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Accounting
Bates Technical College fully online accounting program means you can earn your degree at your pace and your schedule. Earn your associate in applied science degree in as little as four quarters!
Advanced Machining
At Bates, you will learn to use conventional machines, CNC machining centers and turning centers. In this hands-on program, you will complete a series of projects designed to broaden your machining experience.
Applied Business Management
Designed to equip graduates with the skills to plan, organize, direct, and control the inner workings of any firm or organization, this program is your gateway to a thriving career.
Architectural Woodworking/Cabinet Making Technology
If you like working with your hands and appreciate artisanship and attention to detail, the architectural woodworking/cabinet making technology program at Bates may be a good fit. Students prepare for careers at cabinet shops, lumber companies, architectural milling companies and more.
Auto Body Rebuilding and Refinishing
Experienced instructors teach students in classrooms that mirror industry. Students prepare for apprenticeship employment in the auto body rebuilding and refinishing industry.
Automation and Mechatronics
Students learn to install, diagnose, maintain, modify, test, and calibrate electronic, electrical, and mechanical systems used in manufacturing support equipment and production machinery, including industrial robots.
Automotive Technology
In the Automotive Technology program, students prepare for entry-level positions as automotive technicians. Students learn in an active auto service facility that is open to the public and can test for Automotive Service Excellent (ASE) certifications while completing the program.
Biomedical Service Technician: Clinical Engineering
Students in the biomedical service technician: clinical engineering program learn how to maintain and repair everything from medical imaging equipment wheelchairs, and heart monitors.
Boiler Certification
Bates Technical College offers Boiler Operator Certification Testing for: Class I Chief Operating Engineer, Class II and III Operating Engineer, Class IV and V Boiler Fireman
Broadcasting/Video Production
If you have ever dreamed of working behind the scenes as a camera operator, technical director, chief engineer, editor, sUAS video(drone) pilot, audio engineer, or any other position; then the Bates Broadcasting/Video Production (BVP) may be a great fit for you.
Career & Technical Education Teacher Preparation
If you have business and industry experience and want to make the transition to the teaching profession, then consider pursuing a CTE certification at the secondary level, grades 7-12. The Bates CTE Teacher Preparation program is approved by the Professional Educator Standards Board (PESB) for the Plan 2 Business and Industry Route.
Carpentry
Students prepare for apprenticeship employment in the construction industry, filling positions such as carpenter, framer, concrete worker, and interior and exterior finisher.
Certified Medical Assistant
This degree option will prepare students for positions in physician’s offices, clinics and other outpatient health care settings through hands-on classroom and real-world clinical training.
Community Services and Public Safety
Prepare for a meaningful and high-impact career with our new Associate of Applied Science in Community Services and Public Safety.
Computer Information Security and IT Project Management Bachelor of Applied Science
You’ll develop expertise in risk analysis, governance, incident response, and cloud security while strengthening your leadership and project management skills.
Construction and Trades
Continuing education program focusing on Boiler Operator Certification, HVAC, and Welding
Cybersecurity
Learn information technology practices, and processes to protect and defend computers, programs, networks and databases from unauthorized access and attacks.
Dental Assisting
The Dental Assisting program at Bates Technical College prepares students for a rewarding career in a high demand profession in the field of dentistry. If you enjoy working with people, dental assisting could be an excellent career choice for you.
Dental Lab Technician
Students in the Dental Lab Technician program learn the art and science of designing and fabricating dental prosthesis, which includes full and partial dentures, orthodontic appliances, gold and porcelain crowns and bridges.
Denturist
Denturists are licensed specialists who make, fit, and repair complete and partial removable dentures. Bates Technical College is the only college in Washington state that offers a nationally accredited denturist program.
Diesel and Heavy Equipment Technology
The Diesel and Heavy Equipment Technician program is designed to meet industry-specific needs. Our instructors seek to provide students with the foundation they need to apply for a career as a diesel technician.
