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Microsoft IT Support Specialist Professional Certificate

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Microsoft IT Support Specialist Professional Certificate

Launch your career as an IT support specialist. Build job-ready skills – and must-have AI skills – for an in-demand career. Earn a credential from Microsoft. No prior experience required.

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Instructor: Microsoft

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

(971 reviews)

Beginner level

Recommended experience

3 months at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Earn a career credential
Share your expertise with employers

What you'll learn

  • Gain skills to succeed in Information technology systems analysis and maintenance.

  • Apply concepts such as Data Backup, Cloud Computing, and Mobile Device Management to practical IT scenarios.

  • Demonstrate a holistic understanding of IT support, combining hardware, software, networking, and security concepts in problem-solving.

  • Learn to adapt diagnostic skills to diverse IT issues within a practical business scenario.

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Taught in English
137 practice exercises

Earn 50% off your Certification Exam (MS-900)

Professional Certificate - 6 course series

What you'll learn

  • Learn about computer components like CPU, memory, and storage.

  • Learn how computer system components, such as the CPU, memory, and storage devices, interact with the operating system.

  • Gain insight into security, hardware, and software relationships.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Operating Systems
Category: Computer Hardware
Category: Computer Systems
Category: Business Software
Category: Cybersecurity
Category: Servers
Category: Computer Architecture
Category: Information Technology
Category: Generative AI
Category: Technical Support
Category: Hardware Architecture
Category: System Configuration
Category: Enterprise Security
Category: OS Process Management
Category: Data Storage Technologies
Category: Data Loss Prevention
Category: Microsoft Windows

What you'll learn

  • Learn computer networking basics, like TCP/IP and OSI models, and how devices collaborate.

  • Gain insights into network infrastructure and monitoring techniques for effective management.

  • Learn about network security components, approaches, and mitigation strategies.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Cloud Computing
Category: Software As A Service
Category: Network Security
Category: OSI Models
Category: TCP/IP
Category: General Networking
Category: Virtualization
Category: Microsoft Azure
Category: Local Area Networks
Category: Firewall
Category: Computer Networking
Category: Network Architecture
Category: Network Monitoring
Category: Network Protocols
Category: Virtual Machines
Category: Networking Hardware
Category: Network Infrastructure

What you'll learn

  • Gain insight into key aspects of IT security and data management.

  • Develop an understanding of secure software setup and implementation.

  • Learn effective strategies for hardware configurations and data backup and recovery.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Firewall
Category: Data Storage
Category: Data Security
Category: Computer Hardware
Category: Disaster Recovery
Category: Encryption
Category: Application Security
Category: System Configuration
Category: Identity and Access Management
Category: Data Management
Category: Software Installation
Category: Microsoft Windows
Category: Cybersecurity
Category: Information Systems Security

What you'll learn

  • Gain insight into the fundamentals of cybersecurity concepts for ensuring user data privacy.

  • Learn how to secure digital communications, optimize network performance, and understand how VPNs work.

  • Gain knowledge about the diverse landscapes of on-premises computing, cloud services, and server communication.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Encryption
Category: Network Security
Category: Cloud Computing
Category: Multi-Factor Authentication
Category: Virtual Private Networks (VPN)
Category: Information Systems Security
Category: Desktop Support
Category: Servers
Category: Technical Support and Services
Category: Authentications
Category: Identity and Access Management
Category: Cybersecurity
Category: Mac OS
Category: Information Privacy

What you'll learn

  • Gain insight into the components and services within Microsoft 365, such as Office applications, collaboration tools, and cloud-based services.

  • Understand the integration between Microsoft 365 applications and their pivotal role in enhancing business productivity and security.

  • Learn about the automation tools available within Microsoft 365 and how to leverage them to streamline workflows and improve overall efficiency.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Microsoft Teams
Category: Microsoft Excel
Category: Microsoft Outlook
Category: Automation
Category: Microsoft Word
Category: Microsoft 365
Category: Microsoft PowerPoint
Category: Endpoint Security
Category: Data Security
Category: Calendar Management
Category: Collaborative Software
Category: Security Controls
Category: Document Management
Category: Business Process Automation
Category: Operational Efficiency
Category: Enterprise Application Management
Category: Microsoft Power Automate/Flow
Category: Productivity Software

What you'll learn

  • Gain insight into troubleshooting approaches for both hardware and software issues across various operating systems

  • Learn to apply a systematic approach to diagnose technical issues across different hardware and software environments

  • Master diagnostic tools for efficient problem-solving in system maintenance, upgrades, network connectivity, software setup, and security

Skills you'll gain

Category: Network Troubleshooting
Category: Hardware Troubleshooting
Category: Generative AI
Category: Technical Communication
Category: Network Monitoring
Category: Operating Systems
Category: System Support
Category: Mac OS
Category: Technical Support
Category: Desktop Support
Category: Computer Hardware
Category: System Monitoring
Category: Unix
Category: Debugging
Category: Microsoft Windows

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