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Helpdesk Training

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Classroom (2 days)

Online Self-paced (16 hours)

Certified Helpdesk Support Technician Course Outline

This exclusive IT technical course has been designed for anyone who wants to become a Help Desk Support Technician. The 2 certification will help delegates understand the terminology of helpdesk support and the roles and tasks that are required for a support technician.

The following subjects will be taught during this course:

  • Understanding the role of a Helpdesk Support Technician
  • Learning how to use service management systems
  • Learning how to problem-solve and troubleshoot any issues
  • Understanding the processes of service support
  • Learning communication skills and customer management techniques

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Who should attend this Helpdesk Training Course?

The Helpdesk Support Technical course is for those who:

  • Provide internal IT support for employees
  • Provide external IT support for employees
  • Wants to work in the line of IT Support
  • Wants to learn how to become a Helpdesk Support Technician

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for this IT Service training course.

Certified Helpdesk Support Technician Course Overview

The role of a help desk support technician is to make sure that technologies which are being used in the business are up to date and running efficiently. This role is vital in the IT sector as they deliver end to end support for those who need assistance with their computer, hardware, or software.

A Helpdesk Support Technician should also have effective communication skills as they must engage with technical and non-technical individuals. Many IT Professionals start their careers as a Helpdesk Support Technician, are you ready to start yours?

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What’s Included in this Helpdesk Training Course?

  • The Knowledge Academy’s Kanban Practitioner Manual
  • Experienced Kanban Instructor
  • Completion Certificate
  • Refreshments
 

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Online Instructor-led (2 days)

Classroom (2 days)

Online Self-paced (16 hours)

Certified Service Desk Support Technician Course Outline

This technical course has been designed to help delegates understand how to become a Service Desk Support Technician and learn the vital techniques to fulfil this role.

The following subjects will be taught during this course:

  • Understanding the role of a Service Desk Support Technician
  • Understanding the terminology of Service Desk support
  • Learning how to record, update and document requests
  • Learning how to resolve any IT related incidents
  • Creating user accounts and resetting passwords
  • Learning how to upgrade several types of software

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Who should attend this Helpdesk Training Course?

This IT support training course is for:

  • Anyone looking to become a Service Desk Technician
  • Anyone who wants to improve their IT Service Skills
  • Wants to work on the line of IT Support
  • Anyone who delivers internal IT support
  • Anyone who delivers external IT support

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for this Service Desk training course.

Certified Service Desk Support Technician Course Overview

The Service Desk is the most vital area of contact for IT related incidents and requests. The fundamental requirement of the Service Support Technician is to deliver support to staff by using this system. Other skills that Service Desk Technicians need to have are accurately recording and updating requests and installing and configuring IT equipment.

Communication is vital for a Service Desk Technician as they must interact with technical and non-technical individuals. This service desk course will help you to learn all of these skills which will give you the confidence to become a professional IT Support Technician.

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What's included in this Helpdesk Training Course?

  • Delegate pack consisting of course notes and exercises
  • Manual
  • Experienced Instructor
  • Refreshments

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Online Instructor-led (2 days)

Classroom (2 days)

Online Self-paced (16 hours)

Certified IT 1, 2 & 3 Line Support Technician Course Outline

This Certified IT 1, 2, and 2 Line Support Technician course explains the basic concepts of each of the three levels of support, giving delegates a full overview of how IT Support functions within an organisation. The topics covered include:

Introduction to Support

  • What is a Support Technician?
  • First-Line Support
  • Role and Responsibilities of a Service Desk
  • Second-Line Support
  • Third-Line Support
  • Defining Strategic Requirements
  • Developing a Strategic Role
  • Integrating the Service Desk

Useful Terminology and Concepts

Line 1: Dealing with Tickets

  • What is a Ticket Management System?
  • Using a Ticket Management System
  • Questions to Ask
  • Example: Resetting a Password
  • Continued Improvement
  • Effective Communication Skills

Line 2: User Accounts

  • Second-Line Support
  • User Accounts in Windows 10
  • User Accounts in macOS Sierra
  • User Accounts in Linux

Line 2: Installing, Upgrading, and Configuring Software

  • System Center Configuration Manager
  • SCCM Components
  • Creating a Simple Application
  • Deploying a Simple Application
  • Monitoring and Configuring Applications

Line 3: Working with Servers

  • Third-Line Support
  • Types of Servers
  • Managing Servers
  • Layers of Infrastructure

Line 3: Resolving Server-Side Issues

Line 3: Server Security and SSL

  • Secure Shell Keys
  • Firewalls
  • SSL Certificates
  • SSL Case Study

Effective Management of Tools and Technology

  • Automated Call Distribution (ACI)
  • Computer Telephony Integration (CTI)

SDC (Service Development Cycle)

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Who should attend this Helpdesk Training Course?

This IT Support course is suitable for all delegates with an interest in technology, those who currently work in internal or external IT-related roles, or those who want to increase their knowledge and capability in regard to the IT sector.

Prerequisites

There are no formal prerequisites for taking this course, meaning that anyone who is interested is welcome to attend.

Certified IT 1, 2 & 3 Line Support Technician Training Overview

This 2-day Certified IT 1, 2, and 3 Line Support Technician course, delivered by our knowledgeable and experienced trainers, is designed to give delegates a basic understanding of how IT Support functions on multiple levels. The course covers the core elements of each level, aiming to help delegates understand how each level works and to which level they might be best suited.

Undertaking this 2-day course from The Knowledge Academy will allow you to understand the different lines of IT support, which can broadly be broken down into the following three sections: first-line, which is usually a phone and internet-based position and involves tackling password resets, troubleshooting, and other basic user problems; second-line support, which handles more advanced problems such as desktop issues and enabling or disabling user accounts; and third-line support, which manages servers and oversees an organisation’s IT infrastructure.

Gaining Certified IT 1, 2, and 3 Line Support Technician status, by successfully finishing this course and receiving our certificate of completion, will prove to employers that delegates are competent not just of basic first-line IT support but can also tackle the more advanced tasks of second- or third-line support. This course will, therefore, equip delegates to undertake a wide range of IT support tasks, which is especially useful for organisations wherein the line system is not used or there is significant overlap between the different lines of IT support.

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What’s Included in this Helpdesk Training Course?

This training course features:

  • The Knowledge Academy’s Certified IT 1, 2, and 3 Line Support Technician courseware and materials
  • The knowledge of an experienced instructor
  • Certificate of Completion
  • Refreshments

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Helpdesk Training FAQs

FAQ's

Our Helpdesk courses are available across the world in thousands of locations.
As our courses are introductory, there are no prerequisites.
No, they are our own courses. We have specially designed our courses to cover skills most valuable to employers.
Please see our Helpdesk Training courses available in the United Kingdom
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