Course Description
The Certified Hardware and Systems Specialist (CHSS)™ certification is for people who want to prove they're skilled in computer service. It's recognized worldwide and supported by leading computer industry players. This certification shows that you have the knowledge and skills to support PC equipment and users effectively.
Whether you're a computer user looking to understand how computers work better, a newcomer to the IT field, or a tech support professional wanting to validate your skills, the CHSS™ certification can help. It covers everything from hardware installation to troubleshooting and network setups.
For newcomers, tech support is a great starting point in the IT field, offering plenty of opportunities to learn and gain experience. If you've been working in tech support but feel you lack recognition, getting CHSS™ certified can validate your skills and boost your career prospects.
Even IT professionals outside of tech support can benefit from CHSS™ certification. I
Detailed Learning Outcomes
By earning the Project Management Certification (PMC), candidates demonstrate the ability to:
Module 1 – Foundation Level
- Basic Terms
- Types of Computers
- Anatomy of a PC
- How a PC Works
- Hardware Devices
- CPU and Memory
- Input Devices
- Output Devices
- Secondary Storage Devices
- Software Basics
- Operating Systems and Applications
- How is Software Built?
- Types of Software
- Legal Issues
- How is Software Built?
Module 2 – Advanced Level
- Working With the Computer
- First Steps
- Basic Tasks
- Using the Desktop
- Customizing Your Computer
- Printing
- Working with Files and Folders
- The Basics of Files and Folders
- Managing Files and Folders, Part I
- Managing Files and Folders, Part II
- Viewing File or Folder Properties
- Working With Files and Folders
- Compressed Files
Module 3 – Expert
- Application Basics
- Basic Applications
- Working with a Window
- Working with WordPad
- Working With Applications
- Basics of Web Browsers
- Browsing the Web
- Working with Bookmarks
- Working With Web Pages
- Printing Web Pages
Certification Validity & Renewal
The Project Management Certification (PMC) issued by GIPMC is valid for three (3) years from the date of certification award.
Renewal is designed to:
- Maintain professional credibility
- Ensure continued alignment with modern project practices
- Protect the long-term value of the certification
Renewal Process Includes:
- Completion of defined continuing professional development or knowledge refresh requirements
- Successful renewal assessment or verification, as applicable
- Submission of renewal application before certification expiry
Timely renewal allows professionals to retain active certification status without interruption.