Admission Requirements
Grade 12 or equivalent or Mature Student Status. Courses are open to any applicant who possesses a good command of the English language and is able to follow instruction. An admissions interview will be administered to determine if the applicant has the required interest, motivation, and entry-level skills to take this program. Full-time students must attend the required hours per week as per the course schedule and may do so at times convenient to them. Part-time students may set their own schedules to a minimum of two training sessions per week. These times may be scheduled during the day, evenings, or on weekends
Program Highlights
This program provides students with the necessary skill and knowledge to support users of computer systems and software applications. It provides in-depth knowledge on evaluating, configuring, and troubleshooting communications hardware, software, and operating systems. This program also introduces the skills necessary to effectively provide remote customer support, and deal with issues Customer Service Help Desk may encounter on the job when addressing customer requirements. This program prepares the student for several industry certifications. These are: CompTIA A+ certification and Microsoft Windows 7 certifications.
Career Opportunities
Graduates of this program will find career opportunities with computer hardware manufacturers and retailers, software manufacturers, within their call centres and information technology departments throughout the private and public sectors. Job opportunities often exist within the technical support departments of large companies within the insurance, financial, pharmaceutical, and telecommunications industries. Careers that correspond with the skills learned in this program include:
- Customer Service Help Desk
- User Support Technician
- Computer Help Desk Representative
- Help Desk Technician
- Software Technical Support Analyst
- Systems Technical Support Analyst
CORE COURSES
Upon completion of the program the participant must demonstrate the following core competencies:
- Office Skills
Advanced level of proficiency in Microsoft Outlook - Graphics/Presentation
Basic level of proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint - Business Skills
Grammar Essentials for Business Writing, Business
Correspondence Level 1, Customer Service, and
Business Math - PC Troubleshooting
CompTIA A+ 220-1001 and CompTIA A+ 220-1002 - Help Desk & Call Centre Skills
Telephone Communication Skills, Team Dynamics and
Personal Development, and Help Desk Support Analyst - Job Readiness/Employability Skills
Employment Success Strategies, Job Search and
Résumé Writing, and Thought Patterns for a Successful
Career - Microsoft Certification
Microsoft Windows 10 and Microsoft Managing
Modern Desktops - Simulations and Drills
Practical Applications – 2 Units
ELECTIVE COURSES
Students should complete three (3) credits from any of these groups:
- Office Skills
- Word processing
- Database Management
- Spreadsheets