Advanced Training Institute
Advanced Training Institute (ATI) is a for-profit career school in Las Vegas, Nevada, operated by Mikhail Education Corporation. Its predecessor, the Air Conditioning Technical Institute, was founded in October 2002 and was acquired by Advanced Training Institute in February 2007; the school received ACCET accreditation in December 2009. ATI operates a single campus on South Decatur Boulevard and offers clock-hour diploma programs in automotive technology, HVAC/CR technologies, electrician training, and personal fitness training.
Accreditation
- Accredited (institutional). Independently listed in CHEA's institution directory as accredited by ACCET; school catalog states accreditation granted December 15, 2009.
Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training (ACCET)
institutional · Recognized by U.S. Department of Education
Verified August 30, 2026Verify on accreditor site - Programmatic accreditation and licensed training facility for the HVAC/CR program, per school catalog; not independently verified
HVAC Excellence
programmatic ·
Verified August 30, 2026Verify on accreditor site - Programmatic accreditation for Automotive Technology, per school catalog; not independently verified
Automotive Service Excellence Education Foundation (ASE EF) (ASE EF)
programmatic ·
Verified August 30, 2026Verify on accreditor site
State approval
- All programs (HVAC, Automotive, Personal Fitness Trainer, Electrician) approved by the Commission, per school catalog; license number not located and agency roster not fetched in this session
NV
Nevada Commission on Postsecondary Education
Programs offered
| Program | Credential | Length | Modality | Tuition | Total cost | Completion | Placement | Licensure | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auto Mechanic / Service Tech | Diploma | 1200 clock hours; normal program length 60 weeks (maximum time frame 90 weeks); 20 hours per week of lecture and lab | In person | — | — | — | — | — | View |
| HVAC Technician | Diploma | Traditional in-classroom clock-hour diploma program; hour total not retrievable from the catalog text obtained in this session | In person | — | — | — | — | — | View |
| Electrician | Diploma | 720 clock hours, traditional in-classroom diploma program | In person | — | — | — | — | — | View |
| Electrician | Diploma | 840 clock hours; listed in the 2024-2026 catalog (rev. 7/10/2025) as pending final approval by the U.S. Department of Education | In person | — | — | — | — | — | View |
| Massage Therapy | — | — wks | Not reported | — | — | — | — | — | View |
Data sources
- ATI School Catalog 2024-2026, Rev. 1-2025 (effective 7/10/2025)Advanced Training Institute · Retrieved August 30, 2026
- ATI School Catalog 2024-2026, Rev. 2-2024 (effective 6/30/2024)Advanced Training Institute · Retrieved August 30, 2026
- ATI institutional home page (program list, accreditation statement in page metadata)Advanced Training Institute · Retrieved August 30, 2026
- ATI Programs pageAdvanced Training Institute · Retrieved August 30, 2026
- ATI Student Consumer Information page (current site)Advanced Training Institute · Retrieved August 30, 2026
- ATI Student Consumer Information page (legacy getstarted subdomain, disclosure document index)Advanced Training Institute · Retrieved August 30, 2026
Frequently asked questions
- Is Advanced Training Institute accredited?
- Yes — Advanced Training Institute is accredited by Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training, HVAC Excellence, Automotive Service Excellence Education Foundation (ASE EF). Verify directly on the accreditor's website.
- Where is Advanced Training Institute located?
- Advanced Training Institute's main campus is at 5150 S. Decatur Blvd., Las Vegas, NV, 89118.
- What programs does Advanced Training Institute offer?
- Advanced Training Institute offers 5 programs including Auto Mechanic / Service Tech, HVAC Technician, Electrician, Electrician, Massage Therapy.
Cost breakdown by program
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- Is the program institutionally accredited, or only state-approved?
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- What is the total cost, including all fees, books, supplies, and exam fees?
- Tuition is rarely the full price. Ask for a written total program cost disclosure that itemizes tuition, registration, technology, lab, and book/supply fees, plus any required certification or licensing exam fees.
- How long is the program in clock hours, not just weeks?
- Two programs both labeled "36 weeks" can deliver very different amounts of training. Ask for the total clock hours (or credit hours) and the weekly schedule (full-time, part-time, evenings, weekends).
- What are the most recent completion and job placement rates?
- Ask for the year, the methodology, and the underlying numbers — not just a percentage. A reputable school will share its annual performance fact sheet or gainful-employment disclosure.
- Is there a licensure or certification exam? What is the most recent pass rate?
- For healthcare, beauty, and many trades programs, a state or national exam is required to work in the field. Ask for the school's most recent first-time pass rate.
- What is the refund policy if I withdraw?
- Refund schedules vary widely. Ask to see the written enrollment agreement and the state-mandated cancellation/refund schedule before signing anything.
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