10 Best Trade Schools inGilbert, AZ

1AZ School of Dental Assisting

AZ School of Dental Assisting offers students a fast-paced Dental Assisting Program designed to teach them the practical skills necessary for employment in a general dental practice.

The course combines class-based instruction and hands-on training.

The program can be completed in as few as 12 weeks.

Class sizes are kept small, with an average of 6 students per class, in order to provide each student with personal attention and one on one training.

The school offers Friday classes, during conventional hours, and night classes Monday through Thursday.

Students also receive Digital X-Ray training, X-Ray and  Coronal Polish Certification Preparation Exam for DANB, Dentrix software training, and American Safety & Health Institute CPR Certification.

After graduation students will receive a Certificate of Completion in Dental Assisting.

Fees. The total program cost is $4,500; it includes tuition, registration fee, and books & supplies.

The school also offers a number of payment plans.

Contact information:

• AZ School of Dental Assisting: 1355 S. Higley Road #119, Gilbert, AZ 85296
• Phone: (480) 467-3375
• Website: https://www.dentalassistingaz.com

2Conservatory of Recording Arts & Sciences

Conservatory of Recording Arts & Sciences is an audio recording, sound engineering, and music production school.

Students are trained in practical and important aspects of broadcast, video game, film, television, and other audio media.

CRAS Master Recording Program II consists of 36 weeks of hands-on training and an internship completed over a 12-week period.

At CRAS students use the same kind of gear they will find in professional studios.

Class sizes are limited to 12 students max.

Graduates can work as recording engineers, game audio designers, live audio engineers, sound effect engineers, broadcast engineers and much more.

CRAS alumni have credits for more than 3,800 films, TV productions, and documentary projects.

The Conservatory of Recording Arts & Sciences is licensed by the Arizona State Board for Private Postsecondary Education and is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC).

Enrollment. Applicants need a high school diploma or GED.

They can apply through the school’s website.

Contact information:

• Gilbert Satelite Campus: 1205 North Fiesta Boulevard, Gilbert, AZ 85233
• Phone: 480-858-9400
• Website: https://cras.edu

3Arizona School of Real Estate and Business

Arizona School of Real Estate and Business offers online and classroom training for future real estate professionals.

The Salesperson License program prepares students for the state exam.

If you want to become a real estate agent in Arizona you must complete a 90-hour course, get a fingerprint clearance card, pass the school exam and the license exam.

Each student has to attend an in-classroom 6-hour course called “Introduction to Contract Writing” after passing the school exam and before being licensed.

In order to practice as a real estate agent, you will need to select a broker who will hold your license.

Those who want to become brokers in Arizona must be at least 21 years old and have three years of experience as a salesperson during the immediate five years preceding the application.

Fees. The online Real-Estate pre-license package costs $559, while the classroom package costs $499.

Courses offered:

• Real Estate: Salesperson License
• Real Estate: Broker’s License
• Contractors
• Home Inspection
• Appraisal
• Mortgage
• Insurance

Contact information:

• Gilbert campus: 665 N. Gilbert Road, Suite 152, Gilbert, AZ 85234
• Phone: 800-659-8088
• Website: https://www.asreb.com

4Peak Performance School of Real Estate

Peak Performance School of Real Estate offers pre-licensing classes to help students start a career in real-estate.

The school also offers a 90-hour broker pre-licensing class and continuing education classes.

The school also offers online sales classes which allow students to complete all sessions at home and attend the classroom only for the final exam.

All classes are certified and approved by the Arizona Department of Real Estate.

Fees. The sales pre-licensing class costs $465 (it includes a $40 registration fee).

The total cost of the broker pre-licensing class i $565.

Courses offered:

• Sales Pre-Licensing
• Broker Pre-Licening

Continuing Education:

• Agency Law
• Contract Law
• Disclosure
• Fair Housing
• Legal Issues

Contact information:

• Gilbert Campus: 3011 South Lindsay Rd, #102, Gilbert, AZ 85295
• Phone: 623-806-1100 / 480-518-6636
• Website: http://peakperformanceschoolofrealestate.com

5Chandler-Gilbert Community College

Chandler-Gilbert Community College is offering Degree and Certificate programs.

The Certificate programs can be completed in 2-4 semesters.

Enrollment. Applicants need a high school diploma or GED.

Prospective students who don’t possess a high school diploma or GED equivalency certificate are required to complete an educational assessment to determine their ability to benefit from college instruction.

Fees. Tuition varies by program.

Courses offered:

Some of the certificate programs availbale at the Community College are:

• Aircraft Maintenance Technology
• Airframe Maintenance
• Certified Flight Instructor Instrument Airplane Rating
• Flight Technology
• Poweplant Maintenance (Part 147)
• Media Arts Computer Art-Illustration
• Media Arts Digital Imaging

Contact information:

• Chandler-Gilbert Community College: 2626 East Pecos Road, Chandler, Arizona 85225-2499
• Phone: 480.732.7000
• Website: https://www.cgc.edu

6International Barber College

Located in Chandler, International Barber College provides courses for Barbers, Barber Instructors, and Barber/Cosmetologist crossover courses.

The College prepares students in obtaining their Arizona State License in Barbering or Barber Instructor.

During the 1500-hour Barber Course, students learn hair cutting, hair styling, Arizona law, skin/scalp disease, Chemical applications, shaving, massage/facials/shampoos, professional ethics, shop management, law and much more.

During the 500-hour Instructor program, students learn about the Arizona Barber Rules & Statutes, student & classroom communication, lesson planning, classroom, student management, classroom presentation, and more.

The students have two schedules to choose from: morning and evening slots.

The program meets licensure requirements in Arizona, California, and Texas.

