Independent course notice
This course is written as original, vendor-neutral IT support education. It does not reproduce official certification objectives, exam questions, logos, study guides, or copyrighted course text. It is not an official certification product and does not claim endorsement by any certification provider.
How to use this course
- Start with Chapters 1–10 if you are completely new to computers.
- Do the safe practice exercise in each topic instead of only reading.
- Use a spare computer or virtual machine for experiments whenever possible.
- Keep your own troubleshooting notebook and write down evidence before changes.
- Repeat the integrated labs near the end until you can explain your reasoning clearly.
Part 1 — Foundations & Hardware
Chapter 1Starting in IT Support8 beginner lessonsChapter 2The Support Ticket from Start to Finish8 beginner lessonsChapter 3Computer Hardware Overview8 beginner lessonsChapter 4Safe Computer Disassembly and Reassembly8 beginner lessonsChapter 5Memory and Performance Basics8 beginner lessonsChapter 6Storage Devices and Data8 beginner lessonsChapter 7Power, Batteries, and Cooling8 beginner lessonsChapter 8Ports, Cables, and Connectors8 beginner lessonsChapter 9Displays and Graphics Support8 beginner lessonsChapter 10Keyboards, Mice, Cameras, and Audio8 beginner lessons
Part 2 — Mobile, Printing, Networking & Cloud
Chapter 11Laptop Hardware Support8 beginner lessonsChapter 12Mobile Device Support8 beginner lessonsChapter 13Printers and Scanners8 beginner lessonsChapter 14Networking for IT Support8 beginner lessonsChapter 15IP Addressing for Beginners8 beginner lessonsChapter 16Network Services and Common Ports8 beginner lessonsChapter 17Wired Network Troubleshooting8 beginner lessonsChapter 18Wireless Network Troubleshooting8 beginner lessonsChapter 19Internet and Remote Connectivity8 beginner lessonsChapter 20Virtualization, Cloud, and Containers8 beginner lessons
Part 3 — Operating Systems & Applications
Chapter 21Operating System Foundations8 beginner lessonsChapter 22Installing and Reinstalling an Operating System8 beginner lessonsChapter 23File Systems, Files, and Storage Management8 beginner lessonsChapter 24User Accounts and Permissions8 beginner lessonsChapter 25System Settings and Administrative Utilities8 beginner lessonsChapter 26Command-Line Support8 beginner lessonsChapter 27Boot and Startup Troubleshooting8 beginner lessonsChapter 28Application Installation and Support8 beginner lessonsChapter 29Browser, Email, and Collaboration Support8 beginner lessonsChapter 30Backup, Restore, and Recovery8 beginner lessons
Part 4 — Security & Safe Support
Chapter 31Security Foundations for Support Technicians8 beginner lessonsChapter 32Passwords, Accounts, and Multi-Step Verification8 beginner lessonsChapter 33Malware and Suspicious Activity8 beginner lessonsChapter 34Social Engineering and Phishing Defense8 beginner lessonsChapter 35Endpoint Protection and Hardening8 beginner lessonsChapter 36Network Security Basics8 beginner lessonsChapter 37Data Protection and Privacy8 beginner lessonsChapter 38Physical Security and Equipment Protection8 beginner lessonsChapter 39Incident Response for the Help Desk8 beginner lessonsChapter 40Safe Remote Support8 beginner lessons
Part 5 — Troubleshooting by Symptom
Chapter 41No Power, No Boot, and Random Shutdowns8 beginner lessonsChapter 42Storage and File Problems8 beginner lessonsChapter 43Display and Peripheral Problems8 beginner lessonsChapter 44Printer Troubleshooting8 beginner lessonsChapter 45Wired Network Failures8 beginner lessonsChapter 46Wireless and Internet Failures8 beginner lessonsChapter 47Operating System Failures8 beginner lessonsChapter 48Application and Service Failures8 beginner lessonsChapter 49Performance Troubleshooting8 beginner lessonsChapter 50Mobile Device Troubleshooting8 beginner lessons
Part 6 — Operations, Professional Skills & Capstone
Chapter 51Ticketing, Priority, and Service Targets8 beginner lessonsChapter 52Documentation and Change Control8 beginner lessonsChapter 53Asset and Inventory Management8 beginner lessonsChapter 54Professional Communication8 beginner lessonsChapter 55Basic Automation for Support8 beginner lessonsChapter 56Logs, Diagnostics, and Evidence8 beginner lessonsChapter 57Business Continuity and Recovery8 beginner lessonsChapter 58Environmental and Workplace Procedures8 beginner lessonsChapter 59Integrated Help Desk Practice Labs8 beginner lessonsChapter 60IT Support Capstone and Job Readiness8 beginner lessons