Electrical Construction
The Electrical Construction program is for students seeking to earn a degree or certificate for jobs in commercial and residential construction, public utility agencies, and industrial construction and maintenance.
Electrical Engineering Technology
Bates offers the only program in the region where students prepare for careers in electrical code application, interior and exterior lighting design, and all aspects of electrical design. Instruction includes all phases of electrical engineering, CAD drafting, and design for commercial buildings.
Electronic Equipment Service Technician
Electrical and electronics installers and repairers install or repair a variety of electrical equipment in telecommunications, transportation, utilities, and other industries.
Facilities Maintenance Engineer
Bates Technical College’s Facilities Maintenance Engineer Program provides students with a hands-on learning experience to prepare them for employment in the building maintenance field.
Fire Service
Bates Technical College offers hands-on and classroom training for those interested in pursuing an entry-level career in Fire Service.
Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technician
Students will learn to install, maintain, and repair heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems from residential to large size systems.
Invasive Cardiovascular Technology
Train to become a vital member of a cardiac care team, working side-by-side with doctors in high-stakes hospital settings.
Mechanical Engineering Technology
Mechanical engineering deals with the design, construction and use of machines. Mechanical engineering technicians help mechanical engineers design, construct and use machinery.
Motorcycle and Marine Technology
Students in the Motorcycle and Marine Technology program prepare for careers in the power sports industry that includes working on motorcycles, quads (ATV), side by sides (UTV) and outboard engines.
MRI Technology
Prepares students for a rewarding career in advanced medical imaging.
Nursing Assistant Certified
As a CNA, you’ll have the necessary skills and knowledge to provide care to those who are unable to care for themselves. This Department of Health-approved course emphasizes safety.
Occupational Therapy Assistant
By graduation, our OTA students are confident and well-prepared to provide client-centered, occupation-based best practice to the people we serve.
Phlebotomy
Students will learn how to collect blood samples using all of the tools currently being used in the laboratory industry.
Practical Nurse
Our nursing students learn what it takes to provide safe, quality, compassionate care for cross-cultural populations as well as provide care to patients both young and old.
Public Safety Administration Bachelor of Applied Science
Prepare for leadership opportunities in this evolving and increasingly complex industry. Public safety extends beyond traditional law enforcement and fire services, and in this program, you will learn to address critical issues like cybercrimes, pandemics/epidemics, infrastructure failures and climate change-related disasters.
Public Safety Continuing Education Courses
Continuing education courses including Fire Academy, Fire apprenticeship, Fire Supervision, and EMT.
Short-Term Certificates
Bates Tech's short-term certificates are designed to help you gain the skills you need fast to jump start your career journey.
Software Development
The Software Development program prepares students for entry-level software or database development positions with concentrations in business/data analytics or application programming.
Transportation and Distribution
Continuing Education courses centering around Flagger Training, Forklift Operation certification.
Adult High School+
Adult basic education pathways for students aged 21 years or older. It’s never too late to earn your high school diploma, prepare for your GED exam or enroll in basic education classes to improve your career opportunities.
Technical High School
You can earn your high school diploma and an associate degree in a world-class career-training program at the same time, tuition-free.
Running Start
Running Start is a Washington state program that allows eligible high school juniors and seniors to take college classes and earn high school and college credit at the same time.
Youth Behavioral Health Apprenticeship
A unique opportunity for high school student to jump start a career in behavioral health fields.
Apprenticeships
Offered through Bates Technical College, the apprenticeship program may offer you paid, on-the-job learning. Apprenticeships are a great option for people who like to work with their hands and are ready to go to work.
College & Career Preparation
Bates offers multiple programs to support students who need to complete high school or prepare for college or a career. Whether you need to complete your high school diploma, or improve your reading, writing or math skills, our programs are designed to help you succeed in the workplace or attain your educational goals.
High School
Bates offers several programs that help you earn your high school diploma, including High School+, Technical High School and Running Start.
Child Studies
We offer parenting seminars and classes for parents, a child care advisory program, a resource center, State Training and Registry System (STARS) courses, and more.