Certificates are the ideal way to get a truly personalized education at BAVC: we listen to your goals, assess your needs, and provide a tailored pathway to success. In addition to our career support services, our small class sizes offer opportunities for one-on-one attention from instructors. You’ll emerge with the technical skills and a rebooted professional network of fellow BAVC members to make you truly competitive.
The U.S. Department of Labor, the State of California and leading employers all recognize BAVC certificate holders as having had comprehensive training in their selected field. BAVC Certificate students land new jobs, receive salary increases, start their own businesses and cultivate lifelong collaborators.
If you were recently laid off, check with the unemployment office to see if you qualify for a training stipend. Often this can cover the full cost of your certificate. More info here.
Please take a look at the certificates below to see which one is right for you. Click the enroll button to complete the inquiry form. This info is needed to book a 30-minute video consultation with our Advanced Training Manager, Keith Battle. This initial consultation will give you vital information about how to start your certificate and complete it successfully. If you're currently receiving unemployment benefits, we'll go over the process for securing a training stipend and set next steps.
Certificates are approximately 148 hours of training in BAVC classes and require four-six months to complete (online from anywhere or in-person in the Bay Area). Enrollment is rolling, your schedule is customizable, and you pick the start date of your training.
Fast Track certificates are great for targeting specific skill sets in a short amount of time. They take one-to-two months to complete and are composed of approximately 48-60 hours of BAVC classes (online from anywhere or in-person in the Bay Area). Enrollment is rolling, your schedule is customizable, and you pick the start date.
Additional questions? Contact our training coordinator at training@bavc.org
Training usually takes 3 to 6 months depending on scheduling and certificate.
Certificates generally range from $4800 - $6000 although you may be able to earn a flexible Certificate, choosing only the portions you need. These customizable Certificates may range between $1500 - $7500.
The Carl Weichert Mograph Scholarship is available to Motion Graphics Certificate students. Founded in honor of the late veteran BAVC instructor Carl Weichert, the Carl Weichert Mograph Scholarship is given out annually to a Motion Graphics Certificate student to cover the full cost of their training. Recipients are identified and selected by BAVC staff based on a variety of factors, with an emphasis on financial need and personal career goals. Although BAVC does not accept applications or inquiries regarding the Carl Weichert Mograph Scholarship, donations to the fund can be made via this link.
You may be able to opt out of specific classes if you already posses expertise in a certain area. Talk to us about what you want to learn, what you already know and we'll put together a curriculum designed specifically to your needs.
The University of California, XYZ Graphics, Google, Pixar, Sony Interactive, eBay, Ad Art, Salesforce, Kabam, MLB.com, San Francisco Ballet, UCSF, AEI Consultants, Aspera and Gazillion among others.
We train thousands of digital media professionals from companies such as Yahoo, Cisco, Ubisoft, Viz, XYZ Graphics, CBS Interactive, Pixar, Lucasfilm, Intel, SEGA, Safeway, Wells Fargo, Adobe, Sephora, Eventbrite, IDEO, Launchsquad, Modcloth, Mother Jones, NerdWallet, Square, The Exploratorium, Apple, SF Chronicle, Pandora, Viscira, The Asia Foundation and many, many more. We also train hundreds of dislocated workers who have been laid off or are refreshing their skills so they're more marketable, in addition to youth from at-risk environments, emerging filmmakers, and K-12 teachers.
Our curriculum is based on what skills employers currently find relevant, is taught by industry professionals, and includes the very training that employees need to work in the field and continue on their career paths. Classes are small, intensive, and utilize real-world examples.
BAVC's reputation as a training center is stellar and earning one of our certificates is regarded as extremely valuable but it's really up to you. When you come to class, be fully engaged, ask relevant questions and push yourself afterwards to practice and create work samples. Take time to understand how software applications relate to each other and learn the practical workflows that will make your skills outstanding. Then, build a great resume and portfolio, keep your spirits up and network, network, network! The number one way to get a job is through someone you know. Don't sit back and wait---make it happen for yourself!
