| Program Overview for Desktop Support Specialist |
ETP eligible  | yes |
| School | Big Bend Community College |
| Program website | |
| Program contact | |
| Program description | The Computer Support Specialist option prepares students for entry level employment in the Information Technology (IT) industry. Computer Support Specialists provide help and support to people and organizations using computer software or equipment. some, called Help Desk Technicians, provide technical help to non-IT computer users. Students are trained in technical support of PC operating systems and hardware and networking fundamentals. Students are prepared to take industry certification, CopmTIA A+ and Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA), exams validating their skills. If desired, students can continue training and apply all earned credits to the Systems Administration Certificate of Achievement and associate in Applied Science degree. |
| Financial Information |
| Total program tuition | $3,827.70 |
| Fees | $109.00 |
| Books and materials | $403 |
| Program Information |
| Length of training | 6 Months |
| Award type | Certificate of Accomplishment |
| Credits | 30 |
| Locations offered |
some courses online |
| Offered evenings/weekends | yes |
| Offered online | some courses online |
| Certification/license required to work in this field | no
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| Certification/license obtained as part of training program | no
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| Certification/license test preparation provided | yes
Prepares for CompTIA A+, MTA |