I highly HIIIIGHLY recommend BATA to anyone interested in and serious about EMS. Took an 8-week…read morecourse, and it was a blast. Scottie Johnson is a fantastic instructor. I cannot stress how chill and nice he was. The course was taking a toll on my physical and mental health, but Scottie's cheerful optimism kept me going. He truly embodies positive energy and makes lectures so much more bearable. His storytelling and advice were very eye-opening as well. I regret not approaching him for help more often. However, unsurprisingly, it's very rigorous. For anyone looking at an 8-week course, you will spend 20 hours a week: 10 hours on lectures (MW or TTh; 5 hours each) and 10 on skills (Sunday); of course, with breaks in between. Lectures will cover 6 chapters per week, and you will take lecture exams every weekend on the day of your skills instruction. You should be able to dedicate a huge amount of time to reading through the course material (at least 20 hours imo). So please reconsider your decision if you're planning to work or study full-time during the course. Otherwise, give it a shot! Be cool and professional, and most important of all, make sure you have a great time. I promise you, it'll be worth it.

The Bay Area Training Academy (BATA) in Milpitas is an outstanding place to earn your EMT…read morecertification. I just completed the 7.5-week expedited course, and I couldn't be more satisfied with the experience. First and foremost, know this: it's a fast-paced, demanding course, and success requires putting in the work. But if you're serious about learning, BATA provides everything you need to excel--exceptional instructors, hands-on training, and a structured approach that sets you up for real-world success. Scottie, the lead instructor, is one of the best teachers I've ever had. He's knowledgeable, engaging, and has a great balance of keeping the class fun while knowing when to get serious. He truly cares about his students and their success. BATA also brings in a fantastic team of instructors--shoutout to Kyle, Justin, Nadeline, Eric, and Tony--each of whom adds their own expertise and teaching style. With so many instructors, the course feels personal rather than overwhelming, ensuring plenty of one-on-one guidance and hands-on practice. From day one, you can tell that BATA is well-organized and genuinely committed to training top-tier EMTs. They focus on real-world scenarios and practical skills, not just textbook knowledge, which makes a huge difference when preparing for the field. For anyone considering their EMT certification--whether your goal is becoming a first responder or using it as a stepping stone for another route like medical school--you will be in great hands at BATA.

I first heard about CET from my girlfriend's mother, that she went to CET and how they helped her a…read morelot and pretty much got a job that she had till she retired. So this lead me to give CET's course of Cleaning Service and Maintenance Technician a try. Now being a recent graduate of this class I can say that this was one of the best decisions of my life, the course wasn't that long, only 6 months and in those shorts months I learn a lot from my Instructor which was really patient and gave me a lot of 1 on 1 attention. My instructor was really young but he conducted himself professionally and with a lot of knowledge of what needed to be taught. The best thing was that my Instructor helped me find a job as soon as I graduated and all the skills required for this job I learned from him, I highly recommend this class or any other class, all the staff at CET at Watsonville are friendly and helpful.

My review is long overdue, I graduated the IT support…read morespecialist role back in 2022. i was part of the first IT class the school had it was brand new when I was there not sure how.It is now, but when I was there the experience was a joke and I didn't realize it was until I actually started working as a Tech. Learned pretty quickly, I was completely unprepared for real world IT. I knew the basics when it came to networking, Gpu,cpu,mobo,ssd you know all the components you would expect to learn about But the thing is, I barely knew anything Because they really taught us anything. Just enough to take our money The rest of the coursework was solely based off the comptia book and a few spreadsheets they gave to us but that was it ! , I can't speak for how it is now ? But if you are the class of 2022 or 2023 ? Goodluck you were scammed lol ! fortunately I managed to make it work and started from the bottom worked myself to higher positions along the way I'm now a Production Tech ( industrial ) no thanks to Cet I had to make it happen that school is not going to help you, you would be better off buying the comp T book online. Special shout out to Renaldo ! He was the first I.T teacher I had And was actually very knowledgeable, As far as the field goes unfortunately it did not last long and he was let go for reasons Not explained ? My second teacher was an idiot I doubt he could even build tbh, Just took our own money and ran As far as I understand it only a couple of us In my class actually stuck with the field the rest went and looked for other careers. It's sad, but I honestly can't blame them For the lack of real education, we had at the school. Do not go here For I.T !!!!! You can learn online for as little as $300 ! You can even just learn off youtube tbh At least the basics

