1-month course · IT support & systems
IT Support and Helpdesk Fundamentals
Learn how a professional service desk works, from troubleshooting hardware, software and networks to tickets, SLAs and escalation.
You will be able to: Diagnose common IT issues and manage support requests.
Curriculum
Module by module
Every module includes lessons, written notes, practical exercises and a knowledge check.
- Module 1IT support principles and service desk operations
- Module 2Hardware, operating systems and troubleshooting
- Module 3Networking and connectivity diagnostics
- Module 4User accounts, access and endpoint fundamentals
- Module 5Ticket management, SLAs and escalation
- Module 6Documentation and customer service
- Final projectResolve a simulated set of helpdesk tickets.
Before you enrol
Everything you need to know
- Study time
- 4 weeks · about 5–8 hours a week. Duration describes the intended pathway, not a waiting period: you can finish sooner once all requirements are met.
- Prerequisites
- None. Basic computer and internet skills are enough.
- Tools you need
- A computer or laptop with a modern web browser and a reliable internet connection.
- Assessment
- Module knowledge checks, a final assessment and a final project.
- Certificate
- Complete all required lessons and pass the final assessment with at least 70%, and complete the final project. You then receive a verifiable Elnux Academy certificate of completion.
- Access
- 12 months from enrolment, on any device.
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