META Solutions Instructor Training Center (ITC) provides initial training and follows up with 12 months of technical support. Our center also provides ongoing Instructor Professional Development (IPD).
Why Choose META Solutions Instructor Training Center
- META Solutions has provided instructor training since 1999 and has a long history with the Cisco Networking Academy program.
- META Solutions is partnering with other Academy Support Centers to offer instructor classes.
- Our instructor trainers are geographically dispersed, have diverse skills, and many years of experience teaching academy students and instructors.
- Email, phone, virtual meetings, social media, and recordings are tools that are used to reach our instructors both synchronous and asynchronous.
- Refurbished Cisco routers and switches are shipped directly to schools when available.
- Flexible training is available year-round. Fast Track and complete training classes for new instructors are offered up to four times a year to assist teachers in being ready and prepared to begin teaching IT Essentials, Network Essentials, Cyber Essentials, Python Essentials, CCNA, Network Security, DevNet and Cybersecurity Associate curriculum. These courses are offered live, online, and in hybrid online/lab practicum formats. Networking Academy Offerings
- Instructors who complete training at META Solutions ITC will automatically receive one year of instructor support, following the training.
Instructors are trained by META Solutions ITC knowledgeable and experienced trainers:
Elaine Horn – CCNA ITQ Certified, META Solutions, Marion, OH
Pete Anderson – CCNA/Network Security/CCNP ITQ Certified, Retired Davenport University, Grand Rapids, MI
Lonnie Decker –CCNA/Network Security/Cybersecurity Associate/CCNP ITQ Certified, Davenport University, Midland, MI
Debra Keller –CCNA/Network Security/Cybersecurity Associate /CCNP ITQ Certified, Retired University of Akron, Akron, OH
Katie Fitzner –CCNA ITQ Certified, Henry Ford Community College, Dearborn, MI
Paul Fedele – IT Essentials ITQ Certified/Specializes in Linux and Ethical Hacker, Calhoun Area Career Center, Battle Creek, MI
Chris Bowhuis – Specializes in Python and IoT Connecting Things, Kellogg Community College, Battle Creek, MI
Will Bailey – CCNA ITQ Certified, Zane State College, Zanesville, OH
Rich Lamb – CCNA ITQ Certified, Retired from Pinckney High School, Pinckney, MI
Lisa Oyler – CCNA ITQ Certified, Specializes in Cybersecurity Curriculum Pathway, Retired Summit Technology Academy, Lee’s Summit, MO
Sandy Thomaschek – CCNA ITQ Certified, Canal Winchester High School, Canal Winchester, OH
Joe Mayes – Specializes in CCNA and Cybersecurity Associate, Retired Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA
Training Fees (January – May 2025)
| IT Essentials | $500 |
| CCNA v 7.0 – Introduction to Networks | $800 |
| CCNA v 7.0 – Routing, Switching, and Wireless Essentials | $800 |
| CCNA v 7.0 – Enterprise Networking, Security, and Automation | $800 |
| Network Security | $800 |
| Cybersecurity Associate | $800 |
| CCNP Enterprise: Core Networking | $800 |
| CCNP Enterprise: Advanced Routing | $800 |
| DevNet Associate | $800 |
| Ethical Hacker Training | $500 |
| CCNA Fast Track Accreditation | $500 |
| Cybersecurity Associate (Skills Only Accreditation) | $300 |
| DevNet (Skills Only Accreditation) | $300 |
| Networking Essentials | $500 |
| Cybersecurity Essentials | $500 |
| Python Essentials Training | $500 |
| Linux Essentials Training | $500 |