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Information Systems - Hardware and Software Support

Information Systems - Hardware and Software Support

Southern Union State Community College

Short-Term Certificate

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Short-term certificate for hardware and software support roles. Covers computer applications, software support, and hardware support.

Credits

9 credits

Format

In-Person

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Locations

Where this program is offered

Alabama
Alabama

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

Computer applications, software support, and hardware support

Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

Computer User Support Specialists15-1232.00
Computer Network Support Specialists15-1231.00

What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

Auto-populated·from NSX Competency Framework

Mastery: emerging (Level 1)(based on Short-Term Certificate)

Basic hardware components and peripheral devices — identify and label under direct supervision during initial workstation setup at an office help desk.
Standard operating procedures and technical manuals — read and follow step-by-step to complete guided software installations on end-user machines.
User inquiries about common software errors — receive and log into a ticketing system under supervisor direction at an entry-level support desk.
Cable connections and basic network peripherals — install and route according to provided diagrams under close technician oversight in a corporate office environment.
System startup and shutdown commands — enter and observe outputs to verify correct operation under direct guidance on standard workstations.
Daily performance indicators for assigned computer systems — monitor and report anomalies to senior staff during structured shift routines.
Incident records including problem descriptions and actions taken — maintain accurately in a helpdesk tracking system following established templates.
Word processing and documentation software — use to draft basic support notes and user-facing instructions under editorial review.
Active listening techniques — apply when gathering initial problem details from end users reporting hardware or software issues at a support counter.
Pre-configured operating system images — deploy to replacement workstations by following a checklist under senior technician supervision.

Some details on this page are auto-populated from public workforce data sources: O*NET (opens in new tab), BLS (opens in new tab), College Scorecard (opens in new tab), DOL Training Provider Results (opens in new tab), NSX (opens in new tab). Provided in partnership with LER.me Career Intelligence.

Student Outcomes

Performance metrics for this program

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Completion Rate: 37%
Placement Rate: 79%