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  "name": "Computer Support Technician",
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      "markdown": "**About the Program**\n\n**Program Goal:** Career\n\n**GE Pattern(s):** None\n\n**Program Code:** COMPUTERSUPPTECH.CC\n\nThis certificate provides the required skills for employment as a Helpdesk technician and provides a foundation in information communications technology.\n\n**Program Learning Outcome(s):**\nUpon successful completion of the program, the student will be able to:\n\n1.  Identify, describe, install, and maintain the fundamental hardware and software components of a modern computer system.\n2.  Apply the fundamental techniques of computer security to ensure account and data integrity.\n3.  Identify and describe connection-oriented network services and the functions of the Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) model.\n4.  Identify labor market needs and properly prepare for the most relevant industry certification exams."
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