College of business and technology
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College of Business & Technology (a.k.a. CBT College) is a higher education & career education institution based in the city of Miami, Florida
. CBT operates three additional campuses in the cities of Miami
, Hialeah
, and Cutler Bay Florida
.
The CBT College is nationally accredited and certified by the United States Department of Education
, and the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools
.
In 2002 CBT College began offering associate degree programs and changed accreditation to ACICS
(Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools) in order to pursue higher education degrees. CBT is a for-profit, private, two-year Career College that offers Associate degree programs in business, health care, technology and construction swell as the previous non-degree-programs.
In 2005, CBT College opened two branch campuses in Miami and Hialeah and in the year 2008, CBT opened a branch in Cutler Bay. In 2010, CBT will open a West Kendall branch.
The CBT College is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS) to award diploma and academic associate degrees. CBT is also licensed by the Commission for Independent Education (CIE) and certified by the United States Department of Education
. In addition, CBT is under the regulation of the Florida’s Statewide Numbering System that facilitates the transfer of courses between participating institutions.
CBT College was recognized in 2000, by the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce as one of the Top 100 Hispanic Businesses in Florida.
, and Vocational programs. Some of these courses entitle the individual to the certifications applicable for the field. Computer related programs include certifications issued by Microsoft Corporation.
The CBT College does not discriminate for race, color, national or ethnic origin, in its admission policies, administration, scholarship, tutoring, job placement and other school programs.
.
In addition, CBT College is a Testing Center approved by National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) and National Healthcareer Association
(NHA) for the National Board examinations, required for many medical and health careers.
Miami, Florida
Miami is a city located on the Atlantic coast in southeastern Florida and the county seat of Miami-Dade County, the most populous county in Florida and the eighth-most populous county in the United States with a population of 2,500,625...
. CBT operates three additional campuses in the cities of Miami
Miami, Florida
Miami is a city located on the Atlantic coast in southeastern Florida and the county seat of Miami-Dade County, the most populous county in Florida and the eighth-most populous county in the United States with a population of 2,500,625...
, Hialeah
Hialeah, Florida
Hialeah is a city in Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States. As of the 2000 census, the city population was 226,419. As of 2009, the population estimate by the U. S...
, and Cutler Bay Florida
Cutler Bay, Florida
Cutler Bay, historically called Cutler Ridge, is an incorporated town in Miami-Dade County, Florida from SW 184th Street east of US-1 to the coast, and north of Black Point Marina, at...
.
The CBT College is nationally accredited and certified by the United States Department of Education
United States Department of Education
The United States Department of Education, also referred to as ED or the ED for Education Department, is a Cabinet-level department of the United States government...
, and the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools
Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools
The Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools is a non-profit education corporation recognized by both the United States Secretary of Education and Council for Higher Education Accreditation as an independent and autonomous national accrediting body that accredits institutions of...
.
History
College of Business and Technology (CBT College) was founded in 1988 by Fernando Llerena and Gladys Llerena.In 2002 CBT College began offering associate degree programs and changed accreditation to ACICS
Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools
The Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools is a non-profit education corporation recognized by both the United States Secretary of Education and Council for Higher Education Accreditation as an independent and autonomous national accrediting body that accredits institutions of...
(Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools) in order to pursue higher education degrees. CBT is a for-profit, private, two-year Career College that offers Associate degree programs in business, health care, technology and construction swell as the previous non-degree-programs.
In 2005, CBT College opened two branch campuses in Miami and Hialeah and in the year 2008, CBT opened a branch in Cutler Bay. In 2010, CBT will open a West Kendall branch.
The CBT College is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS) to award diploma and academic associate degrees. CBT is also licensed by the Commission for Independent Education (CIE) and certified by the United States Department of Education
United States Department of Education
The United States Department of Education, also referred to as ED or the ED for Education Department, is a Cabinet-level department of the United States government...
. In addition, CBT is under the regulation of the Florida’s Statewide Numbering System that facilitates the transfer of courses between participating institutions.
CBT College was recognized in 2000, by the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce as one of the Top 100 Hispanic Businesses in Florida.
Mission
CBT College operates with the mission of providing quality education programs that are in direct connection with the current job market.Academics
CBT College offers a number of Academic, TechnicalVocational education
Vocational education or vocational education and training is an education that prepares trainees for jobs that are based on manual or practical activities, traditionally non-academic, and totally related to a specific trade, occupation, or vocation...
, and Vocational programs. Some of these courses entitle the individual to the certifications applicable for the field. Computer related programs include certifications issued by Microsoft Corporation.
