California Miramar University Joins CompTIA Academic Partner Network to Expand Affordable, Certification-Aligned Tech Pathways
SAN DIEGO — October 3, 2025 — California Miramar University (CalMU), a DEAC-accredited institution, announced a strategic partnership with CompTIA, the global leader in vendor-neutral IT certifications. The collaboration connects CalMU students with pathways to industry-recognized credentials in IT support, networking, cybersecurity, cloud, and data.
“CalMU’s mission is simple: put students on a faster path from skills to certifications to careers,” said Sam Jain, CEO, California Miramar University. “By partnering with CompTIA, our learners train with job-relevant labs, prepare for industry-recognized exams, and move from certificates into degrees—on timelines that respect working professionals’ commitments.”
Through this partnership, students gain access to practical learning resources and certification preparation that strengthen job-ready skills. Employers benefit from a stronger pipeline of candidates with validated technical expertise, while CalMU faculty gain access to CompTIA’s teaching communities and professional resources that support continuous program alignment with workforce needs.
CalMU’s partnership with CompTIA reflects our continued commitment to building real-world tech talent,” said Rupali Vora, Dean of Academics at California Miramar University. “By integrating CompTIA-aligned certifications into our programs, we’re helping students gain the practical skills and credentials they need to succeed in today’s IT workforce.
What the Partnership Delivers For Students
- Certification-aligned programs: Supporting A+, Network+, Security+, Cloud+, Linux+, CySA+, and more.
- Hands-on learning: Labs, simulations, and practical projects that reinforce day-one job skills.
- Exam readiness + voucher support: Structured preparation and voucher assistance for eligible exams.
- Stackable credentials: Certificates apply toward associate, bachelor’s, and master’s pathways at CalMU.
- Flexible scheduling: Online eight-week terms fit duty rotations, deployments, and work shifts.
Benefits For Employer Partners
- Upskilling that sticks: Role-based training mapped to CompTIA job tasks and frameworks.
- Lower training spend: Scholarships and tuition benefits often make CalMU certificates $0 out-of-pocket.
- Pipeline visibility: Clear progress tracking from coursework to certification attempts to program completion.
- Operational flexibility: Short terms and advisor support reduce scheduling friction for shift-based teams.
Dedicated Military Advisor Support
CalMU supports GI Bill® (U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs), VR&E (Veteran Readiness and Employment), TA (Tuition Assistance), and MyCAA (Military Spouse Career Advancement Accounts). Dedicated advisors guide learners from application through exam scheduling, including documentation, benefit coordination, and pacing plans.
Programs and certifications (examples)
- IT Support & Networking: CompTIA A+, Network+
- Cybersecurity: Security+, CySA+
- Cloud & Systems: Cloud+, Linux+
- Many programs integrate certification preparation and voucher support for eligible students.
Next steps
- Students: Talk to an Advisor to confirm scholarship eligibility, benefits, and exam voucher options.
- Employers: Partner With CalMU to activate the 50% Partnership Scholarship and align training to talent needs.
About California Miramar University
California Miramar University (CalMU) is a DEAC-accredited university offering certificates, associate, bachelor’s, and master’s programs in high-demand fields including business, IT, cybersecurity, AI, and data. CalMU emphasizes hands-on learning, certification preparation, flexible online terms, and real advisor support. Through the 50% Partnership Scholarship, employer-sponsored learners can often complete certificate programs at no cost when combined with employer tuition benefits.
About CompTIA
CompTIA (Computing Technology Industry Association) is a global leader in vendor-neutral IT certifications and workforce development, recognized by employers worldwide for validating practical, job-ready skills.
Partnerships Contact
- California Miramar University (CalMU)
- Kara Sturdevant
- 858-419-6049
- partnerships@calmu.edu