Computer Support Technician Colleges

Computers have now become an integral part of everyday life at home, work, school, and nearly everywhere else. Of course, almost every computer user encounters a problem occasionally, whether it is the annoyance of a forgotten password or the disaster of a crashing hard drive. The explosive use of computers has created demand for specialists who provide advice to users, as well as for the day-to-day administration, maintenance, and support of computer systems and networks. Computer support specialists provide technical assistance, support, and advice to customers and other users. This includes technical support specialists and help-desk technicians. These troubleshooters interpret problems and provide technical support for hardware, software, and systems. They answer telephone calls, analyze problems by using automated diagnostic programs, and resolve recurring difficulties. Support specialists work either within a company that uses computer systems or directly for a computer hardware or software vendor. Increasingly, these specialists work for help-desk or support services firms, for which they provide computer support to clients on a contract basis. A Computer System Technician diploma can prepare you for a career as a: - Help Desk Support Technician - Field Technician - Quality Assurance Technician - PC Support & Maintenance - Computer Sales & Marketing - Technical Support - Network System Technician

Kaplan College - The demand for Computer Support Technicians is growing fast. Train to become one in less than a year. Prepare for CompTIA A+ exams (cost included as part of tuition). IT instructors with real-world experience. Learn systems operations, hardware and software applications and customer support. Campus Locations: Bakersfield, North Hollywood, Palm Springs, Riverside, Sacramento, Salida, San Diego, Stockton, Vista, CA Denver, CO Hammond, Indianapolis, Merrillville, IN Cincinnati, OH Frederick, Hagerstown, MD Las Vegas, NV Phoenix, AZ Milwaukee, WI • Diploma: Computer Support Technician

Antonelli College - This program emphasizes the hardware support and the technical administration of the computers behind the office or business. Students learn Internet fundamentals including addressing, routing and use of Internet applications including e-mail, advanced web and FTP searches along with legal issues. Web page management, desktop publishing and E-Commerce are all found here. Graduates will be prepared for entry-level employment as help desk support, network administrator, or technical support. Campus Locations: Cincinnati , OH; Hattiesburg and Jackson, MS • Degree - Technical and Network Support

Bauder College - Our mission is to help students achieve their dreams of a rewarding career. Fully accredited, we use proven teaching methods which ensure the development of each student's analytical and critical thinking abilities. The demand for Computer Support Technicians is growing fast. Train to become one in less than a year. Prepare for CompTIA A+ exams (cost included as part of tuition). IT instructors with real-world experience. Learn systems operations, hardware and software applications and customer support. Campus Location: Atlanta, GA • Diploma: Computer Support Technician

Briarcliffe College - Briarcliffe College, an institution of higher education located in suburban Long Island, offers professional educational programs in selected fields of business, technology, and graphic design at the diploma, associate, and baccalaureate levels to a diverse body of traditional and non-traditional students. The College's mission is to promote a professional learning environment that educates and empowers students to initiate, advance, or change their careers and engage in life-long learning. The College strives to fulfill its mission by providing specialized academic programs that coherently integrate theory and contemporary practice, utilize industry-current technologies, refine students' critical thinking, writing, speaking, and numeracy skills, and incorporate liberal arts course offerings. Campus Locations: Bethpage and Patchogue, NY • Diploma - Computer Service Technician

Career Centers of Texas - The Computer Business Systems program provides students with skills that will enable them to work in a modern office, call center, helpdesk or comparable business setting. Students will learn administration, keyboarding, client operating systems, help desk support, customer service and computer skills including software, basic computer hardware, applications and office procedures. In order to make students more marketable, instruction in Internet fundamentals and PC troubleshooting skills is also presented. Campus Location: El Paso, Texas • Diploma: Computer Business Systems

CHI Institute - CHI strives to provide excellence in education by hiring well-prepared, experienced faculty and staff; maintaining an updated facility that fosters educational growth in a pleasant and safe environment with current classroom equipment, library facilities with Internet access, and computer labs; and providing tutoring and advising services to help students successfully complete their programs of study. The demand for Computer Support Technicians is growing fast. Train to become one in less than a year. Prepare for CompTIA A+ exams (cost included as part of tuition). IT instructors with real-world experience. Learn systems operations, hardware and software applications and customer support. Campus Locations: Broomall and Franklin Mills, Pennsylvania • Diploma: Computer Support Technician

