Complimentary IT & Coding Bootcamps

Complimentary IT & Coding Bootcamps

IT Certification & Coding Training - All in One

CIAT offers complimentary coding and IT certification bootcamps exclusively for students and alumni. These intensive sessions accelerate your skills and prepare you for industry-recognized certifications, giving you both academic credentials and practical expertise that employers actively seek.

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Which is better: a degree or a bootcamp?

Here at CIAT you get the combination of both. Degree plus dedicated bootcamp support. Exclusive to active students and alumni.

Bootcamp Focus Areas

IT Certification Bootcamps

Our bootcamps complement your degree coursework while targeting the most sought-after skills in technology:

CompTIA Certifications
CompTIA Certifications

Build your foundation in IT support, networking, and cybersecurity

Cisco CCNA
Cisco CCNA

Master enterprise networking technologies

AWS Cloud Practitioner
AWS Cloud Practitioner

Enter the high-growth cloud computing field

Coding Bootcamps

Programming Languages
Programming Languages

Learn the languages driving today's applications and websites

Software Development
Software Development

Master the principles and practices of professional development

Real-World Applications
Real-World Applications

Build portfolio-worthy projects that demonstrate your skills

Beyond the Classroom Experience

CIAT bootcamps deliver intensive, focused learning through expert-led instruction, hands-on practical exercises, collaborative projects, and personalized mentoring.

The Career Impact

A degree by itself opens doors but technical skills and professional readiness gets you hired. Our intensive bootcamp experience transforms career trajectories through practical skill development and industry connections. Students gain confidence through hands-on learning while building the technical expertise that employers nowadays are looking for. The combination of expert instruction, collaborative projects, and personalized mentoring creates a foundation for long-term career success.

The Career Impact
Industry Demand
Industry Demand

These skills represent some of the fastest-growing, highest-paying career paths in technology.

Competitive Edge
Competitive Edge

While other graduates enter the job market with just a degree, you’ll have both academic credentials and industry certifications that employers actively seek.

Future-Proof Skills
Future-Proof Skills

We focus on technologies and certifications that aren’t just relevant today—they’re positioned for continued growth and demand.

The CIAT Advantage

Academic Depth
Academic Depth

Comprehensive degree programs that build foundational knowledge

Industry Focus
Industry Focus

Intensive bootcamps targeting in-demand skills and certifications

Exclusive Access
Exclusive Access

Complimentary bootcamp opportunities reserved for the CIAT student body

Career Acceleration
Career Acceleration

Graduate job-ready with both theoretical knowledge and practical expertise

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Your Complete Career Preparation

Your Complete Career Preparation

At CIAT, we don’t just prepare you for your first job—we prepare you for a thriving career. Our integrated degree + bootcamp approach ensures you graduate with:

Academic Foundation
Academic Foundation

Gain comprehensive technical skills spanning multiple programming languages, database systems, and software development principles essential for career advancement.

Industry Certifications
Industry Certifications

Earn recognized credentials in high-demand technologies and platforms that validate your expertise to employers and set you apart from other candidates.

Practical Experience
Practical Experience

Gain hands-on experience through real-world projects and collaborative development work that mirrors actual workplace scenarios.

Professional Network
Professional Network

Connect with industry professionals, alumni, and peers who become valuable contacts for job opportunities, mentorship, and long-term career growth.

Career Confidence
Career Confidence

Develop the technical skills, professional communication abilities, and problem-solving mindset needed to excel from your first day on the job.

Additional Certification Support

In between the complimentary bootcamps, CIAT students also have access to a variety of services to help them get ahead. By utilizing these services now, you’ll be well-prepared to take full advantage of the upcoming bootcamps and accelerate your career growth:

Additional Certification Support
Certification Workshops
Certification Workshops

Expert-led, one-day workshops are held every term to prepare you for industry certifications.

Practice Exam Software
Practice Exam Software

Hone your skills and test your knowledge with our comprehensive practice exam software, including access to the Crucial Exams software.

Tutoring
Tutoring

Get personalized support from experienced professionals in your field of study.

Unlimited Certification Exam Policy
Unlimited Certification Exam Policy

Take certification exams as many times as needed to succeed, at no additional cost.

Ready to Get the Best of Both Worlds?

Don’t settle for just a degree when you can have degree excellence plus mastery in specialized skills through our bootcamps. At CIAT, this powerful combination is included in your educational journey—not an expensive add-on.

Enrollment Deadline - December 19th, 2025

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