Career Training Programs in CDL, Welding, & IT
Get Job Ready with Advanced Career Institute in California and Nevada
Become a Truck Driver, Welder or IT Professional
Advanced Career Institute offers behind-the-wheel CDL training, hands-on welding courses, and online IT support desk certification programs designed for you to start a new job in months, not years. Since 1986, ACI has helped thousands of students across California and Nevada break into well-paying careers in trucking, welding, and information technology—no bachelor’s degree required.
Want to see what hands-on training looks like at ACI? Check out this quick video for a behind-the-scenes look at our California and Nevada CDL and welding programs.
Whether you’re working full-time, supporting a family, or just need a flexible schedule, our part-time and full-time training options will fit your life. Master Class A CDL skills with behind-the-wheel driving experience at our Fresno, Visalia, Merced, or Las Vegas campuses. Learn welding techniques through hands-on shop training in Fresno, Visalia, or Bakersfield. Become an IT help desk professional with our fully online program, available to California residents. At Advanced Career Institute, you’ll gain real-world skills that employers actually want. Start building the career you deserve.
Find the Right Career Path – Trucking, Welding or IT Work
Choosing between CDL driver training, welding school, or IT certification can feel overwhelming—especially when you’re ready to make a change but aren’t sure which direction to take. That’s why Advanced Career Institute encourages you to explore each program before you commit. Learn what your day-to-day training looks like, discover the job opportunities waiting for CDL drivers, certified welders, and IT support professionals, and understand the earning potential in each field. Whether you’re drawn to the open road as a truck driver, the skilled craft of welding, or solving tech problems as a help desk specialist, we’ll help you find the right fit.
Advanced Career Institute – Bridging the Job Skills Training Gap
Class A CDL Training
Advanced Career Institute’s Class A CDL training consists of two different paths: Professional Truck Driver and Ag Transportation programs. Students can enroll in these courses at the Visalia, Fresno, Merced, Bakersfield, and Las Vegas campuses. These programs teach students how to operate a truck safely, maintain the vehicle, and perform non-vehicle activities. The Ag Transportation program goes beyond just learning the procedures and skills found in the truck driving industry. In addition, Ag Transport students gain the necessary experience to land high-demand jobs in agriculture commodities. Individuals in both training programs receive in-depth instruction that goes beyond simply learning the basics to get their license.
Both Professional Truck Driver and Ag Transportation students leave prepared to obtain a Commercial Driver’s License with any of the following endorsements:
- Air-Brakes
- Combinations
- Doubles-Triples
- Tankers
- HazMat
Job opportunities include work in entry-level driver positions with:
- Common Carriers
- Private Truck Fleets
- Local
- Regional
- Long-Haul Companies
Welder School
Our welder training prepares students to perform the duties required by entry-level positions in the welding trade. These positions include:
- Welder
- Arc Welder
- Combination Welder
Welding training is offered at the Visalia, Fresno, and Bakersfield campuses. It gives students experience in:
- Various welding techniques and processes
- Welding shop safety
- Shop math
- Blueprint reading
Advanced Career Institute’s welding school graduates can become welding specialists after completing our training program. They have the opportunity to continue their training and education for degrees in mechanical engineering, manufacturing, and applied science-based degrees.
IT Professional Training
Advanced Career Institute’s IT Professional program prepares students for high-demand careers in information technology. Students can complete online training in as little as 32 weeks full-time or 48 weeks part-time. The program provides comprehensive instruction in several areas:
- Software applications
- Hardware troubleshooting
- Network security
- Cloud computing
- Cybersecurity
Students learn to maintain, build, troubleshoot, and repair hardware and software while gaining essential skills in local and wide-area networking. The curriculum goes beyond basic computer skills to provide in-depth training that prepares graduates for industry-recognized certifications and real-world IT environments
IT professional students leave prepared to earn several CompTIA certifications:
- A+
- Network+
- Security+
- Cloud+
These industry-standard credentials validate skills in cloud infrastructure, device security, data management, network connectivity, cybersecurity, and troubleshooting. Eligible students also receive hands-on externship experience to apply their knowledge in professional settings. Job opportunities include work in entry-level IT positions such as Help Desk Support Technician, PC Support Technician, Network Administrator, Network Support Technician, and Cloud Computing Service Provider.
Ongoing Job Placement Assistance & Financial Aid
ACI offers students and graduates ongoing job placement assistance. We’ll help you with all aspects of the job search, including updating resumes, job applications, interview techniques, and networking. Additionally, we can teach you how to keep a job and give tips on how to plan out the rest of your career.
As a nationally accredited institution, we are authorized to offer various financial aid programs to those who qualify. Our tuition assistance options include grants, scholarships, federal loans, private loans, payment plans, and company-sponsored funding programs. Advanced Career Institute is also approved to provide funding options for active service members, reservists, veterans, dependents, and spouses under a variety of veterans’ assistance programs. A financial aid representative will walk you through the process and explain your options at our California and Nevada Truck Driving and Welding Schools.
