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IBM IT Support Professional Certificate
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IBM IT Support Professional Certificate

Prepare for a career as an IT support specialist. Build job-ready skills and prep for the CompTIA ITF+ certification exam. No prior experience needed.

IBM Skills Network Team
Rav Ahuja
Amy Norton

Instructors: IBM Skills Network Team

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4.8

(2,162 reviews)

Beginner level

Recommended experience

Flexible schedule
3 months at 10 hours a week
Learn at your own pace
Prepare for a degree

What you'll learn

  • Master the most up-to-date practical skills and tools used by IT support professionals and how to apply them in an everyday professional setting

  • Learn hardware and software skills that help users select, install, and configure their devices, operations systems, and applications

  • Develop a strong IT foundation in topics including cybersecurity, networking, cloud, databases, and be prepared for CompTIA certification exams

  • Practice customer service and troubleshooting skills by using ticketing systems, hands-on labs, demos, and interactive exercises

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$56,000+
median U.S. salary for IT support
¹
318,000+
U.S. job openings in IT support
¹

Professional Certificate - 9 course series

What you'll learn

  • Define technical support, tech support, IT support, customer support mindset, the various levels of IT support, and the escalation matrix

  • Discover soft and technical skills required and opportunities available for a career in Technical Support

  • Explore the features and benefits of ticketing systems

  • Identify the various methodologies and frameworks popular in technical support

Skills you'll gain

Category: Technical Support
Category: IT Infrastructure
Category: Service Level
Category: Technical Documentation
Category: Technical Communication
Category: Network Support
Category: ServiceNow
Category: Issue Tracking
Category: Remote Access Systems
Category: Operating Systems
Category: Customer Service
Category: Desktop Support
Category: Help Desk Support

What you'll learn

  • Demonstrate an understanding of operating system fundamentals.

  • Recognize desktop and laptop hardware components and devices.

  • Identify and describe internal desktop and laptop computer components, interfaces, and peripherals.

  • Explain basic workstation setup, locate operating system settings, and identify good troubleshooting practices.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Computer Hardware
Category: Operating Systems
Category: Microsoft Windows
Category: Peripheral Devices
Category: Hardware Troubleshooting
Category: System Configuration
Category: Display Devices
Category: Data Storage
Category: USB
Category: Technical Support
Category: Software Installation
Category: Linux
Category: Hardware Architecture
Category: Mac OS
Category: Disaster Recovery
Category: Desktop Support
Category: Computer Systems
Category: Computer Displays
Category: Networking Hardware
Category: File Systems

What you'll learn

  • Classify, install, configure, and manage software including mobile platforms.

  • Discuss cloud computing and web browser concepts.

  • Explain software development models, techniques, and concepts.

  • Describe fundamental database management concepts.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Database Management
Category: Cloud Computing
Category: Computer Programming
Category: Software Development Life Cycle
Category: Databases
Category: Computing Platforms
Category: Software Versioning
Category: Software Development
Category: Application Development
Category: Data Structures
Category: Software Installation
Category: Browser Compatibility
Category: Information Technology

What you'll learn

  • Identify wired and wireless network types, explain physical and logical topology, differentiate network cable types and what each is used for.

  • List common network devices. Discover what packets are and how IP addresses work, and explain what protocols are and why models are necessary.

  • Determine how to set up and encrypt networks and mobile devices. Diagnose connectivity issues and utilize the command prompt and Windows Settings.

  • List network drive types, explain RAM, ROM, and RAID, and troubleshoot storage issues. Explain STaaS, and define file, block, and object storage.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Wireless Networks
Category: General Networking
Category: Network Protocols
Category: Data Storage Technologies
Category: Data Storage
Category: Network Troubleshooting
Category: Local Area Networks
Category: Network Security
Category: Information Technology
Category: System Support
Category: Hardware Troubleshooting
Category: Networking Hardware
Category: Servers
Category: Cloud Storage
Category: Data Store
Category: Network Architecture
Category: Network Administration
Category: System Configuration
Category: Command-Line Interface
Category: Computer Networking

