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Online IT Certifications: Graduate Career-Ready

Earn More Than Just a Degree: Get Skilled, Get Certified, Get Hired.

Stackable IT programs designed for working adults

Dedicated support to prepare for and attain industry-recognized certifications alongside your program

No certification exam fees and unlimited attempts*

Personalized career coaching and job placement support

Fully-Accredited college with award-winning IT programs

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Graduate Career Ready: IT Degree + Hands-On IT Training & Industry Certifications

CIAT offers a unique spin on what has been traditionally expected of a four-year degree. CIAT students earn in-demand industry IT certifications with each set of technical courses. Graduates complete their programs positioned to compete for in-demand technology jobs in cybersecurity, software development, cloud administration, networking, data analytics, and more. CIAT’s custom-designed curriculum positions certification exam preparation from industries including CompTIA, Microsoft, Cisco, Amazon, EC Council, IC2, and Google at the core of the learning experience to ensure students are well prepared to meet employer demands.

Get Skilled.

Build a competitive resume showcasing a strong foundation of technical skills from CompTIA, Microsoft, Cisco, Amazon, EC Council, and more! 

Get Certified.

Earn industry certifications along with your degree, with exam vouchers and unlimited exam attempts* included in your program.

Get Hired.

Take advantage of a dedicated Career Services team and personalized career support that will help you prepare for your next position.

Associate to Bachelor's Degree
Computer Information Systems:
IT/ 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
Computer Information Systems:
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 skills, 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 toward an Associate or Bachelor’s degree. 
Associate to Bachelor's Degree
Computer Information Systems:
Software Development
Beginners Welcome
Learn to design and build web, software, and mobile applications using the programming languages and technology platforms that serve as the backbone for small, midsize, and enterprise organizations.Build a coding portfolio of full stack development skills including HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React Native, Python, SQL, and more that will boost your resume.
Associate to Bachelor's Degree
Computer Information Systems:
Business 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. Learn how to manage data-centric project lifecycles, and build a competitive resume showcasing a strong foundation of technical skills, including Python, SQL, Tableau, and Power BI. 

2-Step IT 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.

Earn In-Demand IT Skills & Certifications 

Rethink your approach to traditional education. CIAT's programs blend technical training and industry certification preparation, all while earning your degree. Employers in the IT industry demand more than a degree – they demand technical skills confidence and a resume stacked with certifications. 

CompTIA Tech+ Certification
CompTIA A+ Certification
CompTIA Network+ Certification
CompTIA Security+ Certification

CompTIA Linux+

CompTIA Data +

CompTIA Project+

Microsoft Azure Fundamentals

Microsoft Azure Administrator

Microsoft Azure Security Engineer

Microsoft Power BI

Microsoft Excel

AWS Developer Associate

AWS SysOps Admin Associate

AWS Database Specialty

AWS Cloud Practitioner

AWS Security Specialty

AWS Solutions Architect

Cisco CCNA

Cisco DevNet

Google Cloud Associate Engineer

CEH Certified Ethical Hacker

CISSP Certified Information Systems Security Professional

Tableau Desktop

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.

Potential IT Job Titles

A few potential job titles for beginners to advanced professionals:

Cybersecurity Engineer

Cybersecurity Analyst

Cybersecurity Manager

Business Analyst

Data Analyst

Data Visualization Analyst

Network Architect

Database Administrator

IT Systems Administrator

Analytics Manager

Full-Stack Developer

IT Manager

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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