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New York Technical Schools
The Technical School Directory provides information on training opportunities that can lead you to a rewarding new career. This page lists tech schools in New York, organized by the type of training offered.
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Accounting - Business Administration - Computer Programming - Culinary Arts - Fashion and Apparel - Graphic Design - Hotel and Restaurant Management - IT/Networking - Medical Administration - Medical Assistant - Medical Coding & Billing - Multimedia / Web Design - Office Administration - Network Security - Travel
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Accounting Training Schools
Accountants record where the money goes in a business. In addition to recording financial transactions, accountants perform specialized tasks, such as tax preparation and cash forecasting. Because of its importance to business, accounting is often a first step towards a career in business management.
Berkeley College offers an Associate in Applied Science degree in Business Administration - Accounting. Students learn the basics of business management, and take specific accounting courses, including financial, cost and managerial accounting. They receive hands-on training in computerized accounting procedures, and conclude their studies with an internship.
Briarcliffe College Associate of Applied Science in Accounting degree gives graduates an understanding of the business world as it prepares them for positions such as junior accountant or bookkeeper. The program covers basic accounting principles, and can be used as a foundation for obtaining a more advanced accounting degree at a later time. The Bethpage campus also offers a bachelor degree that lets you learn advanced topics in accounting and business. *
Wood Tobé-Coburn School offers a 14 month Associate degree program and a 10 month diploma program in Accounting. The program teaches basic accounting principles, and how to apply them to real world situations.
Learn more about the Accounting degree program from Wood Tobé-Coburn School in Midtown Manhattan
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.
Briarcliffe College lets you prepare for a career in management with its Associate and Bachelor level degrees in Business Administration. The Associate of Applied Science degree provides a foundation in business principles and procedures. The Bethpage location offers three areas of concentration in its bachelor's program -- Information Technology, Management or Marketing. *
DeVry College of New York Bachelor's - Business Administration program is lets students choose from 12 majors/concentrations, including Accounting, Business Information Systems, Sales & Marketing, Operations Management, and Project Management. In addition to courses in their major, students take courses in finance, marketing, and business law, and general education courses in mathematics, social sciences and the natural sciences.
Sanford-Brown Institute offers majors in marketing or accounting in its Associate degree in Business Administration. In addition to courses in their major concentration, students develop communications and general business skills.
Computer Programming Training Schools
Computer programming is the foundation for many positions within the information technology industry. Programmers use programming languages to create the instructions the computer uses to carry out tasks. More senior programmers, sometimes called software engineers, may be responsible for sections of a larger programming project. Frequently, the logic and design of the entire program is done by a systems analyst or information architect. The people holding each of these positions started as programmers, and were able to advance their careers because of industry growth and the training they received.
Briarcliffe College Computer Programming certificate provides an introduction to the Visual Basic, C++, and Java languages, and offers the opportunity to gain experience writing applications for front and end back end systems.
Find out more about the Computer Programming certificate from Briarcliffe College in Patchogue
DeVry College of New York Bachelor's - Computer Information Systems degree program trains students in both programming and business skills so that they can develop cutting-edge business applications. Coursework focuses on programming skills, for both online and offline applications. Six concentrations are offered, including Computer Forensics, Information Systems Security and Database Management.
Wood Tobé-Coburn School teaches the language used by computers in its 16 month Computer Programming associate degree program. Learn Java and Visual Basic, along with basic skills in network administration.
Learn more about the Computer Programming degree from Wood Tobé-Coburn School in New York City
Culinary Schools
If you enjoy creating things and working with people, a culinary career might be a good choice. A career as a cook or chef lets you prepare menus and food, and then develop a presentation that will please the guest. Culinary schools give you training in food preparation and presentation, as well as the management skills needed for a successful restaurant career.
The Culinary Academy offers morning, afternoon, and evening classes in the culinary arts. Students learn commercial food preparation skills, including quantity food production. They also receive an introduction to restaurant management, and participate in an internship.
Learn more about the culinary training offered at the Culinary Academy in Manhattan and Syosset
Fashion and Apparel Schools
Learn how to design and produce new styles of clothing and apparel. Fashion design schools help students build their creative and technical skills, taking ideas from concept through construction, and onto the runway at a fashion show. Fashion marketers attempt to predict what will be 'hot' in a new fashion season, and develop advertising and merchandising programs to market apparel.
