MCDST Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technician

Over 90% of desktop computers in business run Microsoft’s Windows operating system.  When things go wrong, it is the job of a Desktop Support Technician to identify and solve the problem.  Needless to say, they’re in demand. If you’re interested in following a career path in IT, this could be the perfect first role. What’s more, the MCDST qualification is the perfect means to landing this role.

Key topics

1) Supporting Users and Troubleshooting a Windows XP Operating System

  • Installing a Windows Desktop Operating System
  • Managing and Troubleshooting Access to Resources
  • Configuring and Troubleshooting Hardware Devices and Drivers
  • Configuring and Troubleshooting the Desktop and User Environments
  • Troubleshooting Network Protocols and Services

2) Supporting Users and Troubleshooting Desktop Applications on a Windows XP Operating System

  • Configuring and Troubleshooting Applications
  • Resolving Issues Related to Usability
  • Resolving Issues Related to Application Customisation
  • Configuring and Troubleshooting Connectivity for Applications
  • Configuring Application Security

Course Code

805

Hours of study

75 hours

Technical requirements

Minimum system requirements: 600MHz Intel Pentium III Processor or Equivalent; Windows 98, Windows 2000, Windows XP or Windows Vista; 128MB RAM (256MB RAM recommended); 128MB Available Disc Space; CD-Rom Drive; Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01sp2.

Registration and Fees

Please note that exam fees are additional to your course fees.

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