Networking + Cloud Basics + Customer Support Tools
✅ Networking + Cloud Basics + Customer Support Tools
🗺️ IT Support/Service – Free Learning Roadmap
1. Networking Fundamentals
Learn how computers connect, communicate, and exchange data.
✅ Courses:
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Google IT Support Specialization (Free Audit) – Coursera
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Modules: Networking, OS, Security
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Cisco’s Introduction to Networks – NetAcad
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Real-world networking labs and simulations
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🔗 Cisco NetAcad
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2. Operating Systems (Windows + Linux)
Understanding system administration basics.
✅ Resources:
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Microsoft Learn – Windows Admin
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🔗 Windows Fundamentals
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Introduction to Linux – edX by Linux Foundation (Audit Free)
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🔗 Linux Basics on edX
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3. Cloud Computing Basics
Understand what cloud is, key services (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS), and platforms.
✅ Beginner-Friendly Courses:
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AWS Cloud Practitioner Essentials (Free)
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🔗 AWS Training
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Google Cloud Basics – Cloud Digital Leader Path
4. IT Service Management & Tools
Ticketing systems, ITIL basics, and common tools like Jira and ServiceNow.
✅ Learn:
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ServiceNow Fundamentals (Free developer access)
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Freshdesk Academy
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Learn ticketing, support workflows, SLA handling
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🔗 Freshdesk Training
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Jira Service Management Basics
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🔗 Jira ITSM Course
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5. Soft Skills for IT Support
Improve communication, professionalism, and troubleshooting ability.
✅ Courses:
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TCS iON Career Edge – Young Professional Program
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Resume writing, email etiquette, client interaction
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🔗 TCS iON Career Edge
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LinkedIn Learning (Free with college email)
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Search: IT Support Communication Skills
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🛠️ Bonus: Practice + Build Resume
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TryHackMe – Cyber Labs (Optional)
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For basic security exposure in support
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🔗 TryHackMe Free Labs
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Create Resume with GitHub Pages or Canva
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Showcase projects, certifications, troubleshooting scenarios
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🎯 Final Tips:
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📌 Build a basic ticket resolution portfolio – explain how you'd solve 5 common user problems (e.g., printer not working, internet not connecting).
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🔗 Add certificates to LinkedIn, Naukri, and Internshala.
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🎤 Practice mock interviews via Scaler events or YouTube tech support mock interviews.
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