- Introduction and Administration
- The Role of the Enterprise Desktop Support Technician
- The IT Support Organization
- Troubleshooting Methodologies
- User Communication
- Organizational Communication
- Core Windows Troubleshooting Principles
- Core Windows Troubleshooting Tools
- Understanding the Issue
- Identifying the Root Cause
- Deciding How to Handle the Issue
- Resolving the Issue
- Escalating or Collaborating on the Issue
- Conclusion and Next Steps
This course is designed for students who are new to the Enterprise Desktop Support Technician (EDST) role and are expecting to provide Tier 1 support to users running Windows 10 or 11 devices in corporate environments. EDSTs focus on troubleshooting a broad range of technical issues with Windows, devices, cloud services, applications, networking, and hardware. Tier 1 EDSTs focus on the first touch portion of user support including assessment, triage, and basic root cause analysis and resolution.
This course serves as a prerequisite for WIN740: Advanced Windows Troubleshooting and Support. Students who have already completed WIN740 should not take this class.
Students must be familiar with Windows and PC hardware and software components in a corporate environment. Students must also have a basic understanding of computer networks and protocols. Prior troubleshooting experience is not required.
Before attending this course, students must have the following foundational certifications (or equivalent knowledge):
- CompTIA A+ Core Series
- CompTIA Network+
This course serves as a prerequisite for WIN740: Advanced Windows Troubleshooting and Support. Students who have already completed WIN740 should not take this class.
After completing this course, students will be able to:
- Identify, select, and apply troubleshooting methodologies
- Analyze scenarios to determine the most likely root cause of an issue
- Document a troubleshooting event
- Select, use, and understand the most appropriate troubleshooting tools
- Distinguish between data gathering, root cause selection, and problem resolution tasks
- Communicate effectively with computer users and IT coworkers