The CBT Technology Institute (formerly the College of Business & Technology and also known as CBT) is a

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based in

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. CBT operates three campus locations throughout Miami Dade County and one corporate office located in Cutler Bay, Florida CBT Technology Institute is accredited by the

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to award bachelor's degrees, associate degrees, and diplomas. It is also licensed by the Commission for Independent Education. CBT Technology Institute Cutler Bay Campus is accredited for the Health Information Management Program by the Commission on Accreditation of Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM).

History

The College of Business and Technology was founded in 1988 by Fernando Llerena and Gladys Llerena, as the Business and Technology Institute. The institution in February 2001 changed its name to the College of Business and Technology. In 2002 CBT Technology Institute began offering associate degree programs and changed accreditation to the

(ACICS) to pursue higher education degrees. Three years later, the institution expanded by opening new two locations, one in Miami (Flagler) and the other in Hialeah. The Cutler Bay location was added in 2008 followed in 2010. In October 2011, CBT was accredited to offer a Bachelor's program. The Miami Gardens location was added in 2013.

Academics

CBT Technology Institute offers academic,

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, and vocational programs. Some of these courses give the individual the ability to apply for professional certifications applicable for the area of training.

References

External links

Official website
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