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California College of Business, Science and Technology

California College of Business, Science and Technology

2 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.

  • 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.