The Certified Service Desk Professional program is globally designed to develop expertise in IT service management, service desk operations, and delivering efficient technical support aligned with industry best practices.
Learn directly from global practitioners, IT service management experts, and industry leaders who are shaping the future of service desk operations, incident management, and customer-centric IT support.









•Overview of Service Desk functions.
•Key responsibilities of a Service Desk professional.
•Understanding the importance of customer service.
•Overview of IT Support roles and responsibilities.
•Key tools: Jira Service Desk, support ticketing systems.
•Use of password managers and other essential support tools.
•Overview of hardware: desktops, laptops, peripherals.
•Introduction to hardware components (CPU, RAM, storage).
•Basic IT procedures: software installations, updates, and troubleshooting.
•Handling user support requests and common troubleshooting steps.
•Understanding Windows 10 and its key features.
•Connecting to Mac devices and navigating Mac OS.
•Introduction to Linux and its command line basics.
•Overview of Windows Server 2016: setup and management.
•Installation and setup of Office 365 applications.
•Troubleshooting Microsoft Office issues: Word, Excel, Outlook.
•Managing Office 365 accounts and settings.
•Basic networking terms: IP addresses, routers, and switches.
•Connecting and configuring routers and network devices.
•Introduction to Group Policy Objects (GPOs).
•Basic security measures and tools.
•Introduction to ITIL and its importance in IT support.
•Key ITIL processes: incident management, change management.
•Understanding the ITIL service lifecycle.
•Introduction to cloud-based antivirus solutions.
•Continuous learning and keeping up with new technologies.
•Using monitoring systems for proactive support and issue resolution.
Learn from experienced practitioners and industry leaders who bring real-world expertise and practical insights to the program.
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Professionals for a Service Desk Certification should have a background in IT support or related fields. This certification is ideal for professionals managing or improving service desk operations. A Service Desk Professional Certificate builds expertise and proves your commitment to excellent IT service delivery.
Exam Questions
40
Exam Format
Multiple choice
Language
English
Passing Score
65%
Duration
60 min
Open Book
No
Certification Validity
5 Years
Complimentary Retake
Yes

GSDC's service desk certification is designed to help IT professionals improve their technical support and customer service skills. It covers key areas like ticket management, troubleshooting, communication, and using IT service tools. Whether you are new to tech support or aiming for leadership roles, a help desk certification can boost your knowledge and confidence.
For those looking to manage teams, a help desk management certification provides advanced skills in team coordination and service quality. This service desk certification is valuable for anyone working in IT support, helping them grow their careers and deliver better support to users and organizations. The certification also ensures professionals stay current with best practices, emerging technologies, and customer-focused service delivery in fast-paced IT environments.