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Give your high schooler or recent grad a head start on a real career, before college even begins. In just one week, students earn industry-recognized certifications, gain hands-on lab experience, and build a resume that stands out.
Students get structure, accountability, daily practice, and credential-focused preparation in a live virtual environment.
Real-time training with certified instructors in a small-group setting; not pre-recorded videos. You get feedback, interaction, and accountability that self-study can't replicate.
CIAT covers exam costs and retakes. Most providers allow only one attempt. We support you until you're certified, no extra fees.
Daily lab exercises make skills practical and engaging. Students leave with real-world examples they can reference in college essays, interviews, and internship applications.
Summer camp certifications apply toward a CIAT degree. At other colleges, CompTIA credentials are frequently accepted for credit, advanced standing, or elective waivers through prior learning assessment.
Every track starts from the ground up. Whether exploring options or already career-focused, students gain real skills and a verifiable credential in one week.
All camps run Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–3:00 PM PST. Spots are limited each session.
Tell us where to send camp details, date availability, and next steps. A CIAT admissions team member will follow up with summer camp information only.
Students can earn industry-recognized certifications as part of their summer camp. CIAT provides unlimited exam vouchers and prep support, though additional study outside camp hours is encouraged. Certifications issued by third-party organizations like CompTIA and ISC² verify job-ready skills in a standardized, nationally recognized way.
A CompTIA certification gives colleges and employers a concrete, verifiable measure of skill; most high school peers can't match that.
Admissions teams take notice of students who've earned professional credentials outside the classroom. It signals initiative and real-world readiness.
Many IT and healthcare internship programs list certifications as preferred qualifications, putting certified candidates ahead of applicants without one.
Get quick answers about experience level, certification exams, college credit, refunds, and career pathways.
No. Every track starts from the ground up. Students who are still exploring are just as welcome as those with a direction in mind.
The curriculum is built for five intensive days of focused instruction and daily labs. Study outside camp hours is encouraged, and all exam essentials are covered in class.
Retakes are included. Your instructor helps you review gaps, and most students who continue studying pass on the next attempt. Some exams may have specific limits, instructors will explain upfront.
At CIAT, summer camp certifications apply directly toward degree programs. At other institutions, many colleges accept CompTIA credentials for credit or advanced standing, contact your target school's registrar to confirm.
Cancel by end of Day 1 for an 80% refund. Day 2: 60%. Day 3: 40%. After Day 3 (more than 60% completed): no refund.
Roles like IT support specialist, help desk technician, and cybersecurity analyst frequently hire certified entry-level candidates for part-time work and internships.
Camps are live, virtual, one week long, and designed for high school students and recent graduates ready to explore real career pathways.
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* Students are encouraged to take certification exams while actively enrolled in their Bootcamp, Certificate or Degree program. Unlimited certification exam attempts expire 180 days after program completion. Select exams are not eligible for unlimited retakes - see certification exam policy for details. Industry certifications and/or courses may change at any time to address industry trends or improve student outcomes.