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Computer support specialists provide help and advice to people and organizations using computer software or equipment. Some, called computer network support specialists, support information technology (IT) employees within their organization. Others, called computer user support specialists, assist non-IT users who are having computer problems.
DutiesComputer network support specialists typically do the following:
Computer network support specialists, also called technical support specialists, usually work in their organization’s IT department. They help IT staff analyze, troubleshoot, and evaluate computer network problems. They play an important role in the routine maintenance of their organization’s networks such as performing file backups on the network. Maintenance can be performed daily, weekly, or monthly and is important to an organization’s disaster recovery efforts. Solving an IT problem promptly is important because organizations depend on their network systems. Network support specialists may assist the organization’s computer users through phone, email, or in-person visits. They often work under network and computer systems administrators, who handle more complex tasks.
Computer user support specialists typically do the following:
Computer user support specialists, also called help-desk technicians, usually provide technical help to non-IT computer users. They respond to phone and email requests for help. They can usually help users remotely, but they also may make site visits so that they can solve a problem in person.
Help-desk technicians may solve a range of problems that vary with the industry and the particular firm. Some technicians work for large software companies or for support service firms and must give instructions to business customers on how to use business-specific programs such as an electronic health records program used in hospitals or physicians’ offices. Sometimes they work with other technicians to resolve problems.
Other help-desk technicians work in call centers, answering simpler questions from non-business customers. They may walk customers through basic steps in re-establishing an Internet connection or troubleshooting household IT products such as a Wi-Fi router.
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Because of the wide range of skills used in different computer support jobs, there are many paths into the occupation. A bachelor’s degree is required for some computer support specialist positions, but an associate’s degree or postsecondary classes may be enough for others.
EducationEducation requirements for computer support specialists vary. Computer user support specialist jobs require some computer knowledge, but not necessarily a postsecondary degree. Applicants who have taken some computer-related classes are often qualified. For computer network support specialists, many employers accept applicants with an associate’s degree, although some prefer applicants to have a bachelor’s degree.
Large software companies that provide support to business users who buy their products or services often require a bachelor’s degree. Positions that are more technical are likely to require a degree in a field such as computer science, engineering, or information science, but for others, the applicant’s field of study is less important.
To keep up with changes in technology, many computer support specialists continue their education throughout their careers.
CertificationCertification programs are generally offered by vendors or from vendor-neutral certification providers. Certification validates the knowledge of and best practices required by computer support specialists. Companies may require their computer support specialists to hold certifications in the products the companies use.
AdvancementMany computer support specialists advance to other information technology positions, such as network and computer systems administrators and software developers. Some become managers in the computer support services department. Some organizations provide paths for support specialists to move into other parts of the organization, such as sales. For more information, see the profiles on network and computer systems administrators and software developers.
Important QualitiesCustomer-service skills. Computer support specialists must be patient and sympathetic. They must often help people who are frustrated with the software or hardware they are trying to use.
Listening skills. Support workers must be able to understand the problems that their customers are describing and know when to ask questions to clarify the situation.
Problem-solving skills. Support workers must identify both simple and complex computer problems, analyze them, and solve them.
Speaking skills. Support workers must describe the solutions to computer problems in a way that a nontechnical person can understand.
Writing skills. Strong writing skills are useful for preparing instructions and email responses for employees and customers, as well as real-time web chat interactions.
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Gender | |
Male 78.5% |
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Female 13.5% |
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Unknown 8.0% |
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Ethnicity | |
White 58.6% |
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Hispanic or Latino 16.1% |
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Black or African American 11.2% |
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Asian 9.2% |
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Unknown 4.9% |
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Foreign Languages Spoken | |
Spanish 36.0% |
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Chinese 8.0% |
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French 8.0% |
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Swahili 4.0% |
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German 4.0% |
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Arabic 4.0% |
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Greek 4.0% |
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Hindi 4.0% |
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Tagalog 4.0% |
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Mandarin 4.0% |
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Urdu 4.0% |
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Thai 4.0% |
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Korean 4.0% |
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Cebuano 4.0% |
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Italian 4.0% |
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Schools | |
University of Phoenix 18.3% |
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New York University 8.5% |
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University of Washington 4.9% |
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University of Michigan - Ann Arbor 4.9% |
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University of Illinois at Chicago 4.9% |
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Michigan State University 4.9% |
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Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis 4.9% |
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Purdue University 4.9% |
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Macomb Community College 3.7% |
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Brigham Young University 3.7% |
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Kaplan University 3.7% |
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Forsyth Technical Community College 3.7% |
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Colorado Technical University 3.7% |
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Arizona State University 3.7% |
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Branford Hall Career Institute - Branford Campus 3.7% |
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University of New Mexico 3.7% |
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More Tech Institute 3.7% |
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Pace University - New York 3.7% |
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University of Tennessee - Knoxville 3.7% |
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Northern Illinois University 3.7% |
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Majors | |
Computer Science 19.7% |
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Computer Information Systems 12.7% |
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Information Technology 11.4% |
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Business 10.5% |
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Computer Networking 8.9% |
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Electrical Engineering 5.5% |
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Accounting 3.3% |
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Computer Engineering 3.0% |
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Information Systems 3.0% |
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Computer Technical Support 2.8% |
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Psychology 2.5% |
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Communication 2.2% |
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Electrical Engineering Technology 1.9% |
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General Studies 1.9% |
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Management 1.9% |
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Biology 1.9% |
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Criminal Justice 1.9% |
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Computer Applications 1.7% |
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Engineering 1.7% |
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Nursing 1.4% |
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Degrees | |
Bachelors 38.4% |
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Other 23.2% |
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Associate 18.4% |
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Masters 11.7% |
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Certificate 4.2% |
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Diploma 3.3% |
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Doctorate 0.8% |
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