About the Desktop Technician Certificate

Computers continue to expand in all aspects of our personal activities in business, manufacturing, education, and health care. This program provides a balanced coverage of technology fundamentals, computer hardware and computer software. An emphasis is placed on operating principles of hardware and software, networking models, operating systems, internetworking components, industry standards and hands-on laboratory activities for developing practical problem solving skills. Students will develop the ability to configure and troubleshoot basic PCs. Integrated into the program are courses that prepare the student to sit for both the CompTIA A+ certification and the MCITP.