10 Best Trade Schools inTallahassee, FL

1Lively Technical College

Lively Technical College provides career-oriented education for the Tallahassee community.

The College occupies two sites: a main campus and a campus located at the Tallahassee Regional Airport.

Lively also offers dual enrollment programs at Rickards High School and Wakulla High School.

Lively Technical College is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of the Council on Occupational Education.

Enrollment. Application requirements vary by program.

For most programs, students must be at least 16 years of age.

Fees. Program costs are between $774-$6,245.

The costs include tuition, registration fee, facility usage fee, lab fee, and miscellaneous fee.

Financial aid is available to qualifying students.

Courses offered:

• Administrative Office Specialist
• Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning/Refrigeration
• Automotive Electrical Technician
• Aviation Airframe Mechanics
• Barbering
• CDL Driving Test
• Cosmetology
• Digital Design
• Fundamental Foodservice Skills
• Medical Assisting
• Nursing Assistant
• Pharmacy Technician
• Practical Nursing
• Professional Culinary Arts & Hospitality
• Web Development
• Welding Technology
• and more

Contact information:

• Lively Technical College: 500 N Appleyard Drive, Tallahassee, FL 32304
• Phone: (850) 487-7555
• Website: https://www.livelytech.com

2Aveda Institute

Aveda Institute – Tallahassee offers educational programs for students interested in cosmetology, skincare, massage, barbering, makeup and the business side of the salon industry.

The Tallahassee campus has an 84.03% licensure rate.

For those wishing to pursue a career in Cosmetology, the school offers a 1,500-hour program that can be completed in 12 months and a 1,200-hour program that can be completed in 10.5 months.

The 600-hour Esthiology program can be completed in 6.5 months by full-time students and in 9.5 months by part-time students.

The full-time Massage Therapy program can be completed in 9 months; a part-time program is also available and can be completed in 9.5 months.

The school offers several ways to help students pay for their education, including Scholarships, Financial Aid to those who qualify and payment plans.

The school also offers job placement assistance.

Aveda Institute is licensed by the Commission for Independent Education.

All Aveda schools are accredited by NACCAS (National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts & Sciences).

Courses offered:

• Cosmetology
• Esthiology Full Specialist
• Barbering
• Esthiology Full Specialist/Massage Therapy (Spa)
• Massage Therapy
• Eyelash Extensions

Contact information:

• Tallahassee campus: 2020 W Pensacola St, Tallahassee, FL 32304
• Phone: 850.576.4287
• Website: https://www.beaveda.com/locations/tallahassee/

3North Florida Cosmetology Institute, Inc.

North Florida Cosmetology Institute, Inc. (NFCI) offers career training for future cosmetologists.

The school’s curriculum includes Barbering, Cosmetology, Facial and Skin Care and Nail Technology.

All programs are divided into three segments: Theoretical Instruction, Practical Instruction, and Clinical Instruction.

The first part teaches students the theory related to hairdressing, cosmetology, skincare, and nails in accordance with state laws and regulations.

During practical instruction, students are placed in a simulated beauty salon environment under the direct supervision of instructors.

The clinical segment is where students, under the supervision of an instructor, apply their experience on patrons.

The Cosmetology 1500, Cosmetology 1200, Barber, Restricted Barber, Full Specialist, Facial/Skin Care Specialist, and Nail Technology programs are accredited through The National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences (NACCAS).

Enrollment. Prospective students must attend a personal interview.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED, photo ID and Social Security Card.

Fees. Costs vary by program.

The 1,500-hour Cosmetology program costs a total of $17,925, including tuition, registration fee, books, and supplies.

The 1,200- Barber program costs a total of $14,700.

Courses offered:

• Barber
• Cosmetology
• Facial and Skin Care Specialist
• Full Specialist
• Nail Technology
• Restricted Barber

Contact information:

• Address: 2424 Allen Road, Tallahassee, FL USA
• Phone: (850) 878-5269
• Website: https://cosmetologyinst.com

4Real Estate School

The Real Estate School, Inc. has been training Florida real estate professionals for more than 30 years.

The school’s online courses include pre-licensing, post-licensing, and continuing education.

