Testimonials

Jesse Torres

a month ago

I'm currently enrolled in this school, originally as part of a certificate program now in an applied bachelor program. This school will be what you make of it. I received my first industry certification in 3 months, and I wasn't exactly in a rush. If you do the bare minimum, you're going to get a bare minimum experience. I have had no issues with the admissions office, student services, veterans services, or instructors. Everyone at the school is an email away, and there are plenty of resources that are made available for you to advance your knowledge and skills.

William Clevenger

9 months ago

Imagine zero accountability and blame-shifting personified. Picture this: you’re in your final class before earning your associate's degree. I reached out to the school to continue into the bachelor’s program, which was my original plan. However, they required me to enroll in the associate’s degree first. After 16 months of classes and paying with my G.I. Bill I’m told I won’t graduate because they don’t have my transcripts from Palomar Community College. The school had no issue taking my money but now refuses to explain how this oversight happened or provide the name of someone I can contact to address my concerns. Zero accountability, Zero recourse. I perform the school's job and transfer my records to them with three weeks to spare. Fast forward three weeks to the start of the new semester: I find out I don’t have any classes and received zero communication from the school. When I reach out, I’m told I’m missing a "crucial" registration document. How does this even happen? Why did no one reach out to me? Do you have standard operating procedures or a checklist? Only after I get irate on the phone does someone finally help me, allowing me to get into my class. However, I remain doubtful that the school will actually grant me a degree at the end. Warning don’t rely on the BAH stipend for necessities. Have a backup plan. You have to hold the administration's feet to the fire at every single step.

Shawn O'Brien

10 months ago

Laziest college I have seen. Instead of instructors creating their own course work it’s mostly just links to Microsoft or some other kind of freely available lab. Most my classes have been poorly structured, some of the instructors don’t seem to know the material they are teaching. Most answers to questions involve an answer similar to “Google it.” You can get the same education as here for free on YouTube and other sites since that is what they point you towards anyways. Outside of the poor instruction, requesting any kind of assistance for accounting or benefits is a nightmare. They will tell you anything to keep you attending and keep the VA check coming in. This school is nothing but a scam, they don’t care about your education and they don’t care to help you. If you’re looking for an actual education and help getting into the job market look elsewhere.

Johnny Trappist

2 years ago

CIAT courses are definitely challenging; however, it is geared for anyone with desire to learn from beginner to more experienced IT person. The discussions provide an opportunity to research IT related topics and interchange ideas with instructors and students. The courses in the associate degree Information Technology with concentration in Networking program are geared to help students prepare and successfully pass certification exams. Thus, opportunities are provided to make contacts within the school and use resources to gain experience needed for employment in IT field. I think that CIAT courses are definitely excellent both for content and delivery of materials to be learned. The CIAT School experience was great. I definitely think it was worthwhile even though it was challenging and required student to do a lot of independent research in the discussions and labs were very detailed with written instructions. There are opportunities for video face-to-face instructions or telephonic instructions provided by instructors. Student services is also available to assist with course work or any issues involving accessing course materials. As with most endeavors, communication is important; thus, communicating with instructors or student services is important to overcome any challenges experienced during the course of studies. I would definitely recommend this school to anyone trying to start a career in IT.

Imir Adams

6 months ago

I'm currently enrolled here for one of their certification program and I can say it’s a waste of money. I'm taking courses that won't help prepare for any of the certification tests. Plus you have to prepare for the test on your while still having to complete the mandatory work that has to be done every week. Stay away from this joke of a program they are just money-hungry.

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GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government website at https://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill. CIAT is approved to offer VA benefits. *Financial aid is available for those who qualify. *Students are encouraged to take certification exams while actively enrolled in their Certificate or Degree program. Unlimited certification exam attempts expire 180 days after graduation. Select exams are not eligible for unlimited retakes - see certification exam policy for details. Certifications or courses may change to address industry trends or improve quality

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