Program Description
This five-course certificate program is designed to prepare students to support a client help desk, including the performance of basic help desk assessments and functions providing technical support and troubleshooting services to end-users who need assistance with computer hardware or software. Help desk personnel may work in-house or remote assisting customers via phone and online.
Program Outcomes
Successful Completion:
CCBC Credential:
Students will be awarded a Continuing Education Workforce Training Certificate, and will have access to a Continuing Education academic record (transcript).
Financial Aid and Payment Options
Baltimore County College Promise
Continuing Education Opportunity Grant
Partial Payment Option (through Nelnet Business Solutions)
Tuition Waiver for those who qualify
Employer/Sponsor Paid Tuition
Division of Rehabilitation Services (DORS)
Local Office of Workforce Development
Program Length
9 weeks
Courses start in September and January at CCBC Catonsville. Courses are typically offered in the evenings. Troubleshooting classes may be taken in any order.
Program Requirements
High School Diploma or GED.
Students must be computer literate, have strong computer skills, prior programming classes or background and have access to the Internet to complete assignments.
Application Process
To apply, go to ccbcmd.edu/apply and complete the CCBC Non-Credit Workforce Training Certificate application. An email will then be sent with program information and any additional requirements necessary to apply for the program.
Open Entry – No screening or documentation required.
Program Course Sequence
Excellent attendance is required.
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Course Number
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Course
Title
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Hours
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Textbook Information
(approximate cost; subject to change)
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Costs
T=Tuition/F=Fees
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PCA 772
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Help Desk Technology and Customer Service
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18
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None
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$339
T-$113/F-$226
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PCA 773
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Troubleshooting Microsoft Windows
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9
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None
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$189
T-$57/F-$132
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PCA 774
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Troubleshooting Microsoft Word
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9
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None
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$189
T-$57/F-$132
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| PCA 775 |
Troubleshooting Microsoft Access |
9 |
None |
$189
T-$57/F-$132
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| PCA 776 |
Troubleshooting Microsoft Excel |
9 |
None |
$189
T-$57/F-$132
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Course Series Totals:
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54
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$1095
T-$341/F-$754
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Additional Information
Skills for Success:
Successful candidates must be self-motivated and independent learners, detail-oriented, have strong analytical skills, the ability to take direction, and the ability to work both independently and as a team member.
Career Opportunities:
Entry-level IT Help Desk positions such as: Help Desk Technician; Desktop Support Technician; Computer Support Specialist, Help Desk Analyst.
Career Coach
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Program Contact Information
Coordinator: Charles Blount | cblount@ccbcmd.edu | 443-840-4221 | Catonsville | BESS | 100
Administrative Assistant: Danielle Bennett | dbennett@ccbcmd.edu | 443-840-4925 | Catonsville|BESS | 100