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IT Service Helpdesk & Technical Support - Complete Career Guide 2025
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Summary

Price
£45 inc VAT
Study method
Online
Course format
Video
Duration
20 hours · Self-paced
Access to content
1 year
Qualification
No formal qualification
CPD
20 CPD hours / points
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Certificates
  • Certificate of completion - Free
Assessment details
  • Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ)/Assignment (included in price)
Additional info
  • Tutor is available to students

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Overview

The field of IT, cybersecurity, and healthcare technology is experiencing unprecedented growth, with global IT spending expected to increase by over 5% annually and cybersecurity demand projected to rise by 12% in the next five years. Organisations increasingly rely on secure networks, efficient software systems, and robust healthcare IT solutions to maintain operations, protect data, and ensure compliance. This surge in demand has created an urgent need for skilled professionals who can navigate software, hardware, networking, and security landscapes with confidence.

This comprehensive course bundle is designed for learners aiming to enter or advance in IT, cybersecurity, healthcare technology, or network administration. Career paths include IT support specialists, network administrators, cybersecurity analysts, and healthcare IT consultants, with UK salaries ranging from £25,000 to £60,000 per year depending on experience. The skills gained carry high economic value, opening doors to dynamic roles in multiple industries.

Learners will develop core competencies in operating systems, hardware management, network protocols, risk assessment, cybersecurity measures, and healthcare IT compliance. Mastery of these areas equips learners with the analytical, technical, and ethical knowledge required to succeed in professional IT environments. Enrol now to accelerate your career and secure highly sought-after skills in today’s competitive digital landscape.

Learning Outcomes
After completing this course, you will be able to:

  • Analyse operating system functions and configurations to optimise software performance and manage computing environments effectively.
  • Apply hardware management principles and connectivity solutions to enhance device performance and network reliability consistently.
  • Implement risk assessment and threat mitigation techniques to maintain secure and compliant digital infrastructures efficiently.
  • Evaluate cybersecurity protocols and online safety measures to prevent threats and safeguard sensitive organisational data successfully.
  • Integrate documentation processes into risk management frameworks to ensure regulatory compliance and effective incident tracking comprehensively.
  • Assess network protocols, VPNs, and authentication mechanisms to improve connectivity, security, and operational efficiency across systems.
  • Utilise healthcare IT standards, EMR and EHR systems to ensure compliance, streamline data management, and improve patient care.
  • Manage software licensing, updates, and administrative tools to maintain operational efficiency and organisational productivity reliably.
  • Apply knowledge of security incidents and spyware removal strategies to maintain system integrity and data confidentiality confidently.
  • Demonstrate professional communication, ethical decision-making, and IT problem-solving skills to enhance workplace performance and career growth.

Certificates

Certificate of completion

Digital certificate - Included

Method of Assessment

To complete the course, students will have to take an automated multiple-choice exam for all the courses. These exams will be online and you will need to score 60% or above to pass. After passing the exams, you will be able to apply for the certificates.

  • CPD Accredited Digital Certificates Included in the price
  • Hardcopy £15.99(With FREE UK Delivery)
  • Additional £9.99 for Outside UK Shipment

Assessment details

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ)/Assignment

Included in course price

CPD

20 CPD hours / points
Accredited by CPD Quality Standards

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Description

This comprehensive learning programme equips learners with the knowledge to navigate IT systems, cybersecurity, and healthcare technology with confidence. Learners will explore core concepts in operating systems, software configuration, hardware management, and networking essentials. They will develop proficiency in identifying risks, implementing threat mitigation strategies, and using cybersecurity protocols to safeguard digital environments.

Additionally, learners will gain insights into healthcare IT, including EMR and EHR systems, HIPAA compliance, medical document imaging, and sanitation management. Ethical practices, communication, and regulatory adherence are emphasised throughout, ensuring learners can handle sensitive information securely and responsibly.

The course also covers advanced network security topics, including VPN technologies, wireless security threats, RADIUS solutions, and intrusion detection. By integrating these diverse subjects, learners acquire a well-rounded skill set to excel in IT support, cybersecurity analysis, network management, and healthcare technology roles. This course empowers learners to confidently manage digital infrastructure while optimising security and compliance standards.

