Application and Desktop Support Specialist Certificate of Achievement

The Application& Desktop Support Specialist Certificate of Achievement exposes students to the skills used in entry-level positions of technical support. Technical support duties include the daily operation and support of computing across local area networks, applcation-level technical assistance to end-users and creation of written documentation. Technical classes in the certificate map to industry-standard certification tests including: CompTIA A+, CompTIA Network+, CompTIA Security+ and a portion of the Cisco CCNA. Job titles include IT Specialist, Desktop Support Specialist, Computer Technician, Computer Support Specialist, Help Desk Analyst, Technical Support Specialist, and Computer Specialist. A portion of this certificate can stack into the Associate of Arts-Transfer of Information Technology and BAS in Cybersecurity.

Learning Outcomes

Certificate recipients should possess the skills & abilities described below:

• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve hardware, software, or other network and system problems, and replace defective components when necessary
• Install, configure and maintain client system software
• Install and configure end-user relevant Windows services and applications
• Assist end-users with basic software applications
• Create and maintain system documentation
• Demonstrate the appropriate use of communication skills and professionalism in the workplace

Gainful Employment Disclosure

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