Boost your IT career with our CPD Accredited, Industry Standard IT Support Technician Training. Master essential skills—from hardware setup and OS management to IT security and troubleshooting—through hands-on modules like Configuring Network Connectivity and Managing Application Software. Enrol now to gain Globally Recognised expertise and advance confidently in tech support!
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The demand for skilled IT support technicians in the UK is growing rapidly, with employment expected to rise by over 10% in the next decade. Businesses increasingly rely on efficient computing systems, making computer literacy and technical expertise essential for career success. This CPD Accredited course addresses this urgent need by providing a solid foundation in IT support.
Learners will benefit from practical modules covering everything from hardware and operating systems to network configuration and IT security threat mitigation. Designed to build hands-on skills, the course includes real-world scenarios and “Ask Me Anything” sessions, ensuring you gain confidence in troubleshooting, device management, and software implementation.
By completing this Industry Standard training, you will boost your employability and promotion potential in a thriving sector. Whether starting out or seeking advancement, this nationally recognised qualification equips you with the knowledge employers value, opening doors to rewarding roles in IT support and beyond. Take the next step towards a dynamic and secure career today.
By completing this course, learners will be able to:
Personal PDF certificate awarded on passing
This course is ideal for:
After completing the MCQ assessment, you will qualify for the CPD Certificate from HF Online as proof of your continued professional development. You can order your certificate at a cost of £10 for PDF and £29 for hardcopy certificate or both for £39.
For assessing your learning, you have to complete an automated MCQ exam. It is required for the students to score at least 60% to pass the exam. Learners can apply for the certificate after they clear the exam.
There are assignment questions provided at the end of the course. You are suggested to complete the questions to enrich your understanding of the course. You can complete this according to your preferred time. The expert tutor will provide feedback on your performance after assessing your assignment.
Completing this diploma can lead to the following UK job roles:
| Section 01: How People Use Computers | |||
| The Case for Computer Literacy 1 | 00:03:00 | ||
| Features Common to Every Computing Device | 00:02:00 | ||
| Common General-Purpose Computing Devices | 00:02:00 | ||
| Networks of Computing Devices | 00:04:00 | ||
| Remotely-Accessed Computer Systems 1 | 00:04:00 | ||
| Specialized Computer Systems 1 | 00:02:00 | ||
| Specialty I/O Devices 1 | 00:01:00 | ||
| Section 02: System Hardware | |||
| CPUs | 00:03:00 | ||
| Passive and Active Cooling | 00:03:00 | ||
| RAM and Active Memory 1 | 00:05:00 | ||
| Motherboards | 00:03:00 | ||
| Power Supplies | 00:03:00 | ||
| AMA – Ask Me Anything about System Hardware | 00:07:00 | ||
| Section 03: Device Ports and Peripherals | |||
| Ports and Connectors | 00:03:00 | ||
| General Use I/O Devices | 00:02:00 | ||
| AMA – Ask Me Anything about I/O, Ports and Peripherals | 00:07:00 | ||
| Section 04: Data Storage and Sharing | |||
