Computer Network Support Specialists

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IT support specialists help people fix computer problems, set up devices and accounts, and keep networks running, in schools, hospitals, businesses and government. It's a common first job in tech, leading to networking, cybersecurity or systems work.

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High school courses that build toward it

• Computer Science Principles · Computer Science

  Builds computers and electronics, which this job uses.

• Engineering Design · Career and Technical

  Builds engineering, which this job uses.

• English 10 · English

  Builds reading and writing, which this job uses.

• Statistics · Math

  Builds computers and electronics, which this job uses.

• Physical Education · Health and PE

  Builds teaching and training, which this job uses.

• Photography · Arts

  Builds computers and electronics, which this job uses.

Ranked by how much the job relies on what each course teaches, from O*NET's knowledge ratings. Your school's own courses and the counselor have the final word.