California Institute of Applied Technology and Sophia Learning make earning your CIAT degree more affordable and efficient. With over 70 self-paced, online courses in subjects like science, math, business, and humanities, you can quickly fulfill general education requirements at a lower cost and shift your focus to career advancement sooner.
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Transferable general education and prerequisite courses.
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Sophia's self-paced online courses accelerate your progress toward CIAT certificates, associate, and bachelor's degrees. Earn transferable credits that lower your tuition and accelerate your graduation, all while building momentum for your future through CIAT’s stackable pathways.
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Get started with a free trial and explore Sophia’s user-friendly courseroom. Sample college-level courses, meet the instructors, and take your first quiz with no commitment required.
Unlock unlimited access to all 70+ on-demand courses with your membership. Complete CIAT prerequisites on your schedule with total flexibility.
Progress through prerequisite courses at your own pace. Pass with 70% or better; no pressure, just straightforward learning focused on your career goals.
After passing a course, your transcript is automatically sent to CIAT Bootcamp with no forms and no waiting.
Already enrolled in or preparing for a CIAT Bootcamp? Sophia courses can help you meet bootcamp prerequisites quickly and affordably by providing targeted preparation. Whether you're getting ready for the AAPC CPC Medical Coding Bootcamp or building foundational knowledge before you enroll, Sophia supports your progress with flexible, self-paced options.
With over 70 flexible courses in science, math, business, humanities, and more, Sophia’s credits keep advancing you along CIAT’s stackable career pathway.
These Sophia courses deliver essential medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology knowledge, so you can enter the AAPC CPC Medical Coding Bootcamp ready and confident.
| Sophia Course | CIAT Requirement | ACE® ID | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anatomy and Physiology I | AAPC CPC Prerequisite | SOPH-0073 | 4.5 |
| Anatomy and Physiology II | AAPC CPC Prerequisite | SOPH-0081 | 4.5 |
| Medical Terminology | AAPC CPC Prerequisite | SOPH-0094 | 4.5 |
Sophia Course
Anatomy and Physiology I
Requirement
AAPC CPC Prerequisite
ACE® ID
SOPH-0073
Credits
4.5
Sophia Course
Anatomy and Physiology II
Requirement
AAPC CPC Prerequisite
ACE® ID
SOPH-0081
Credits
4.5
Sophia Course
Medical Terminology
Requirement
AAPC CPC Prerequisite
ACE® ID
SOPH-0094
Credits
4.5
The right Sophia courses depend on your program and where you are in your academic journey. A CIAT advisor can help you identify which courses apply to your specific program, whether that's a bootcamp, certificate, associate, or bachelor's degree.
No. Sophia offers a free trial with no credit card required. The free trial never expires, so you can explore courses before committing to a membership.
Once you complete a Sophia course with a passing score of 70% or above, Sophia automatically sends your transcript to CIAT Bootcamp at no charge.
CIAT recommends Anatomy and Physiology I, Anatomy and Physiology II, and Medical Terminology as foundational prerequisites.
Review the course chart above or speak with a CIAT advisor to confirm requirements for your specific program.
Yes. Sophia courses are accessible from any laptop, tablet, or mobile device, anytime, anywhere.
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