Certificate in Computer Information Systems – Schedule

A Learning Path Designed for Career-Minded Students

Take advantage of the flexibility of participating in immersive live online classes, or watching class recordings on your own time – with small class sizes, industry expert instructors, hands-on training, virtual labs and computer kits, and tutoring sessions to support student success.

Don’t put your career on-hold. Join hundreds CIAT students thriving in online IT and coding courses. Take advantage of this unique time to pursue a stable, profitable, and exciting career in tech. 

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Live classes are scheduled two nights per week, from 6pm to 10:30pm PST Mondays & Tuesdays, or Wednesdays & Thursdays.

Live Online Classes*

Accelerated 5-week live immersive classes keep you on track towards your goals and focused on learning one topic at a time.

Built-In Flexibility

Live class sessions are recorded so that you can stay on track if you miss the live sessions or re-review concepts where you need extra support.

Small class sizes

At CIAT, you’re more than a number. Class sizes average 15-20 students* to provide personalized support.

Hands-on training through virtual labs

Classes are designed to boost your technical confidence and ensure you graduate career-ready.

Extra tutoring

One-on-one and small group tutoring workshops are available as needed to ensure you are progressing successfully through your course.

Career Services

Career coaching services that focus on your educational, professional and personal development to help prepare you for your technology career.

*Live class offering is subject to availability. Most classes at CIAT offer live class sessions. When live class sessions are not available, students will be placed in asynchronous class sessions with live tutoring and instructor office hour sessions.

Tips for Success

What does it take to be successful at CIAT? Success doesn’t happen by chance. Making a career change takes hard work, perseverance when times get tough, and consistency in effort.

Plan to spend 20-30 hours per week towards your coursework.

You get out what you put in. Plan ahead to make sure you are making your education a priority in your personal schedule.

Be an active participant in your education.

Ask questions, engage with your classmates, and stay connected to our CIAT Student Services Team.

Attend the live classes.

Whenever possible, build your personal schedule around the schedule of your live classes (or be diligent about watching the live class recordings).

Ask for help.

Speak up when you feel overwhelmed, or have difficulty with a concept.

Embrace failure.

Take advantage of our unique unlimited certification policy. If you're putting in the work, we are here to support you every step of the way. The only way to fail is to give up.

FAQs

Attendance is tracked three times per week through participation in online interactive discussion questions. Discussion posts are due by Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday each week. Discussion posts may be submitted at any time up to 11:59 Pacific Time on the attendance check-in day.

Live class sessions are highly encouraged for your academic success, however the attendance of these sessions are not tied to your attendance tracking.

We support students from coast to coast in our online classes. With our built in flexibility, you will have access to watch the live lectures the following day to keep pace with the class or re-review any concepts that you need to hear again. Some of our East Coast students join live for the first hour and then watch the remainder of the class the following day on their schedule.

Many CIAT students balance part-time or full jobs, family commitments and more. Take advantage of built-in flexibility to watch live class recordings if you are unable to attend the live classes.

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2022 BEST CYBERSECURITY PROGRAMS

CIAT has been awarded top ranking status two years running in Intelligent.com’s Best Cybersecurity Program review, highlighted as “Best For Industry Certifications”. Evaluated based on curriculum quality, graduation rate, reputation, and post-graduate employment.

CIRCLE OF EXCELLENCE AWARD

EC Council, the world's largest cybersecurity technical certification organization, awarded CIAT the Circle of Excellence Award two years in a row for our Certified Ethical Hacker certification training courses and career-ready curriculum.

MILITARY-FRIENDLY

We believe you deserve an education worthy of your service. CIAT welcomes military veterans, active duty service members, and spouses using the Post 9/11 GI Bill®, Veteran Readiness & Employment (VR&E), Active Duty Tuition Assistance, and MyCAA.

FULLY ACCREDITED

We have high standards and we believe you should too. CIAT has proudly earned accreditation from the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education & Training (ACCET) listed by the U.S. Department of Education as a nationally recognized accrediting agency.

2021 Best Cybersecurity Programs

2021 BEST CYBERSECURITY PROGRAMS

CIAT has been awarded top ranking status in Intelligent.com’s Best Cybersecurity Program review, highlighted as “Best For Industry Certifications”. Evaluated based on curriculum quality, graduation rate, reputation, and post-graduate employment.

2018 Academic Circle of Excellence award badge

CIRCLE OF EXCELLENCE AWARD

EC Council, the world's largest cybersecurity technical certification organization, awarded CIAT the Circle of Excellence Award two years in a row for our Certified Ethical Hacker certification training courses and career-ready curriculum.

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MILITARY-FRIENDLY

We believe you deserve an education worthy of your service. CIAT welcomes military veterans, active duty service members, and spouses using the Post 9/11 GI Bill®, Veteran Readiness & Employment (VR&E), Active Duty Tuition Assistance, and MyCAA.

Fully Accredited School

FULLY ACCREDITED

We have high standards and we believe you should too. CIAT has proudly earned accreditation from the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education & Training (ACCET) listed by the U.S. Department of Education as a nationally recognized accrediting agency.

Talk to an Advisor

Request an appointment with one of our IT expert Admissions Advisors for personalized guidance on building your education plan. You’ll be able to book an appointment instantly for a time that fits your schedule. 

Enrollment Deadline - July 24, 2023!

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