Computer Support Specialist

Computer Support Specialist is a one-to-two-year certificate program at the University of Alaska Fairbanks, a public institution in Fairbanks, AK. Situated within the computer support technology field (CIP 11.1006), this program prepares students to provide technical assistance, troubleshoot hardware and software issues, and support end users in a variety of computing environments.

The University of Alaska Fairbanks offers a range of related certificate programs, including a two-to-four-year Computer Support Specialist certificate, Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef, Culinary Arts/Chef Training, Instrumentation Technology/Technician, and Drafting and Design Technology/Technician. Students completing this shorter certificate pathway develop foundational IT support competencies that can lead directly to entry-level help desk or technical support roles, or serve as a stepping stone toward the longer certificate credential offered at the same institution.