Cisco - Meraki solutions Trainings

Cisco Meraki: the cloud-managed network platform for distributed enterprises

Cisco Meraki is Cisco’s 100% cloud-managed network and security platform. Built around the Cisco Meraki Dashboard (centralised SaaS console), it allows remote administration of switches (MS), wireless access points (MR), security appliances (MX, SD-WAN and firewall), cameras (MV), IoT sensors (MT) and endpoint management (Systems Manager). This cloud-first approach radically simplifies the operation of multi-site networks, campuses, retail chains, hospitals and distributed organisations in French-speaking Switzerland.

Private banks with multiple branches, Geneva and Vaud retail chains, international organisations, multi-site hospitals, decentralised cantonal administrations, schools and universities, infrastructure-specialised IT services companies use Cisco Meraki to benefit from centralised administration, real-time visibility and zero-touch deployment across dozens to hundreds of sites. ITTA offers the Cisco Meraki Solutions sub-catalogue on-site in Geneva and Lausanne as well as in interactive virtual classroom with a Cisco-certified network engineer live.

Following a recognised Cisco Meraki training opens access to highly demanded roles: Meraki network engineer, Meraki Dashboard administrator, SD-WAN engineer, network security engineer, Meraki infrastructure consultant, Cisco integrator, multi-site network architect. The Meraki platform is particularly present in retail, education, healthcare, hospitality and distributed organisation contexts where operational simplicity is critical.

Whether you are starting on Cisco Meraki, preparing the deployment of a new multi-site platform, or strengthening your expertise on advanced features (MX SD-WAN, segmentation, MV cameras), our Cisco Meraki Solutions training in Geneva and Lausanne covers the entire Meraki engineering path.

The Cisco Meraki Solutions catalogue at ITTA

Engineering Cisco Meraki Solutions (ECMS)

The Engineering Cisco Meraki Solutions (ECMS) training is the official Cisco training covering the entire Meraki platform in a unified session. The programme covers cloud-managed concepts, deployment and administration via Cisco Meraki Dashboard, configuration of MS switches, MR wireless access points (802.11), MX security appliances (firewall, SD-WAN, site-to-site and client VPN), MV cameras (video analytics, cloud storage), centralised multi-site management, high availability, troubleshooting and monitoring. This training is the natural entry into the Cisco Meraki path.

Engineering Cisco Meraki Solutions – Part 1 (ECMS1)

The Engineering Cisco Meraki Solutions – Part 1 (ECMS1) training covers the first half of the ECMS programme. The programme addresses introduction to the Meraki platform and cloud-managed model, MS switch implementation (L2/L3 configuration, QoS, stacking), MR access point deployment (SSID, wireless security, RF management) and Cisco Meraki Dashboard fundamentals. Targets network engineers starting on Meraki and preferring a progressive split.

Engineering Cisco Meraki Solutions – Part 2 (ECMS2)

The Engineering Cisco Meraki Solutions – Part 2 (ECMS2) training covers the second half of the ECMS programme. The programme addresses MX security appliances (firewall, SD-WAN Auto VPN, content filtering, IPS), MV cameras (video analytics, events, integration), Systems Manager (mobile endpoint management), API integrations and Meraki Dashboard automation, and advanced troubleshooting. Prerequisite: ECMS1 or equivalent experience. Targets Meraki network engineers ramping up on security and automation.

Articulation with the ITTA Cisco ecosystem

The Cisco Meraki Solutions sub-catalogue fits into a broader Cisco ecosystem at ITTA. The root Cisco taxonomy regroups all Cisco certifications (CCNA, CCNP Enterprise, CCNP Security, DevNet, Collaboration, Meraki). The enterprise network sub-domain covers CCNA, CCNP Enterprise and traditional non-cloud-managed network skills. The mobility and wireless sub-domain brings advanced CCNP Wireless skills (Catalyst 9800, ENWLSI). The systems and networking sub-domain centralises all network and infrastructure training.

