Post Secondary Diploma Programs
We offer a wide range of high quality job training.
The Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology (CPI) opened its doors as a technical training center in 1969. Over the years, CPI has continuously expanded its technical training programs and services to include continuous day, evening, and weekend schedules. Technical training at CPI serves a workforce seeking new careers and workers in need of skills-upgrade training. As a result of its impact on economic and workforce development, CPI strives to be a leader in post-secondary technical training in Pennsylvania today. Qualified instructors and curricula based on industry standards and certifications are CPI hallmarks. Its convenient location along the I-99 corridor and adjacent to I-80 affords CPI an opportunity to function as a regional workforce training facility.
CPI is accredited by the Pennsylvania State Board of Vocational Education and the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC).
Advanced Manufacturing Technician II Diploma Program
This technical training program provides students with the skills and knowledge base to excel as technicians employed in advanced manufacturing facilities.
Automotive Technology Diploma Program
Automotive service technicians inspect, maintain, and repair automobiles and light trucks that run on gasoline, electricity, or alternative fuels such as ethanol.
Carpentry Diploma Program
The carpentry program curriculum includes course content that covers shop and occupational safety, careers as a carpenter/ cabinetmaker.
CDL A 600-hour Extended Diploma Program
Pogram is designed to provide the student with the hands-on training and knowledge to obtain a Class A CDL certification and gain entry-level employment as a CDL operator.
Collision Repair Technology Diploma Program
The Collision Repair Technology Program offers training in collision repair and refinishing that help prepare students to repair today's complex vehicles.
Control Systems Technician Diploma Program
Control Systems Technician 7 Months – Total Clock Hours: 6102022-2023 Tuitions Fees: $11,200Admission RequirementsApplication Fee, Application [...]
Cosmetology Post Secondary Diploma Program
Cosmetology involves a broad range of specialty areas, including hairstyling, nail technology, and esthetics.
Cosmetology Teachers Training Diploma Program
This Cosmetology Teachers program is designed to help prepare students to be licensed cosmetology instructors in the State of Pennsylvania.
Dental Assisting Diploma Program
The Dental Assisting program integrates lectures, demonstrations, and hands-on experiences to teach students a variety of dental-related subjects.
Diesel Technology Diploma Program
Students will receive instruction in how to service, troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair diesel engine powered equipment used in the trucking, agriculture, and heavy equipment fields.
Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning Refrigeration Diploma Program
The HVAC/R program prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to repair, install, service, and maintain the operating condition of heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems.
Heavy Equipment Operations Diploma Program
This program is designed to provide students with an understanding of the fundamentals of operation and maintenance of various types of heavy equipment.
Landscape Horticulture Diploma Program
The Landscape/Horticulture Program prepares students for employment in landscape, greens keeping, agriculture and farming, as well as sales-related positions.
Medical Assistant Diploma Program
This CAAHEP accredited program prepares students to be multi-skilled members of the healthcare team.
Practical Nursing Diploma Program
The Full-Time, Practical Nursing Program is a one (1) year education program approved by the PA Department of Education and the PA State Board of Nursing.
Precision Machine Technology Post Secondary Diploma Program
This program is designed to provide students with an understanding of the fundamentals of operation and maintenance of various types of machining equipment.
Solar Photovoltaic Technician and Installer Diploma Program
This technical training program provides hands-on mechanical, electrical, and specialized technical skills to excel as solar photovoltaic system installers and technicians.
Structural Welding Diploma Program
This program follows the American Welding Society (AWS) guidelines and incorporates an AWS certification examination into the curriculum.
Water & Wastewater Utility Operator / Technician Diploma Program
The Water and Wastewater Utility Operator Diploma Program provides students with the skills and knowledge to work in the field of potable water and wastewater treatment and management.
These courses have been reviewed and approved by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC).