The instructors at the Worcester Technical High School are pleased to host information technology and advanced networking courses via the Worcester Public School's Nightlife program.  We offer A+, Network +, CCNA, CCNP, Network Security and Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCTS and MCITP) courses at Worcester Tech.

To enroll in a class, visit adult-education.worcesterschools.org

For more information on the courses offered and current class schedules at Worcester Technical High School, email the Cisco Networking Academy at netacad@techhigh.us

Course Descriptions

CompTIA A+

Cisco® IT Essentials: PC Hardware and Software, Monday 6:30 – 9:30,  14 sessions room C416
The course is designed for Cisco Networking Academy® students seeking career-oriented, entry-level hardware and software skills. Target students include those who want to prepare for careers in information and communication technology (ICT) and students who want to gain skills and working knowledge of how computers work, how to assemble computers, and how to troubleshoot hardware and software issues. PC Hardware and Software curriculum helps students prepare for the CompTIA® A+ 2009 certification exams 220-701 and 220-701. Students must pass both exams to earn the CompTIA A+ certification. There are no prerequisites for this course. Course materials are available on-line.

CCNA 

Cisco® Network Fundamentals, Monday 6:30 – 9:30,  14 sessions room C412
This course introduces the architecture, structure, functions, components, and models of the Internet and other computer networks. It uses the OSI and TCP layered models to examine the nature and roles of protocols and services at the application, network, data link, and physical layers. The principles and structure of IP addressing and the fundamentals of Ethernet concepts, media, and operations are introduced to provide a foundation for the curriculum. Labs use a “model Internet” to allow students to analyze real data without affecting production networks. Packet Tracer (PT) activities help students analyze protocol and network operation and build small networks in a simulated environment. At the end of the course, students build simple LAN topologies by applying basic principles of cabling, performing basic configurations of network devices such as routers and switches, and implementing IP addressing schemes. This curriculum is one of four courses designed to prepare students with the skills needed to succeed in networking-related degree programs and helps them prepare for CCNA (642-802) certification. Although the Cisco® IT Essentials: PC Hardware and Software course is recommended, there are no prerequisites for this course. Course materials are available on-line.

Cisco® Routing Protocols and Concepts, Tuesday 6:30 – 9:30, 14 sessions room C417
This course describes the architecture, components, and operation of routers, and explains the principles of routing and routing protocols. Students analyze, configure, verify, and troubleshoot the primary routing protocols RIPv1, RIPv2, EIGRP, and OSPF. By the end of this course, students will be able to recognize and correct common routing issues and problems. Students complete a basic procedural lab, followed by basic configuration, implementation, and troubleshooting labs in each chapter. Packet Tracer activities reinforce new concepts, and allow students to model and analyze routing processes that may be difficult to visualize or understand. This curriculum is one of four courses designed to prepare students with the skills needed to succeed in networking-related degree programs and helps them prepare for CCNA (642-802) certification. Cisco® Network Fundamentals is a prerequisite for this course. Course materials are available on-line.

Cisco® LAN Switching and Wireless, Offered next fall  6:30 – 9:30,  14 sessions room C412
This course provides a comprehensive, theoretical, and practical approach to learning the technologies and protocols needed to design and implement a converged switched network. Students learn about the hierarchical network design model and how to select devices for each layer. The course explains how to configure a switch for basic functionality and how to implement Virtual LANs, VTP, and Inter-VLAN routing in a converged network. The different implementations of Spanning Tree Protocol in a converged network are presented, and students develop the knowledge and skills necessary to implement a WLAN in a small-to-medium network. This curriculum is one of four courses designed to prepare students with the skills needed to succeed in networking-related degree programs and helps them prepare for CCNA (642-802) certification. Cisco® Network Fundamentals is a prerequisite for this course. Course materials are available on-line.