Berkeley College offers an Associate degree in Fashion Marketing and Management that includes field trips to fashion design and production facilities in the NYC area, along with an internship. Coursework includes visual merchandising, marketing, advertising, and merchandise buying and planning.
Wood Tobé-Coburn School offers fashion training just steps away from the heart of the apparel and fashion industry on 7th Avenue. The 16 month Associate degree program in Fashion Design gets you started creating new styles of clothing. Courses include computer-aided apparel design and fabric analysis.
Learn more about the Fashion Design program from Wood Tobé-Coburn School in Manhattan
Wood Tobé-Coburn School 16 month Associate degree program in Fashion Merchandising introduces students to the principles of marketing apparel. You'll be exposed to product development, retail practices, and showroom procedures, and participate in an internship during the program.
Graphic Design Schools and Training Programs
Some of the skills are as old as Gutenberg, but the technology used by today's graphics designers are definitely 21st century. Graphics designers use their creative skills and the latest software applications to produce printed and online material for newspapers, advertising agencies, and corporations.
Anthem Institute Graphic Design and Animation program provides hands-on experience with the latest content development software. Students learn visual and graphic design principles, information architecture, and project management skills. Armed with their new knowledge, they work in the lab using applications such as Adobe Photoshop Illustrator, Dreamweaver, Flash, and QuarkXpress to create dynamic projects.
Learn more about the Graphic Design and Animation program at Anthem Institute in New York City
Briarcliffe College lets students develop their portfolios and prepare for new careers in graphic design. Both the Bethpage and Patchogue campuses offer Associate of Applied Science degrees, and the Bethpage location offers a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Graphic Design. Students gain hands on experience with computer applications used to create print designs, web designs, multimedia and animation. *
Sanford-Brown Institute Associate Degree in Graphic Design program teaches you the latest techniques used by production artists and illustrators. Students are taught the computer skills and software applications used in the graphics design industry. You'll also learn multimedia, and develop a portfolio you can use to find your first job after graduation. *
Wood Tobé-Coburn School offers a 12 month diploma and a 16 month degree in Graphic Design. Students explore the many facets of visual communications, including print and online projects using multimedia and animation.
Learn more about the Graphic Design diploma program at Wood Tobé-Coburn School in NYC
Hospitality and Restaurant Management Schools
As the baby boomers age, they are expected to spend more time and money on leisure activities, including travel and dining out. As a result, there will be a need for qualified managers in the hospitality field. Hospitality and Restaurant Management Programs provide the skills necessary to become a manager at hotels, restaurants, cruise lines, and casinos.
The Culinary Academy prepares students for front of the house supervisory positions with its Restaurant Management program. Students learn cost control, food and beverage operations, and menu planning. The program includes an internship, and offers morning and evening classes.
Learn more about the Restaurant Management program at the Culinary Academy in Syosset
Information Technology and Network Training Schools
Get your career path in high gear by taking the courses you need to get your networking or IT certification. Computer training schools offer classroom and hands on lab instruction designed to help you pass the certification standards set by the Computing Technology Industry Association.
The College of Westchester offers certificate and degree programs in computer networking that prepare students to administer, support, and maintain Microsoft networks and Cisco hardware. The associate degree program provides additional training in business subjects.
Briarcliffe College prepares you for a position as a network engineer or network support technician with its Associate of Applied Science degree in Networking and Computer technology. You'll learn how to install network hardware and software, how to troubleshoot and maintain networks, and administer various network functions. *
Sanford-Brown Institute Computer Networking Operations degree program prepares you for certification in Microsoft MCSE, Novell Advanced Administration, or Cisco CCNA. Over the 18 month program, you'll learn the fundamentals of networking, and get hands on experience with Cisco routers and network operating systems from Novell and Microsoft. Students participate in an internship program with local employers.
Wood Tobé-Coburn School Computer training program offers training on PC hardware and software, as well as networking and operating systems. The Computer Specialist program is offered as a 10 month diploma focusing on PC hardware troubleshooting or a 16 month Network Management diploma that concentrates on network administration.
Get more information on the Computer degree programs from Wood Tobé-Coburn School in New York City
Medical Administration Schools
Learn to coordinate the daily activities of the clinic or doctor's office with training as a medical administrator. Work with doctors, nurses, and patients as you set schedules, greet and assist patients, and respond to telephone requests.
The College of Westchester prepares you for positions including medical biller, medical coder, or medical office manager in its Associate degree program in Medical Office Systems Management. The Medical Office Specialist Certificate is offered as an evening-only program for students that want to improve their skills, but don't want to attend full time school.
