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Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology

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Transportation Industry

Auto Mechanic

Automotive Technology Certificate

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BFIT also offers a 12-month certificate program in Automotive Technology. The certificate program contains eight essential courses that prepare students for entry-level positions in the Automotive Technology field.

Credits from this certificate program may be applied toward an associate degree in Automotive Technology at BFIT.

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Automotive Technology, A.S.

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The automotive industry offers exciting and rewarding careers for people who have an interest in diagnosing and repairing mechanical components and computer/electrical circuitry. Additionally, these careers contribute significantly to a cleaner environment and the safety of the general public. This industry is not limited to automobiles, as it covers a broad spectrum that includes marine, heavy-duty trucks,off-road equipment, recreational vehicles and stationary power plants. Graduates of the Automotive Technology program are prepared for employment in the automotive industry as technicians, machinists,unit specialists, emission and performance diagnosticians, department managers,and manufacturer’s representatives.

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Construction Industry

Architectural Drafter

CAD/SolidWorks Certificate

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Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology’s Certificate in CAD/SolidWorks will prepare you for an in-demand career as a CAD SolidWorks technician.

CAD technicians work with project designers to create a detailed visual representation of a project. Using the SolidWorks computer design program, they sketch the object from multiple perspectives and include relevant details such as materials, dimensions, and fasteners. Once these digital drawings are complete, CAD designers show builders, designers, and manufacturers how to construct the project in an effective way that takes into account regulatory requirements.

CAD technicians must have a solid grasp of math and scientific concepts, strong computer skills, an eye for detail, and strong knowledge of the components needed to create real-world versions of their virtual designs.

BFIT’s 12-month certificate program leads to industry certification as a CAD SolidWorks technician, a credential that will make your resume stand out.

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Electrician

Electrical Technology Certificate

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Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology’s 12-month Certificate of Proficiency in Practical Electricity fulfills the Massachusetts Board of State Examiners of Electrician’s academic requirements for Journeyman Electrician licensure by providing 600 hours of classroom instruction in accordance with 237 CMR 13 and 22.

The course of study includes the theoretical application of electricity as applied to the electrical construction industry and relevant Electrical Code requirements necessary to design and install a compliant installation. A laboratory component accompanies every course and provides practical, hands-on skills that are desired of apprentice electricians seeking employment. Through a blend of lecture and laboratory classes, the certificate program provides a deep introductory knowledge of the electrical field.

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HVAC Technician

HVAC&R Certificate

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Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology’s nine-month, 800-hour, full-time day or evening certificate program is designed to provide students with the knowledge and hands-on skills to become successful HVAC&R technicians.

Today’s HVAC&R Technician needs to be EPA certified. BFIT’s HVAC&R program provides test preparation for the EPA certification. In addition, we also offer an R-410 A certificate and 10-hour OSHA Safety certificate, upon successful completion.

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Manufacturing Industry

Machinist

CNC Machining Certificate

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Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology’s Certificate in CNC Machining program will prepare you for an entry-level role in the fast-growing field of Advanced Manufacturing in just 12 months.

Critical members of industrial engineering teams, CNC machinists are responsible for overseeing the machines and making adjustments that control speed, material feed, and path of the cut. CNC machinists work with CNC heavy machinery from setup through operation.

BFIT’s intensive CNC Machining certificate will teach you the cutting-edge technologies and processes used by advanced manufacturers, giving you high-demand skills in CAD/SolidWorks software, machining, lathes, and milling equipment.

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Electrical and Electronics Engineering Technician

Electronics Technology Certificate

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Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology’s Certificate in Electronics Technology is designed to set students on a path to career advancement in the fast-growing electronics technology field.

Students in this 12-month certificate program will learn electrical theory, electronic components, soldering and tools, block diagrams, schematics, electronic circuits, power supplies, and technician work procedures.

The coursework is broken up into five sections, called modules, that each focus on a different set of competencies. The five modules are:

Direct Current
Alternating Current
Analog
Digital
Comprehensive

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Healthcare Industry

Medical Records and Health Information Technician

Health Information Technology, A.S.

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Working in health information technology is a great way to start a career in the growing health care industry, and it requires only an associate degree. The HIT field allows you to contribute to positive patient outcomes without being involved in direct personal care. Instead, you will work on the technology or informational side managing and organizing medical data, ensuring the data’s accuracy and security. You may also track patterns of disease, treatment outcomes, as well as maintaining and updating software and developing networks.

Upon graduation, students can either enter the field or continue into the Bachelor of Science program at BFIT in order to prepare for higher paying jobs with increased responsibility. The courses that are completed in the AS program can be applied to the BS program.

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Information Technology Industry

Network and Computer Systems Administrator

Information Technology: Network and Systems Support, A.S.

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Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology’s Computer Information Technology program is designed to give you the greatest possible flexibility in your studies.

Students start by choosing one of three specialty tracks:

Network and Systems Support
Software Development
Web Design and Multimedia
Each specialty track includes a Level 1 and a Level 2 certificate, each of which can be completed in one semester. Students can choose to complete the Level 1 and/or Level 2 certificate as a standalone credential. But students can also choose to “stack” the credentials they earn in the Level 1 and Level 2 certificates as a pathway to earn an associate degree in Computer Information Technology, with one additional year of study.

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Network and Systems Support Certificate

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The Network and Systems Support Certificate focuses on installing, configuring, and supporting IT infrastructure and the various operating systems, while incorporating the principles and protocols in networked systems, as well as networking technologies. In this program, you will learn the essentials of network security and Windows systems administration, as well as PC maintenance and repair.

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Software Developer

Information Technology: Software Development, A.S.

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Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology’s Computer Information Technology program is designed to give you the greatest possible flexibility in your studies.

Students start by choosing one of three specialty tracks:

Network and Systems Support
Software Development
Web Design and Multimedia
Each specialty track includes a Level 1 and a Level 2 certificate, each of which can be completed in one semester. Students can choose to complete the Level 1 and/or Level 2 certificate as a standalone credential. But students can also choose to “stack” the credentials they earn in the Level 1 and Level 2 certificates as a pathway to earn an associate degree in Computer Information Technology, with one additional year of study.

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Information Technology: Web Design and Multimedia, A.S.

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Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology’s Computer Information Technology program is designed to give you the greatest possible flexibility in your studies.

Students start by choosing one of three specialty tracks:

Network and Systems Support
Software Development
Web Design and Multimedia
Each specialty track includes a Level 1 and a Level 2 certificate, each of which can be completed in one semester. Students can choose to complete the Level 1 and/or Level 2 certificate as a standalone credential. But students can also choose to “stack” the credentials they earn in the Level 1 and Level 2 certificates as a pathway to earn an associate degree in Computer Information Technology, with one additional year of study.

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Software Development Certificate

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The Software Development Certificate* develops students’ coding and programming skills, as well as the soft skills they need to creatively solve problems. This rigorous program will teach you essential programming languages, including C++ and JavaScript, as well as introduce you to React JavaScript and Agile software development methodologies with Scrum using Github.

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Web Design Multimedia Certificate

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The Web Design Multimedia Certificate integrates web design skills with those of audiovisual technology, emphasizing multimedia content creation for use in web design, and subsequent delivery over networks. This program will teach you the ins and outs of web design, website maintenance, networked AV systems, and PC maintenance and repair.

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Boston, MA 02116
United States