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48 programs found

Matching Programs

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!

Online

Administrative Business Assistant

Students in the Administrative Business Assistant program learn fundamental skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Access, business writing and office procedures.

Central / Mohler

Administrative Medical Assistant

The field of medical assisting allows you to work in a variety of healthcare settings. Employers are looking for a well-trained employee who enjoys helping others, is comfortable with tools and technology, and is looking for a career – not just a job.

Downtown

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.

Downtown

Applied Business Management

Central / Mohler

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.

South

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.

South

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.

Downtown

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.

South

Barber

The Bates barber school offers the most comprehensive, hands-on education in the field. Students prepare to become a licensed barber while learning, working and managing the business end of the college’s on-campus barber shop that serves the public.

Downtown

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.

Downtown

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

South

Business Direct Transfer Agreement

Bates Technical College fully online business transfer program means you can earn your degree at your pace and your schedule.

Online

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.

Multi-Campus

Carpentry

Students prepare for apprenticeship employment in the construction industry, filling positions such as carpenter, framer, concrete worker, and interior and exterior finisher.

South

CDL Entry Level Driver Training

Want to be a truck driver? The industry is wide open! At Bates, you can earn your certificate of training and Class A CDL with all endorsements in just one quarter.

South

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.

Downtown

Civil and Environmental Engineering Technology

The civil and environmental engineering technology program at Bates Technical College emulates a civil engineering/surveying firm, giving students practice in many aspects of the profession.

Central / Mohler

Cloud Computing and Networking Technology

The Cloud Computing and Networking Technology program is diverse in courses and career paths. This program prepares students for rewarding careers as electronics technicians, computer technicians, computer network technicians and computer network systems administrators.

Central / Mohler

Construction and Trades

Continuing education program focusing on Boiler Operator Certification, HVAC, and Welding

South

CPR/LPN Refresher

Refresher courses for CPR and LPN License renewal

Downtown

Culinary Arts

Bates Technical College offers South Sound's only American Culinary Federation Accredited Culinary Arts degree and certificate program! If you have a passion for food and have always dreamed of being in the culinary industry, Bates Technical College's culinary arts program is for you.

Downtown

Cybersecurity

Learn information technology practices, and processes to protect and defend computers, programs, networks and databases from unauthorized access and attacks.

Central / Mohler

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.

Downtown

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.

Downtown

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.

Downtown

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.

South

Digital Media

If you dream of learning the technical and creative aspects of the dynamic digital media industry, then consider the Digital Media program.

Central / Mohler

Early Childhood Education

Our early childhood education program is designed to help students discover a rewarding career dedicated to making an impact in the lives of young people and their families.

South

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.

South

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.

Central / Mohler

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.

Downtown

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.

South

Fire Service

Bates Technical College offers hands-on and classroom training for those interested in pursuing an entry-level career in Fire Service.

South

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.

South

Information Technology Specialist

The Information Technology Specialist program prepares students for careers that focus on computer and network support with an emphasis on both practical experience and certification preparation.

Central / Mohler

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.

Central / Mohler

Media Production and Communications

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.

Central / Mohler

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.

South

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.

Downtown

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.

Downtown

Phlebotomy

Students will learn how to collect blood samples using all of the tools currently being used in the laboratory industry.

South

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.

Downtown

Public Safety

Continuing education courses including Fire Academy, Fire apprenticeship, Fire Supervision, and EMT.

South

Sheet Metal Technology

This program is the only one in the region that prepares students for direct entry into the Local 66 apprenticeship. Upon completion, graduates are credited one full year towards their apprenticeship.

South

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.

Central / Mohler

Transportation and Distribution

Continuing Education courses centering around Flagger Training, Forklift Operation certification.

South

Welding

One of only two Washington colleges accredited by the American Welding Society (AWS), students can complete their studies with an associate’s degree and multiple welding certifications.

South
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