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Help Desk Technician Training Program

Albany, New York

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If you are looking to upgrade your skills or begin a career in the Information Technology or Medical Billing & Coding fields, New Horizons Career Training can give you the training that businesses are looking for. We have been training the employees of thousands of these very same businesses for years, so working with the premier training provider to those industries just makes sense. Press Play.

The Help Desk Technician program prepares students to provide computer support to computer system users. Students will be exposed to computer hardware, software and networking fundamental concepts. They will acquire professional skills required to successfully support end users using methodical, standards-based approaches.

This program involves large amounts of hands-on activities with computer hardware and software. Students will learn general computer concepts, professional help desk skills and Microsoft Windows installation and support procedures.

Industry certifications achieved include: CompTIA A+, Network+, Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technician (MCDST) and many more.

Program Location

Albany, New York

 

Career Preparation

The Help Desk Technician program prepares students to work in the Computer Support Specialists family of jobs In-Demand occupations are found in National High Growth industries. High Growth industries are economically critical, projected to add substantial numbers of new jobs, and are being transformed by technology and innovation.. Typical job titles in this family include:

  • Information Technology Specialist (IT Specialist)
  • Electronic Data Processing Auditor (EDP Auditor)
  • Help Desk Analyst
  • Computer Technician
  • Desktop Support Technician
  • Office Systems Coordinator
Certifications

Certifications this program prepares you for include:

Curriculum

Courses in this program include:

Program Length & Schedule

21 Weeks, 336 Contact Hours

Day & Evening classes

 

Since 1982, New Horizons Computer Learning Centers has grown to become the largest independent IT training company worldwide. We offer more courses, at more times and in more locations than any other computer and business training company. Businesses and individuals can choose from hundreds of course offerings, delivered by experts, and offered in hundreds of convenient locations around the world.


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Albany, NY 12205
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