CCST IT Support Training Course - Module 1 Lesson Plans
Module 1: IT Support Job Tasks and Responsibilities
Total Duration: ~20 Hours
Lesson 1: Introduction to IT Support and Help Desk Concepts
Duration: 2 hours
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the role of IT support and help desk technicians
- Define key help desk concepts: queue management, time management, ticketing systems,
SLA, KPIs
Materials Needed:
- Presentation slides
- Whiteboard and markers
- Sample ticketing system screenshots
Activities:
- Lecture and discussion on help desk concepts
- Group activity: Analyze a sample SLA and identify KPIs
Assessment:
Short quiz on help desk terminology
Homework:
Write a summary of how ticketing systems improve support efficiency
Lesson 2: Documenting Customer Interactions
Duration: 3 hours
Learning Objectives:
- Learn how to document customer interactions clearly and concisely
- Understand the importance of documentation for future reference
Materials Needed:
- Documentation templates
- Sample customer interaction scenarios
Activities:
- Workshop: Practice documenting sample interactions
- Peer review of documentation examples
Assessment:
Evaluate documentation samples for clarity and completeness
Homework:
Document a fictional customer support scenario
Lesson 3: Problem Solving Process in IT Support
Duration: 4 hours
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the steps of the problem-solving process
- Apply the process to real-world IT support scenarios
Materials Needed:
- Flowchart of problem-solving steps
- Case studies
Activities:
- Interactive lecture on problem-solving steps
- Group activity: Solve a case study using the problem-solving process
Assessment:
Written test on problem-solving steps
Homework:
Create a flowchart for solving a common IT issue
Lesson 4: Professional Communication and Interpersonal Skills
Duration: 3 hours
Learning Objectives:
- Demonstrate professional communication skills
- Express technical concepts to non-technical audiences
Materials Needed:
- Role-play scripts
- Communication best practices handout
Activities:
- Role-play: Simulate customer support calls
- Discussion: Vocabulary and tone in technical communication
Assessment:
Peer evaluation of role-play performance
Homework:
Write a response to a customer email explaining a technical issue
Lesson 5: Ticketing Systems and Performance Metrics
Duration: 4 hours
Learning Objectives:
- Explore ticketing systems and their features
- Understand how KPIs are used to measure performance
Materials Needed:
- Demo of ticketing system
- KPI tracking spreadsheet
Activities:
- Hands-on activity: Create and manage tickets
- Analyze KPI data from a sample help desk
Assessment:
Practical test on ticket creation and KPI analysis
Homework:
Research and compare two ticketing systems
Lesson 6: Review and Practice
Duration: 4 hours
Learning Objectives:
- Review all concepts from Module 1
- Practice documentation, communication, and problem-solving
Materials Needed:
- Review slides
- Practice scenarios
Activities:
- Group review session
- Mock support scenarios
Assessment:
Comprehensive quiz covering all lessons
Homework:
Prepare for Module 1 final assessment