Program Info:
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.
Program Prerequisites
Computerized Office Skills Certificate or equivalent proficiency in Keyboarding, Windows, Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, Personal Computer Fundamentals, and the Internet.
Tuition fees include student manuals and all other course material. Financial assistance may be available to qualified students.
Graduation requirements: Students must achieve a 75% average to obtain a diploma
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
Duties and Responsibilities
Individuals working in a Help Desk Support Analyst role provide first-line technical support to computer users experiencing difficulties with computer hardware and with computer applications and communications software. Their duties may include:
- Communicating electronically and in person with computer users experiencing difficulties to determine, document, and resolve problems experienced.
- Consulting user guides, technical manuals and other documents to research and implement solutions.
- Providing advice and training to users in response to identified difficulties.
- Supporting users to install Windows desktop operating systems.
- Managing and troubleshooting access to computer resources.
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Program Type:
Diploma
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Anticipated salary:
C$31,066 – C$55,438 (Information from PayScale Canada)
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Program Duration:
50 Weeks
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Program Notes:
Tuition fees include student manuals and all other course material. Financial assistance may be available to qualified students.
Graduation requirements: Students must achieve a 75% average to obtain a diploma -
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