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Course Contact
Kobie Joyner
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919-335-1271
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Financial Aid Eligible?
No
Learning Format
On Campus
Fully Online
In-person/Online Hybrid
Schedule
Day or Evening

Hardware Support and Repair Certificate

Wake Tech Course ID: C25590HW

NOTE: This program is being terminated and isn't accepting new students. Faculty advisors will work with current students to ensure they complete their certificates by May 2028. Prospective students are encouraged to explore Wake Tech's Network & Cloud Administration program for other educational options.


The Hardware Support and Repair Certificate is designed for individuals interested in acquiring advanced technical skills and knowledge to maintain and repair personal computers.

Major hands-on topics include documentation, troubleshooting techniques, PC architectures, disk drives and peripheral cards, memory management and communications devices.

Students gain skills in buying parts, upgrading, building and configuring personal computers.

The certificate is designed to prepare the student for A+ certification. A program prerequisite of CTI-120 is required.

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Estimated Tuition & Fees
$912
Locations
  • Southern Wake Campus
  • Scott Northern Wake Campus
  • RTP Campus
Total Credits
12
NOTE: Tuition listed is for in-state students. Out-of-state tuition is higher.
Tuition is set annually by the State Board of Community Colleges.
Wake Tech charges various fees in addition to tuition, and individual programs also have specific costs associated with them.

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