2026–2027

WASTC Instructor Training Schedule

The courses that qualify you to teach the core Cisco Networking Academy curriculum. Every session runs fully online on Saturday mornings, offered in partnership with Diablo Valley College.

Every course at a glance

Fully online · Saturday mornings, ~2 hours · $600 standard  /  $100 refresher · Offered with Diablo Valley College

Courses By Track

Nine courses across four tracks. Pick the one you need to teach, and the dates that fit your calendar.

Teaching the new Network Essentials (CCST Networking) course? Train on the CCNA ITN instructor course. It is not identical, but it maps over cleanly.

CCNA

Routing & switching foundation · four options
CCNA · ITN v7

Introduction To Networks

Build simple LANs, perform basic configurations for routers and switches, and implement IP addressing schemes.

  • Jul 11 – Aug 8, 2026
  • Sep 19 – Oct 17, 2026
  • Jan 23 – Feb 20, 2027
Fully online $600
CCNA · SRWE v7

Switching, Routing & Wireless Essentials

The architecture, components, and operations of routers and switches in a small network.

  • Mar 28 – Apr 25, 2026
  • Jul 11 – Aug 8, 2026
  • Nov 14 – Dec 12, 2026
  • Mar 28 – Apr 25, 2027
Fully online $600
CCNA · ENSA v7

Enterprise Networking, Security & Automation

The third CCNA course: enterprise networking, security, and automation.

  • Jul 11 – Aug 8, 2026
  • Sep 19 – Oct 17, 2026
  • Jan 23 – Feb 20, 2027
Fully online $600
CCNA · Instructor Fast Track

Instructor Fast Track (IFT)

An alternate path for instructors who already have the knowledge. You prove proficiency through a skills-based assessment; there is no instruction. Requires a current CCNA (or higher) R&S certification.

Scheduled by arrangement – contact us
Fully online $500

CCNP

Professional-level enterprise networking
CCNP · ENCOR

Enterprise Network Core Technologies

Core enterprise network technologies: dual-stack (IPv4 and IPv6) architecture, virtualization, infrastructure, network assurance, security, and automation.

  • May 2 – May 30, 2026
  • Jan 23 – Feb 20, 2027
Fully online $600
CCNP · ENARSI

Advanced Routing & Services

Implementing and troubleshooting advanced routing: Layer 3, VPN services, infrastructure security, infrastructure services, and automation.

  • Jul 11 – Aug 8, 2026
  • Mar 28 – Apr 25, 2027
Fully online $600

Cybersecurity

Security operations & network defense
Cybersecurity Associate

Cybersecurity Operations Fundamentals

Hands-on, career-oriented training in the skills of an associate-level Security Analyst working in a Security Operations Center. Formerly CyberOps Associate.

  • Mar 28 – Apr 25, 2026
  • Jul 11 – Aug 8, 2026
  • Nov 14 – Dec 12, 2026
  • Mar 28 – Apr 25, 2027 TBD
Fully online $600
Network Security

Network Security

Hands-on, career-oriented training that builds specialized security skills to advance a career. Runs five weeks.

  • Jul 11 – Aug 8, 2026
  • Sep 19 – Oct 17, 2026
  • Mar 28 – Apr 25, 2027
Fully online $600

DevNet

Automation & software development
DevNet · DVASC

DevNet Associate

Modern software development practices and DevOps: securely using APIs and integrating network automation tools.

  • Mar 28 – Apr 25, 2026
  • Jul 11 – Aug 8, 2026
  • Mar 28 – Apr 25, 2027
Fully online $600

What Training Costs

Three price points, depending on whether you are new to a course, refreshing one you have taught, or testing out through Fast Track.

WASTC instructor training costs, 2026-2027
TrainingCost
New-instructor courseCCNA (ITN, SRWE, ENSA), Cybersecurity, Network Security, or DevNet$600
Refresher or bridgeWASTC members who qualified before and have taught within the last 5 years$100
Instructor Fast TrackCCNA, Cybersecurity, or DevNet – contact us for qualifications$500

The refresher rate is for WASTC members only. Cybersecurity and DevNet Fast Tracks run alongside the online class. Contact us for the exact qualifications.

How To Register

Registration is by email. Send us the details below and we will get you enrolled in the session you want.

There is no online cart. Email us with your course and the information we need to match you to your Cisco Academy profile and invoice your institution.

Registration WASTC Training karen.stanton@wastc.org

Include In Your Email

  • Your name
  • The email on your Cisco Academy profile
  • The institution where you teach
  • The course you want
  • Any invoicing instructions

Cancellation Policy

Paid Classes

Refunds are given when requested at least five working days before the class or event start date.

Free Classes

Cancel at least one week before the start date. Later cancellations are invoiced $100.

Ready To Get Qualified?

Pick your course and dates above, then send us the details. Prefer it on paper? The full schedule is in the printable flyer.