Computer Information Systems Certificate Program

Program Eligibility

• Prior industry experience needed: None – beginners welcome!
• Prior industry certifications recommended: N/A

A Learning Path Designed for Career-Minded Students

Take advantage of the flexibility of participating in immersive live online classes, or watching class recordings on your own time – with small class sizes, industry expert instructors, hands-on training, virtual labs and computer kits, and tutoring sessions to support student success.

Don’t put your career on hold. Join hundreds of CIAT students thriving in online IT and coding courses. Take advantage of this unique time to pursue a stable, profitable, and exciting career in tech.

Live classes are scheduled two nights per week, from 6pm to 10:30pm PST Mondays & Tuesdays, or Wednesdays & Thursdays.

*Live class offering is subject to availability. Most classes at CIAT offer live class sessions. When live class sessions are not available, students will be placed in asynchronous class sessions with live tutoring and instructor office hour sessions.

Curriculum

Technical Courses

• Introduction to Computing
• IT Fundamentals
• Computer Operating Systems
• Network Fundamentals (Part 1)
• Network Fundamentals (Part 2)
• Cybersecurity Fundamentals (Part 1)
• Cybersecurity Fundamentals (Part 2)
• CIS154 – Windows y Microsoft 365

General Education Courses

• Ninguno. Este es un programa de certificación técnica y no requiere ningún curso de educación general.

Tips for Success

What does it take to be successful at CIAT? Success doesn’t happen by chance. Making a career change takes hard work, perseverance when times get tough, and consistency in effort.

• Plan to spend 20-30 hours per week towards your coursework.
  You get out what you put in. Plan ahead to make sure you are making your education a priority in your personal schedule.
• Be an active participant in your education.
  Ask questions, engage with your classmates, and stay connected to our CIAT Student Services Team.
• Attend the live classes.
  Whenever possible, build your personal schedule around the schedule of your live classes (or be diligent about watching the live class recordings).
• Ask for help.
  Speak up when you feel overwhelmed, or have difficulty with a concept.
• Embrace failure.
  Take advantage of our unique unlimited certification policy. If you're putting in the work, we are here to support you every step of the way. The only way to fail is to give up.

What You'll Learn

El Certificado de sistemas de información informática es perfecto para aquellos que buscan conseguir puestos de TI competitivos en administración de TI, redes y ciberseguridad.

• Develop fundamental IT skills managing computer hardware and operating systems
• Design, implement, configure and troubleshoot wired and wireless networking devices
• Build a foundation in network infrastructure security including cryptography, access control, and network assessments

Oportunidades profesionales con certificado CIS

La demanda de profesionales de TI en la industria nunca ha sido tan alta. Un certificado de Sistemas de información informática es una forma definitiva de demostrar a los empleadores potenciales que tiene experiencia especializada y una base sólida en redes informáticas, infraestructura, seguridad y administración de la nube. Nuestro Certificado en sistemas de información informática está diseñado para brindar a los estudiantes la capacitación práctica y las certificaciones industriales necesarias para impulsar o acelerar sus oportunidades profesionales en el creciente campo de la tecnología. Prepárese para una carrera más allá del servicio de asistencia técnica de TI.

Con el máximo de certificaciones obtenidas y algunos años de experiencia laboral en su currículum, nuestro programa de Certificado CIS prepara a los estudiantes para desarrollar carreras hacia roles potenciales tales como:

• IT Systems Administrator
• Computer Network Architect
• Information Security Specialist

CIAT Career Services

When it comes to taking the steps to prepare for your dream job, CIAT will be there to help you every step of the way. Our extensive career services focus on both your professional and personal development to help prepare you for a career in the growing tech industry.

• Career Coaching
• Technology Workshops
• Resume Editor
• Mock Interviews
• LinkedIn Optimization
• Personalized Career Services Support
• Career Fairs
• Volunteer Opportunities