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Google IT Support Professional

Wallace Community College Dothan

Short-Term Certificate

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Google IT Support Professional Short-Term Certificate aligns with the Google IT Support Professional Certificate program covering technical support fundamentals, networking, operating systems, and system administration.

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

Auto-populated·from O*NET via SOC 15-1232.00

Skills

SpeakingReading ComprehensionActive ListeningCritical ThinkingComplex Problem SolvingWritingMonitoringJudgment and Decision MakingSystems Analysis

Knowledge

Computers and ElectronicsTelecommunicationsEnglish LanguageCustomer and Personal ServiceEducation and TrainingAdministration and ManagementEngineering and Technology

Abilities

Oral ComprehensionWritten ComprehensionOral ExpressionWritten ExpressionNear VisionProblem SensitivityDeductive ReasoningInformation OrderingSpeech RecognitionSpeech ClarityInductive ReasoningCategory Flexibility

Tasks

  • Oversee the daily performance of computer systems.
  • Set up equipment for employee use, performing or ensuring proper installation of cables, operating s
  • Read technical manuals, confer with users, or conduct computer diagnostics to investigate and resolv
  • Develop plans to safeguard computer files against accidental or unauthorized modification, destructi
  • Monitor current reports of computer viruses to determine when to update virus protection systems.
  • Encrypt data transmissions and erect firewalls to conceal confidential information as it is being tr

Technology

Word processing softwareInternet directory services softwareDevelopment environment softwareDocument management softwareGraphics or photo imaging softwareAccess softwareNetwork monitoring software

Tools

Computer tool kitsDesktop computersDigital tapesMS-DOS-bootable disksMainframe computersMulti-line telephone systemsNetwork analyzersNotebook computersPower metersPunchdown toolsRedundant array of independent disks RAID systemsReflectometersScrewdriversWire crimpersLocal area network LAN analyzersProtocol analyzers

Work Values

RelationshipsWorking ConditionsAchievementSupportIndependenceRecognition
Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

  • Computer User Support Specialists15-1232.00
  • Information Security Analysts15-1212.00
What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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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
22%
Placement Rate
64%