Computer Installation and Repair

Overview

Computer installation and repair programs prepare people to install, maintain, and repair computers. These are sometimes called computer support programs.

Computer installation and repair programs include topics such as:

Power supplies
Number systems
Memory structure
Microprocessor design
Peripheral equipment
Computer networking

Schools

Many community colleges and two-year schools offer associate degree programs in computer installation and repair. An associate degree program usually takes two years of full-time study.

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Program Admission

You can prepare for this program of study by getting your high school diploma or GED.

For this program, you should be comfortable using computers and the Internet. You should also be familiar with different operating systems.

Below is a list of high school courses that will help prepare you for this program of study:

Computer Science and Programming
Computing Systems
Electricity
General Computer Applications
Pre-Calculus

Typical Course Work

Program Courses

This program typically includes courses in the following subjects:

Advanced Configuration
Computer Architecture
Computer Hardware
Computer Information Systems
Computer Memory
Computer Programming
Computer Software
Customer Relations
Digital Electronics
Network Management
Operating Systems
Peripheral Equipment
Principles of Computer Repair
World Wide Web and the Internet

Things to Know

Many computer installation and repair technicians decide to become certified. There are different types of certification, but usually you must complete course work in computer installation and repair and have at least six months work experience.