California Institute of Applied Technology

Applied Bachelor's Degree in Computer Information Systems, Cloud Concentration

Program Eligibility

To ensure the best completion outcomes, CIAT delivers this degree using a 2 + 2 approach, facilitating students to earn an Associate of Applied Science in Computer Information Systems (or equivalent transferable Associates level degree) prior to taking upper-division courses.

• 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.

Step 1: Associate's Degree Path

Technical Courses (Core)

• Computer Fundamentals
• Principles of Information Systems
• Computer Hardware Fundamentals
• Computer Operating Systems
• Network Fundamentals (Part 1)
• Network Fundamentals (Part 2)
• Cybersecurity Fundamentals (Part 1)
• Cybersecurity Fundamentals (Part 2)
• Windows and Microsoft 365
• Windows Server to Azure Cloud Concepts
• Microsoft Azure Cloud Administration
• Amazon Web Services – Certified Cloud Practitioner

General Education Courses

• English Courses
• Math Courses
• Psychology, Sociology or Economics
• Chemistry, Biology, or Physics

Step 2: Bachelor's Degree

Technical Courses (Core)

• Installation and Configuration of Linux (Part 1)
• Installation and Configuration of Linux (Part 2)
• Cisco Certified Network Associate (Part 1)
• Cisco Certified Network Associate (Part 2)
• Cisco DevNet Associate (Part 1)
• Cisco DevNet Associate (Part 2)

Technical Courses (Cloud Concentration Track)

• AWS SysOps Administrator Associate
• AWS Security Specialty
• Azure Security
• AWS Database Specialty
• AWS Developer Associate
• Google Cloud Engineer
• Senior Project

General Education Courses

• Literature and the Art of the Narrative
• Technology, Society and Culture
• Professional Practice in Ethics
• Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
• Career and Technology

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.

Cloud Administration Certifications

This program will prepare you to successfully earn up to 19 certifications from CompTIA, Microsoft, Cisco, Amazon, and Google. Stack your resume with the maximum number of industry certifications to unlock the highest salaries and competitive career opportunities.

Why Get Certified?

Don’t rely on a degree or certificate alone to prepare for your next job. Industry certifications help you stand apart from your competition, increase your earning potential, and open opportunities for career advancement.

With no exam fees and unlimited attempts on most exams*, we don’t rest until you’re certified. With every CIAT certification training course, everything you need to succeed is included in the cost of your tuition:

• No exam fees
• Unlimited attempts*
• Unique certification-focused curriculum
• Build Your Own Computer with at-home lab kits
• Live online classes with industry-certified instructors
• Personalized career services support

*Some exclusions apply

Cloud Administration Career Opportunities

Our Applied Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Information Systems – Cloud Concentration Track is designed for IT professionals who want to expand their knowledge into the area of server and cloud administration. Get hands-on training at CIAT to build your confidence in server administrator, access control, user management, and virtualization configuration to push your career to the next level.

Our Cloud Administration Certificate program prepares students for potential roles such as:

• Azure Administrator Associate
• AWS Networking Specialist
• Cloud Engineer
• IT Systems Administrator
• IT Manager

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