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California College of Business, Science and Technology

7 Programs
Online

Located in the heart of San Francisco's Financial District, CCBST is a BPPE-approved private vocational college that opened its doors in 2021 with one goal: preparing students for the jobs employers are actually hiring for right now. The school offers flexible, fully online certificate programs across business, information technology, and health fields, built for students who need training that fits around work and life instead of the other way around.

Coursework is designed to be practical and industry-aligned, giving students skills they can apply on the job right away rather than abstract theory. Programs are paired with real student support, so learners get guidance through every step of their coursework, not just access to lecture material. The college holds institutional approval from California's Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education (BPPE), valid through 2029, so students can be confident that programs meet state-recognized standards.

Whether students are looking to break into a new field or build on existing experience, CCBST's certificate tracks are structured to move them from enrollment to job-ready skills as efficiently as possible.

Available Programs

  • Graphics
    Art & Design

    This 155-clock-hour online certificate program starts with core computer literacy before moving into content creation and graphic design fundamentals, covering design principles, typography, and color theory. Students then build practical web skills with Adobe Dreamweaver, HTML, and CSS, followed by an introduction to PHP and MySQL for dynamic web pages. The program closes with a final project where students plan, build, and present a portfolio-ready piece of work. Graduates leave prepared for roles such as junior graphic designer, web designer, content designer, or production artist.

  • Marketing Digital Engagement Strategy
    Business & Management

    This 180-clock-hour online certificate program builds digital marketing skills from the ground up, starting with core computer literacy before moving into marketing fundamentals, analytics, social media, and search marketing. Students finish with a hands-on capstone project, building a full digital engagement strategy from brief to campaign to final presentation, giving them a portfolio-ready deliverable by graduation. The program prepares students for roles such as digital marketing specialist, social media manager, SEO specialist, or content marketer.

  • Accounting
    Business & Management

    This 120-clock-hour online certificate program starts with Microsoft Office basics before moving into core bookkeeping and accounting principles, covering the accounting equation, journal entries, and financial statements. Students then learn payroll processing and office procedures, rounding out the program with a course in professional interpersonal and workplace communication skills. Graduates leave prepared for roles such as bookkeeper, accounting clerk, accounts payable or receivable specialist, or payroll assistant.

  • Human Resources Management
    Business & Management

    This 90-clock-hour online certificate program opens with an introduction to human resource and financial management, covering HR strategy, compensation basics, and HR finance. Students then move into HR administrative, legal, and business systems, including employment law and HR administration, before finishing with a course in interpersonal and business communications focused on employee relations and conflict resolution. Graduates leave prepared for roles such as HR assistant, recruiting coordinator, HR generalist, or benefits administrator.

  • Big Data Analytics
    Computers & Technology

    This 180-clock-hour online certificate program builds practical data skills from the ground up, starting with core computer literacy before moving into business data analytics, big data fundamentals, and Python programming. Students then apply those skills through coursework in business analytics for decision making and big data modeling and management systems. Graduates leave prepared for roles such as data analyst, junior data engineer, BI developer, or analytics associate.

  • Cyber Security
    Computers & Technology

    This 850-clock-hour online diploma program builds a full foundation in cybersecurity, starting with computer literacy and programming basics before moving into core security principles, threat identification, and defensive techniques. Students then work through computer hardware and networking fundamentals, followed by hands-on administration of Windows, Windows Server, and Linux environments. The program closes with Active Directory configuration and network infrastructure, giving students the practical skills to secure real enterprise systems. Graduates leave prepared for roles such as SOC analyst, security administrator, junior penetration tester, or GRC analyst.

  • Medical Office Administrator
    Healthcare & Office Administration

    This 300-clock-hour online certificate program starts with Microsoft Office basics and bookkeeping before moving into anatomy, body systems, and healthcare terminology. Students then learn records management tools, procedures, and law, including HIPAA compliance, followed by coursework in professional interpersonal communication for healthcare settings and hands-on CPR and first aid training. Graduates leave prepared for roles such as medical office administrator, medical receptionist, medical billing clerk, or patient services coordinator.