Course Curriculum:

  • Software:
  • What is an Operating System
  • Configuring the Operating System
  • What is an Application
  • Using Control Panel
  • Software and Concepts
  • Licensing
  • Hardware, Devices, and Peripherals
  • Hardware:
  • Hardware and Peripherals
  • Storage
  • Connectivity Devices
  • Network Components
  • Identify the Importance of Risk Management
  • Assess Risk
  • Mitigate Risk
  • Integrate Documentation into Risk Management
  • Classify Threats and Threat Profiles
  • Perform Ongoing Threat Research
  • Resources that Aid in Research of Threats
  • Implement Threat Modeling
  • Assess the Impact of Reconnaissance Incidents
  • Performing Reconnaissance on a Network
  • Examining Reconnaissance Incidents
  • WLAN Security Infrastructure
  • Management Protocols
  • Other RADIUS Solutions
  • Security:
  • Introduction
  • Child Safety Online
  • Secure Payment Sites
  • Online Banking
  • How To Keep Your Password Safe
  • Common Scams
  • How I Got Pharmed
  • Virus Protection
  • Self Maintenance
  • Personal Information Online
  • Is The Internet Safe?
  • Importance of Cyber Security
  • Spyware Can Destroy
  • How Does Spyware Spread?
  • How To Remove Spyware
  • Anti Spyware Program
  • The Anti Anti-Spyware Programs
  • Recover from a Security Incident
  • Networking:
  • OSI Layers
  • LANs and WANs
  • Network Types
  • Transmissions
  • Cables
  • Fiber Optics
  • Converters and Connectors
  • Authentication.prproj
  • Wireless Security Threats
  • TACACS
  • Keys
  • RADIUS
  • VPN Technologies
  • Tunneling Protocols.prproj
  • ARP Issues
  • Basic IT Literacy:
  • Core Concepts in Healthcare IT
  • EMR EHR Issues
  • Regulations, Standards, and Stakeholders
  • HIPAA Controls and Compliance
  • Roles and Responsibilities
  • Manage Communication and Ethics Issues
  • Legal Best Practices, Requirements, and Documentation
  • Medical Document Imaging
  • Sanitation Management
  • Computing Essentials
  • Networking
  • Manage Servers and Software
  • Hardware Support
  • Perform Backups and Disaster Recovery

Who is this course for?

  • Learners aiming to build a strong foundation in IT, cybersecurity, and healthcare technology for professional career advancement opportunities.
  • Professionals seeking to enhance their technical, analytical, and ethical skills to manage networks, devices, and data securely.
  • Students wanting to develop comprehensive knowledge of software, hardware, and network management in line with industry standards.
  • Employees wishing to gain skills in risk assessment, threat mitigation, and cybersecurity protocols for enhanced workplace effectiveness.
  • Aspiring IT and healthcare technology practitioners looking to integrate ethical practices, compliance knowledge, and technical proficiency simultaneously.

Requirements

No prior qualifications are needed for Learners to enrol on this Level 5 Diploma in IT - Networking

Career path

  • IT Support Specialist (£25,000 to £35,000)
  • Network Administrator (£30,000 to £45,000)
  • Cybersecurity Analyst (£35,000 to £60,000)
  • Healthcare IT Consultant (£28,000 to £50,000)
  • Systems Administrator (£30,000 to £50,000)
  • Information Security Officer (£40,000 to £60,000)
  • Technical Support Engineer (£25,000 to £40,000)
  • IT Compliance Officer (£32,000 to £55,000)

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Study method describes the format in which the course will be delivered. At Reed Courses, courses are delivered in a number of ways, including online courses, where the course content can be accessed online remotely, and classroom courses, where courses are delivered in person at a classroom venue.

CPD stands for Continuing Professional Development. If you work in certain professions or for certain companies, your employer may require you to complete a number of CPD hours or points, per year. You can find a range of CPD courses on Reed Courses, many of which can be completed online.

A regulated qualification is delivered by a learning institution which is regulated by a government body. In England, the government body which regulates courses is Ofqual. Ofqual regulated qualifications sit on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF), which can help students understand how different qualifications in different fields compare to each other. The framework also helps students to understand what qualifications they need to progress towards a higher learning goal, such as a university degree or equivalent higher education award.

An endorsed course is a skills based course which has been checked over and approved by an independent awarding body. Endorsed courses are not regulated so do not result in a qualification - however, the student can usually purchase a certificate showing the awarding body's logo if they wish. Certain awarding bodies - such as Quality Licence Scheme and TQUK - have developed endorsement schemes as a way to help students select the best skills based courses for them.
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