At CIAT, students do not have to choose between the long-term value of earning a four- year degree and the short-term need of landing a job. The program prepares students for rapid entry into the workforce – career-ready for an entry-level IT position in as little as 15 weeks.
Students are ready to earn their first certification (CompTIA ITF+) within five weeks, a significant boost in confidence early on in their academic journey. Additional CompTIA certifications in networking and cybersecurity can be attained as they pursue a four-year degree.
“CompTIA certifications are the gold standard in the industry and are demanded by employers hiring IT professionals,” said Jamie Doyle, President and Founder of CaliforniaInstitute of Arts & Technology. “For students looking to get their foot in the door with their first IT position, it is critical to build a strong foundation of IT skills. Our Applied Bachelor’s Degree program follows CompTIA’s best practices Core certification path, which helps students build powerful resumes land highly competitive IT positions.”
CIAT’s Applied Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Information Systems can be completed within 3.5 years at their 2 campus locations in Southern California or 100% online. Upon graduation, CIAT students are ready to join the IT workforce with real-world experience, industry certifications and a degree; a trifecta of accomplishments that has them prepared to compete for higher positions, higher salaries and to maximize their career growth potential.
About California Institute of Arts & Technology
California Institute of Arts & Technology (CIAT) is a technical vocational college that offers a unique educational approach to prepare students to launch or advance competitive IT careers. Since opening its doors in 2008, CIAT continues to innovate in both its on campus and online programs. With small class sizes, hands-on training, industry certification preparation, and personalized career coaching, students receive the personalized attention to compete for in- demand IT positions in the workforce. Visit https://wordpress-626692-2954363.cloudwaysapps.com
About CompTIA
The Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) is a leading voice and advocate for the $5 trillion global information technology ecosystem; and the estimated 75 million industry and tech professionals who design, implement, manage, and safeguard the technology that powers the world’s economy. Through education, training, certifications, advocacy, philanthropy, and market research, CompTIA is the hub for advancing the tech industry and its workforce. Visit www.comptia.org.
Media Contacts
Kirsten Barrera
California Institute of Arts & Technology
kbarrera@ciat.edu
(619) 535-7390
Steven Ostrowski
CompTIA
sostrowski@comptia.org
(630) 678-8468
