CIAT Certificate Programs

Discover Our IT Certificate Programs

California Institute of Arts & Technology offers three certificate programs, spanning from 15 weeks to 10 months, tailored to meet various technical skill levels, academic backgrounds, and career aspirations. Our stackable IT programs allow students to begin with a certificate and seamlessly transfer completed courses towards an Associate’s degree.

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Computer Information Systems Certificate Program

Length: 10 months
Best Fit If You Are: New to tech or an early stage IT professional with a prior degree seeking industry certifications.
Number of Certifications: 5

Obtaining our CIS Certificate demonstrates to potential employers your specialized expertise in hardware and software support, networking, cybersecurity, and cloud administration. This program prepares students for up to five industry certifications, paving the way for various successful IT career paths.

Computer Technician Certificate Overview

Computer Technician Certificate Program

Length: 15 weeks
Best Fit If You Are: New to tech and taking your first steps toward building a career. 
Number of Certifications: 2

Our Computer Technician Certificate program equips you with the essential skills to install, configure, troubleshoot, and maintain computer systems in business environments. This program prepares students to earn up to two industry certifications, qualifying them for entry-level positions such as Technical Support Specialist, Help Desk Technician, or PC Technician.

Cisco Certification Students

Networking Technician Certificate Program

Length: 20 weeks
Best Fit If You Are: An IT professional with over 12 months of experience or previous IT certifications. 
Number of Certifications: 2

Our Networking Technician program is designed to help students earn two highly sought-after industry certifications: CompTIA Network+ and Cisco CCNA. This program is perfect for those pursuing a specialized IT networking career, offering comprehensive training on both beginner and advanced networking topics.

 

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Fully Accredited School

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.

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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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