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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My classes are fine but Administration…
My classes are fine but Administration is lacking severely. I was enrolled in a certificate program when me and the counselor discussed and agreed that I would be going into the Batchelor's degree plan. Now I have to reenroll in school. Lose my classmates from previous classes, and potentially income.
May 21, 2025
Reply from California Institute of Applied Technology
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're glad to hear that your classes in the Certificate in Computer Information Systems program met your expectations, and we appreciate your continued interest in pursuing your Bachelor's degree with us. The beauty of our stackable programs is that all courses from our Certificate and Associate level programs transition seamlessly into our Bachelor's degree, so you don't lose any time or credits towards your degree plan or graduation goals.
Your feedback is valuable and will be shared with our administrative team as we continue to work on improving the clarity and support we provide during program transitions. As a returning military student, thank you for your service. Our military team works closely with students and VR&E counselors to ensure students are aligned with the right program path that minimizes academic disruption and supports students' career goals. We're committed to your success and appreciate your ongoing dedication as you move forward in the bachelor's program. You're off to a great start, keep up the good work!
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Thank you for the great feedback! We’re so glad to hear you’ve found our information clear and our communication open. Transparency is something we truly value, and it’s wonderful to know it’s made a positive impact on your experience.
Everything is going smooth so far no…
Everything is going smooth so far no complaints. Team are helpful and communication is good
July 10, 2025
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We’re so glad to hear everything is going smoothly for you! It’s great to know our team’s support and communication have made a positive impact on your experience so far.
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Thank you for your positive review!
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Thank you for your positive review!
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Thanks so much for your positive review!
all the help to insure a easy sign up…
all the help to insure a easy sign up and smooth transition into an academic career.
July 10, 2025
Reply from California Institute of Applied Technology
Thank you for your kind words! We’re glad we could help make your signup and transition smooth and easy.
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Wow, thank you so much for the incredible review! We’re thrilled to hear you had such a positive experience and truly appreciate your 10-star enthusiasm. Students like you are why we love what we do.
Staff is very informative
Staff is very informative, helpful and answering questions and takes the time to explain everything
July 10, 2025
Reply from California Institute of Applied Technology
Thank you for your feedback! We’re happy to hear our staff has been helpful and thorough in answering your questions.
The school curriculum
The school curriculum, professors and so many programs to help me get a job. I only wish I had more time to devote to some of the programs but I just can't do it with my job.
July 7, 2025
Reply from California Institute of Applied Technology
Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re so glad to hear you’ve enjoyed the curriculum, professors, and the programs designed to help you reach your career goals.
Wishing you all the best in your journey ahead!
What made my experience grA Life-Changing Education for Technology Jobseat at CIAT…
What made my experience great at CIAT was the hands-on learning. Instead of just reading about IT concepts, I got to work on real labs using tools like Azure and AWS. This helped me build skills I can actually use on the job.
Overall, CIAT gave me the training and confidence I needed to move forward in my IT career.
July 7, 2025
Reply from California Institute of Applied Technology
Thank you for sharing your story! We love hearing how the hands-on labs and real-world tools like Azure and AWS made a difference in your learning experience. It’s so rewarding to know that the skills you built here are already helping you feel confident and career-ready. We’re proud to have been part of your IT journey and can’t wait to see what you accomplish next!
With a combination of classes and…
With a combination of classes and hands-on labs, its a great choice to learn about Information Technology
June 26, 2025
Reply from California Institute of Applied Technology
Thanks for your feedback! We’re happy to hear you enjoyed the mix of classes and hands-on labs for learning IT.
Great Place to Learn
As a beginner to the IT, I had an incredible experience with the instructors for the program I was in. The resources CIAT has for students to help them learn was pivotal to my experience with the material.
June 3, 2025
Reply from California Institute of Applied Technology
We’re so happy to hear about your incredible experience! Starting out in IT can feel like a big step, and it’s wonderful to know our instructors and resources helped make the learning process engaging and supportive. We’re proud of the hard work you put in and we're excited to see where your new skills take you in your career!
Military Review :)
After 4 different Universities trying to find my way through this tough college system, I landed on CIAT. I absolutely love and cannot recommend this school enough to people looking to have a legit degree built towards all certifications you need to get going. Being from the Navy and with an 11 year career as an Aviation Mechanic, this degree and my chosen pathway has proven exactly where I need/want to be. Overall, this school is absolutely amazing towards what you ACTUALLY need and there is no fluff. Straight to the point and what we need to succeed. Oh, and you can use either your GI Bill or VR&E to then go hybrid and get paid lots of money! Check this place out, I am so happy I did and it really has been such a blessing.
June 3, 2025
Reply from California Institute of Applied Technology
Thank you so much for sharing your journey and kind words! We’re truly honored that CIAT became the right fit for you after your experience with other universities. We’re thrilled to hear that our focused, no-fluff approach has helped you move confidently toward your goals.
It’s wonderful to know that using your GI Bill or VR&E benefits here has been a positive part of your experience too. We’re grateful to support veterans like you and can’t wait to see all the great things ahead in your career!
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Thank you for your feedback! We’re happy to hear that our staff has been helpful and approachable throughout your journey.
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Thank you for your positive feedback!
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Thank you! We’re proud of our student services team and happy to hear you’ve had a great experience with them.
Everyone in ciat has been very helpful…
Everyone in ciat has been very helpful from questions and helping through the whole process of applying and teaching on how everything is works.
June 5, 2025
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Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re so glad our team could guide you through the application process and support your learning every step of the way.
The orientation was very easy to follow…
The orientation was very easy to follow along with and all questions were answered very quickly.
June 5, 2025
Reply from California Institute of Applied Technology
Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re glad the orientation was clear and that your questions were answered promptly.
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