CIAT and StraighterLine are pleased to announce a strategic partnership designed to expand educational access for aspiring IT professionals. The collaboration combines CIAT’s technical expertise with StraighterLine’s educational pathway solutions, creating greater flexibility for students pursuing technology careers.
StraighterLine is an educational pathway provider that strengthens CIAT’s ability to offer flexible, accessible education options tailored to diverse student needs. All StraighterLine courses are reviewed and recommended by the American Council on Education (ACE), and CIAT assesses each course before approving it for transfer, so students can trust that curriculum, learning outcomes, and assessments uphold CIAT’s quality standards.
Once a student passes a StraighterLine course with a grade of 70% or higher, they log in to their StraighterLine account and request an official transcript. StraighterLine sends the transcript directly to CIAT at no extra cost, and CIAT reviews it and applies the credits toward the student’s degree program.
The partnership demonstrates CIAT’s commitment to making quality technology education accessible to all students, regardless of financial circumstances, and adds to its broader network of academic and community partnerships that create additional pathways into its degree programs.
California Institute of Applied Technology (CIAT) is a career-focused technical college dedicated to preparing students for success in today’s evolving workforce. With programs spanning IT, business, and healthcare, CIAT offers flexible, stackable pathways, from 1-week bootcamps to certificates, associate degrees, and bachelor’s degrees, designed to meet students at any stage of their career journey. Founded in 2008, CIAT combines hands-on training, industry-relevant curriculum, and personalized support to help students build real-world skills and advance in high-demand fields.
StraighterLine offers affordable, self-paced online courses that are pre-approved for transfer to partner colleges and universities. All StraighterLine courses are reviewed and recommended by the American Council on Education (ACE), and the platform is trusted by over 350,000 students, with credits accepted at more than 3,000 institutions nationwide.
For course equivalencies and enrollment information, visit CIAT’s StraighterLine partnership page to explore your options and take the next step.
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