A Guide to Computer User Support for Help Desk and Support Specialists

Download or read book A Guide to Computer User Support for Help Desk and Support Specialists written by Fred Beisse and published by Cengage Learning. This book was released on 2012-03-01 with total page 250 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Equip current and future user-support professionals with the critical people skills and exceptional technical knowledge necessary to provide outstanding support with Beisse's A GUIDE TO COMPUTER USER SUPPORT FOR HELP DESK AND SUPPORT SPECIALISTS, 5E, International Edition. This useful guide focuses on the informational resources and technical tools students need most to function effectively in a support position.Readers develop the skills to handle troubleshooting and problem solving, successfully communicate with clients, determine a client's specific needs, and train end-users, as well as handle budgeting and other management priorities. Clear, balanced coverage in this edition highlights the latest trends and developments, from Web and e-mail-based support to assistance with Windows® 7 and cloud computing. Engaging special features, such as Tips and On the Web Pointers, provide important insights, while new Discussion Questions and Case Projects encourage active participation in the learning process.Leading professional software HelpSTAR® and Microsoft® Office Project Professional 2010 accompany Beisse's A GUIDE TO COMPUTER USER SUPPORT FOR HELP DESK AND SUPPORT SPECIALISTS, 5E, International Edition to reinforce the knowledge and skills your students need for success in today's user-support positions.