From the moment we parked at the main campus, it was easy! We found a parking spot and we walked…read morein! There were two young males standing at the front desk and the young receptionist was LOVELY! Very welcoming and answered questions we didn't even know to ask. She gave us directions to the right campus and we were on our way. Once we got to the auto mechanics building, the instructors and students were friendly and helpful. They spent about 45 min with us and showed us around. Its clear they know what they are doing, with hands on experience and appear to be connected to the area for future jobs after the program!

My son graduated from this tech school and I was impressed over the course of his education with…read morewhat he learned and told us at home. They even help with job placement after graduation :).

From the owner: Specializing in: - Industrial, Technical & Trade Schools…read more- Adult Education

There are just no words to express how I am feeling for being courageous and confident in taking…read morethis approach. Signed up twice and backed out twice. My bff took the evening class and he shared his experience but I kept procrastinating. Finally my sister and bae pushed me to my limit because I've got nothing to lose. My employer will reimburse me a certain amount back for the tuition which I could not pass up. Second, having an additional cert will open up more doors in the medical field for me. As much as I hate blood, I stick children and teens every day. Lol... I chose the weekend class which is 5 Saturdays from 8am to 4:30 pm. Just remember you aren't too old to go back to school to make that dream of yours come true. My first day was absolute amazing. Our teacher was amazing. Her name is Lindsey Kline and she is full of positive real spirit, humor, honesty and direct. Lindsey works at a prison and her skin is thick. She is there for you every step of the way. Lindsey provides the guidance and support during Q&A and your blood draws. She's very responsive. I've completed my class yesterday and I know I will miss attending class. We had an awesome group of people that were always joking around, laughing and helping each other make our goals. Lindsey makes you feel comfortable and I loved her style of teaching. There aren't no shortcuts. It may seem like a short time of learning to get certified but she had given us all the knowledge we need and carry us through to prep for our NHA exam.

Their training is second to none! If you think learning phlebotomy in 5 days albeit not…read moreconsecutively you will be proven wrong, and that's a good thing! You get some lecture time and it's hands-on from there. The instructors are great and very good at what they do in and out of the classroom. The tuition you pay is worth every penny! You may be nervous to actually stick a needle in someone but after your first successful stick it gets easier from there as your confidence sky rockets! Student services is great and they're fast with their responses and they are very accommodating. I highly recommend this school if you're going into phlebotomy, EMS, PA school, Nursing school or jobs that require this skill. In 5 days I got 65 successful sticks in via straight needles, butterfly needles and capillary punctures! Great program for anyone!

Went here a month ago, the otters were a hit! Lots of different fish and sea life to examine…read more Price was a bit steep, but I reckon it goes towards a good cause. Sadly did not look like it did in finding dory

Subject Line: Came for the sea otters, got the jellies…read more First off we were having a great time working our way through the exhibits and we were absolutely blindsided by the sea otter exhibit being closed Nevertheless, the jellyfish exhibit made up for the lack of sea otters with their vibrant colors. Additionally, if you ever find yourself on the second floor near the splash zone be careful of the family of four living on the bench. Overall great fish, even better people. PS they're gate keeping the orcas on the 3rd floor.

I went to an excel training class today and hands down it was awesome! Randy Smith was the…read moreinstuctor and he was really great. Very patient, very knowledgeable and very helpful. The receptionist in the front (so sad i cant remember her name but i think it was linda??) She was so nice and just showed hands down awesome customer service! That is rare to find. I am very satified and i learned so much cool tricks to use in excel!

"THANK YOU" and "A GREAT BIG HUG" to everyone at ACTS especially Ed, Jose and Carolyn.  My goal was…read moreto take courses in Accounting and Advanced MS Office to help me change careers from product release management to operations management.  I achieved this goal not only because of what I learned, but also due to the support and encouragement I received while attending ACTS. Both my knowledge and my faith were strengthened.  I will be eternally grateful!

