Branford Hall Career Institute

Branford Hall Career Institute has been providing hands-on, career-focused education for over 40 years. Founded and incorporated in 1965, the college provides a fast and efficient route to starting a rewarding career with excellent income potential.

Certificate Programs at Branford Hall Career Institute

Branford Hall Career Institute offers a number of programs designed to prepare you for careers in growing fields such as business, computers, healthcare, and law. Programs are offered in the following areas:

  • Computer networking management. This program trains you for a career in information technology, teaching you about PC hardware support, desktop support, networking security, and network defense. No previous computer experience is needed to enroll in this program.
  • Culinary arts training. In this program, you study the basics of food and nutrition, including technical skills such as knife work, baking, making soups and sauces, and preparing and serving meat. You also learn about different types of cuisine ranging from appetizers all the way to desserts, as well as the science of food and nutrition.
  • Health claims specialist. Medical billing and coding are the main topics of study in this program, which prepares you for work in a variety of medical environments, such as hospitals, doctors' offices, insurance companies, or nursing homes. The program also prepares you for national certifications.
  • HVAC/R training. In the heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration program, you learn by working with the latest tools, equipment, and technology.
  • Massage therapy. In this program, you study therapeutic techniques, business and communication skills, and human relations. A career as a massage therapist can literally take you almost anywhere, as graduates of this program have found work in spas, medical facilities, and cruise ships.
  • Paralegal. In this program, you learn skills such as helping to prepare legal documents, assisting lawyers in court, investigating facts in legal cases, and coordinating law office functions.
  • Professional medical assistant. In this certificate program, you learn to take medical histories, administer diagnostic procedures, prepare patients for exams, oversee office tasks, and assist physicians in a wide array of related tasks.
  • Professional fitness trainer. This certificate program prepares you for a career in health and fitness, including fitness assessments, developing health and nutrition programs for clients, teaching proper exercise techniques, and motivating clients.

As a Microsoft IT Academy member, Branford Hall Career Institute has access to resources for planning appropriate technology courses, aligning training with industry needs, and delivering computer-based learning experiences.

The Branford Hall Career Institute Experience

At Branford Hall Career Institute, you learn industry-current, real-world technology skills that employers are seeking. Ongoing curriculum changes ensure that programs keep abreast of current market demands and technological advances.

Supportive faculty and staff are committed to each student's academic and professional development and success. Instructors with professional experience know what today's employers expect and teach you those skills.

Most programs include externships, which provide valuable real-world experience where you can apply your new knowledge and skills before you complete your programs. While externships are non-paid, they provide excellent opportunities to network in your chosen field and connect with potential employers.

The career services department matches employers with graduates who have the needed qualifications. The staff provides employment referrals as well as training on career skills such as goal setting, resume and cover letter writing, and interviewing techniques.

Branford Hall Career Institute offers financial support for qualified students using a variety of aid programs. The financial aid staff assists students in locating and applying for grants, loans, and scholarships.

A Flexible Education

By offering both day and evening classes, Branford Hall Career Institute makes its programs accessible to a variety of students, including students with family and work responsibilities who need flexible scheduling.