating new worlds and making them come to life appeals to you, consider a career in game design.

Collins College teaches you to design 2D and 3D games with its 30 month Bachelor degree program in Game Design. Students learn programming and computerized 3D animation. Additional general education coursework rounds out the program.

Learn more about the Game Design degree from Collins College in Tempe

Le Cordon Bleu Baking and Pastry Arts Schools

The Le Cordon Bleu Pastry Arts Programs are designed to instruct students in practical methods of pastry creation, baking, food preparation, kitchen management, and other important skills critical to a career as a pastry chef, executive chef, or other jobs in the food service industry.

Scottsdale Culinary Institute provides a hands on program that covers over 200 proficiencies of baking and patisserie arts in a 9 month certificate program, or a 15 month associate degree program.

Find out more about the Le Cordon Bleu Patisserie and Baking programs from the Scottsdale Culinary Institute

Massage Therapy Schools

Massage therapy is becoming one of the fastest growing specialties in alternative healthcare. Massage therapists manipulate muscles and other soft tissue to reduce muscle tension and relax the body. Schools with massage therapy programs teach different types of massage techniques and related treatments, including hydrotherapy and spa treatments.

The Bryman School of Phoenix Massage Therapy program can help you get your career started at a spa, sports medicine clinic, or even your own business. Students learn Swedish massage, deep tissue massage, aromatherapy, and other techniques. Other courses teach nutrition, stress management, and injury prevention.

Get more information on the associate degree in Massage Therapy from The Bryman School of Phoenix

Medical Assistant Schools

Medical Assistants perform a wide variety of duties in a doctor's office or clinic. They assist the physician with patients in the exam room, and help out in the lab. They may also perform front office duties, taking appointments, and arranging for insurance coverage. Schools with Medical Assistant training programs teach human anatomy and medical terminology. Students learn to work with medical equipment, and to perform basic procedures, such as EKGs and phlebotomies. They also learn basic administrative skills.

The Bryman School of Phoenix helps you prepare for an administrative or clinical position in a doctor's office or clinic with its associate degree program in Medical Assisting. Students learn clinical and diagnostic procedures, including administering injections and taking vital signs. Other courses teach anatomy and physiology, and how to prepare insurance claim forms. The program includes a supervised externship, allowing the student to practice newly learned skills.

Find out more about the Medical Assistant associate degree from The Bryman School of Phoenix

Motorcycle Technician Schools

Get the skills you need to troubleshoot, maintain, and repair motorcycles from leading manufacturers, including Harley Davidson, Honda, Kawasaki, Yamaha and Suzuki. Motorcycle tech school graduates are well prepared to start their careers at a dealer or motorcycle manufacturer.

With experience, you could qualify for a position in sales, parts, or service management in a dealership or warranty administration, regional service rep, or regional training instructor at a manufacturer or distributor.

Motorcycle Mechanics Institute (MMI) in Phoenix, AZ offers the latest training materials and products and is the primary provider of manufacturer-branded technician training programs supported and equipped by all 5 major motorcycle manufacturers -- Harley-Davidson Motor Co., American Honda Motor Co. Inc., American Suzuki Motor Corporation, Kawasaki Motors Corp., USA, and Yamaha Motor Corp., USA. -- MMI's well-equipped and manufacturer-supported technical labs are designed to give you the type of hands on training that will put you in demand in the industry in as little as one year.

Get more information on the motorcycle technician training programs from the Motorcycle Mechanics Institute in Phoenix

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