What you'll learn

  • Recognize the importance of data security, maintaining data integrity, and confidentiality

  • Demonstrate the installation of software updates and patches

  • Identify preferred practices for authentication, encryption, and device security

  • Discuss types of security threats, breaches, malware, social engineering, and other attack vectors

Skills you'll gain

Category: Cybersecurity
Category: Multi-Factor Authentication
Category: Malware Protection
Category: Data Security
Category: Encryption
Category: Cyber Attacks
Category: Cryptography
Category: Vulnerability Assessments
Category: Data Integrity
Category: Threat Detection
Category: Hardening
Category: Network Security
Category: Authorization (Computing)
Category: Application Security
Category: Authentications
Category: Windows Servers
Category: Security Controls
Category: Computer Security Awareness Training
Category: Technical Support

What you'll learn

  • Define cloud computing and explain essential characteristics, history, the business case for cloud, and the emerging technologies enabled by cloud

  • Describe the cloud service models- IaaS, PaaS, SaaS, and cloud deployment models- Public, Private, Hybrid; explain cloud infrastructure components

  • Explain emerging Cloud related trends including HybridMulticloud, Microservices, Serverless, Cloud Native, DevOps, and Application Modernization

  • List and describe services of popular cloud platforms including AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud, IBM Cloud, Alibaba Cloud, and others

Skills you'll gain

Category: Cloud Services
Category: Virtualization
Category: Cloud Computing
Category: Identity and Access Management
Category: Cloud Security
Category: Cloud-Native Computing
Category: DevOps
Category: Cloud Computing Architecture
Category: Microservices
Category: Serverless Computing
Category: Cloud Storage
Category: Cloud Infrastructure
Category: Hybrid Cloud Computing
Category: Virtual Machines
Category: Public Cloud
Category: Application Deployment

What you'll learn

  • Practice and check your readiness for the CompTIA Tech+ Certification exam that tests your proficiency in IT fundamentals

  • Describe the components of an OS, identify programming language categories, define programming & database concepts, and the interface methods used 

  • Identify best security practices, including confidentiality, integrity, and availability concerns of secure devices, and describe IT concepts

Skills you'll gain

Category: Database Management
Category: Computer Systems
Category: General Networking
Category: Wireless Networks
Category: Programming Principles

What you'll learn

  • Describe processes and information related to IT Fundamentals in the context of providing technical support.

  • Demonstrate systematic and effective troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

  • Use diagnostic tools and tracking systems to solve and log customer issues.

  • Apply customer service skills and a customer support mindset, including conflict mitigation and de-escalation skills.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Technical Support
Category: Operating Systems
Category: Cybersecurity
Category: Hardware Troubleshooting
Category: Network Troubleshooting
Category: Cloud Computing
Category: Data Storage
Category: Customer Service
Category: System Support
Category: Technical Services
Category: Network Administration
Category: Help Desk Support
Category: Desktop Support
Category: Database Management
Category: Remote Access Systems
Category: Computer Hardware

What you'll learn

  • Summarize the basic functions and tasks of the technical support specialist role.

  • Describe some career paths for technical support and the job prospects for the field.

  • Review technical support fundamentals and refresh essential skills.

  • Discover what to expect from a technical interview so you can come prepared.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Interviewing Skills
Category: Technical Support
Category: Professional Networking
Category: Technical Documentation
Category: Communication Strategies
Category: Relationship Building
Category: Communication
Category: Technical Communication
Category: Professionalism
Category: Professional Development

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When you complete this Professional Certificate, you may be able to have your learning recognized for credit if you are admitted and enroll in one of the following online degree programs.¹

 
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This Professional Certificate has ACE® recommendation. It is eligible for college credit at participating U.S. colleges and universities. Note: The decision to accept specific credit recommendations is up to each institution. 

Instructors

IBM Skills Network Team
IBM
82 Courses1,408,143 learners
Rav Ahuja
IBM
57 Courses4,017,237 learners
Amy Norton
IBM
1 Course51,811 learners

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¹Lightcast™ Job Postings Report, United States, 7/1/22-6/30/23. ²Based on program graduate survey responses, United States 2021.