ATA College - El Cajon, California

Shannon C.

My time at Advanced Training Associates was professional and educational; the know-how I gained from the administration and faculty is an experience that will follow me into my electronics career. I took the 5-week Telecommunications course consisting; FCC/GROL & Fiber Optics Certifications.

My instructor, Joaquin Coffey, is an excellent teacher and mentor. His knowledge and experience in electronics helped me understand the curriculum and how I can apply it to my everyday work life. Joaquin was thorough and articulate on the coursework and hands-on labs; helped me comprehend the expertise and skills required to take and earn the certification exams. His extensive knowledge with ship radios and radars helped me obtain my FCC/GROL with Radar Endorsement with a 100% in all elements.

The Admissions Director, Steven Howard, is an exceptional counselor and adviser. I was unsure about the direction I wanted to take with my education and he led me down the right path for my overall career goals. He guided me through the registration process and gave me a class that was cohesive with my personal and work life. He was able to answer and explain any questions I had about my Tuition Assistance; personally talked to the Navy College Office and handle any grievances I had with financial aid.

Overall a great experience at Advanced Training Associates;
• Clean facility
• Knowledgeable and experienced staff
• Up-to-date coursework
• Very beneficial for anyone ready to take the first or next step in their career

kevin M.

This school is a breath of fresh air! I attended another school in the area for about 3 months and I ended up leaving with a horrible experience. After I visited Advanced Training I was taken back by how much different the school was compared to the other schools I visited. The school building was neat, and clean. The lab was full of the best and most up to date equipment in order to ensure you were confident and capable by the time you graduated. The administrative staff and faculty are there to ensure the student receives the best possible education. I noticed a lot of schools are all about your money, once you have started you seem to get brushed aside. Not at Advanced Training, every single one of the staff members at this school are 100% approachable for any reason, their doors are always open and they are willing to help you in any possible way. They don't just forget about you once you have signed up. After graduation they do everything in their power to help you find a job. They don't just get you into externship; they help you with job leads, resume writing, and all the essentials needed in today’s job market. The teachers are amazing, talented, and great at what they do. I cannot say enough great things about this school and its incredible staff. Thank you at everyone at advanced training for making my school experience incredible, and helping me realize that not all schools are the same.

James S. (.

I had a wonderful time at Advanced Training Associates, the Instructors was very knowledgable and knew what they were talking about. By attending Advanced Training Associates I was able to obtain 5 Fiber Optic Certifications. I would recommend this school to anyone. I thank Steven Howard for setting me up for the course he's an excellent coordinator also thank Joshua Bigler for being a great instructor!!!

Emily J.

Staff is extremely friendly until you tell them that you need to discuss the finances with your significant other.

I'm really upset, I was very excited to start at this school, and had a second appointment to take the assessment test to get in and check out financial aid. Once I had a concrete number of how much money I would actually be spending at this school, I wanted to go home and chat with my partner before signing any contracts that put our family in $8,000 more debt than we were the day before. Seems pretty reasonable, right? That's not much money to pay for a diploma and a degree, but still a good chunk of change and deserves a conversation.

I told this to the seemingly very sweet recruiter who quickly changed his tone to aggressive, and quite rude as if I had wasted his time. He pointed out several times that "this has never happened to him before" and that I probably wouldn't come back. Then I told him I'd like to make another appointment for the following week, because I'd have a decision by then, he said "yeah well I'm pretty busy so I don't see that happening." I was genuinely very interested in enrolling here. But the staff didn't care about me, and that was made perfectly clear by the end of my meeting.

Jamella H.

I definitely recommend anyone that what to advance in Medical Programs or Technology Programs I truly encourage you to look into Advance Training Associate College in El Cajon ,CA. This small family oriented college may be small in size but it packs a big punch. Everyone that works their show compassion, encouragement, skill, concern for one's future and most of all majority of them are U.S Veterans which I feel this is most special because these are women and men that has fought for our country. I strongly encourage you to looking into this college, all I can say is "Great school and Great personal that believes in you '

Sean M.

Bing,Steve,Nick,Bob,Josh,Valerie,Laura,and Joe are amazing staff. They are willing to help there students that maybe having problem learning the material. One thing is the schedule they have for classes 8-12 for morning and 530-930 for evening. They also work with the military personal. GI bill or post 911 can be used as well as Chapter 31 for disabled veterans. The school is a credited.

Ahmed M.

It is an excellent College, and an amazing work place, everyone is so friendly and upbeat.
Hard workers and Education enthusiasts.
Recently had a training session where the school president mrs. Jo presented my new favorite quote, when MLK said what he had to say about education building character and knowledge, which is extremely accurate and to the point. I absolutely loved that Quote, still do 🙂

Stephen T.

Staff is greatly friendly an full of needed knowledge everyone knows their job. Got enrolled and FAFSA help in 2 and a half hours.