CSC Hardware and Software Support

Program: Hardware and Software Support (221-299-21)
Award: Career Studies Certificate 

Program Purpose:

The Hardware and Software Support Specialization is designed to provide students with a business and computing background as preparation for a career in computing.

What will I learn?

Students successfully completing this program will be prepared to take the A+ industry certification exam.  The student will have also studied some material covered in the Exam 70-058: Networking Essentials, Network+, iNet+, and MCSE 70-270 – MS Windows XP Professional exams. 

How long will I need to be in college?

A college-ready student attending Camp full-time can complete this career studies certificate in one academic year (two semesters).

What job or career can I get with this career studies certificate?

Upon completion of the program, graduates will possess the knowledge and skills to work as a Computing Resource Consultant, Help Desk Technician, Technical Resource Consultant, Install/Repair Technician, Computer Sales Representative.

What is the job outlook for program graduates?

As of the first quarter of 2025, total employment in the Hampton Roads Workforce Region for

• Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers was 298. There is projected annual demand/need for 26 new entrants into this occupation (Source: Jobs EQ Occupation Report Computer, Automated Teller and Office Machine Repairers, July 2025).
• Computer User Support Specialists was 2,642.  There is projected annual demand/need for 164 new entrants into this occupation (Source:  Jobs EQ Occupation Report Computer User Support Specialists, July 2025). 

How much can I earn with this career studies certificate?

Below are the wages for careers, within the Hampton Roads Workforce Region, that are related to this field.

(Source:  Jobs EQ Occupation Report Wages, July 2025)

Want to know more?  Check out the program map and program requirements in the College Catalog.