The instructors at the Worcester Technical High School are pleased to host information technology and advanced networking courses via the Mount Wachusett Community College's Electronic Engineering Technology program. Students will earn MWCC college credit but attend the classes at WTHS.  We offer all A+, Network +, CCNA, CCNP,  Network Security and  Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP) courses at Worcester Tech.

To enroll in a class, visit http://www.mwcc.edu

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

MWCC-WTHS Networking Academy Course Schedules - Fall 2009

MWCC-WTHS Networking Academy Course Schedules - Spring 2010

 Course Descriptions

CompTIA A+

EDC101 Cisco IT Essentials  
This course offers an excellent introduction to the IT industry. Provides interactive exposure to personal computers, hardware, and operating systems Learn by “doing” – hands-on activities and lab-based learning to become familiar with various hardware and software components and discover best practices in maintenance and safety. Helps develop greater skills and confidence in working with desktop and laptop computers. Prepares students for entry-level IT positions within various environments. EDC101 will cover hardware and software with added elements of security and soft skills, as well as safety and environmental issues. There aren’t any prerequisite courses for EDC101

CCNA 

EDC102 Networking for Home and Small Businesses 
This course will teach basic skills needed to install networks in a SOHO environment. It provides a hands-on introduction to networking and the Internet using tools and hardware commonly found in home and small business environments. Prerequisites: CET101 and CET102 or permission of instructor. Prerequisite is EDC101 but may be taken concurrently.

EDC103 Working at a Small-to-medium Business or ISP
This course prepares students for jobs as network technicians. It also helps students develop additional skills required for computer technicians and help desk technicians. It provides a basic overview of routing and remote access, addressing, and security. It also familiarizes students with servers that provide e-mail services, Web space, and authenticated access. Students also learn about soft skills required for help desk and customer service positions. Network monitoring and basic troubleshooting skills are taught in context. Prerequisite is EDC102. 

EDC104 Routing and Switching in the Enterprise
This course familiarizes students with the equipment applications and protocols installed in enterprise networks, with a focus on switched networks, IP Telephony requirements, and security. It also introduces advanced routing protocols such as Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol (EIGRP) and Open Shortest Path First (OSPF) Protocol. Hands-on exercises, including configuration, installation, and troubleshooting, reinforce student learning. Prerequisite is EDC103 

EDC105 Designing and Supporting Computer Networks
This course introduces students to network design processes. Students follow a standard design process to expand and upgrade each network, which includes requirements gathering, proof-of-concept, and project management. Lifecycle services, including upgrades, competitive analyses, and system integration, are presented in the context of pre-sale support. There will be Packet Tracer and lab exercises, pen-and-paper exercises, and role-playing exercises that students complete while developing their network upgrade proposals. Prerequisite is EDC104

EDC114 CCNA SECURITY
The Cisco® CCNA® Security course is designed for Cisco Networking Academy® students seeking career-oriented, entry-level security specialist skills. Target students include IT professionals who want to enhance their core routing and switching skills and students enrolled in technology degree programs at institutions of higher education.  CCNA Security provides a next step for CCNA students who want to expand their CCNA-level skill set to prepare for a career in network security. Prerequisite is EDC105

CCNP 

EDC110 BUILDING SCALABLE INTERNETWORKS 
Building Scalable Internetworks is the first of four courses leading to the Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) designation. CCNP1: Building Scalable Internetworks introduces Cisco Networking Academy Program students to scalable IP networks. Students will learn how to create an efficient and expandable enterprise network by installing, configuring, monitoring, and troubleshooting network infrastructure equipment (especially routers such as Cisco ISRs) according to the Campus Infrastructure module and the Enterprise Composite Network model. Topics include how to configure EIGRP, OSPF, IS-IS, and BGP routing protocols and how to manipulate and optimize routing updates between these routing protocols. Other topics include multicast routing, IPv6, and DHCP configuration. Prerequisite is EDC105 or CCNA level certification and experience.

EDC111 IMPLEMENTING SECURE CONVERGED WIDE-AREA NETWORKS 
Implementing Secure Converged Wide-area Networks is one of four courses leading to the Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) designation. CCNP2: Implementing Secure Converged Wide-area Networks introduces Cisco Networking Academy Program students to providing secure enterprise-class network service for teleworkers and branch sites. Prerequisite is EDC110 or CCNA level certification and experience.

EDC112 BUILDING MULTILAYER SWITCHED NETWORKS
Building Multilayer Switched Networks is one of four courses leading to the Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) designation. Multilayer Switching teaches students about the deployment of state-of-the-art campus LANs. The course focuses on the selection and implementation of the appropriate Cisco IOS services to build reliable, scalable multilayer-switched LANs. Prerequisite is EDC111 or CCNA level certification and experience.

EDC113 OPTIMIZING CONVERGED NETWORKS
Optimizing Converged Networks is one of four courses leading to the Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) designation. Optimizing Converged Networks introduces Cisco Networking Academy Program students to optimizing and providing effective QOS techniques in converged networks operating voice, wireless and security applications. Prerequisite is EDC112 or CCNA level certification and experience.

CCSP 

EDC106 FUNDAMENTALS OF INFRASTRUCTURE SECURITY
The fundamentals of infrastructure security course focuses on the overall security processes in a network with particular emphasis on hands on skills in the following areas: Security policy design and management, Security technologies, products and solutions, Firewall and secure router design, installation, configuration, and maintenance, AAA implementation using routers and firewalls, Securing the network at both layer 2 and 3 of the OSI model. Prerequisite is EDC105 or CCNA level certification and experience.

EDC116 FUNDAMENTALS OF INFRASTRUCTURE SECURITY II
The Fundamentals of Infrastructure Security II course focuses on the overall security processes in a network with particular emphasis on hands on skills in the following areas: Security policy design and management, Security technologies, products and solutions, Firewall and secure router design, installation, configuration, and maintenance, Intrusion Prevention (IPS) implementation using routers and firewalls, VPN implementation using routers and firewalls. Prerequisite is EDC106.

Microsoft IT Academy 

Configuring Vista Client (MCTS)
This course will focus on four main areas of the Windows Vista Operating System: installing, securing, networking, and browsing. By the end of the course, the student will have installed and configured a Windows Vista desktop that is secure, on the network, and ready for browsing. This is the first course in the Windows Vista curriculum and will serve as the entry point for other Windows Vista Technology Specialist courses. There aren’t any prerequisites.

Configuring and Troubleshooting a Windows Sever 2008 Network Infrastructure (MCTS)
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. There aren’t any prerequisites.

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