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 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
- 5 Chapters
- 17 Topics
- 13 Scenario-Based Practice activities
- 17 timed quizzes
- 5 Hands-on Projects
- Certificate of Completion
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E-textbook
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Read-Along
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Assessments to Track Progress
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Course Completion Badge
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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

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