Cisco Meraki trends in 2026

Cisco continues to extend the Meraki platform in 2026. The Cisco Meraki Dashboard now integrates more artificial intelligence features (AIOps, anomaly detection, automated troubleshooting), unified observability (ThousandEyes integration), advanced analytics on application flows and identity management via Cisco SecureX. MX appliances progress on SD-WAN with link optimisation, MRs on Wi-Fi 7 and RF security, MV cameras on AI analytics. The platform remains widely deployed in French-speaking Switzerland in multi-site and retail contexts. Our pedagogical content regularly integrates these evolutions.

Cisco Meraki training in Geneva, Lausanne and online

All our Cisco Meraki courses are available on-site in our Geneva and Lausanne centres, as well as in interactive virtual classroom with a certified Cisco trainer live. Our sessions are organised in 5-week cycles. Each session includes hands-on labs on real Cisco Meraki Dashboard environments, operational use cases (multi-site deployment, SD-WAN configuration, Wi-Fi troubleshooting) and access to official Cisco resources. Customised corporate training is also possible at your premises, in Geneva, Lausanne, Vaud and across French-speaking Switzerland, with a programme adapted to your existing Meraki infrastructure, business use cases and operational maturity.

Why train on Cisco Meraki at ITTA

ITTA offers a training catalogue. Our Cisco Meraki trainers are Cisco-certified network engineers and architects active with Swiss and international clients, covering retail, banks, international organisations, healthcare, education and industry. Our pedagogical team supports you in choosing the path (unified ECMS or progressive ECMS1+ECMS2), the consistency with your existing Cisco infrastructure (Meraki or Catalyst) and the identification of suitable funding solutions.

Our pedagogical approach favours learning by doing, with concrete cases inspired by Swiss Meraki deployments: multi-site retail chain with MX SD-WAN and MR access points, hospital with network segmentation, school with Systems Manager management for student endpoints, international organisation with Auto VPN between sites. Each session combines training time, applied exercises on Meraki Dashboard and exchanges with the trainer.

Our training is aimed at varied audiences: Meraki network engineers, Meraki Dashboard administrators, SD-WAN engineers, network security engineers, infrastructure consultants, Cisco integrators, multi-site network architects, retail and education operational teams. Our pedagogical team adapts the content to the participants’ context.

Featured courses in this catalogue

Here is a selection of reference training courses in this catalogue, accessible directly:

• Engineering Cisco Meraki Solutions (ECMS)
• Engineering Cisco Meraki Solutions – Part 1 (ECMS1)
• Engineering Cisco Meraki Solutions – Part 2 (ECMS2)

FAQ

Unified ECMS or ECMS1 + ECMS2 separately: which to choose?

ECMS (unified training) covers the entire Meraki programme in a single intensive session. It suits network engineers who can dedicate a continuous training period. ECMS1 + ECMS2 (two separate sessions) offers the same content across two consecutive modules, more suited to a progressive split or fragmented calendar. The pedagogical content remains equivalent. Our pedagogical team guides you according to your constraints.

Do I need CCNA certification to follow Cisco Meraki training?

No, Cisco Meraki training is independent of the CCNA/CCNP path. Cisco Meraki is designed to be accessible without deep Cisco IOS CLI expertise. However, basics in TCP/IP, routing, switching and network security greatly facilitate concept understanding. Our pedagogical team checks prerequisites at enrolment.

Is Cisco Meraki an alternative to Cisco Catalyst?

Cisco Meraki and Cisco Catalyst are two complementary Cisco ranges. Meraki is 100% cloud-managed and favours operational simplicity for distributed environments. Catalyst (administered via CLI, Cisco DNA Center or Catalyst Center) is more modular and favoured in complex campus contexts with strong constraints. Many organisations operate both depending on the sites. Our pedagogical team guides you according to your use cases.

Are your Cisco Meraki courses available for companies?

Yes, the entire Cisco Meraki Solutions sub-catalogue is available in-house, in Geneva, Lausanne and in virtual classroom, with a programme adapted to your Meraki infrastructure, business use cases (retail, healthcare, education, multi-site) and operational maturity. Our team builds the specifications with you and organises sessions according to your calendar.