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Develop the skills to excel
in your career

with Flexible Learning through

Performance-Based Education.

How PBE Can Work for You

TSTC gives you access to flexible learning through Performance-Based Education that works with your busy schedule. Train to master valuable job skills that will lead you to the career and salary you deserve. Choose your path with multiple options for in-demand jobs in industries that offer great opportunities. Our focus is on your success — and getting you to work fast.

Move through your courses at a flexible pace

Take assessments when you are ready to prove your grasp of industry-relevant information. Your training works for you when you can break the mold of traditional education, which revolves around due dates and a single chance to earn a grade. Move at the pace that works best for your schedule and understanding, spending less time on assignments you have mastered and more time on the items that need your attention. Guide dates will help you stay on track in your course an as long as you complete all assessments at the appropriate level by the course completion date, you will be on the path to success. You will not be penalized for taking the entire session period to complete a technical course. General Academic courses will also be offered in 15-week sessions with the opportunity to accelerate.

Access coursework online

PBE at TSTC meets you where you are to make your training more flexible and accessible. In a PBE program, all your course content is available online. Access it on your schedule and view it as many times as you need to strengthen your understanding. Ready to get to the finish line? Complete multiple lessons and successfully demonstrate your mastery of the skills and information. Need to pump the brakes? Take the time you need for your individualized training.

Master the skills

Feeling confident about the content and practice exercises you are completing? Cement your knowledge and apply your skills in the lab. Getting hands-on in a hybrid program is a perfect way to reinforce what you have learned — and get feedback from an instructor on your progress. In an online program? You can demonstrate your mastery on your device and connect remotely with an instructor. If you master the assessment, you can move on to the next competency. If your instructor determines that you need more practice, no pressure. Circle back around on this competency and move forward once you are ready.

Set Your Finish Line

If you complete your courses ahead of schedule, you do not have to wait until the end of the semester to finish. Exit the course early and move ahead in the program to get to work sooner — and get to work sooner.

Traditional Education

VS.

PBE

DEADLINES

Due dates are set by faculty.

You work with a pacing guide that helps you complete your work by the end of the semester.

GRADING

As long as you pass the class, you can move forward.

Passing each mastery assessment moves you forward in the course and determines your final grade.

ASSESSMENTS

You are only allowed to take your test or assessment one time. If you fail, you fail.

You have multiple opportunities to successfully pass each mastery assessment.

TUITION

Full-time and part-time* students pay the same amount for each class.

Full-time students pay a subscription rate. The more classes you move through, the lower your cost.

TRANSCRIPT

At the end of your program, you earn a transcript that shows what classes you took and what your grade was.

At the end of your program, you earn a transcript and a competency transcript that shows your future employers what skills you have mastered.

Benefits of PBE

Flexibility / Accessibility

TSTC is student-centered and meets you where you are. Sometimes it’s hard to leave home or work to get to class. That’s why we bring the class to you! Get the same quality, technical training 100% online from TSTC to get you on the path to a new career.

Evening
Classes

Can’t get away during the day? No problem. We offer a growing list of evening classes to help you complete your degree at night.

Money-Back Guarantee

We’re confident that our training programs can help you get a job. But if you still need assurance, check out our Money-Back Guarantee programs. In some of our high-demand programs, we assume the risk so you don’t have to.

Workforce
Training

We offer other short-term training opportunities that can help you move into a career faster. Our Workforce Training programs offer you a wide range of courses you can choose from that fit well with industry.

Paying for
College

Coming back to college can be a difficult decision. And so can deciding how you pay for it. That’s why we accept financial aid and offer payment options to lessen the financial burden on you.

Scholarship
Funds

We have many scholarships available to help you. You can use them to help you pay for tuition, books, equipment and even more. Be sure to check out our scholarships to see which ones you qualify for.

Increased Focus on Hands-On Learning

TSTC programs focus on hands-on training with industry-standard equipment to help you transition from educational experience to workplace success.

Curriculum Aligned to Industry Needs

Our partnership with industry helps you become more valuable. The competencies you’ll learn contain precise skills that you will use on the job, making you more marketable to potential employers.