Cisco® Accessing the WAN, Offered next fall  6:30 – 9:30,  14 sessions room C417
This course discusses the WAN technologies and network services required by converged applications in enterprise networks. The course uses the Cisco Network Architecture to introduce integrated network services and explains how to select the appropriate devices and technologies to meet network requirements. Students learn how to implement and configure common data link protocols and how to apply WAN security concepts, principles of traffic, access control, and addressing services. Finally, students learn how to detect, troubleshoot, and correct common enterprise network implementation issues. This curriculum is one of four courses designed to prepare students with the skills needed to succeed in networking-related degree programs and helps them prepare for CCNA (642-802) certification. Prerequisites: Network Fundamentals, Routing Protocols and Concepts, and LAN Switching and Wireless

CCNP 

Cisco® CCNP SWITCH: Implementing IP Switching, Wednesday  6:30 – 9:30,  14 sessions room C417
This course teaches students how to implement, monitor, and maintain switching in converged enterprise campus networks. Students will learn how to plan, configure, and verify the implementation of complex enterprise switching solutions. The course also covers the secure integration of VLANs, WLANs, voice, and video into campus networks. Comprehensive labs emphasize hands-on learning and practice to reinforce configuration. The CCNP curriculum helps students prepare for the following exam- SWITCH: Implementing Cisco IP Switched Networks (642-813) leading to the CCNP certification.  Course Prerequisites: None but CCNA-level knowledge and skills required. textbook: Implementing Cisco IP Switched Networks (SWITCH) Foundation Learning Guide: Foundation learning for SWITCH 642-813 (Foundation Learning Guides) by Richard Froom, Balaji Sivasubramanian and Erum Frahim (Hardcover - Jul 1, 2010), $43.00 Amazon.com  

Microsoft IT Academy 

 Microsoft® Configuring Windows 7 Client, Offered next fall  6:30 – 9:30,  14 sessions room B426
This course will provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to ensure successful configuration of the IT Pro tools and productivity applications that ship with Windows 7.  Students will focus on six main areas: configure pre-installation and post-installation system settings, Windows security features, network connectivity applications included with Windows 7, and mobile computing. Students should also be able to maintain systems, including monitoring for and resolving performance and reliability issues. They should have a basic understanding of Windows PowerShell syntax. This course helps you prepare for the following Microsoft Certified Professional exams: 70-680, Technology Specialist: Configuring Windows 7.Textbook: MCTS Self-Paced Training Kit (Exam 70-680): Configuring Windows 7 by Ian McLean and Orin Thomas (Hardcover - Oct 21, 2009), $40.00 Amazon.com
 
 
Microsoft® Configuring Windows Server 2008 Active Directory, Wednesday 6:30 – 9:30,  14 sessions room B426
This instructor-led course provides students with the knowledge and skills to configure Active Directory Domain Services in a distributed environment, implement Group Policies, perform backup and restore, and monitor and troubleshoot Active Directory related issues. This course will help the student prepare for the following Microsoft Certified Professional exam: 70-640: TS: Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS): Windows Server 2008 Active Directory, Configuration. Before attending this course, students must have a basic understanding of networking, an intermediate understanding of network operating systems, an awareness of security best practices a basic knowledge of server hardware and some experience creating objects in Active Directory. Textbook: MCTS Self-Paced Training Kit (Exam 70-640): Configuring Windows Server 2008 Active Directory by Tony Northrup and Dan Holme (Hardcover - Jun 14, 2008), $42.00 Amazon.com

Microsoft® Configuring Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure, Offered next fall 6:30 – 9:30,  14 sessions room B426
This instructor-led course provides students with the knowledge and skills to configure and troubleshoot a Windows Sever 2008 network infrastructure. Students will learn to implement and configure secure network access and implement fault tolerant storage technologies. Students will gain an understanding of the network technologies most commonly used with Windows Server 2008 and IP-enabled networks. Students will also learn how to secure servers and maintain update compliance. This course will help the student prepare for the following Microsoft Certified Professional exam: 70-642: TS: Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure, Configuring
Textbook: MCTS Self-Paced Training Kit (Exam 70-642): MCTS Self-Paced Training Kit (Exam 70-642): Configuring Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure by Tony Northrup and JC Mackin (Hardcover - Jun 14, 2008) $42.00 Amazon.com

For more information on the courses offered and current class schedules at Worcester Technical High School, email the Cisco Networking Academy  at netacad@techhigh.us