Courseware for Cisco IT support

This course provides a hands-on experience working inside the world of IT Support, that will show competency at an industry associate-level and is college and career ready. You will be able to demonstrate the correct application of the principal features of IT Support and complete tasks independently.

Cisco_logo_blue_2016.svg

Cisco Certified Support Technician – IT Support

The Cisco Certified Support Technician – IT Support certification is built to test and validate foundation-level concepts and knowledge in technical support. The successful candidates are qualified to enter the workforce as support specialists, support technicians, support auditors, and analysts.

Includes

Includes the following features

  • E-textbook

    Each course includes a complete e-textbook. The topics are chunked and embedded. Ideal for informing discussions or assigning homework.

  • Read-Along

    Listen - a read-along feature designed to support auditory learners is available in every course. This feature is available at the top of every topic page. Simply click on the "play" icon and start listening.

  • Comprehensive Grade Book

    Save valuable time by eliminating the need to create additional lessons. All MSi courses generate grades automatically from students as they complete knowledge checks, practice activities, quizzes, and projects. These grades are automatically entered into the MSi LMS (Learning Management System). You can easily import these grades into your district's grade book.

  • Assessments to Track Progress

    Easily measure your students learning gains and identify any knowledge gaps. At the beginning of every chapter, there is a pre-assessment. Once students have completed the chapter there will be a post-assessment. You’ll see these scores immediately so you can proceed accordingly.

  • Focus Mode

    To make it easier to concentrate, MSi offers a Focus Mode. This tool removes elements on the page that can be distracting. We’ve found this feature to be very helpful, particularly for visual learners.

  • Course Completion Badge

    Share accomplishments! Upon completion of the course with a grade of 80% or higher, students are eligible for a course completion badge that is designed to be displayed on LinkedIn and other social media channels.

  • Course Completion Certificate

    Showcase success! After completion of the course with a grade of 80% or higher, students are eligible for a printable course completion certificate.

Course Content

  • Chapter 1 Overview

  • Chapter 1 Introduction

  • Chapter 1: Pre-assessment Quiz

  • Topic 1.1: Defining Key Help Desk Concepts

  • Topic 1.1 Quiz

  • Topic 1.2: Preparing Documentation

  • Topic 1.2 Quiz

  • Scenario Based Activity: Tickets and Documentation

  • Topic 1.3: The Problem-Solving Process

  • Topic 1.3 Quiz

  • Topic 1.4: Interpersonal Communication in IT Support

  • Topic 1.4 Quiz

  • Scenario Based Activity: Plan of Action

  • Chapter 1: Vocabulary

  • Chapter 1: Project

  • Chapter 1: Post-assessment Quiz

  • Chapter 2 Overview

  • Chapter 2 Introduction

  • Chapter 2: Pre-assessment Quiz

  • Topic 2.1: Safety Procedures

  • Topic 2.1 Quiz

  • Scenario Based Activity: Handling Equipment

  • Topic 2.2: Hardware, Software, and Device Configurations

  • Topic 2.2 Quiz

  • Topic 2.3: Computer Maintenance

  • Topic 2.3 Quiz

  • Scenario Based Activity: Navigating Windows and MacOS Hardware

  • Topic 2.4: Investigating Hardware Issues

  • Topic 2.4 Quiz

  • Scenario Based Activity: Troubleshooting Common Errors

  • Chapter 2: Vocabulary

  • Chapter 2: Project

  • Chapter 2: Post-assessment Quiz

  • Chapter 3 Overview

  • Chapter 3 Introduction

  • Chapter 3: Pre-assessment Quiz

  • Topic 3.1: Network-Based Resources

  • Topic 3.1 Quiz

  • Scenario Based Activity: Troubleshooting Shared Directories

  • Topic 3.2: Troubleshooting Peripherals

  • Topic 3.2 Quiz

  • Scenario Based Activity: Common Printer Complaints

  • Topic 3.3: End-Device Connectivity

  • Topic 3.3 Quiz

  • Scenario Based Activity: Command-Line Tools

  • Chapter 3: Vocabulary

  • Chapter 3: Project

  • Chapter 3: Post-assessment Quiz

  • Chapter 4 Overview

  • Chapter 4 Introduction

  • Chapter 4: Pre-assessment Quiz

  • Topic 4.1: Mobile, Desktop, and Application-Related Issues

  • Topic 4.1 Quiz

  • Topic 4.2: Using Remote Access Software for Technical Support

  • Topic 4.2 Quiz

  • Scenario Based Activity: Troubleshooting Boot-up of Remote Devices

  • Topic 4.3: Conducting Research and Updating Internal Documentation

  • Topic 4.3 Quiz

  • Scenario Based Activity: SQL Queries

  • Chapter 4: Vocabulary

  • Chapter 4: Project

  • Chapter 4: Post-assessment Quiz

  • Chapter 5 Overview

  • Chapter 5 Introduction

  • Chapter 5: Pre-assessment Quiz

  • Topic 5.1: Threats, Investigations, and Escalation

  • Topic 5.1 Quiz

  • Scenario Based Activity: Malicious Attacks

  • Topic 5.2: Social Engineering

  • Topic 5.2 Quiz

  • Scenario Based Activity: Suspicious Email

  • Topic 5.3: Confidentiality and Data Safety

  • Topic 5.3 Quiz

  • Scenario Based Activity: Diagnosing, Resolving, and Preventing the Issue

  • Chapter 5: Vocabulary

  • Chapter 5: Project

  • Chapter 5: Post-assessment Quiz

Support you can depend on*

*Our exceptional customer support is always included. Fine print not needed. 

At MSi, we are dedicated to your success. We want you to feel comfortable coming to us to ask questions. This is what we do for a living, and we love our job! Our helpful customer support team is based in the United States, friendly, and ready to assist. We are here to help you through the entire process. We’ll give you detailed instructions to enroll your students, set up your courses, and answer any questions you may have along the way. MSi takes pride in providing customer support you can depend on.

Knowledge Base

Quickly and easily find helpful articles that include videos.

Our searchable Knowledge Base includes an inventory of detailed instructions and other information.

Contact Us

Looking for something?

We will happily answer your questions and provide more information. 

Get Support

Need help?

Open a support ticket and we will be there to help. Our team will get back to you ASAP. We look forward to assisting you.

WHAT OUR TEACHER'S SAY

MSi has it all. They can offer you everything. They offer the curriculum, They can give you everything every student needs.

Amanda Kagan

CTE Teacher