Harper College

COMPUTER SUPPORT TECHNICIAN

Program Overview

This 9 credit-hour certificate program provides students with experience installing, configuring, maintaining and troubleshooting computer hardware and operating systems. These courses will help students prepare for the CompTIA IT Fundamentals and A+ certification exams and qualify for entry-level jobs as computer support technicians.

Program Requirements

Required:

Number Course Title Credits
NET 105 3

Description: Provides students with the skills required to identify and explain the basics of computing, IT, infrastructure, application and software, software development, database fundamentals and security. Contains basic computer maintenance and support principles. Includes computer science related topics including programming concepts and principles of software development and database design. Aligns to the CompTIA IT (ITF+) Fundamentals certification.

Class Schedule:  Summer 2024 | Fall 2024

NET 111 3

Description: Provides students with experience installing, configuring, maintaining, upgrading, diagnosing, troubleshooting, and networking recent and current personal computer hardware.

Prerequisite: NET 105 with a grade of C or better or concurrent enrollment.

Class Schedule:  Summer 2024 | Fall 2024

NET 112 3

Description: Provides students with experience installing, configuring, upgrading, diagnosing, troubleshooting, and networking recent and current personal computer operating systems.

Prerequisite: NET 105 with a grade of C or better or concurrent enrollment.

Class Schedule:  Summer 2024 | Fall 2024

Gainful Employment

Non-financial aid eligible program.
Last Updated: 4/8/24