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Equip current and future user-support professionals with the critical people skills and exceptional technical abilities necessary to provide outstanding support with Fred Beisse's A GUIDE TO COMPUTER USER SUPPORT FOR HELP DESK AND SUPPORT SPECIALISTS, 6E. This useful guide focuses on the information resources and technical tools students need most to function effectively in a support position. Students develop the skills to handle troubleshooting and problem solving, successfully communicate with clients, determine a client's specific technology needs, train end-users, and handle budgeting and other management priorities. Clear, balanced coverage in this fully revised new edition highlights the latest trends and developments, from Web and email-based support to new features in Microsoft Windows, cloud computing, and ethical challenges. Engaging special features such as Tips, role-playing scenarios, and On the Web Pointers provide important insights, while Discussion Questions and Case Projects encourage active participation in the learning process.
About the Author
Fred Beisse teaches Computer Information Technology at Lane Community College in Eugene, Oregon, where he has designed and led courses in user support, information analysis and visualization, project management, and geographical information systems. Beisse builds on more than 30 years of experience in computer management positions, where he has been responsible for end-user support, computer services, computer facilities planning, and operations management.
