Los Angeles Trade-Technical College, a California public, tax-supported community college, is officially accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, and is fully approved by the Board of Governors of the California State University, and independent colleges and universities to give full credit for appropriate courses completed.

In addition to the college's full accreditation, Trade-Tech's Culinary Arts Department is accredited by the American Culinary Federation and Educational Institute. The Registered Nursing Program is accredited by the National League of Nursing.