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Best Trade Schools in San Francisco

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Our goal is to connect people with the best local professionals. We scored San Francisco Trade Schools on more than 25 variables across five categories, and analyzed the results to give you a hand-picked list of the best.

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155 Sansome Street, San Francisco, CA 94104

Why choose this provider?

Established in 2005, San Francisco Film School provides education to individuals within the area seeking a career in the film and entertainment industry. The campus is equipped with movie screening rooms, sound stages with green screens, and editing labs, which are all designed to facilitate learning. The school trains assistant directors, associate producers, electrics, sound recordists, and camera assistants. Military and veteran students are also granted admission. The film school's students have a job placement rate of more than 92% upon graduation.

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License: 04234000

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Reputation:

We scour the internet for reviews from well-known resources. Each provider is evaluated based on the quality and quantity of their reviews, their presence on multiple review sites, and their average minimum rating.
4.0
Yelp
4.0 / 5 (61)
Facebook
3.8 / 5 (19)

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1067 Folsom St., San Francisco, CA 94103

Why choose this provider?

The San Francisco Institute of Esthetics and Cosmetology is a training school for Cosmetology, Barbering, Esthetics, and Manicuring and Nail Technology. A Paul Mitchell Partner School educates students preparing for the California state licensure exam and licensed professionals wanting advanced training in the industry. Its teaching methods are based on the Multiple Intelligences theory and customize the curriculum based on students’ learning strengths. It limits the students to 18 for Cosmetology and Barbering, 20 for Esthetics, and 14 for Nail Technology. The institute is accredited by NACCAS.

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4.2
Yelp
4.0 / 5 (498)
Facebook
4.4 / 5 (341)
Google
4.5 / 5 (120)

Website
3815 Telegraph Avenue, Oakland, CA 94609

Why choose this provider?

Moler - Oakland offers training for aspiring hair professionals in San Francisco. It conducts training programs for barbering, covering theories and the latest styles and trends. It also has barber refresher and re-enrollment programs for those who need to brush up on their skills and training. In addition, the academy has barber instructor programs to enable individuals to mentor future barbers. A cosmetology crossover course is available. Moler is accredited by the State of California Board of Barbering and Cosmetology.

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4.0
Yelp
4.0 / 5 (26)

Website
530 Bush St. Suite 201, San Francisco, CA 94108

Why choose this provider?

The Bay Area Medical Academy caters to students in San Francisco and the surrounding areas. It was established in 2004 by Simonida Cvejic to meet the demand for healthcare training through its industry-experienced instructors. The school has phlebotomy technician and CPR programs. It also has a 900-hour medical assistant with phlebotomy course that involves EKG technician training. This means that participants get three certifications at the end of the program. Administrative and clinical skills training, as well as clinical externship, are also on offer.

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License: 04223700

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Reputation:

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4.1
Facebook
4.6 / 5 (75)
Yelp
3.5 / 5 (74)
Google
4.3 / 5 (27)

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Website
530 Bush St, San Francisco, CA 94108

Why choose this provider?

Founded in 2018, Bay Area Medical Academy - San Francisco helps individuals from different socio-economic, cultural, and educational backgrounds obtain certifications for careers in the healthcare industry. The programs offered on the campus include EKG technician and phlebotomy technician. BioTelemetry, Preventice Solutions, and Quest Diagnostics have been hiring Bay Area Medical Academy graduates. The school has accreditations and certifications from the National Health Association, California Department of Public Health, and National Center for Competency Testing.

Reputation:

We scour the internet for reviews from well-known resources. Each provider is evaluated based on the quality and quantity of their reviews, their presence on multiple review sites, and their average minimum rating.
4.3
Google
4.3 / 5 (27)

Professionalism:

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5.0
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