The Career Institute of American International College - TCI's Instructors come from a variety of occupations, and all are accomplished professionals in their field. Our education programs use an Adult-learning methodology proven to meet the needs of every learning style. We even go a step further to ensure your training success; integrating an online student support system, accessible 24/7, into your curriculum. Our Elite Student Support System provides you with online practice modules designed to help you expand your knowledge and understanding, skills assessment tools to help to show you where your strengths and weaknesses are, and a library containing more than 1200 reference books. Campus Locations: Braintree Cambridge Framingham Springfield Woburn, MA • Diploma: PC and Networking Administrator • Diploma: Oracle Database Administrator

Florida Career College - Florida Career College has been specializing in career training since 1982. All our programs are specially designed for individuals who want to succeed in the fields of Allied Health and/or Information Technology. This "hands-on" program includes the servicing of computers, peripheral equipment and basic network systems. Learn every phase of the process, from analyzing system requirements to setting up, maintaining and troubleshooting computer network systems for today's busy offices. Campus Locations: Brandon, FL, Miami, FL, Clearwater, FL, Pembroke Pines, FL, Hialeah, FL, W. Palm Beach, FL, Lauderdale Lakes, FL • Associate's Degree - Computer Network Technician

Hesser College - At Hesser College, it is our mission to provide a high-quality, student-oriented, career-focused, affordable learning experience. We place high value on hands-on, employment-related skill building. Combining general education, business, and professional career specialty course offerings, Hesser College can prepare graduates to succeed in an increasingly competitive employment marketplace. This program is a 6-month certificate program that offers the student hands-on training in computer support and repair, networking, and the Microsoft. Windows operating system. The program is designed to help the students prepare for the A+ Computer Technician Exams, which are standardized measurements of ability as determined by the Computer Technology Industry Association (CompTIA). Campus Locations: Manchester, Nashua, Portsmouth, Salem, NH • Associate: Micro-Computer Support Specialist • Certificate: Information Technology/Computer Technician

Katherine Gibbs School - For more than 90 years, Katharine Gibbs Schools have been preparing graduates for rewarding professional careers. Dedicated to the development of the individual, the school emphasizes problem solving in its curriculum to better prepare students to become professionals in the workplace. Upon successful completion of the 12-month Katharine Gibbs Certificate program you should be able to configure and troubleshoot workstations in a number of Microsoft operating systems including being able to create and manage logic scripts, assign user rights, address file system security, share resources, implement menus, and manage from the system server console. In addition, the PC training you receive will provide valuable hands-on experience in installing, configuring, troubleshooting, and fault isolating with the most common components within a PC. To enhance your hardware knowledge base, the Katharine Gibbs Computer Technical Support program includes administrative training in network topologies, protocols, and workstation network access. As a Katharine Gibbs graduate, you can be confident that you have industry-current skills and knowledge of the computer industry as you embark on your new career. Campus Location: Melville, New York • Associate of Applied Science in Computer Technical Support

Lansdale School of Business - A Tradition of Excellence since 1918! Lansdale School of Business (LSB) is a private co-educational institution dedicated to offering practical career education in business to promote the occupational competence, professional awareness, and personal growth of its students. LSB assists students in selecting the career paths best suited to their goals and interests. In order to prepare students for their entry into a successful business career, LSB offers Diploma, and Associate in Specialized Business degree programs. Campus Location: North Wales, PA • Technical Support Specialist • Computer Applications Management

Lincoln Technical Institute - Individuals who have mastered the art of troubleshooting, maintaining and repairing computers can be in high demand in today's workplace. As technology keeps evolving, Diploma and Associate Degree in PC Systems and Support training can help you keep up with it. Our PC Support Technician program will introduce you to the features and functions of Microsoft Windows as well as installation protocol and troubleshooting techniques for PC operating systems and computer hardware. You will then learn the essentials of network design, networking operations and common problem solving techniques, while aiding in the preparation for the A+ and Network+ Certification examinations. Our PC Systems and Networking Technology program is designed to teach you, in a hands-on environment, the essentials of PC operating systems, Networking and Help Desk Concepts. This program teaches students to install, troubleshoot, and configure Microsoft Windows Professional and Server editions. Plus, you'll learn integrated communications, critical thinking, and analytical skills to teach you how to interact with clients and fellow employees. Campus Locations: Edison, New Jersey Mount Laurel, New Jersey Paramus, New Jersey Allentown, Pennsylvania Center City Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Northeast Philadelphia, Pennsylvania • PC Systems and Support

