Career Technical Education (CTE)
Burbank Adult School’s Career Technical Education (CTE) programs provide short-term, hands-on training for adults who want to start a career, gain new job skills, or earn a certificate in a high-demand field.
CTE courses are designed for adults 18 years and older, students changing careers, students seeking job-ready skills, and ESL students transitioning into career training.
Most CTE courses are tuition-free or low-cost and focus on workforce readiness, skills training, and certificate completion. Completion certificates are available for select programs.
Choose a Career Pathway:
Health Careers
Business & Office Technology
Information Technology (IT)
Digital Media & Graphic Design
CTE Career Pathways:
Health Careers
This program is for adults 18+ who are interested in starting a new career or building job-ready skills.
- Clinical Medical Assistant
- Nursing Assistant Training Program
- Medical Assistant – Front Office
- Medical Billing and Coding
- Medical Terminology
- Physical Therapy Aide
- Sports Physical Therapy
- Pharmacy Technician
- Vocational Nurse (VN)
- Phlebotomy Technician (orientation required)
Medical Office Assistant Certificate requires completion of:
- Medical Assistant – Front Office
- Medical Billing and Coding
- Medical Terminology
Business & Office Technology
This program is for adults 18+ who are interested in starting a new career or building job-ready skills.
- Microsoft Office (Beginning & Intermediate)
- Microsoft Excel
- Google Suite
- Introduction to Macintosh
- Accounting Essentials
- QuickBooks Online
- Payroll Accounting
Administrative Office Assistant Certificate requires completion of:
- Computers for the Workplace
- Soft Skills for the Workplace
- Business Communication for the Workplace
Information Technology (IT)
This program is for adults 18+ who are interested in starting a new career or building job-ready skills.
- Fundamentals of Computer Networking
- IT Technical Support / CompTIA A+ Exam Preparation
- Cable Installation Technician
- Computer Technical Terminology
Digital Media & Graphic Design
This program is for adults 18+ who are interested in starting a new career or building job-ready skills.
- Introduction to Adobe Design Suite CC
- Adobe Photoshop CC (Beginning, Intermediate, Advanced)
- Retouching and Compositing
- Beginning Web Design
ESL To Career Training
Students enrolled in ESL who complete Level 3 or higher may transition into Career Technical Education programs.
Time, Cost & Commitment
- Program length varies by course. Most programs range from several weeks to one semester.
- Courses are tuition-free or low-cost.
- Students must attend regularly and complete at least 80% of course hours to earn a certificate.
Completion certificates for Career Technical Education courses are issued only to students who meet course competencies and complete at least 75% of course hours. Burbank Adult School does not guarantee job placement.