| Basics of Binary | 00:04:00 | ||
| Storage Technologies 1 | 00:04:00 | ||
| Mass Storage Variation | 00:03:00 | ||
| AMA – Ask Me Anything about Data Storage and Sharing | 00:07:00 | ||
| Section 05: Understanding Operating Systems | |||
| Operating System Functions | 00:04:00 | ||
| Operating System Interfaces | 00:05:00 | ||
| AMA – Ask Me Anything about Understanding OS’s | 00:05:00 | ||
| Section 06: Setting Up and Configuring a PC | |||
| Preparing the Work Area | 00:02:00 | ||
| Setting up a Desktop PC 1 | 00:01:00 | ||
| Completing PC Setup | 00:04:00 | ||
| AMA – Ask Me Anything about Setting up and Configuring a PC | 00:09:00 | ||
| Section 07: Setting Up and Configuring a Mobile Device | |||
| Personalizing a Tablet | 00:08:00 | ||
| AMA – Ask Me Anything about Mobile Devices Part 1 | 00:07:00 | ||
| AMA – Ask Me Anything about Mobile Devices Part 2 | 00:07:00 | ||
| Section 08: Managing Files | |||
| File Management Tools | 00:02:00 | ||
| File Manipulation | 00:06:00 | ||
| Backups | 00:03:00 | ||
| AMA – Ask Me Anything about Managing Files | 00:08:00 | ||
| Section 09: Using and Managing Application Software | |||
| Walking Survey of Applications 1 | 00:03:00 | ||
| Managing Applications | 00:03:00 | ||
| Applications and Extensions | 00:04:00 | ||
| AMA – Ask Me Anything about Working with Applications | 00:07:00 | ||
| Section 10: Configuring Network and Internet Connectivity | |||
| Wi-Fi Setup 1 | 00:06:00 | ||
| Going High Speed | 00:03:00 | ||
| Setting Up and Sharing Printers 1 | 00:05:00 | ||
| AMA – Ask Me Anything about Networks and Internet Connectivity Part 1 | 00:07:00 | ||
| AMA – Ask Me Anything about Networks and Internet Connectivity Part 2 | 00:05:00 | ||
| Section 11: IT Security Threat Mitigation | |||
| Physical Security | 00:05:00 | ||
| Dealing with Malware | 00:03:00 | ||
| Password Managemen | 00:03:00 | ||
| Clickworthy | 00:03:00 | ||
| Perils of Public Internet | 00:02:00 | ||
| AMA – Ask Me Anything about IT Threat Mitigation Part 1 | 00:07:00 | ||
| AMA – Ask Me Anything about IT Threat Mitigation Part 2 | 00:08:00 | ||
| Section 12: Computer Maintenance and Management | |||
| Power Management | 00:02:00 | ||
| Cleaning and Maintaining Computers | 00:02:00 | ||
| Trash it or Stash it? 1 | 00:02:00 | ||
| AMA – Ask Me Anything about Computer Maintenance and Management | 00:11:00 | ||
| Section 13: IT Troubleshooting | |||
| Troubleshooting 101 (1) | 00:03:00 | ||
| AMA – Ask Me Anything about Troubleshooting Computers Part 1 | 00:10:00 | ||
| AMA – Ask Me Anything about Troubleshooting Computers Part 2 | 00:11:00 | ||
| Section 14: Understanding Databases | |||
| Introduction to Databases | 00:06:00 | ||
| Database Details | 00:06:00 | ||
| AMA – Ask Me Anything about Databases | 00:06:00 | ||
| Section 15: Developing and Implementing Software | |||
| Introduction to Programming | 00:04:00 | ||
| Programming with a PBJ Sandwich 1 | 00:08:00 | ||
| AMA – Ask Me Anything about Databases | 00:06:00 | ||
| Section 01: How People Use Computers | |||
| The Case for Computer Literacy 1 | 00:03:00 | ||
| Features Common to Every Computing Device | 00:02:00 | ||
| Common General-Purpose Computing Devices | 00:02:00 | ||
| Networks of Computing Devices | 00:04:00 | ||
| Remotely-Accessed Computer Systems 1 | 00:04:00 | ||
| Specialized Computer Systems 1 | 00:02:00 | ||
| Specialty I/O Devices 1 | 00:01:00 | ||
| Section 02: System Hardware | |||
| CPUs | 00:03:00 | ||
