College of Business and Technology

What College of Business and Technology does

CBT Technology Institute (formerly College of Business and Technology) is a private, for-profit technical college founded in 1988 and headquartered in Miami, Florida, operating three campuses across Miami-Dade County (Flagler Main, Hialeah, Cutler Bay). The institution delivers career-focused vocational training in construction trades (Air Conditioning/Refrigeration and Electrical Technology at both associate degree and diploma levels), information technology (Networking Administration degree and Computer Network Support Specialist diploma), and English as a Second Language across six proficiency levels, with instruction available in both English and Spanish.

The curriculum is built around hands-on training in simulated work environments using industry-standard equipment, delivered via Canvas LMS in on-ground, hybrid, and online modalities. Programs integrate industry-recognized certifications including EPA 608/609, NCCER Core and Level 1 (HVAC and Electrical), OSHA 10/30, Florida FASA/BASA, NABCEP Photovoltaic, CompTIA A+ and Network+, and Cisco CCNA. Nationally accredited by the Council on Occupational Education (COE) and with the ESL program accredited by the Commission on English Language Program Accreditation (CEA) through April 2030, the institution also participates in the Florida Statewide Course Numbering System (SCNS) for credit transferability to four-year universities.

CBT generates revenue primarily through tuition and fees across 8- to 24-month programs (24-68 semester credits), supported by federal financial aid processing including grants, scholarships, work-study, and loans. Secondary revenue streams include continuing education (Non-Degree Seeking courses in OSHA, NCCER, CompTIA, FASA/BASA), corporate training delivered through a dedicated Corporate Training Division in partnership with CareerSource South Florida, and international student tuition under F-1 visa programs. Customer segments span adult learners, high school graduates, military veterans (G.I. Bill/VA benefits), international students, and corporate employers, with a sales-led enrollment model combining on-campus admissions, inside sales, and bilingual community outreach.

Name

College of Business and Technology

Legal name

CBT Technology Institute

Website

https://cbt.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

CBT Technology Institute is a private Miami-based technical college operating three campuses across Miami-Dade County, delivering bilingual English/Spanish vocational training in HVAC, electrical, IT networking, and ESL with industry certifications.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational and Technical Education

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Junior Colleges (611210), Computer Training (611420), Other Technical and Trade Schools (611519)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAHADAD

Technical Community Colleges (Applied/CTE-Focused)

Education/Higher Education (Colleges & Universities)/Community & Junior Colleges

SECONDARYEDAHADAG

Workforce Development & Continuing Education Divisions (Noncredit)

Education/Higher Education (Colleges & Universities)/Community & Junior Colleges

SECONDARYEDAAALAH

Construction & Trades Licensure (Contractor, Electrician, Plumber, HVAC CE)

Education/Adult & Continuing Education/Professional Licensure & Continuing Professional Education (CE/CPE)

SECONDARYEDAHADAE

Comprehensive Community Colleges (Transfer + Workforce)

Education/Higher Education (Colleges & Universities)/Community & Junior Colleges

Keywords

• Vocational training programs
• Technical education services
• Construction trades training
• HVAC electrical training
• Information technology programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Miami

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Revenue from tuition for associate degree programs, diploma programs, and non-degree seeking courses. Programs range from 24-68 semester credits with varying program lengths (8-24 months).
2. Financial Aid Processing: Administration of federal financial aid including grants, scholarships, work-study programs, and student loans to support tuition payments.
3. Corporate Training Services: Professional development and continuing education courses for construction trade professionals and technicians, customized for employers in the South Florida region.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

College of Business and Technology (CBT Technology Institute) is a private technical/vocational college offering career-focused training programs in construction trades (HVAC-R, Electrical), information technology (Networking Administration, Computer Network Support), and English as a Second Language. It delivers associate degrees, diplomas, certificates, and non-degree continuing education courses across three Miami-Dade County campuses in English and Spanish, with hybrid and online modalities. The institution also operates a Corporate Training division providing customized professional development for construction trade employers.

Product overview

CBT Technology Institute is an educational institution (not a SaaS product) offering career-focused vocational training programs across four academic divisions: the School of Construction (offering HVAC-R and Electrical Technology programs at both associate degree and diploma levels), the School of Information Technology (Networking Administration degree and Computer Network Support Specialist diploma), the School of Languages (English as a Second Language program with six proficiency levels), and Non-Degree Seeking Courses (continuing education in electrical, HVAC, IT, and construction trades). The institution also maintains a Corporate Training Division providing customized professional development for employers. Programs are delivered in English and Spanish at three Miami-area campuses (Flagler, Hialeah, Cutler Bay) through traditional on-ground, hybrid, and online modalities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Air Conditioning, Refrigeration & Heating Technology (Associate in Science)

Quantifiable outcome

• 94% graduation rate
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Commission on English Language Program Accreditation (CEA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026The ESL Program at CBT's Flagler Campus is accredited by CEA through April 2030. CEA is recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education as a nationally recognized accrediting agency for English language programs.
• Council on Occupational Education (COE)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1988CBT Technology Institute holds national accreditation from Council on Occupational Education (COE), which provides programmatic accreditation for occupational education institutions and ensures quality standards for vocational and technical training programs.
• CareerSource South FloridaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCBT partners with CareerSource South Florida for employed worker training programs and professional development, providing financing assistance for corporate training programs.
• Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC)minorOthersCBT references ABC industry data for construction workforce projections, citing ABC's model showing projected need for 454,000 additional construction workers in 2025.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• DeVry University: National for-profit university with technology, networking, and business programs; comparable on the IT/credentialing side and the working-adult student profile, though broader scope.
• Keiser University: Florida-based private non-profit university offering associate and bachelor programs with applied/occupational focus, including IT and trades-adjacent programs; comparable student demographic in South Florida.
• Miami Dade College: Large public community college serving the same Miami-Dade market; offers overlapping workforce and applied associate degree programs, though at much larger scale and with different funding model.
• Lincoln Tech: National chain of for-profit trade schools with similar HVAC, electrical, and IT program offerings; broader geographic footprint but directly comparable program portfolio and target student.

Direct peers

• Southern Technical College: Florida-based private technical college with HVAC, electrical, IT, and trades programs at diploma/associate level; very similar delivery model and student demographic to CBT.
• ECPI University: For-profit college with strong IT/networking/cybersecurity focus and accelerated associate-to-bachelor pathways; comparable model in IT-adjacent technical education.
• Florida Technical College: Florida-based for-profit technical college offering diploma and associate degree programs in HVAC, electrical, IT, and other trades; directly comparable to CBT in mission, geographic focus, and program mix.

Emerging players

• New Horizons Computer Learning Centers: IT training provider focused on corporate workforce upskilling and certification prep (CompTIA, Cisco, Microsoft); overlaps CBT's IT continuing education and corporate training segments.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/cbtcollege
• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/MyCBTTech
• Facebookfacebook.com/mycbtcollege
• Instagraminstagram.com/mycbttech
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/college-of-business-and-technology

Compliance16 records

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Valuation estimate

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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