The 63-hour Online Florida Sales Associate Pre-License Course fulfills the Florida Real Estate Commission’s (FREC) education requirement for all persons wanting to become licensed real estate agents in Florida.

The school’s 72-hour Broker pre-licensing course fulfills the Florida Real Estate Commission’s (FREC) education requirement for becoming a Florida Broker.

The programs also include a wide variety of additional materials to help candidates pass the Florida real estate exam.

The school also offers live classroom courses taught by instructors with years of experience in the fields of real estate sales, brokerage, and appraisal.

Fees. Costs vary by program.

The Online Florida Sales Associate Post-License Course costs start at $125.

Tuition for the Broker Pre-Licensing course starts at $325.

Courses offered:

• Online Florida Sales Associate Pre-License Course
• Online Florida Sales Associate Post-License Course
• Online Florida Broker Pre-License Course
• Online Florida Broker Post-License Course

Contact information:

• Mailing Address: The Real Estate School, Inc., 2110 Centerville Road, Suite C, Tallahassee, FL. 32308
• Phone: (850) 893-7000 / (800) 999-9319
• Website: http://www.realestate-school.com

5FL Aviation Center

FL Aviation Center is a flight training center located at the Tallahassee International Airport.

The school has full and part-time instructors with years of experience in the flight training industry who will teach students to fly safely and confidently.

Each student will be paired with an instructor based on the student’s scheduling demands.

The school’s Professional Pilot program combines accelerated Private, Instrument, and Commercial courses.

In addition to flight training, all the accelerated courses include instructor-led ground classes, one-on-one study with ground instructors, and one-on-one practice flights in the school’s Redbird full-motion flight simulator.

The Instrument Rating and Commercial Pilot courses can be completed as Part 61 or Part 141.

Fees. A lesson (between 1 – 1.5 hours) is between $200-$300, depending on the aircraft.

Courses offered:

• Private Pilot
• Instrument Rating
• Commercial Pilot
• Certified Flight Instructor
• Professional Pilot Track

Contact information:

• FL Aviation Center: Tallahassee International Airport, 3244 Capital Circle SW, Tallahassee, FL 32310
• Phone: (850) 778-3591
• Website: http://www.flaviationcenter.com

6Computer Tutors Information Technology

Computer Tutors Information Technology offers IT training programs for the past 38 years.

Since 1981, 300,000 people including heads of state IT departments, universities, Cisco engineers, and many more have been trained at Computer Tutors.

The school also offers Certification tracks: Certified Enterprise Technician, Cyber Security Specialist, and MCSA: Windows Server 2016.

The Certified Enterprise Technician Program is designed for those who have some previous computer skills and are interested in a career as computer technicians.

The Cyber Security Specialist Program includes topics such as software vulnerabilities, password security, hacking techniques, wireless security, social engineering, and Unified Threat Management.

Computer Tutors also offer free study sessions to assist in exam preparation.

Weekend Testing is also available for students with busy schedules.

Enrollment. Applicants can enroll by filling out a form on the school’s website.

Fees vary by program.

The 2-Day PowerPoint Essentials course costs $250.

The 5-Day Network+ class costs $1,250.

The Package Pre-Pay Price for the Certified Enterprise Technician Program costs $5,900.

Courses offered:

• Linux Server
• CompTIA Security+
• HTML 5 – New User
• JavaScript Essentials
• Officer Essentials
• Hacking and Countermeasures
• Network+
• PowerPoint Essentials
• and more

Certification tracks:

• Certified Enterprise Technician
• Cyber-Security Specialist
• MCSA: Windows Server 2016

Contact information:

• Computer Tutors Information Technology: 1242 Timberlane Rd. Tallahassee FL 32312
• Phone: 850-668-4090
• Email: info@computertutorsusa.com
• Website: https://computertutors.org

7Recording Connection

Recording Connection is offering training for those who want to start a career as recording engineers, live audio engineers or music producers.

The music school offers students the possibility of learning inside an actual Tallahassee recording studio, where they will be trained as studio externs.

Students get the chance to work directly with an accomplished industry professional at a fully-equipped recording studio.

