# Institute for Business & Technology (IBT)

> Institute for Business & Technology is an ACCSC-accredited
> postsecondary career training school located in North San Jose,
> California, offering hands-on diploma programs in healthcare and
> skilled trades.

## Quick facts

- Location: 91 East Tasman Drive, San Jose, CA 95134
- Phone: 800-915-3562
- Accreditation: Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and
  Colleges (ACCSC)
- Programs offered (2026 IBT catalog): Medical Assistant; Lab
  Assistant, EKG Tech / Phlebotomist; Cardiovascular Sonography;
  Electrician; Commercial Refrigeration, Heating & Air Conditioning
  (HVAC); Automotive Technology
- Format: On-campus, hands-on training with a Bay Area externship
  for healthcare programs
- Credential awarded: Diploma (Cardiovascular Sonography is an
  Associate of Occupational Studies (AOS) degree — IBT's only degree
  program)

## Programs

### Medical Assistant

A diploma program preparing graduates for clinical and
administrative roles in healthcare. Students train for the NCMA
(National Certified Medical Assistant) certification through NCCT
and complete a Bay Area externship.

URL: https://ibt.edu/programs/medical-assistant

### Lab Assistant, EKG Tech / Phlebotomist

A diploma program training students for clinical laboratory roles,
including EKG and phlebotomy procedures, with preparation for
nationally recognized certifications.

URL: https://ibt.edu/programs/lab-assistant-ekg-phlebotomist

### Cardiovascular Sonography

An Associate of Occupational Studies (AOS) degree program preparing
graduates to perform cardiac and vascular ultrasound examinations,
with preparation for ARDMS credentialing exams.

URL: https://ibt.edu/programs/cardiovascular-sonography

### Electrician

A diploma program covering residential, commercial, and industrial
electrical systems, NEC code, troubleshooting, and safety
practices.

URL: https://ibt.edu/programs/electrician

### Commercial Refrigeration, Heating & Air Conditioning (HVAC)

A diploma program covering commercial refrigeration and HVAC
systems, preparing graduates for EPA Section 608 certification.

URL: https://ibt.edu/programs/commercial-refrigeration-heating-air-conditioning

### Automotive Technology

A diploma program covering engine repair, brakes, electrical
systems, diagnostics, and drivetrain, with preparation for ASE
certification exams.

URL: https://ibt.edu/programs/automotive-technology

## Pages

- [Home](/): Overview of IBT and its San Jose campus.
- [All Programs](/programs): Index of every IBT diploma program.
- [Medical Assistant](/programs/medical-assistant): Clinical and administrative MA training with NCMA prep.
- [Lab Assistant, EKG / Phlebotomist](/programs/lab-assistant-ekg-phlebotomist): Lab, EKG, and phlebotomy training.
- [Cardiovascular Sonography](/programs/cardiovascular-sonography): Cardiac and vascular ultrasound AOS degree program.
- [Electrician](/programs/electrician): Residential, commercial, and industrial electrical training.
- [Commercial Refrigeration, Heating & Air Conditioning](/programs/commercial-refrigeration-heating-air-conditioning): HVAC and commercial refrigeration training with EPA 608 prep.
- [Automotive Technology](/programs/automotive-technology): Hands-on automotive diploma program with ASE prep.
- [About IBT](/about): School mission, history, and campus.
- [Accreditations](/accreditations): ACCSC, ACCET, and BPPE approvals.
- [Admissions](/admissions): How to apply and enrollment requirements.
- [Financial Aid](/financial-aid): Financial aid options for those who qualify.
- [Career Services](/career-services): Graduate career support resources.
- [Consumer Information](/consumer-information): Required disclosures and consumer documents.
- [Contact](/contact): Phone, address, and contact form.
- [News](/news): Articles and updates from IBT.

## Contact

- Phone: 800-915-3562
- Address: 91 East Tasman Drive, San Jose, CA 95134