California Institute of Applied Technology

Computer Technician 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

• Computer Fundamentals
• Principles of Information Systems
• Computer Hardware Fundamentals
• Computer Operating Systems

General Education Courses

None. This is a technical Certificate program and does not require any general education courses.

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.

Opportunités de carrière pour le certificat de technicien en informatique

La demande du secteur en professionnels de l'informatique n'a jamais été aussi élevée. Selon le Bureau of Labor Statistics des États-Unis, l’emploi dans les métiers de l’informatique et des technologies de l’information devrait croître de 11 % entre 2019 et 2029, bien plus rapidement que le taux de croissance moyen de toutes les autres professions. Notre certificat de technicien en informatique est conçu pour donner aux étudiants la formation pratique et les certifications industrielles nécessaires pour démarrer leurs premières opportunités de carrière de niveau débutant dans le domaine technologique en pleine croissance.

Ce programme prépare les étudiants à des rôles potentiels tels que :

• Help Desk Technician
• Technical Support Specialist
• Technicien informatique
• Technicien de support informatique de niveau I et II

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