My experience here at CIAT is going good. My only concern is that I wish books were included in the tuition or at least received more help with purchasing books.
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Great school! Wish they had more programs. I would love for them to get a Master’s in Cybersecurity program.
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The information given in the "get ready" was useful. The professors were very engaging and friendly.
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Cameille provides outstanding support for first time students.
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California Institute of Applied Technology is an award-winning technical college helping students launch and advance their career in the competitive job market. Founded in 2008 with two main campuses in National City, CA and Albuquerque, NM, CIAT is committed to personalized training through comprehensive, innovative, and high-quality vocational programs that prepare students for a rewarding career.
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401 Mile of Cars Way #100, 91950, National City, United States
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Reply from California Institute of Applied Technology
Thank you for your positive feedback on our New Student Orientation!
Great organized team ready to roll on…
Great organized team ready to roll on enrolling students and are great with veteran programs as well.
5 June 2025
Reply from California Institute of Applied Technology
Thank you for your feedback! We’re proud of our organized team and their dedication to supporting all students, including our veterans.
The best school to earn tech certs
The programs this Institution holds are the best courses along with their outstanding professors who are second to none! I highly recommend anyone that’s looking to get into the tech field to enroll at CIAT. The whole entire staff are full of wonderful and helpful people that will get you where you are headed.
2 June 2025
Reply from California Institute of Applied Technology
Thank you so much for the amazing review and recommendation! We’re thrilled to hear our programs, professors, and staff made such a positive impact on your journey into tech. We’re proud of the support we provide, and we can’t wait to see where your skills take you!
Here to stay.
Previously I went to another for profit online school and it felt fruitless. I have been doing great at this school, passed a 3rd party certification, and my instructors respond very quickly. The boot camps are a god send for concentrating on the I.T certifications and getting the education I actually want. What started as my CompTIA trifecta certification pathway is now surely going to be my Bachelor’s pathway. I will be continuing my education here, proudly at that. Thank you CIAT for getting it right, especially with the veteran community. This school is changing lives.
3 June 2025
Reply from California Institute of Applied Technology
Thank you so much for sharing your incredible journey with us! We’re honored to be part of your success, from passing your certifications to pursuing your Bachelor’s degree. It’s fantastic to hear that the bootcamps and responsive instructors have made such a positive impact, especially as a veteran. Your story truly reflects why we do what we do, and we’re proud to support you every step of the way. Here’s to many more milestones ahead!
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Thank you for your positive review!
Very fast and helpful when I need…
Very fast and helpful when I need questions asked or help with getting back into my canvas for school
25 April 2025
Reply from California Institute of Applied Technology
Thank you for your feedback! We’re glad our team was quick and helpful in getting your questions answered and helping you access Canvas smoothly.
Everyone is very helpful and try to…
Everyone is very helpful and try to ensure that any questions or concerns gets answered.
28 April 2025
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Thank you for your kind feedback! We’re happy to hear our team is attentive and responsive to your questions and concerns.
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Thank you for your positive review!
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Thank you for your positive feedback!
CIAT's NET+ Bootcamp is much more than just studying.
I felt like the Instructor knew what he was talking about in both content and how the content interplayed with CompTIA's use in the exam. Insight on what subject matter is used and how is Key to unmasking some of the tricks in the exam questions. Team review and discussion are great. We were able to gauge where our knowledge fit among peers and acceptance thresholds. Incorrect answers allowed learning opportunities to reinforce what was correct and why. I would not want to pass up the opportunity to attend CIAT Bootcamp as part of my next CompTIA exam prep studyplan.
17 March 2025
Reply from California Institute of Applied Technology
Thank you for your detailed feedback! We’re happy to hear that the instructor’s expertise and the interactive bootcamp format helped you understand the material deeply and prepare effectively for your CompTIA Net+ exam. We’re proud to support your exam journey and look forward to having you back for your next upcoming bootcamp!
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Thank you for your feedback! We’re glad you found the information helpful.
The Network Bootcamp was fun
The Network Bootcamp was fun. The professor kept the class engaged and was very knowledgeable in this field. I loved the question and answer time.
21 March 2025
Reply from California Institute of Applied Technology
Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re so glad to hear you enjoyed the Network Bootcamp and found the professor engaging and knowledgeable. It’s great to hear that the Q&A sessions added value to your learning!
AWS Practitioner Bootcamp
The Bootcamp Instructor delivered outstanding guidance regarding the AWS Practitioner Certification Exam. This Bootcamp was instrumental in refreshing my knowledge from prior coursework and ultimately enabled me to successfully pass the AWS Practitioner Exam.
21 April 2025
Reply from California Institute of Applied Technology
Congratulations on passing your AWS Practitioner Exam! We’re so glad to hear the Bootcamp and your instructor’s guidance helped refresh your knowledge and prepare you for success. Stories like yours are exactly why we offer these resources, we’re so proud of your accomplishment and excited to see where your AWS skills take you next!
The best things to happen to me was…
The best things to happen to me was attending this school. Only con is the the financial aid not approved yet for the program I'm in
23 April 2024
Reply from California Institute of Applied Technology
Thank you for the wonderful feedback! We’re so glad to hear you’ve enjoyed learning from our knowledgeable professors and found the curriculum fun and engaging.
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