I attend the 30 day EP course, loved every second of it. Death by power point was awesome and all…read morethe hands on training was dope. Highly recommend for anyone wanting to go into the executive protection field. Instructor is cool and very knowledgeable

I attended the EMT school at the Academy for Professional Development for the last 9 weeks. This…read morewas the best choice I ever made. I Received my EMT certificate!!!!!!! The instructors were awesome and always there before and after class to help. I could call them on a weekend and ask questions if I didn't understand when cramming for a test. I tried a accelerated course with another school in Sacramento and it was a horrible experience. I researched all the Available EMT schools around my area and decided on The Academy For Professional Development. I would highly recommend if you want to succeed in a career in EMS.

I recently completed my training at BATA and I had Kyle Sylvia as my instructor. I can't say enough…read moregood things about Kyle! He's incredibly knowledgeable and skilled, but what really stands out is his commitment. It's obvious how much he cares about the success of his students. As an Eagle Scout, I've seen many different leadership styles, and I truly appreciate the way Kyle leads by example, and he is exactly the kind of leader I'd want to work for. Kyle has inspired me not just to work as an EMT, but to be a truly great one. It's been a total pleasure learning from you, Kyle!

Bay Area Training Academy in engrained into my heart. I cannot express my gratitude for the people…read morehere, they are heroes (in my opinion). I did the 8-week course and they increased my intelligence and I am eternally grateful for them doing that. They increased my confidence & allowed me to build social connections with both fellow students and instructors. I want to thank everyone that helped me because not only did they believe in me but they also motivated me to be a better human being, full of compassion & willingness to assist during emergencies. Steve Albright is the lead instructor and he is gifted at teaching and he is hilarious with his style of teaching. This man is very much a father figure and someone I learned a lot from aside from the medical material, he is truly a pleasure to be around and he lifts up peoples' spirits even though everything can be stressful. Michael believed in me and expressed it in a way that I can never thank enough. I value my newly acquired friendship with Michael and I definitely felt his passion for teaching and "his" love for his students. He is a great instructor who I am proud to have been guided by in this process of becoming a Emergency Medical Technician. He believed in me more than I believed in myself and that is something that money cannot buy. Henry taught me so much and gave me a platform to grow and thrive upon. He was so amazing at teaching and building confidence without putting pressure and it allowed for one to practice like they would in "real-life", therefore it is impossible for me to thank him enough. Nav guided me in situations that are stressful her guidance in tough scenarios which is something I will never forget. Her military expertise is something that I admire and will never forget her words and they will stick with me forever. She also enlightened me with potential career opportunities for someone like me, she did this for all of the students and I'm 100% positive that everyone gained confidence from her insight. Kristian was an amazing instructor who sharpened my skills with his style of teaching. He really helped cement my confidence and that is something I truly needed and value. I know that he didn't just want me to succeed but to also help the patients/people that we serve. The time that we spent together was not nearly enough because he had so much more to give and I had so much more to learn from him, however the time that we did spend was maximized and as I mentioned I am forever grateful for his time and energy. Patrick is like a friend who I have known my entire life and he is a wise teacher who made the learning experience more enjoyable and he reminded me why I am even doing this in the first place. He reminded me of my core values and the type of person I want to be, which is compassionate, sociable, and an intelligent leader who can get things done under pressure. This man is a person that everyone likes to be around and that is something I wish to emulate. Overall, this has been a life changing course unlike any other course that I have taken. I truly cherish these people and they are all heroes which deserve everything that life has to offer because they are doing it from the heart. I am proud to be a Bay Area Training Academy graduate and I will do my best to represent them as I move forward in my life. They are truly all beautiful souls who deserve nothing but the best and coming to the academy was one of the best decisions of my life. I feel more equipped to handle family emergencies as my elders age around me and in my daily life. I am excited to continue my education and these are people that I want to keep close to me. I feel like i found my "people"/tribe. I cannot wait for what the future brings and: Thank you for everything BATA, I love all of you! Sincerely, Raul Angel Maravilla (EMT212AL)

Great experience with the instructor Zed! Such a nice, funny and patient instructor! I started from…read morethe scratch and passed with a high score!! Do sign up for his courses!

Thank you so much for being so helpful and accommodating of our schedule! Really great experience!read more