Truax campus room A2105
1701 Wright Street
Madison WI 53704
CALL: (608) 246-6800
or (800) 322-6282 ext. 6800
COMMERCIAL AVENUE CAMPUS ROOM A120
2125 Commercial Avenue
Madison WI 53704
CALL: (608) 243-4169
or (800) 322-6282 ext. 4169
Se habla Español.
Program number:
311541
The IT-Desktop Support Technician program will prepare you to provide first-level technical support to resolve software, hardware and system problems for PC users. You will develop skills to install, support, and maintain hardware and software, and to ensure that all customer requests and problems are dealt with quickly and effectively. Courses are presented in a hands-on classroom atmosphere. As a student you will be trained in hardware and software installation, configuration, and troubleshooting, basic network concepts, supporting new technologies, repairing workstations and performing upgrades.
You will gain an understanding of how a help desk functions, and how customer service plays an important role in today’s world of technology. Career opportunities exist in all areas of the country. This program may be used to help prepare for the CompTIA A+ computer troubleshooting certification.
Students in the IT-Desktop Support Technician program can attend classes full or part time.
IT- Desktop Support Technician is on a career pathway that includes this technical diploma, an associate degree in IT-Systems Administration Specialist and one certificate (IT-ComptTIA A+ Computer Essentials Certificate). All will prepare you for a good job and with the associate degree, you can transfer to another college to earn your bachelor’s degree. Learn at your own pace and increase your earning potential with credentials that keep you moving on your career path.
IT-Desktop Support Technician classes may be offered at these Madison College campuses:
Explore financial aid eligibility for this program.
** note that if starting in Spring term, it may take 5 semesters to complete program
Some of the courses for this program may be available online.
Once you are admitted into your program, review the Start of Semester Checklist to prepare for your first day of classes at MATC.
Contact Enrollment Services at EnrollmentServices@madisoncollege.edu or (608) 246-6210.
Prospective program students, the information below reflects the basic requirements for students admitted for the 2019-2020 academic year. To learn more about Madison College, visit us.
Current program students (including newly admitted), go directly to your Degree Progress Report (also referred to as an Advising Report or Academic Requirements) to view:
If you have questions after reviewing your report, please see Advising Services.
After completing the IT-Desktop Support Technician program at Madison Area Technical College, you will be able to:
Madison College IT-Desktop Support Technician graduates are ready for a range of professional positions including:
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2018 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Program Graduates | 17 | ||
| Number of Surveys Sent | 17 | ||
| Number of Surveys Returned | 11 | ||
| Percent of Surveys Returned | 64.70% | ||
| Available for Employment | 8 | ||
| Percent Available for Employment | 100.00% | ||
| Not in Labor Market | 3 | ||
| Percent Not in Labor Market | 37.50% |
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2018 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduates Employed | 6 | ||
| Percent of Graduates Employed | 75.00% | ||
| Employed in Related Occupation | 3 | ||
| Percent Employed in Related Occupation | 50.00% | ||
| Employed in Unrelated Occupation | 3 | ||
| Percent Employed in Unrelated Occupation | 50.00% | ||
| Employed - No Response | 0 | ||
| Percent Employed - No Response | 0.00% | ||
| Seeking Employment | 2 | ||
| Percent Seeking Employment | 25.00% |
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2018 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Student satisfaction Mean (Out of 4) | 3.3 | 0 | 0 |
| Number of Satisfaction Responses | 8 | ||
| Very Satisfied | 2 | ||
| Percent Very Satisfied | 25.00% | ||
| Satisfied | 6 | ||
| Percent Satisfied | 75.00% | ||
| Unsatisfied | 0 | ||
| Percent Unsatisfied | 0.00% | ||
| Very Unsatisfied | 0 | ||
| Percent Very Unsatisfied | 0.00% |
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2018 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Primary Reason Responses | 11 | ||
| Preparation for Getting a Job | 3 | ||
| Percent Preparation for Getting a Job | 27.30% | ||
| Career Change | 5 | ||
| Percent Career Change | 45.50% | ||
| Improvement of Existing Skills | 0 | ||
| Percent Improvement of Existing Skills | 0.00% | ||
| Preparation for Further Education | 3 | ||
| Percent Preparation for Further Education | 27.30% | ||
| Personal Interest | 0 | ||
| Percent Personal Interest | 0.00% | ||
| Other | 0 | ||
| Percent Other | 0.00% |
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2018 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of When Employment Obtained Responses | 4 | ||
| Before Enrollment | 0 | ||
| Percent Before Enrollment | 0.00% | ||
| While Attending the College | 2 | ||
| Percent While Attending the College | 50.00% | ||
| After Training at the College | 2 | ||
| Percent After Training at the College | 50.00% |
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2018 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Employment Location Responses | 6 | ||
| In College District | 5 | ||
| Percent In College District | 83.30% | ||
| In Wisconsin, Not in District | 1 | ||
| Percent of In Wisconsin | 16.70% | ||
| Outside of Wisconsin | 0 | ||
| Percent Outside Wisconsin | 0.00% | ||
| Employer Location Unknown | 0 | ||
| Percent Location Unknown | 0.00% |
| Salary Trend | 2018 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full Time Employment (Related Job) | Full Time Salary Count | 2 | ||
| Average Monthly Wage | $2,838 | |||
| Average Hourly Wage | $16.50 | |||
| Average Work Hours per Week | 40 | |||
| Part Time Employment (Related Job) | Part Time Salary Count | 1 | ||
| Average Hourly Wage | $14.00 | |||
| Average Work Hours per Week | 16 | |||
| Wisconsin TechConnectTM Jobs* | Madison | Non-Madison |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Full Time Positions Open | ||
| Number of Part Time Positions Open | ||
| Total Jobs |
| Employer(s) | Job Title | City** | State*** | Positions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Core BTS | Service Desk Analyst 1 | Evansville | ||
| TekSystems | Help Desk Analyst | |||
| Union Cab | System Administrator |
* - Wisconsin TechConnectTM jobs are posted through a statewide consortium operated and funded by all 16 of the technical colleges in Wisconsin.
** - Only cities outside of Madison will display.
*** - Only states outside of Wisconsin will display.
**** - If you have a position to post, please contact Career and Employment Services at techconnect@madisoncollege.edu