Introduction
Getting started
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1. Introduction to CCST IT Support Technician and Where to Begin?
Module introduction
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Learning objectives
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What is an IT support technician and is this attainable?
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How to leverage your current experience
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What’s in IT for me?
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2. Understanding Key Help Desk Job Tasks and Responsibilities
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Importance of proper ticket queue management
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Applying time management mechanisms to improve response and resolution times
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Becoming familiar with ticketing systems and their associated best practices
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Keeping up with the Joneses: Why service-level agreements (SLA) are so critical
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Following and meeting your customer’s key performance indicators (KPIs)
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3. How to Build Relevant Documentation to Support Customer Engagements
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How to increase value to the business and it’s customers by delivering thoughtful, concise, clear, and comprehensive documentation of issues
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Provide documentation that is useful for future IT support interactions with end customers
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4. Understanding and Creating Your Own Troubleshooting Workflow
Module introduction
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Learning objectives
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What happens before, during, and after your engagement with an end customer
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Typical troubleshooting and diagnostic procedures
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Documenting changes used to resolve the problem and all associated outcomes
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5. Personal Safety Considerations
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How to identify potential risk for electrical shock or fire
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Understanding and protecting against electrostatic discharge (ESD)
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Other personal safety procedures and ewaste recycling tips, part 1
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Other personal safety procedures and ewaste recycling tips, part 2
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6. Stories from a Help Desk Veteran
Module introduction
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Learning objectives
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Communications, conduct, caring, and commitment
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Awkward situations
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Updating documentation
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When to be loud and when to be quiet
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Expanding your expertise
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Building relationships and business allies
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Horror stories from the field
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Safety concerns
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7. Career Advice and Gaining Experience
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Advancing your skill set
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Volunteering for projects
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Mentorship
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Building a home lab
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IT support across verticals and customer relevancy
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8. Course Summary: Putting It All Together
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Next steps for learning
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Community of peers
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Study habits
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Exam preparation
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Closing thoughts
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