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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. Gain the in-demand skills and hands-on experience to get job-ready in as little as 3 months. No prior experience required.

IBM Skills Network Team
Rav Ahuja
Amy Norton

Instructors: IBM Skills Network Team

Sponsored by PKO BP

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3 months, 10 hours a week
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Earn a career credential that demonstrates your expertise
4.8

(1,938 reviews)

Beginner level

Recommended experience

Flexible schedule
3 months, 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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  • Demonstrate your technical proficiency
  • Earn an employer-recognized certificate from IBM
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$56,000+
median U.S. salary for IT support
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318,000+
U.S. job openings in IT support
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Professional Certificate - 9 course series

Introduction to Technical Support

Course 112 hours4.8 (1,019 ratings)

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: Technical Support and Services
Category: IT Infrastructure
Category: Information Technology Operations
Category: End User Training and Support
Category: System Support
Category: Help Desk Support
Category: Technical Writing
Category: Systems Administration
Category: Service Level
Category: Service Management
Category: Customer Support
Category: Technical Communication
Category: IT Service Management
Category: Desktop Support
Category: Service Level Agreement
Category: Customer and Client Support
Category: IT Management
Category: Infrastructure Architecture
Category: Technical Documentation

Introduction to Hardware and Operating Systems

Course 217 hours4.7 (1,832 ratings)

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: Electronic Hardware
Category: Peripheral Devices
Category: Technical Support
Category: Desktop Support
Category: Systems Administration
Category: Hardware Design
Category: Hardware Architecture
Category: System Support
Category: IT Infrastructure
Category: System Configuration
Category: Computing Platforms
Category: Computer Systems
Category: Hardware Troubleshooting
Category: Technical Support and Services
Category: Operating Systems
Category: Microsoft Windows
Category: Information Technology
Category: Display Devices
Category: Mac OS

Introduction to Software, Programming, and Databases

Course 318 hours4.7 (354 ratings)

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: Databases
Category: Software Engineering
Category: Programming Principles
Category: Computer Programming
Category: Computing Platforms
Category: Web Development
Category: Software Development Tools
Category: Browser Compatibility
Category: Cloud Development
Category: Application Lifecycle Management
Category: Information Technology Operations
Category: Information Technology
Category: Systems Development Life Cycle
Category: Software Development
Category: Cloud Applications
Category: Software Development Life Cycle
Category: Data Access
Category: Query Languages
Category: Software Installation
Category: Application Development

Introduction to Networking and Storage

Course 412 hours4.7 (476 ratings)

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: General Networking
Category: Network Infrastructure
Category: Network Protocols
Category: Network Engineering
Category: Computer Networking
Category: Data Storage
Category: TCP/IP
Category: Network Administration
Category: Local Area Networks
Category: Network Support
Category: Data Storage Technologies
Category: Network Troubleshooting
Category: Wireless Networks
Category: Cloud Storage
Category: Networking Hardware
Category: Cloud Services
Category: OSI Models
Category: IT Infrastructure
Category: Network Planning And Design
Category: Network Architecture

Introduction to Cybersecurity Essentials

Course 512 hours4.8 (714 ratings)

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: Network Security
Category: Cyber Attacks
Category: Security Management
Category: Security Awareness
Category: Information Systems Security
Category: Cyber Security Policies
Category: Hardening
Category: Infrastructure Security
Category: Threat Management
Category: Application Security
Category: Computer Security Awareness Training
Category: Security Software
Category: Multi-Factor Authentication
Category: Security Engineering
Category: Cyber Security Strategy
Category: Safety and Security
Category: Threat Detection
Category: Information Assurance
Category: Data Security

Introduction to Cloud Computing

Course 612 hours4.6 (6,877 ratings)

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 Computing
Category: Cloud Infrastructure
Category: Cloud Development
Category: Cloud Engineering
Category: Cloud-Native Computing
Category: Cloud Solutions
Category: Cloud Services
Category: Cloud Security
Category: Cloud Computing Architecture
Category: Cloud Storage
Category: Cloud Applications
Category: Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS)
Category: IBM Cloud
Category: Public Cloud
Category: Serverless Computing
Category: Multi-Cloud
Category: Computing Platforms
Category: Cloud Technologies
Category: Hybrid Cloud Computing
Category: Cloud Platforms

Practice Exam for CompTIA ITF+ Certification

Course 72 hours4.8 (117 ratings)

What you'll learn

  • Practice and check your readiness for the CompTIA ITF+ Certification exam that tests your proficiency in IT Fundamentals.

  • Summarize how to set up and install common peripheral devices, secure a basic wireless network, and the importance of Cloud+ Certification exam.

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

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

Skills you'll gain

Category: Information Systems Security
Category: Cybersecurity
Category: Cloud Development
Category: Computer Security
Category: Cloud Computing
Category: Data Security
Category: Computer Hardware
Category: Human Learning
Category: Cloud Applications
Category: Application Development
Category: Electronic Hardware
Category: Learning Strategies

Technical Support (IT) Case Studies and Capstone

Course 810 hours4.8 (164 ratings)

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: Network Engineering
Category: Technical Support
Category: Network Troubleshooting
Category: Cybersecurity
Category: Network Support
Category: Cloud Computing
Category: Computer Networking
Category: Help Desk Support
Category: Cloud Solutions
Category: Network Infrastructure
Category: Hardware Troubleshooting
Category: System Support
Category: Identity and Access Management
Category: Systems Administration
Category: General Networking
Category: Computer Hardware
Category: End User Training and Support
Category: Technical Support and Services
Category: Information Technology
Category: Desktop Support

Tech Support Career Guide and Interview Preparation

Course 99 hours4.8 (95 ratings)

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: Interpersonal Communications
Category: Interviewing Skills
Category: Technical Support
Category: Investment Management
Category: Professional Networking
Category: Communication
Category: Wealth Management
Category: Portfolio Management
Category: Communication Strategies

Instructors

IBM Skills Network Team
IBM
58 Courses1,056,739 learners
Rav Ahuja
IBM
53 Courses3,198,333 learners
Amy Norton
IBM
1 Course44,609 learners

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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.

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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.