Use Your Military Benefits To Earn Your IT Degree Or Certificate

Whether you’re advancing your career in the armed forces or transitioning back into civilian life, CIAT prepares graduates to be ready to step into their new careers.

  • Hands-on training through virtual labs
  • In-demand industry certifications mapped to every technical course
  • Build your coding portfolio
  • Personalized career coaching and job placement support
  • Fully-accredited technical college
 

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100% flexible, online courses with virtual labs taught by certified expert instructors

Tuition Benefits for Service Members

Post 9/11 GI Bill® Benefits & Yellow Ribbon Program

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Veterans Readiness & Employment (VR&E)

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Active Duty Tuition Assistance 

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MyCAA Scholarship Programs

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Veteran Rapid Retraining Assistance Program

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VA STEM Scholarship

Programs that will give you the skills and certifications that employers demand.

CIAT’s programs are designed to support transitioning servicemembers and career-oriented individuals and allows for students to begin working in tech positions before they graduate. Our career and job support team ensures students are prepared to enter the workforce and practice their skills in real-time. CIAT delivers this degree using a stackable approach, enabling students to earn a Certificate and / or Associate Degree (or use their equivalent transferable Associates level credits) prior to taking upper division courses in the Bachelor’s program.

Program Eligibility

No experience needed,
Beginners welcome.

Interactive Online Classes

Hands-on Labs & Build Your Own Computer Kits

Coding Portfolio Development

Certification Support with Industry Professionals

Career & Job Placement Support

Degrees + Certifications = The Best of Both Paths

CIAT offers a unique spin on what has been traditionally expected of a four-year degree. CIAT students earn in-demand industry IT certifications with each set of technical courses and graduates complete their programs positioned to compete for in-demand technology jobs. Our extensive IT curriculum covers 24 industry certifications that prove to employers that their skills go beyond the classroom, and open opportunities for career advancement. Build your technical skills, get certified, and launch your new career quickly, all while working towards your degree.

CompTIA Cert
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EC Council Certification
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EC Council Certification
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Hands-on Training with Industry Certified Professionals

CIAT’s IT and networking foundational courses combine live, interactive lectures with at-home lab kits where students learn to build their own computers to provide an immersive, hands-on learning experience.

Build your own computer kit

Networking cable and tool kit

Wireless networking kit

A coding degree in software development that will give you the skills you need to build software, web and mobile applications like a pro.

Ready to join the ranks of some of the most highly paid in the world of programming? Get hands-on training and personalized instruction to master the coding skills needed to design and build web, software, and mobile applications. Graduate with a wide range of programming skills and a showcase of real-world projects to demonstrate to future employers that you have the skills needed to be successful in the workplace.

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Student Success Highlights

"I want to say that I owe my livelihood to this school. With their mentoring and tireless efforts to not let me give up, they provided me the tools I needed to pass [my certification] exam."
- Mathew M, CIAT Graduate
"I have to be honest [CIAT is] probably one [of] if not [thee] best places to pursue a career in the technology field."
- Jason K, Active CIAT Student
"I was able to land an entry level I.T. position at a super cool tech start-up in San Diego within three months of attending CIAT."
- Anthony J, CIAT Graduate
"Its been a great experience from day 1. They took 95% of my certifications and applied them as credit towards my degree plan."
- Josh O., CIAT Graduate
"One of the best school experiences I’ve had. If you're looking for a school that will help you achieve a dream job in IT, this is it!!!. Their programs are awesome and the amount of certs you obtain are unbelievable."
- David Z., CIAT Student
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Fully Accredited School

2022 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.

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.

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2022 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.

Best Cybersecurity Degree Program 2022 badge icon

2022 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.

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 - September 23, 2024!

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