The tough economy got you down? Are you questioning your future and wondering, "Does it get any better than this?"

The answer is - YES!!

At the Center for Certification and Adult Learning, we understand the needs of employers.

That's why we have customized programs to meet those needs, ensuring you will have the skills that are in demand.

Pittsburgh Technical Institute’s Center for Certification and Adult Learning (CCAL) is a specialized center within PTI dedicated to providing for the unique needs of the adult student and career changer. You have responsibilities, a full time job, a family. You don’t have the time or energy for fluff and you won’t get it here. Your time is precious and we respect that!

PTI has been a leader in technical training for over 50 years and is among the region’s most respected sources for IT certification training. Always in step with current job market needs, CCAL is dedicated to providing focused evening and weekend programs that give you what you need, when you need it.

In fact, in response to the regions changing needs, CCAL has begun to offer five new programs!

• Medical Assisting
• Medical Coding
• Web Design & E-Commerce
• Computerized Accounting
• Computerized Office Assistant

In addition to our reputable IT certification programs

• A+
• MCSE/MCSA
• Security+
• Cisco CCNA

Why CCAL?

Skilled & Certified Instructors

We at PTI want you to succeed, that's why our instructors are the very best! All of our instructors are professionally certified and have recent, relevant professional experience. In fact, many are currently working in the field. This means that you have a reliable source of instruction in current field demands and required skills, beyond those you learn in the classroom.

Financial Aid

The financial aid office is always available to assist you in working out the best tuition payment plan possible. The forms of aid available to those who qualify are:

Stafford Loans - Subsidized & Unsubsidized
Parent Loans
Federal Pell Grants
NET Scholarships

Placement Assistance/Career Development

PTI's placement assistance provides you with the personalized attention you need to get hired! Our enthusiastic and experienced career counselors will provide you with:

• One-on-one resume and cover letter writing skill development
• Interview preparation and coaching
• Lessons in networking skills
• Personalized career development

Because our counselors network aggressively with local businesses, they are very successful in placing PTI graduates as well as in locating valuable internships for our current students. PTI graduates can be found at local companies such as:

A.H. Mathias
The Hillman Company
UPMC Shadyside
Armstrong communications
Carnegie Library
FedEx Ground
Marconi
PPG Industries

Testing Center/IT Certification Programs

For your convenience, PTI has an official VUE testing center right here on campus! Evening and weekend hours ensure that the center is open when you need it. The testing center is open to the public too, so you don't have to be enrolled to take advantage of our convenient downtown location for your certification needs. To find out more about our testing center request more information today!. Or just drop in! We are conveniently located at 635 Smithfield Street.

Support/TutoringCenter

Even students doing well sometimes feel a little apprehensive at test time, and other times a concept just isn't sinking in. For simple brush up's or downright emergencies we have a tutor on-sight most weekdays to work with you one-on-one until you feel comfortable. Can't make it in during his scheduled hours? That's okay, just make an appointment at a time that's convenient for you!