| Passive and Active Cooling | 00:03:00 | ||
| RAM and Active Memory 1 | 00:05:00 | ||
| Motherboards | 00:03:00 | ||
| Power Supplies | 00:03:00 | ||
| AMA – Ask Me Anything about System Hardware | 00:07:00 | ||
| Section 03: Device Ports and Peripherals | |||
| Ports and Connectors | 00:03:00 | ||
| General Use I/O Devices | 00:02:00 | ||
| AMA – Ask Me Anything about I/O, Ports and Peripherals | 00:07:00 | ||
| Section 04: Data Storage and Sharing | |||
| Basics of Binary | 00:04:00 | ||
| Storage Technologies 1 | 00:04:00 | ||
| Mass Storage Variation | 00:03:00 | ||
| AMA – Ask Me Anything about Data Storage and Sharing | 00:07:00 | ||
| Section 05: Understanding Operating Systems | |||
| Operating System Functions | 00:04:00 | ||
| Operating System Interfaces | 00:05:00 | ||
| AMA – Ask Me Anything about Understanding OS’s | 00:05:00 | ||
| Section 06: Setting Up and Configuring a PC | |||
| Preparing the Work Area | 00:02:00 | ||
| Setting up a Desktop PC 1 | 00:01:00 | ||
| Completing PC Setup | 00:04:00 | ||
| AMA – Ask Me Anything about Setting up and Configuring a PC | 00:09:00 | ||
| Section 07: Setting Up and Configuring a Mobile Device | |||
| Personalizing a Tablet | 00:08:00 | ||
| AMA – Ask Me Anything about Mobile Devices Part 1 | 00:07:00 | ||
| AMA – Ask Me Anything about Mobile Devices Part 2 | 00:07:00 | ||
| Section 08: Managing Files | |||
| File Management Tools | 00:02:00 | ||
| File Manipulation | 00:06:00 | ||
| Backups | 00:03:00 | ||
| AMA – Ask Me Anything about Managing Files | 00:08:00 | ||
| Section 09: Using and Managing Application Software | |||
| Walking Survey of Applications 1 | 00:03:00 | ||
| Managing Applications | 00:03:00 | ||
| Applications and Extensions | 00:04:00 | ||
| AMA – Ask Me Anything about Working with Applications | 00:07:00 | ||
| Section 10: Configuring Network and Internet Connectivity | |||
| Wi-Fi Setup 1 | 00:06:00 | ||
| Going High Speed | 00:03:00 | ||
| Setting Up and Sharing Printers 1 | 00:05:00 | ||
| AMA – Ask Me Anything about Networks and Internet Connectivity Part 1 | 00:07:00 | ||
| AMA – Ask Me Anything about Networks and Internet Connectivity Part 2 | 00:05:00 | ||
| Section 11: IT Security Threat Mitigation | |||
| Physical Security | 00:05:00 | ||
| Dealing with Malware | 00:03:00 | ||
| Password Managemen | 00:03:00 | ||
| Clickworthy | 00:03:00 | ||
| Perils of Public Internet | 00:02:00 | ||
| AMA – Ask Me Anything about IT Threat Mitigation Part 1 | 00:07:00 | ||
| AMA – Ask Me Anything about IT Threat Mitigation Part 2 | 00:08:00 | ||
| Section 12: Computer Maintenance and Management | |||
| Power Management | 00:02:00 | ||
| Cleaning and Maintaining Computers | 00:02:00 | ||
| Trash it or Stash it? 1 | 00:02:00 | ||
| AMA – Ask Me Anything about Computer Maintenance and Management | 00:11:00 | ||
| Section 13: IT Troubleshooting | |||
| Troubleshooting 101 (1) | 00:03:00 | ||
| AMA – Ask Me Anything about Troubleshooting Computers Part 1 | 00:10:00 | ||
| AMA – Ask Me Anything about Troubleshooting Computers Part 2 | 00:11:00 | ||
| Section 14: Understanding Databases | |||
| Introduction to Databases | 00:06:00 | ||
| Database Details | 00:06:00 | ||
| AMA – Ask Me Anything about Databases | 00:06:00 | ||
| Section 15: Developing and Implementing Software | |||
| Introduction to Programming | 00:04:00 | ||
| Programming with a PBJ Sandwich 1 | 00:08:00 | ||
| AMA – Ask Me Anything about Databases | 00:06:00 | ||

