Computer Maintenance Online courses

Program Title: Associate Degree in PC Maintenance Technology

Description: If you like analytical thinking, reasoning & repairing PC maintenance is the right career for you. Computers are no longer limited to offices and are being widely used in homes as well. With millions of computers being produced regularly the need for computer maintenance and repair is high. The degree program will equip you with the necessary skills and knowledge required to perform maintenance tasks on computers and networks. Apart from this you will be able to install, troubleshoot & operate software & hardware; work with laptops, PDAs; do programming in CGI, Perl and Java.

Syllabus: Computer repair course covers everything from hardware devices to data management. Topics include:

• Orientation to PC Maintenance Technology
• Technology in Society
• Introduction to PC Repair
• Working with PC Hardware
• System Boards
• Component Identification
• Introduction to Microsoft Windows
• Network Protocols and Internetworking
• The Microcomputer & Applications
• Database Technology

Accreditation: Accrediting Commission of the Distance Education and Training Council (DETC)

Format of Education: Online & Correspondence courses

Language: English 

Job Opportunities: The employment for PC maintenance technicians is expected to grow by 30% by 2012. Computer & PC maintenance technicians held more than 200,000 jobs last year. With more and more computers being produced everyday, the need for people with knowledge of repair, maintenance and troubleshooting computers is growing. You can work for a repair business or can start your own workshop. The average earnings were more than $63,000 last year.

University / Institutes:

Penn Foster Career School: With 13 million students enrolled since 1890, Penn Foster Career School is the world's largest and most respected distance learning institution.