9342 Tech Center Drive, Suite 600
Sacramento, California 95826

Since 1991, Precision technical institute (PTI) has been training students in the Sacramento, California area for careers in drafting. Programs of study include architectural drafting, mechanical drafting, structural drafting and civil drafting. Precision Technical Institute also offers online, distance-learning programs in web design and desktop publishing. All programs at PTI prepare students for successful careers in their chosen field.

Students at Precision Technical Institute learn computer-aided design to help them develop 3D models and 2D drawings of physical components for their drafting projects. Small class sizes are the norm at Precision Technical Institute, and all students receive personalized instruction from their instructors, who have years of experience in the subjects they teach. Most faculty members balance their teaching activities with work in their respected field, so they are familiar with all the latest industry developments and trends. Equipment and facilities at Precision Technical Institute are also state-of-the-art, so that students are aware of the latest technology in their field. Programs at Precision Technical Institute are also frequently reviewed and updated to ensure that they are in line with the latest industry standards. Most programs at PTI can be completed in about nine months. The distance-learning program in desktop publishing, which covers programs such as Adobe Illustrator, PhotoShop and QuarkXPress, can be completed in 420 hours. The web design program requires 360 hours to complete and teaches students about Dreamweaver, Flash, HTML, PHP, CSS and other web design programs and principles.

PTI applicants are required to have earned a high school diploma or G.E.D. certificate. Prospective students will also have to complete an evaluation that assesses a student's ability to succeed in the engineering field. Class schedules at PTI are flexible (both day and evening classes are offered) so that students can balance work and family responsibilities with career training. Qualified students at Precision Technical Institute may be eligible for financial aid, including Sallie Mae's career training loans. Precision Technical Institute will also honor vouchers from vocational rehabilitation clients and encourages referrals by the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Quick Facts:

Precision Technical Institute was founded in 1991.

Programs of study at Precision Technical Institute include architectural drafting and mechanical drafting.

Precision Technical Institute offers distance-learning programs in desktop publishing and web design.

Programs at Precision Technical Institute can generally be completed in about nine months.

Students at Precision Technical Institute can enroll in either day or evening classes.

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