IBM Technical Support

Launch your rewarding new career in tech. This offering will prepare you with job-ready skills valued by employers.

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$179 for 6 months of access
You will receive access for six months to all the content needed for completing the professional certificate that would benefit your career the most.

You will be able to

  • Develop up-to-date skills for a career in IT and Technical Support.
  • Learn hardware and software skills to install and configure devices, operating systems, and applications.
  • Build essential computer networking, cybersecurity, and cloud computing skills.
  • Practice customer service and troubleshooting skills through hands-on labs, demos, and interactive exercises. 

Offering information

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3–8 months (approximately)

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This offering is designed for those wanting to start a new career or switch to a career in IT and does not require any prior experience or degree.

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Online, on-demand**

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You can prepare for a variety of jobs in the high-growth field of Information Technology (IT), such as:  

  • IT Support Specialist
  • IT Helpdesk Associate
  • Desktop Support Engineer
  • Technical Customer Service Representative
  • Enterprise Help Desk Technician and others

By the end of this Professional Certificate, you will: Gain in-demand skills that prepare you to develop a strong foundation in IT fundamentals, networking, cybersecurity, and cloud computing. 

Courses include

  1. Introduction to Hardware and Operating Systems
  2. Introduction to Software, Programming, and Databases
  3. Introduction to Networking and Storage
  4. Introduction to Cybersecurity Essentials
  5. Introduction to Cloud Computing
  6. Introduction to Technical Support
  7. Technical Support Case Studies and Project

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Applied Learning Project

Throughout this Professional Certificate, you will complete a mix of videos and engaging hands-on interactive exercises, labs, projects, and practice tests.

You’ll get to: 

  • Learn hardware & mobile device setup
  • Practice software configuration, Windows/Linux usage, GUI & command line
  • Execute  troubleshooting procedures, IT helpdesk & ticketing systems

Skills You’ll Gain

  • Networking/Cybersecurity Essentials
  • IT Fundamentals
  • Hardware/Software Setup
  • Technical Support
  • Cloud Computing
  • IT Service Management (ITSM)
  • Troubleshooting
  • IT Career
  • Software Development Process
  • Database Management
  • Software Application Development
  • Computer Programming
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