California Institute of Applied Technology (www.ciat.edu) has a 4.6 out of 5 rating on OK.one, based on 61 user reviews collected here. It is listed under Education & Training and its reputation is excellent. Praise is nearly unanimous, with 92% rating it 4 stars or higher; The business has replied to 100% of negative reviews. Last updated 2026-08-10.
It's my first semester here at CIAT hopefully it will be a great place to learn.
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The employees are extremely helpful, knowledgeable, and patient. Working with them has been a pleasure this far and I look forward to future encounters throughout my education journey
Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that working with our team has been a positive experience for you. Supporting you on your education journey is truly our pleasure, and we’re grateful for the opportunity to be part of it. We look forward to continuing to assist you every step of the way!
CAIT has made the entire process seamless. Their staff provides clear guidance, responds quickly, and goes above and beyond to ensure you get the help you need. It’s a professional and supportive environment that makes a real difference.
Thank you for sharing such a thoughtful review! We’re delighted to hear that your experience at CIAT has been seamless so far. We’re grateful for your trust and are proud to be part of your journey!
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Thank you for your positive review! We’re thrilled to hear that you’ve had such a great experience at CIAT so far! We’re grateful for the opportunity to support you and appreciate your feedback!
Great bootcamp! Very intensive where you have to spend time reviewing and studying before class and after class 12-14 hour days for 5 days straight, but well worth it! I took the exam the next day and passed! Make sure you study leading up to the bootcamp to gain the foundational knowledge because otherwise it can be very confusing
Thank you so much for the fantastic review! We’re thrilled to hear that you found the bootcamp intensive, engaging, and ultimately worth the effort — and a huge congratulations on passing your exam the very next day! We appreciate you sharing your experience and wish you continued success on your certification journey!
*Response to CIAT reply* 1. You know my name 2. No you don't look at yelp and other areas. 3. I HAVE PROOF OF ALL THIS and MORE. I will post them in multiple areas. Gas light me again. 4. People at your accreditation "ACCET" are bought off/incentivized... I still have proof. Particularly of a Matthew Nistico and Res Helfer 5. And yet I still don't have mine. 6. And yet I don't and repeatedly said this in email to multiple people. Ed Brancheau, Records Specialist... Is also dodging me. 7. And lies, I've literally had to help fellow "alumni" with resumes and other poorly done things by Sydney Young (She/her/hers), Career Services Advisor. And others failed at. 8. Again your job assistance is a joke. Also your job people took me off the job list when I caught them lying in order to apply for a client. I have proof of this too. IF I'M LYING. SUE ME. 9. No you don't... example 2 or years ago you did a false ad with data left out. The data was how many students you had per class. Reason being is because if you included that data it. would shed the truth on your claims of cert passes, programs etc. IE in a year you had 4 people pass a aws exam... you claimed something like 75%-100%... 4 people out of 30+ people a month x 12 month is HORRIBLE. When it was pointed out, you deleted the comment. 10. Wrong. It was rebranding after reviews on yelp, reddit and other places came out. 11. These are SOME of the names positions of the people at ciat that I contacted and belittled, berated then ignored me. Sydney Young (She/her/hers), Career Services Advisor Dina Matheson— The CIAT Team David Camarena, Career Services Advisor Claire Park, M.Ed. , Vice President, Compliance Jamie Doyle, CEO And more... Keep playing and I'll put proof on yelp and other places. And again you know who this is. If I'm lying sue me. If you still don't know... here's more hints. I caught you using Professor Messer free youtube VIDs as graded testing. I also complained about your AWS course that was trash and the abusing dated udemy materials as part of paid curriculum as well. Labeling as "supplemental". If I'm lying, sue me. Have a great day. _____________________________________________________ Took this scam place a while ago. They actually still owe me a diploma/graduation certificate. They know about it, because their staff likes to try and belittle you and then run. I left a review on yelp. A number of things they lie about. The bad part is people don't realize they're being conned till later on. Their career support is a joke. Literally gave me one of the worst resumes I've ever had in my life. All the companies they have on their site that they claim hires their people isn't true either. I've caught them doing so much unethical sketchy things. It's ridiculous... I was one the main reasons they changed their name. Please go to yelp and also research CIAT California Institute of Arts Technology. T
Hello, We take claims like this very seriously. However, statements suggesting CIAT is a “scam” or engages in unethical practices are simply not accurate. As published in our catalog in accordance with accreditation requirements, diplomas and graduation certificates are issued only after students meet all graduation requirements, including minimum GPA, attendance standards, and financial obligations. If a student has not met these requirements, a diploma will not be issued until those requirements are fulfilled. Students always have access to their official transcripts showing their graduate status to support employment or continuing education goals. Regarding career outcomes, we stand firmly behind the success of our graduates. The companies listed on our website represent organizations where our alumni have been hired, and this information is reviewed and updated regularly. We are extremely proud of the many students who have successfully launched or advanced their careers after completing our programs. Transparency is also something we prioritize strongly. We publicly share key student outcome data, including student satisfaction ratings for each 5-week term, completion rates, certification exam pass rates, and placement outcomes. Anyone can review this information on our Trust & Transparency page here: https://www.ciat.edu/trust Additionally, our name change from California Institute of Arts & Technology to California Institute of Applied Technology reflects our continued effort to stay aligned with industry trends and emphasize our applied, career-focused approach to technical education. If you believe there is an outstanding issue related to your academic record or graduation status, we encourage you to contact our Student Services team directly so we can review your specific case. — The CIAT Team
How easy it was to fill out the paperwork. The ladies I dealt with were amazing. The pretty much did everything and if they needed something they reached out pretty quickly.