Southwestern College - As today's computer driven, business environment grows ever more complex, the need for trained technicians who can help resolve problems and answer questions concerning Network Communications and Information Systems has never been in more demand. You'll be immersed in Southwestern College's hand's on training by IT professionals with years of experience in this specialized field, and exposed to the core principles of networking concepts including; troubleshooting operating systems, customizing office applications and office securtiy settings. You'll learn the fundamental function and administration of network systems, reinforced with hands-on experience. From good customer-service techniques, to sophisticated IT technology, you'll be equipped to handle many help-desk situations...and help yourself to exciting new career opportunities! Campus Location: Toledo OH • Network Communications & Information Systems

Sullivan University System - Find out how one of the schools in the Sullivan University System can help you get the skills you need for a rewarding career in business, technology, medicine, design, culinary arts, or law. Choose an accelerated degree program and earn a Bachelor's Degree in just 3 years. Take advantage of a 99% job placement rate. Focus you learning on the courses you'll need to get your career started. Campus Locations: Louisville, Lexington, Ft. Knox, Kentucky Associate Degrees • Computer Engineering Technology • Computer Graphic Design • Computer Network Administration • Computer Programming • Internet/Intranet Programmer • Information Systems Security • PC Support Specialist Diploma • Computer Applications Specialist • Computer Repair

Technical Career Institute - At Technical Career Institute, we are committed to helping you succeed in whichever career field you choose. We maintain high standards of teaching and make sure every student receives plenty of personal attention. The Computer Support Technician diploma provides the student with the basic knowledge and hands-on practical skills in the use of software applications, databases, internet, operating systems, hardware and software support and service, and basic networking. Computer Support Technicians service personal computers, servers, printers and storage devices. These workers perform hands-on repair, maintenance and installation of computers and related equipment. Workers who also provide technical assistance in person or by telephone to computer system users are known as help desk analysts, computer support specialist and system administrators. Campus Location: Miami, FL • Diploma - Computer Support Technician

Texas Careers - Texas Careers strives to provide excellence in education by hiring well-prepared, experienced faculty and staff; maintaining an updated facility that fosters educational growth in a pleasant and safe environment with current classroom equipment, library facilities with Internet access, and computer labs; and providing tutoring and advising services to help students successfully complete their programs of study. The Computer Business Systems program combines the skills that are needed in the modern workforce. The program will prepare graduates for Microsoft Office Specialist Certification. Graduates will also be prepared to take the Expert-level exam for Word and the Core-level exam for PowerPoint, Excel and Access. Graduates will be qualified to work in numerous positions including administrative, computer help desk, accounting clerk, bookkeeper, business office assistant manager, assistant manager, financial specialist, sales and more. Graduates will be qualified to apply for the above positions in these exciting industries: finance, banking, sales, education, retail, manufacturing, law, healthcare and insurance. Campus Location: Beaumont, TX • Certificate: Computer Business Systems

TESST College of Technology - Through our Computer Support Technician Certificate program, we offer you the opportunity to gain the knowledge you need to search for entry-level employment in a field that is vital in today's business world. Through group discussions, lectures, and hands-on experience, you can learn about computer programs, hardware and software, and network systems. Upon graduation of this program, you can seek positions as a desktop support technician, help desk specialist, computer lab coordinator, office systems support specialist, hardware/software installer, or computer salesperson. Campus Locations: Baltimore, Beltsville, Towson, MD • Certificate: Computer Support Technician

Thompson Institute - Our mission is to help students achieve their dreams of a rewarding career. Classes at this accredited school are taught in specially built typing, dictation, and computer rooms, as well as fully equipped medical laboratories. Fully accredited, we use proven teaching methods which ensure the development of each student's analytical and critical thinking abilities. Take advantage of flexible class schedules, financial aid for qualifying students, and extensive post-graduation job placement services. Campus Locations: Philadelphia, PA • Diploma: Computer Support Technician

United Education Institute - These days, nearly every business relies on computers. It is no surprise that the Networking Technology field continues to grow. If you enjoy computers, working with your hands, installing and repairing things, the NT field is perfect for you. In just eight months, UEI will prepare you with the computer skills necesary to work in practically any industry. Skills you will learn in UEI's Computer System Technician Program: * System Architecture * DOS Applied Computing * Windows Applied Computing * Applied Networking * Network Operating Systems & Security * Network Infrastructure * Directory Services Infrastructure Campus Locations: Chula Vista, El Monte, Huntington Park, Ontario, San Bernardino, San Diego, Van Nuys, CA • Diploma - Computer System Technician

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