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Maximize Your Potential With CIAT: 50% Off Tuition For IT Programs!

At CIAT, you can gain the hands-on training, certifications, and skills you need to create the IT career of your dreams.

Limited time offer: 50% tuition discount when using your employer tuition assistance**

One-of-a-kind unlimited attempts certification policy*

Fully-accredited technical college

100% online classes designed for working adults

Stackable programs in cybersecurity, IT administration, software development, cloud administration, networking, and data analytics

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Discover Your Path to Success With CIAT

At CIAT, you can elevate your skills and advance your career in the dynamic field of IT. Our fully accredited technical college offers cutting-edge degree programs in cybersecurity, IT administration, software development, networking, cloud administration, and data analytics, all tailored for working adults like you. With stackable programs and unlimited support, you'll gain the skills and certifications needed to achieve your career goals.

There's no better time than now to take the next step. You can save up to 50% off tuition** when using your employer tuition assistance to earn your IT degree and gain career-ready skills.

**Limited time offer 

Financial Support to Help You Achieve Your Goals

Maximize Your Employer's Tuition Assistance to Boost Your Career

Both training and hands-on learning are essential for career growth. And to help employees across the nation access professional development opportunities, CIAT offers a 50% tuition discount for all degree programs*.

Our tuition discount stacks on top of any employer tuition assistance, allowing students to incur minimal to zero out-of-pocket expenses while earning their degree. Connect with one of our expert Admissions Advisors today to learn how you can leverage employer tuition assistance, CIAT tuition discounts, and exclusive scholarships to create a flexible, personalized path to career advancement.

*Limited time offer. To qualify, your employer tuition assistance must be used first. Flexible payment plans available.

Why Earn Industry Certifications?

Employers hiring for IT positions today demand more than a degree - they expect candidates to come with resumes stacked with industry certifications. Getting certified gets you:

Enhance your resume

Be more competitive in the job market

Earn higher salaries

Demonstrate skills and value to employers

The CIAT Approach

Industry certification exams are difficult exams, and many students do not pass on their first attempt. Take advantage of CIAT's complimentary support and unlimited number of exam vouchers:

Certification workshops

Complimentary 4-day bootcamps

Practice exam software

Unlimited Certification Exam Policy

Live test prep tutoring
Industry Certifications

Choose from over 20 industry-leading certifications from global agencies to showcase your expert knowledge and get the tech career you deserve:

CompTIA

Microsoft

AWS

Google

Cisco

Azure

Associate to Bachelor's Degree
Cybersecurity 
Beginners Welcome
Build a strong foundation of hardware, software, networking, server and cloud administration skills to launch your IT career, then learn what it takes to detect, manage, and prevent cyber-attacks with advanced-level courses to specialize your career in the growing field of cybersecurity. Earn up to 16 industry certifications, including the most in-demand cybersecurity certifications, such as CompTIA Security+, CISSP, Certified Ethical Hacker, and more. Build your confidence and learn career-ready, hands-on skills, with our unique at-home Build Your Own Computer and networking kits to complement your live, virtual class instruction and virtual labs.
Associate to Bachelor's Degree
Data Analytics
Beginners Welcome
Data collection and usage are on the rise, creating a growing demand for businesses to store, extract, and analyze information to run daily operations and stay ahead of their competition. In this 2-step career-focused degree path, learn how to manage data-centric project lifecycles, land the industry certifications to boost your resume, and receive personalized career support to help you transition into the field of data analytics. Build a competitive resume showcasing a strong foundation of technical skills, including Python, SQL, Tableau, and Power BI. 
Associate to Bachelor's Degree
Software Development
Beginners Welcome
Rewarding careers in web, software, and mobile app development are experiencing a rise in job growth and earning potential. Choose between 3 concentration tracks - Data Analytics, Web Development, or Mobile App Development - to kickstart your tech career. Learn to design and build web, software, and mobile applications using the languages and platforms that serve as the backbone for small, midsize, and enterprise organizations. 
Associate to Bachelor's Degree
IT/ Cloud Administration
Beginners Welcome
Build a strong foundation of hardware, software, networking, and security skills to launch your IT career, then learn what it takes to deploy, maintain, and secure enterprise-level cloud based environments to specialize your career in the growing field of IT cloud administration. Earn up to 18 industry certifications, including the most in-demand cloud certifications, such as AWS Cloud Practitioner, Azure Security Engineer, and Google Cloud Engineer. 
Associate to Bachelor's Degree
Networking
Beginners Welcome
Whether you are new to the IT field or have been in it for a while, there’s plenty to love about being part of the networking world, from job growth opportunities to flexible working arrangements to the chance to help people solve problems every day. CIAT offers three different Certificate pathways for Networking – designed to fit the needs of students with a range of technical skillsets, prior academic background, and career goals. With stackable IT programs, students can start with a Certificate program and seamlessly transfer completed courses to earn credit towards an Associate or Bachelor’s degree. 

2-Step Cybersecurity Bachelor’s Degree 

CIAT’s 2-step Associate to Bachelor’s IT Degree path helps you build your new career and grow your resume while completing your degree. Whether you’re planning your first career step or advancing your skillset to the next level, CIAT’s comprehensive Associate to Bachelor cybersecurity specialization track provides a launch pad to design your unique cybersecurity career path.

Award-Winning IT 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.

One of a kind unlimited certification exam policy.

With no exam fees and unlimited attempts on most exams*, we don’t rest until you’re certified. With every CIAT certification training course, everything you need to succeed is included in the cost of your tuition.

Immersive, Hands-On Learning With At-Home Lab Kits

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

Financial Support to Help YouAchieve Your Academic Goals


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.

Up to $15,000 per student Scholarship Award!

At CIAT, we aim to make sure your investment in your education is as affordable as possible. Speak with an Advisor to discuss scholarship opportunities.

Companies Who've Hired Our Grads

Hear What Our Grads Say

"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 certifications you obtain are unbelievable. Not only has this school help achieve more knowledge in the IT field but has put me in the right path for success in this type of industry. I thank you CIAT."

- David S, Class of 2021

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Awards & Accreditation

Here at CIAT we strive for excellence. In doing so, we routinely submit our institution, personnel, processes and procedures for external review and evaluation from reputable publication sources. Here are some of the prominent awards our institution has received:

Roadmap for Success in the Field of Cybersecurity

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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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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 Web site 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. The following are single attempt exams and are not eligible for a retake voucher: CEH, CISSP, and CCNP Enterprise. See certification exam policy for more details. Certifications or courses may change to address industry trends or improve quality. *Limited time offer. Students eligible for up to 50% tuition discount must utilize a minimum of $5,250 annual employer funding; For students using less than $5,250 per year, CIAT will match your employer education assistance towards your tuition plan. Tuition discounts have no cash value and cannot results in cash refunds.

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