Thank you for your positive feedback! We’re so glad to hear the enrollment process felt smooth and stress‑free for you. We truly appreciate your kind words and are happy our team was able to support you quickly and effectively. Welcome again—we’re excited to be part of your journey!
I am enrolled in CIAT at this time. The program has a large network of resources and support for students. Friendly and knowledgeable staff, bootcamps, certification testing vouchers, resources like Crucial Exams, Career Services support, "which offers a vast amount of resources as well," all at no additional cost to students. You just need to take advantage of them.
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience! We’re thrilled to hear that you’re enjoying your journey with CIAT and making the most of the resources available. We’re glad to hear these benefits are making a positive impact for you. Keep taking advantage of everything offered—we’re here to support you every step of the way! Thanks again for being part of the CIAT community.
They work with you to make tuition affordable
Thank you for sharing this! We’re glad to hear that our team was able to work with you to make tuition more manageable. Supporting our students and helping them access the education they want is a top priority for us!
Thank you for your review! We’re happy to hear that Mayra has made a positive impact on your CIAT experience. Thank you for sharing with us!
People of color beware - I was told that I look like an illegal by a career counselor on our scheduled 1 on 1. If you have another option, please strongly reconsider. When I escalated to department head I was told “she is just repeating what she hears on FOX news”.
Thank you for sharing your concerns. We take any allegation of discrimination very seriously, and we strive to foster a community that is diverse, inclusive and respectful. Many of our students and staff come from a wide range of backgrounds, and we’re proud of that diversity. We do not condone any form of racism; such behavior would be contrary to our mission and values. If you would like to discuss your experience further, we welcome the opportunity to speak with you directly to better understand your concerns and continue to improve our student experience.
Thank you for your review! We’re thrilled to hear that our staff and faculty have made a positive impact on your CIAT experience. Thank you for sharing!
I love ciat its the best school i have ever went to. They helped me so much through my journey and i just completed my associates in cybersecurity.
Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your time at CIAT and that our team was able to support you throughout your journey. Congratulations on completing your degree—what an amazing accomplishment!
Thank you for sharing your feedback! We’re so glad to hear that you found our staff helpful. We appreciate you!
CIAT is great so far because of the helpful instructors and the overall experience is fun! I am looking forward to the live lectures and for receiving my certifications. Definitely would recommend!
Thank you so much for sharing your experience! We love your enthusiasm for the live lectures and certifications, and we’re cheering you on as you reach those next milestones. Thanks again for the recommendation—we appreciate you!
I withdrew from the school and program last year due to having covid. They are still emailing me/sending me money. I also believe they are still collecting financial aid or student loan money from the FAFSA application that I completed last year. I want my account to be completely closed like I asked it to be last year.
Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We’re very sorry to hear about the challenges you faced due to COVID-19 and the frustration you’re experiencing regarding your account status. We understand how concerning it can feel to receive communication about financial aid or student loans after you believed your account was closed. Please know that federal financial aid funds (including FAFSA-related loans) are processed according to federal regulations, and in some cases, adjustments or updates may occur after a student withdraws depending on attendance dates and return-of-funds calculations. That said, it is absolutely our priority to ensure your account is accurate and fully resolved. We would like the opportunity to review your records in detail, confirm your withdrawal status, and clarify any remaining balance or financial aid activity so you have complete transparency. Please reach out directly to your student success advisor, or to us at [email protected], and we will coordinate with Financial Aid to review your account and assist you in finalizing any remaining steps toward closure. We appreciate you bringing this to our attention and look forward to helping you resolve this matter as quickly as possible.
Everything is done so timely and efficient. They really care about their student's time and will accommodate when they can. The resources they give you to succeed and get certs are very good.
Thank you for your kind words! We’re thrilled to hear that you’ve had a timely and efficient experience at CIAT. Thanks again for taking the time to share your experience—we’re cheering you on every step of the way!
The enrollment process was great. Overall, I think that CIAT is a good technical school, especially for veterans who uses GI Bill and cannot afford to go to a brick and mortar school. A lot of people think that having a degree can get you further, which is true, but you need to have a solid plan and strategy to make it work. CIAT can give that credential, but it's up to the student how to effectively use that credential. I am not really sure what is up with all the negative complaining. You have to put in work to succeed in CIAT. You can't just show up but not really there and expect to have a good outcome. Anyway, my CIAT experience is so far so good. They need to hurry up with the Bachelor's degree FAFSA eligibility though, and maybe start thinking about getting a Masters program.
Thank you for sharing such a thoughtful and detailed review! We truly appreciate you highlighting the value our programs can offer — especially for veterans using their GI Bill benefits. We also appreciate your feedback regarding FAFSA eligibility for the Bachelor’s program and the idea of offering a Master’s program. Insights like yours help guide our continued growth, and we’re actively working to expand opportunities for students. Thank you again for being part of the CIAT community — we’re excited to continue supporting you on your journey!
The staff was awesome. They made everything so pleasant the whole process .
Thank you for your review! We’re happy to hear that our staff and faculty have made a positive impact on your CIAT experience. Thank you for sharing with us!
The admissions process was so easy. All of the staff were very helpful in pointing out the up's and downs of the process. On top of almost not having enough to pay for the class, they were able to help find a loop hole in order to pay the$500 I still owed. Thank you California Institute of Applied Technology for everything!
Thank you so much for sharing your experience! We’re thrilled to hear that your admissions process felt smooth and supportive. Our team works hard to guide students through every step — including helping explore financial options when things feel uncertain — so it’s wonderful to know that made a difference for you!
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