
Learn essential help desk fundamentals, troubleshooting computer and network issues, delivering technical support, and mastering customer service standards to influence customer experiences, with hands-on practice on workgroups and Windows domains.
Explore the IT help desk: a technical, interactive department that provides real-time assistance for IT issues, from a single person to a team, tracking inquiries and boosting customer satisfaction.
Set up a virtualization environment to run Windows 10 Enterprise in a virtual machine, configure dynamic VDI storage, assign memory, attach an ISO, and enable virtualization in BIOS.
Explore how CRM tools centralize customer data and ticket management to improve help desk efficiency and customer experiences. Cloud-based, open source, social and mobile CRM enable access from any device.
Explore how IT help desks differ by industry, from software firms to ISPs and MSPs, and how desk size and focus drive quick issue resolution, security, and data backup.
Master IT help desk customer service by following protocols and listening actively. Resolve issues with empathy, explain in plain language, avoid blame, offer options, and document outcomes.
Use control panel and apps and features to view installed on dates; troubleshoot malware and explore Windows file structure, including Program Files, Program Files (x86), and hidden Windows apps folder.
Learn how to install software on Windows 10, avoid bundled junk with custom install, and use Ninite to safely download apps like Chrome, 7-Zip, Dropbox, and Netflix for business use.
Learn how to uninstall software on Windows using Control Panel, Programs and Features, or the All apps right-click uninstall method, and understand that built-in apps may not be removable.
Learn IP addressing basics, including public and private addresses, class A/B/C, and subnet masks, and see how network, broadcast, and default gateway addresses route data.
Explore how to view and understand your Windows IP configuration with ipconfig, using options like /all, /renew, and /release to manage adapters, addresses, and DHCP data.
Use the ping command to troubleshoot networks by sending ICMP packets (32-byte) to a host, measuring replies, TTL, and hops to determine reachability.
Learn how the nslookup command line tool retrieves a host's IP address and DNS records, including MX records, using a chosen DNS server such as Google public DNS.
Explore how a workgroup functions as a peer-to-peer network for sharing resources on the same network, ideal for home offices with 10–20 computers, each needing a user account.
Define a Windows domain as a network of computers, users, and security components connected to a centralized domain controller for authentication and centralized management across multiple networks.
learn how to join a windows computer to a domain using traditional and modern methods, and understand domain authentication and profile creation with an active directory domain controller.
Log in as a local administrator, remove the computer from the Brindisi domain, and join a workgroup; restart to verify the domain removal.
Develop a practical troubleshooting mindset by starting with simple steps like reboot and checking connections, then narrow issues by asking what changed, and differentiating software, hardware, and network causes.
Learn useful ubuntu 18 commands through practical demos to build beginner-friendly it support and help desk skills, preparing you for a job-ready career.
Explore a practical Ubuntu demo to build beginner to job-ready IT support and help desk skills.
Install a lamp stack (Apache, MySQL, Linux, PHP) to set up a functional web server and gain beginner to job-ready skills in IT support.
Demonstrates useful Linux commands with a practical demo, helping beginners in IT support build job-ready skills.
Develop job-ready it support skills by mastering network and system administration interview questions with answers, preparing for help desk and support roles.
Learn to troubleshoot the top 10 desktop pc issues and apply practical solutions within it support and help desk contexts.
Kickstart your career in IT Support and Help Desk with this practical, hands-on course designed for beginners and aspiring IT professionals. Whether you’re looking to land your first entry-level IT job or enhance your technical support skills, this course provides the essential foundation you need to succeed.
You’ll gain real-world knowledge of software installation, networking, system configuration, and troubleshooting — the core skills every IT Help Desk Technician must master. Learn how to install and remove software applications, join computers to a domain, manage workgroups, and perform key networking tasks using the command line. You’ll also understand how to deliver excellent customer service in technical environments, a critical part of any IT support role.
Through step-by-step demo labs, you’ll gain hands-on experience with:
Dual boot setup: Ubuntu and Windows 10
Essential Ubuntu 18 commands
Installing and configuring the LAMP stack (Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP)
Common and advanced Linux commands for real-world tasks
By the end of this course, you’ll be confident in your ability to handle day-to-day IT support operations, assist users effectively, and troubleshoot common technical issues. This course is your gateway to roles like IT Help Desk Technician, Technical Support Specialist, or System Administrator Assistant.
Enroll now and start building your career in IT Support, Help Desk, and Linux System Administration today!