Associate in Science Degrees
- A.S. Business Administration
- A.S. Accounting
- A.S. Networking Administration
- A.S. Digital Graphic DesignGraphic designGraphic design is a creative process – most often involving a client and a designer and usually completed in conjunction with producers of form – undertaken in order to convey a specific message to a targeted audience...
- A.S. Medical Assisting
- A.S. Health Information TechnologyHealth information technologyHealth information technology provides the umbrella framework to describe the comprehensive management of health information across computerized systems and its secure exchange between consumers, providers, government and quality entities, and insurers...
- A.S. Air Conditioning, Refrigeration and Heating Technology (a.k.a. HVACHVACHVAC refers to technology of indoor or automotive environmental comfort. HVAC system design is a major subdiscipline of mechanical engineering, based on the principles of thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and heat transfer...
) - A.S. Electrical Technology
Diploma Programs
- Computerized Administrative Assistant
- Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technician
- Electricity Technician
- Medical Coding and Billing
- PhlebotomyPhlebotomyPhlebotomy is the process of making an incision in a vein.It is associated with the following concepts:* Venipuncture, the practice of collecting venous blood samples* The main practice of a phlebotomist, an individual trained to draw blood...
Technician - Medical Assistant
- Business Technology
- Desktop Support Technician
- Web Designer
Certificate Programs
- NCLEXNCLEXNCLEX is an examination for the licensing of nurses in the United States. There are two types, the NCLEX-RN and the NCLEX-PN....
RNRegistered nurseA registered nurse is a nurse who has graduated from a nursing program at a university or college and has passed a national licensing exam. A registered nurse helps individuals, families, and groups to achieve health and prevent disease...
Certification Preparation - English as a Second Language Program (Intensive Course)
Affirmative Action
College of Business & Technology (CBT College) admits students of any race, color, nationality or ethnic origin, to all the programs, and all activities made available to the students.The CBT College does not discriminate for race, color, national or ethnic origin, in its admission policies, administration, scholarship, tutoring, job placement and other school programs.
Certifications
CBT College is an accredited authorized Educational Testing Center (ETC). ETC provides candidates the convenience of testing for the following certifications: A+, NETWORK+, MOS, MCP, CIW, and CCNACisco Career Certifications
Cisco Career Certifications are IT Professional certifications for Cisco Systems products. The tests are administered by Pearson VUE. There are five levels of certification: Entry, Associate, Professional, Expert, and Architect, as well as seven different paths, Routing & Switching, Design, Network...
.
In addition, CBT College is a Testing Center approved by National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) and National Healthcareer Association
National Healthcareer Association
The National Healthcareer Association is a national professional certification agency for healthcare workers in the United States. Offering awards credentials in more than 10 allied health specialties, it is an organizational member of the National Organization for Competency Assurance . Founded...
(NHA) for the National Board examinations, required for many medical and health careers.
Student Services
CBT College assist all students in providing real-world professional training services to facilitate the career placement process. Assistance is providing both during their studies and even after graduation. The college maintains a computerized list of graduate students which helps the placement department seek positions in future employing companies. While the college does not guarantee placement, the college will make every effort to help the graduate find a position in the Metro Dade/Broward vicinity. The placement department at CBT assists the student with scheduling interviews and faxing resumes to companies who seek employees or internships. The college has workshops to inform students on what to expect after graduation.Scholarships
- Gladys Llerena Achievement Scholarship
- ““Fernando Llerena”” Scholarship, Awarded to students enrolled in ESL program.
- Reach Out America Scholarship Awarded to students enrolled in ESL Program. who have been in the US less than 5 years.
- Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Rewarded to high school graduates for high academic achievement.
- Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship, Awarded to outstanding high school students who show promise of continued academic achievement, nominated by their high school principal
- Scholarships for Children of Deceased or Disabled Veterans, Awarded to dependent children of deceased or disabled Florida veterans and/or service men.
- Florida Student Assistance Grant Program
- Jose Marti Scholarship Challenge Grant, Awarded to students of the Hispanic origin who will attend Florida public or private institutions.
- Pell Grant, Awarded to help undergraduates who have not yet received Bachelor’s degree pay for their post-secondary education.
- Academy Competitiveness Grant (ACG). Intended to encourage rigorous academy study in high school and enrollment in college majors in the physical, life, and computer sciences; engineering; technology; mathematics; and certain foreign languages.
- Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant, (SEOG), Awarded to undergraduates who show the greatest financial need (priority given to Pell Grant recipients). This grant does not have to be paid back.
- Ford Direct Loan, Available to students through participating post-secondary schools.