Computer Support Technician
Enrolling in Mayfield’s Computer Support Technician program puts you on the fast track to a rewarding and potential financially secure career. This fast growing industry utilizes the latest technology to design and maintain hardware, software and networking infrastructures.
Program features include:
- Prepares students to earn up to two CompTIA certifications, the industry standard for computer technicians.*
- Provides the foundational skills required to install, configure, troubleshoot, and maintain computer systems and networks.
- Students build confidence as they learn career-ready skills in hardware, software and operating systems.
*Core classes prepare students for the industry-relevant certification tests that graduates must take and pass. The cost of one exam attempt per program approved certification is included in your tuition and fees.
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The Computer Support Technician program provides the knowledge, skills and hands-on experience that will successfully prepare students to become professionals in the technology industry.
Computer Support Technician training includes:- Hardware configuration and management required to service servers and workstations
- Network security fundamentals to understand threats and vulnerabilities, including operational security, identity management, web application attacks and more
- Implement data backup, data storage, and data recovery best practices
- Design, configure and troubleshoot wired and wireless networking devices
- Server operating system knowledge essential to support servers on small to large networks
Our Computer Support Technician program is designed to give students the hands-on training and industry certifications required to succeed in the technology industry.
- In California, jobs for Computer Support Specialists are expected to increase 14% between 2020 and 2030**
- According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment for Computer Support Specialists is expected to grow 9% from 2020-2030*
- Computer Support Specialist is listed as one of the "100 Best Jobs of 2022" and one of the "10 Best Technology Jobs" by the US News & World Report
- IT Support Technician
- Computer Support Specialist
- Service Desk Analyst
- Technical Support Specialist
- Office Help Desk Specialist
- And more!
* Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Computer Support Specialists, at https://www.bls.gov/ooh/computer-and-information-technology/computer-support-specialists.htm (visited June 29, 2022).
** National Center for O*NET Development. California Employment Trends: 15-1232.00 - Computer User Support Specialists. O*NET OnLine. Retrieved April 19, 2023, from https://www.onetonline.org/link/localtrends/15-1232.00?st=CA