Serving San Diego County, California

Get Started Towards A New Career with Help from ATA College

ATA College offers technical, vocational, and career training in the fields of healthcare, IT and business. Get the skills you need to get hired with our diploma and associate degree programs. Start your journey today!

Real-world Experience

You’ll learn to use the same equipment you’ll use on the job.

Fast Track Your Career

Some programs can be completed in as little as 8 months.

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Financial Aid

Financial Aid Available For Those Who Qualify.

Your Next Career Starts Here

Hands-on training in healthcare, trades, IT, and public safety — with day, evening, and online classes to fit your schedule.

Medical Assistant Program

Medical Assistant

Work alongside doctors and nurses — no prior experience needed.
Health Information Technician Program

Health Information Technician

High-demand behind-the-scenes healthcare career, less patient contact.
Certified Nursing Assistant Program

Certified Nursing Assistant

Fastest path into healthcare — start your CNA career in months, not years.
HVAC Technician Program

HVAC Technician II

Skilled trade, steady demand, hands-on from day one.
Software Developer Program

Software Development and Programming

Learn to code and land a dev role in as little as 9 months.
Criminal Justice Program

Criminal Justice and Public Safety

One program, many paths — police, corrections, security, and more.

Discover the path to a rewarding career at ATA College!

At ATA College, We are dedicated to helping our students improve their lives through education. We offer a wide range of programs you can earn on campus and online.

Campus Tour

Immerse yourself in the ATA College student experience by taking a guided tour from the best person to tell you about this college.

College Transfer with GCU

ATA College now joined an Educational Alliance with Grand Canyon University for students successfully completing our associate degree programs.

Want to learn more about ATA College?

ATA College is located in El Cajon, CA, and has offered diploma and associate degree training for entry-level positions in specialized fields since 1996. As a trade school, we aim to provide you with the training and skills the students need to be marketable in today’s workforce.

ATA College is Accredited

Our career college has been nationally accredited by the Council on Occupational Education (COE) since 2000.

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WHY CHOOSE ATA COLLEGE?

Discover how ATA College bridges the gap from classroom to career. Explore hands-on programs and career-ready training to jumpstart your future.

ATA College is an accredited technical, vocational, and career school in San Diego focused on helping students achieve their education goals. We strive for excellence by offering schedules to meet your needs, individualized attention from experienced instructors, and modern facilities equipped with real-world equipment.

Our mission is to provide diploma and associate degree training for entry-level positions in specialized fields. Our goal is to assist individuals in learning new skills and/or enhancing previously obtained skills, through higher education. We strive to fulfill both the needs of the individual seeking employment and our community. We are committed to providing a quality education that instills core values that will develop work ethics, professionalism, honor, and integrity, giving our graduates a competitive edge through any economic condition.

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