Professional Development for Community and Technical College Instructors
Convenient Training to Help You Earn Industry Certifications
Conventient training to help educators earn industry certifications. Presented by The Western Academy Support and Training (WASTC).
Are you struggling to find time for professional development? WASTC, in partnership with the CCoE, offers instructor-led courses that meet virtually on Saturday mornings for one month—designed to fit your schedule.
Instructors currently teaching at Washington State community and technical colleges are eligible for a scholarship covering full tuition. Instructors must be teaching cybersecurity or want to add cybersecurity to their courses.
Apply now: <CCoE Funding Application>
Join instructors across the U.S. to expand your professional network while gaining valuable knowledge and certifications.
To register, contact Karen Stanton at: Karen.Stanton@wastc.org
Please include your name, email, Cisco Academy profile, course selection, teaching institution, and invoicing instructions.
Course List:
Each of the following courses are offered on Saturday mornings in 2-hour online sessions. The total cost for each series is $600. The CCoE will reimburse qualifying educators.
CCNAv7 Introduction to Networks (ITN)
- Jan 25 to Feb 22, 2025
CCNAv7 Switching, Routing, and Wireless Essentials (SRWE)
- Nov 9 to Dec 14, 2024
- March 29 to April 26, 2025
CCNA v7 Enterprise Networking, Security, and Automation (ENSA)
- Jan 25 to Feb 22, 2025
DevNet Associate (Learn DevOps principles and software-oriented network management)
- Nov 9 to Dec 14, 2024
Network Security (Formerly known as CCNA Security)
- Jan 25 to Feb 22, 2025
Cyber Security Operations Associate
- Nov 9 to Dec 14, 2024
- March 29 to April 26, 2025
CCNP Enterprise (ENCOR)
- Dates TBD
CCNP Advanced Routing and Services (ENARSI)
- Dates TBD
Instructor Fast Tracks (IFT)
If you’re already a subject matter expert in these topics, you might want to bypass the instructor training for a more direct path to certification. Successful candidates will pass a skills-based assessment and also be a holder of an existing, related, industry certificate. To schedule an IFT, contact Karen Stanton.
