MWCC offers:
Noncredit classes to help you develop your skills
Credit courses:
• Computer & Electronic
Technology
• Computer Graphic Design
• Computer Information Systems
Computer certifications:
• Cisco Certified Network Associate
• IT Essentials I
• Internet and Computer Core Certification
Degrees and certificates:
• Computer & Electronic Technology Degree
• Computer Graphic Design-Print Concentration
• Computer Graphic Design-Web/Multimedia
Concentration
• Computer Information Systems Degree
• Desktop Support Option
• Networking Option
• Programming Option
• General Studies-Computer Technologies Concentration
• Microsoft Office Specialist Certificate
• Networking Technology Certificate
Follow the links below to get started:
Obtain training to start a career
Transfer to a four-year
college or university
Upgrade your skills or take
courses for fun and recreation
Resources for computer
careers
Contact us for more
information
Obtain training to start a career
You have several options at MWCC. Some careers require a degree while others require a certificate, and still others require an upgrade of current skills. MWCC has the latest in hardware and software and a dedicated staff ready to help you obtain your goal.
Choose the career that interests you and MWCC will show you how to get there:
Business analyst
Computer service technician
Electronics technician Information technologist
in computer servicing, support or networking
Field technician
Graphic Designer
Help-desk engineer
Help desk support
Information
technology support
Level 1 systems engineer
Level 1 systems integrator
Network administration
NT administrator
Programmer
Software application support (certificate or degree)
Software quality specialists
Support engineer
System administrator
Technical administrator
Web applications development
Web Designer
Web systems development/support
Web server administration
Transfer to a four-year college or university
Every year, many MWCC graduates transfer to four-year colleges and universities as juniors. Other students take a few courses to transfer to another institution. Every one of them saves hundreds of dollars, sometimes thousands, by making MWCC a step on their path to earning a bachelor's degree.
See the transfer options for a particular program
IMPORTANT: See "transfer options" on each of the following
pages
Computer & Electronic Technology Degree
Computer Graphic Design
Computer Information Systems Degree
- Desktop Support Option
- Networking Option
- Programming Option
General Studies—Computer Technologies
Concentration
Microsoft Office
Specialist Certificate
Networking
Technology Certificate
Transfer to a Massachusetts
public four-year college or university
The Joint Admissions program guarantees admission and transfer of credits to
several Massachusetts state colleges and universities.
MWCC's Agreements with Public and Private Colleges and Universities
Transfer to a private four-year
college or university (includes some public)
MWCC has transfer and articulation agreements with public and private colleges
and universities to ensure a seamless transition from your associate’s
degree program to your bachelor’s degree program.
Take a course or two to transfer back to your college or university
This is easy to do. Simply print, fill out, and submit this short form, then register for your courses. Check with your college or university to make sure they accept the course!
See all of MWCC's options. Go to MWCC Transfer Services
Upgrade your skills or take courses for fun and recreation
MWCC has several short-term skill-building and training options to help you in your personal or career goals. These programs often take anywhere from a few hours to several weeks.
Learn some new skills to enhance the enjoyment of your home computer or help you in your personal life or career.
Take a couple of classes or attend a workshop to learn or brush up on computer skills (noncredit)These noncredit options can range in length: anywhere from a few hours to a few weeks. Gain knowledge or skills you need personally or in your career. On-campus or online programs are usually available. |
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Take a longer, more in-depth course in computers (credit)These credit options are usually completed in 15 weeks of in-depth study, or can be completed in half the time in MWCC's accelerated format. On-campus and online courses are usually available. |
See the courses we offer in the following subjects: To see the schedule of when any of the courses you want are offered, go to our class schedule and click on the first letter of the course name you're searching for. |
Resources
Helpful information about computer careers:
Bureau of Labor Statistics:
Computer operators
Computer support specialists
and systems administrators
System
analysts, computer scientists, and database
administrators
Computer-control
programmers and operators
Computer
programmers
Massachusetts Division of Employment and Training
Certification
Magazine's salary survey
Cisco Systems
Academy Connection
Contact us
Division of Lifelong Learning and Workforce Development
Phone: (978) 630-9275
Email: LLL@mwcc.mass.edu
Leominster Campus
Phone: (978) 840-3221
Email: Leominster@mwcc.mass.edu