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Based on 133 reviews
California Institute of Applied Technology4.7Honesty, pricing, process and quality scores appear once 5 customers have rated them.
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.
California Institute of Applied Technology (ciat.edu) has 133 customer reviews on Folks Told, with an average rating of 4.7 out of 5.
133 approved reviews, newest moderated first
customer
Best school ever! 10 stars!!!
Reply from California Institute of Applied TechnologyAug 11, 2025
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.
Alan L.
Staff is very informative, helpful and answering questions and takes the time to explain everything
Reply from California Institute of Applied TechnologyAug 11, 2025
Thank you for your feedback! We’re happy to hear our staff has been helpful and thorough in answering your questions.
DeMarco L W.
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.
Reply from California Institute of Applied TechnologyAug 11, 2025
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!
Rey C.
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.
Reply from California Institute of Applied TechnologyAug 11, 2025
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!
Minta C.
Overall pretty good just a few unfortunate happenstance.
customer
With a combination of classes and hands-on labs, its a great choice to learn about Information Technology
Reply from California Institute of Applied TechnologyAug 11, 2025
Thanks for your feedback! We’re happy to hear you enjoyed the mix of classes and hands-on labs for learning IT.
Augustus C.
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.
Reply from California Institute of Applied TechnologyAug 11, 2025
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!
Lukas H.
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.
Reply from California Institute of Applied TechnologyAug 11, 2025
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!
