IT Help Desk/End-User Support

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Keywords

IT Help Desk , Information Technology , End User Support , PC Technician , CompTIA A+ , Cisco Networking , Linux , Unix , Microsoft Office Suite , Help Desk Principles , Desktop Client Support , Computer Security , Information Assurance , CompTIA Security+ , Hardware Support , Software Support

Project

MoHealthWINs

Authors

St. Louis Community College

Date Submitted

2014-02

Material Type

Instructor and/or Advisor/Case Manager Support Materials

Secondary Material Type

Quality Assurance Report -- Subject Matter Expert Report

Institution

St. Louis Community College

Industry Partner

Schnucks Markets

License

CC BY

Funding Source

TAACCCT Round 1

Additional Public Access

Abstract

The Program Map aligns introductory, reinforcement and mastery of program-level student learning outcomes with required courses. This skill-oriented program prepares students for help desk and desktop support technician positions in the enterprise. The foundational principles of end-user support including client operating system and application software, hardware and software installation, system configuration, problem diagnosis and resolution and computer security. The courses in the program provide a combination of online, distance learning and intensive, classroom-based, hands-on skills development. The demonstration of hands-on skills is critical to employers. Students completing the program are prepared for a variety of industry certification exams as well as entry-level employment technical interviews.

Industry (NAISC)

Information Technology -- Data Processing, Hosting, and Related Services (518)

Occupation (SOC)

Computer and Mathematical Occupations -- Computer Support Specialists (15-1041)

Instructional Program (CIP)

Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (11)

Credit Type

Credential Type

Certificate

Educational Level

1st year Community College or equivalent

Skill Level

Quality Assurance Organization