Students receive training in all services given in a full-level barbershop and are ready for entry-level employment after only 9 months of training.

Fees. Tuition for the Barber program is $16,000.

Students also have to pay a $100 registration fee and $1,500 for books and supplies.

Other costs sum up to $125.

The school is approved for VA benefits.

Courses offered:

• Barber Course
• Barber/Cosmo Crossover Course
• Barber Instructor Course

Contact information:

• International Barber: 7200 W Chandler Blvd #5 & #6, Chandler, AZ 85226
• Phone: (480) 753-4418
• Website: https://www.onlytradeschools.com

7The Studio Academy of Beauty

With three campuses in the Phoenix metropolitan area, The Studio Academy of Beauty is offering training programs for future beauty professionals.

The school offers a career fair twice a year where students can meet with local employers.

Cosmetology students learn the latest hair cutting techniques, they also learn about coloring, manicures, pedicures, how to achieve the perfect curl in a perm, and much more.

Esthetics students learn the European Facial, massage techniques, full face and body waxing, microdermabrasion, chemical peels and much more.

By attending the hairstyling class students study the latest hair cutting techniques, understand hair types, coloring and perm techniques and much more.

Students learn from experienced instructors and are ready to take the licensing exam in their field after graduation.

The licensing exam consists of a written and practical test.

Laser program students learn how to perform a variety of cosmetic laser treatments, such as laser hair removal, photo facials, skin rejuvenation, skin tightening, tattoo removal, cellulite therapy and many more.

Enrollment. Prospective students need a high school diploma or GED; they must be US Citizens or Registered Aliens.

Fees. Tuition fees vary by program.

Financial aid is available to students who qualify.

Courses offered:

• Cosmetology
• Esthetics
• Hairstyling
• Laser Program
• Educator Program

Contact information:

• Phoenix Campus:8046 N 19th Ave., AZ 85021
• Phone: 623-900-7122
• Chandler Campus:610 N Alma School Rd #38, Chandler, AZ 85224
• Phone: 623-900-7610
• Tolleson Campus: 9897 W McDowell Rd Suite 810, Tolleson, AZ 85353
• Phone: 623-900-4501
• Website: https://thestudioacademyofbeauty.com

8JJ Beauty Institute

Located in the nearby Mesa, JJ Beauty Insitute is another great alternative for Gilbert residents who want to study cosmetology.

The school also offers nail technician and styling programs.

The Cosmetology Certification program teaches students about hairstyles, hair coloring, perming, makeup application, facials, waxing, eyelash extensions, men and women haircuts and much more.

Those who want to obtain a cosmetology license in Arizona must complete 1600 hours of training and take the test at the State Board of Cosmetology.

You have to be at least 18 or have a high school diploma or GED to take the State exam.

The Nail Technician Certification program covers rules and regulations, manicure, pedicure, sculptor nails, nail design, nail art techniques and much more.

The Styling Certification program teaches students about hair dimension, hair coloring, perming, straightening, hair styling, extensions and men and women haircuts.

Courses offered:

• Cosmetology Certification
• Nail Technician Certification
• Styling Certification

Contact information:

• JJ Beauty Institute: 644 E Southern Ave #204. Mesa, AZ 85204
• Phone: 480-264-5454
• Email: jjbeautyinstitute@gmail.com
• Website: https://www.jjbeautyinstitute.com/

9Cellular Repair School

Cellular Repair School offers training classes for those who want to learn how to repair cellphones.

The school offers three types of programs: self-paced online courses, classroom classes at a Cellular Repair School Learning Center, or private team training at the student’s location.

The program covers topics such as device repair essentials, advanced troubleshooting, micro-soldering, LCD Refurbishing, Gaming Console Repair, and Repair Business LaunchPad.

Graduates from the online course can take the Cellular Repair School course exams and receive Certificates with the designation “Certified Cell Phone & Tablet Repair Technician.”

Those who graduate the classroom course can take the Cellular Repair School course exam after class and receive Diplomas with the designation “Cell Phone & Tablet Repair Technician Mastery Graduate.”

The Cellular Repair School is licensed by the Board of Education.

Fees. The cost for the Online Cell Phone Repair Course starts at $997.

The classroom course starts at $1,499.

Courses offered:

• Cellphone Repair Technician – Online
• Cellphone Repair Technician – Classroom

Contact information:

• Cellular Repair School: 1166 E Warner Rd suite 210, Gilbert, AZ 85296, USA
• Phone: +1 855-338-1277
• Website: https://cellularrepairschool.com

10Arizona School of Integrative Studies

With four campuses in Arizona, the School of Integrative Studies is a fully-accredited massage therapy school.

The Massage course covers Swedish Massage, Connective Tissue Massage, Craniosacral, Neuromuscular Therapy, Integrative Massage, Hydrotherapy, Shiatsu & Asian Studies, Hydrotherapy, Chiropractic Assistant Training and much more.

The program can be completed in 7 months.

After graduation, you are licensed by the state of Arizona and are eligible to sit for the MBLEx exam, which allows you to practice massage in most states.

Arizona School of Integrative Studies is licensed by the Arizona State Board for Private Post-Secondary Education and accredited by the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education & Training (ACCET).

Enrollment. Applicants must be at least 18 years old by the start of the program or have permission from a parent or legal guardian.

They need a high school diploma or equivalent.

The first step in the enrollment process is to complete an online application.

Fees. The application fee is $50.

Tuition is $10,000, assuming the normal time of completion; books and supplies cost an additional $800.

Financial aid options are available to qualifying students.

Contact information:

• The Mesa campus is located at 209 W. Main St. Mesa, AZ 85201
• Phone: 602-833-6500
• Website: https://www.asismassage.edu