In addition, tutoring is available to students for the entire time they are enrolled in the program.

Enrollment. Prospective students can apply by calling the school or by filling out a form on the school’s website.

Fees. Total costs are between $12,970-$16,220, depending on the program.

The total costs include a base cost and eBooks, all materials, all software, unlimited tutoring, access to Academic Facilitator, and career services.

Courses offered:

• Audio Engineering & Music Production
• Advanced Audio
• Hip Hop / Beat Making
• Live Sound / Live Music
• Electronic Music – Logic PRO
• Electronic Music – Ableton
• Music Producing
• Live DJ
• Music Business

Workshops:

• Post Production for Film and TV
• Audio Certification
• Learn From Legends

Contact information:

• Phone: 800-755-7597
• Website: https://www.recordingconnection.com/school-locations/tallahassee/

8Realty School 101

Realty School 101 offers classroom and online real estate training classes.

After passing the 63-hour Pre License Sales Associate Course with a minimum of 70%, students receive a Certificate.

They can then sign up for the State Exam.

If you pass the State Exam with a minimum of 75%, you can then activate your license by affiliating it with a Florida Broker Licensee or Brokerage Corporation.

Fees. The Pre-License Sales Associate Course (63-hour requirement) costs between $200-600, depending upon course format and location.

The testing fee is around $40 in Florida.

The initial app fee is approximately $84 for Florida Sales Associates.

Electronic fingerprinting costs $50.

Courses offered:

• 63-Hour Sales Associate
• 72-Hour Broker
• Florida Real Estate Associate Drill and Practice QBank
• Continuing Education
• Ethics for Florida Real Estate Professionals

Contact information:

• Realty School 101: 1710 Thomasville Road, Tallahassee Florida 32303
• Phone: 888-385-0087
• Website: https://realtyschool101.com

9WOW Academy

WOW Academy provides webmasters and web design training, assessment, and certification options for online and classroom students.

For those who want to take the class in a classroom setting, the Academy has training partners in a continuing education setting, K-12 settings, and college-level courses.

The online courses are instructor-assisted to help students when they have problems.

WOW Academy online webmaster courses map to the following nationally recognized webmaster certifications: WAW, WCW, CWP, CIW, and CAW.

The WAW certification is the entry-level certification and covers the first four core webmaster courses.

The course provides the skills needed to acquire an entry-level webmaster position for maintaining existing static websites or building simple websites from scratch.

Candidates must score 70% or higher to pass the certification exam and be awarded the WAW certification.

Fees. Classes cost between $45-$60, depending on the time of purchase.

Courses offered:

• Mastering The Internet
• Beginning HTML/XHTML
• Advanced HTML/XHTML
• Cascading Style Sheets
• Web Design & Graphics
• Java Survival Skills
• E-Business
• E-Marketing
• HomeSite 5.0
• Creating Web Graphics with PSP9

Contact information:

• WOW Academy: 1859 Winery Way, Tallahassee, FL 32317
• Phone: (850) 524-9632
• Website: http://webdesign-classes.com

10Tallahassee Clay Arts

Tallahassee Clay Arts is a resource for ceramic clay artists in the Big Bend Area.

The school brings together beginners and professional artists who want to learn and explore the creative art of working in ceramic clay.

The Try Clay- An Introduction to Wheel Throwing is designed for those who have little or no experience and want to try clay on the wheel.

This two-hour class introduces students to throwing clay.

The class size is limited to four so that each student will get personal instruction on basic pottery techniques.

The school also offers a four-week wheel throwing class for beginners, with classes Wednesday or Thursday evenings from 7 – 9 p.m.

Three-day workshops also take place for students who want to design, glaze and assemble mosaics.

Fees. The Try Clay- An Introduction to Wheel Throwing costs $25; students can keep anything they make for an additional $10 each with glazing.

The four-week Beginner Wheel class costs $125.

Courses offered:

• Try Clay- An Introduction to Wheel Throwing
• Beginner Wheel

Contact information:

• Address: 1118 Brandt Drive, Tallahassee, Florida 32308
• Phone: 850-766-2157
• Website: https://www.tallyclayarts.com/