Medical Assistant Training Schools
Medical Assistant schools offer instruction in medical diagnostics, laboratory techniques and back office operations, such as medical billing and recordkeeping. The focus is on the clinical and diagnostic portion of the medical practice, with training in anatomy and physiology, injections, urinalysis, venipuncture, and electrocardiography.
The College of Westchester teaches both administrative and clinical skills used in a medical office in its Medical Assistant associate degree program. Students learn pharmacology and electrocardiography and the functioning of human body systems. They also receive an introduction to computers, and their use in medical billing and other administrative tasks.
Sanford-Brown Institute offers a career-focused education in clinical, laboratory, and administrative skills in its Medical Assistant certificate program. Learn lab procedures, medical communications skills, patient preparation and interaction, venipuncture and bloodwork. The program includes a full time internship, and is offered during the day and in the evenings.
Suburban Technical School provides training in the administrative, clinical, and lab skills needed to get started in a doctor's office or clinic in its Medical Assistant program. In addition to courses including EKG, hematology, and urinalysis, students spend about 30% of their time in the lab, gaining hands on experience. The day or evening program includes an internship.
Get more information on the Medical Assistant program at Suburban Tech in Hempstead, Long Island
Wood Tobé-Coburn School offers a 14 month degree program in Medical Assisting. Students learn the clinical and office skills used in a physician's office or clinic. The program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education programs (CAAHEP).
Learn more about the Medical Assisting degree program at Wood Tobé-Coburn School in New York City
Medical Coding and Billing Schools
Medical coders and billers are detail-oriented individuals who are responsible for taking the records of patients' doctor or hospital visits and translating them into specific diagnostic and procedure codes that are then used to bill insurance carriers for reimbursement. Schools offering medical coding training programs typically teach specific coding systems, such as ICD-9 or CPT, and the computer skills needed to create insurance claim forms.
Sanford-Brown Institute gets you started in the health information management field with its 9 to 12 month certificate and diploma programs in Medical Coding and Billing. Offered in the day or in the evenings, the program provides the skills to process, report, and manage insurance claims and other health information. *
Multimedia and Web Design Schools
As more and more websites pop up on the internet, webmasters and marketers are learning that by adding graphics and animation, they can attract more visitors. Graduates of multimedia and web design training can work independently, or for advertising agencies or design firms to create dynamic websites, computer based training programs, animated video games, and more.
The College of Westchester helps you prepare a portfolio you can use as you interview for your first job in its certificate and Associate degree programs in Digital Media. Throughout your training, you'll use leading edge Dell and Mac workstations as you learn applications such as Photoshop, Final Cut Pro, After Effects, and more. The program includes training in computer graphics, animation, video editing, and web design.
Network Security Training Schools
Network security is an important issue for companies large and small. Corporations want to keep their internal data private, but are increasingly involved with e-commerce and remote access issues that present a potential security risk. Network security schools teach students how to use firewalls, physical plant security, encryption, and other techniques to make sure data only goes to who is authorized to see it.
Anthem Institute Computer Network security program teaches students to secure computer networks using firewalls, access control, and encryption. Students learn the Microsoft and Novell network operating systems, Linux, and receive hands-on training with Cisco routers and switches.
Office Administration Training Schools
Prepare for a career in business with a degree in office administration. Gain the benefits of a liberal arts education, combined with training needed to compete in business today.
The following schools offer degrees in Office Administration:
The College of Westchester Associate degree in Business Office Systems Administration includes training in keyboarding and computer office applications. A number of elective courses allow students to learn specific office procedures in the industries where they plan to seek employment.
Wood Tobé-Coburn School offers a 14 month degree program in business Office Administration. If you enjoy having an ever changing schedule, and like working with people, consider training for a career as an administrative assistant.
Travel Training Schools
Corporations and individuals rely on Travel and Tour planners to plan business trips, schedule meetings and conventions, and arrange for leisurely vacations. Travel planners can either be generalists, covering many types of travel arrangements, or specialists, working only with one type of travel, such as cruises or international destinations. Either way, you can get your career started with training in the travel and hospitality industry.
Wood Tobé-Coburn School gives you the skills you need to become a member of the team at a travel agency or tourism company with its 10 month diploma or 14 month degree in travel and hospitality. You'll learn about popular travel destinations, and gain the business, sales, and technical skills you need to participate in the travel business.
Get more information on the Travel programs at Wood Tobé-Coburn School in New York City
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