Flagship Kansas

Association

Computer Support Specialist

Competency-based occupation
Onet code: 15-1232.00

1

Years

27

Skills

168h

Related instruction
Classroom Instruction Topics
  • Overview of this course
  • CompTIA IT Fundamentals OR Ed2go
  • Why you've been unsuccessful with angry customers
  • Foundations of communication
  • Advance Your Skills as an IT Help Desk Specialist
  • What is customer value?
  • Overview on maximizing value and avoiding common pitfalls
  • Customer success management fundamentals
  • Develop Your Communication Skills and Interpersonal Influence
  • Develop Your Customer Service Skills
  • Ringorang
  • Build your Cloud Computing Skills
  • The challenges of coaching virtually
  • Prepare for the CompTIA IT Fundamentals+ (ITF+) (FC0-U61) Exam
  • Set yourself up for success with good customer service
  • Components of authentic communication
  • Digital Transformation in Practice: Virtual Collaboration Tools
On-the-job Training
  • Provide technical support for software maintenance or use.
    • Answer user inquiries regarding computer software or hardware operation to resolve problems.
  • Monitor computer system performance to ensure proper operation.
    • Oversee the daily performance of computer systems.
  • Read documents to gather technical information.
    • Read technical manuals, confer with users, or conduct computer diagnostics to investigate and resolve problems or to provide technical assistance and support.
    • Demonstrates exceptional proficiency at following and establishing processes
  • Collaborate with others to resolve information technology issues.
    • Read technical manuals, confer with users, or conduct computer diagnostics to investigate and resolve problems or to provide technical assistance and support.
  • Resolve computer software problems.
    • Read technical manuals, confer with users, or conduct computer diagnostics to investigate and resolve problems or to provide technical assistance and support.
  • Install computer hardware.
    • Install and perform minor repairs to hardware, software, or peripheral equipment, following design or installation specifications.
    • Set up equipment for use, performing or ensuring proper installation of cables, operating systems, or appropriate software.
  • Teach others to use computer equipment or hardware or software.
    • Develop training materials and procedures, or train users in the proper use of hardware or software.
  • Train others in computer interface or software use.
    • Develop training materials and procedures, or train users in the proper use of hardware or software.
  • Test software performance.
    • Enter commands and observe system functioning to verify correct operations and detect errors.
  • Modify software programs to improve performance.
    • Modify and customize commercial programs for internal needs.
  • Test computer hardware performance.
    • Inspect equipment and read order sheets to prepare for users.
  • Document operational activities.
    • Maintain records of data communication transactions, problems and remedial actions taken, or installation activities.
  • Install computer software.
    • Recommend, Install, and perform minor repairs to hardware, software, or peripheral equipment, following design or installation specifications.
  • Maintain computer hardware.
    • Recommend, Install, and perform minor repairs to hardware, software, or peripheral equipment, following design or installation specifications.
  • Evaluate utility of software or hardware technologies.
    • Prepare evaluations of software or hardware, and recommend improvements or upgrades.
  • Provide recommendations to others about computer hardware.
    • Prepare evaluations of software or hardware, and recommend improvements or upgrades.
  • Recommend changes to improve computer or information systems.
    • Prepare evaluations of software or hardware, and recommend improvements or upgrades.
  • Collaborate with others to determine design specifications or details.
    • Confer with staff, users, and management to establish requirements for new systems or modifications.
  • Conduct research to gain information about products or processes.
    • Conduct office automation feasibility studies, including workflow analysis, space design, or cost comparison analysis.
  • Update knowledge about emerging industry or technology trends.
    • Read trade magazines and technical manuals, or attend conferences and seminars to maintain knowledge of hardware and software
  • Facilitates Customer Satisfaction
    • Develop a trusted advisor relationship with customer such that all activities and communications are closely aligned with the customer's business case and strategy.
  • Communication Skills
    • Understand the importance of and demonstrate verbal, written, and non-verbal/body language, abilities and employ active listening, persuasion, and influencing skills.
    • Frame communication with respect to diversity of learning styles, varied individual communication abilities, and cultural difference
  • Professionalism
    • Understand ethics in the workplace and best team building practices to build mutual trust.
  • Problem Solving
    • Master the best ways to recover from an issue on the job. Understand disaster recovery procedures, questioning, creative problem solving, and support processes.
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