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Description

Help Desk Simulator is an online training platform designed for individuals transitioning careers, students pursuing IT certifications, and those seeking help desk positions, focusing on Tier 1 IT support and service desk roles. Participants engage with fictional support tickets that cover various scenarios, including password reset requests that may require social engineering tactics, challenges with VPN connections on hotel Wi-Fi, handling disgruntled users, and navigating policy exceptions. After selecting their responses, learners receive constructive feedback that clarifies the effectiveness or potential pitfalls of their choices. Each simulated shift evaluates key skills such as security awareness, empathy, escalation procedures, and troubleshooting abilities. The free version offers access to 25 practice tickets without requiring an account, while the Pro version expands this to a total of 500 questions across five categories, along with additional features like employer practice packs, mock runs, a resource for incorrect answers, and a downloadable PDF report. It's important to note that this tool is intended for practice purposes only and does not provide certification or a comprehensive desktop lab experience. Additionally, users may find it beneficial for honing their skills in a realistic, risk-free environment.

Description

ReadyDesk is a fully online help desk software solution equipped with robust features designed to satisfy the needs of businesses of any scale. This platform enables customers to quickly resolve their issues through various methods, such as submitting tickets via the customer portal, accessing self-service support articles in the knowledge base, automatically generating tickets through email communication, and engaging in live chats. Both customers and technicians can create tickets through the web interface or via incoming emails, with support for file attachments and comprehensive tracking of all ticket-related activities. Technicians can efficiently manage multiple tickets simultaneously, utilizing the tabbed interface at the bottom of their screen. Additionally, you can create multiple customer portals to accommodate an unlimited number of departments or companies, each with customizable logos and settings. Customers benefit from the ability to view their existing tickets, initiate new ones, access invoices, monitor assets, download resources, and engage in live chat sessions, enhancing their overall experience with the service.

API Access

Has API No 

API Access

Has API No 

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Integrations

Google Yes 

Integrations

Google No 

Pricing Details

$20/month
Pro is $20/month, $108 for 6 months, or $192 for 12 months. The 6-month and 12-month plans are one-time payments and do not renew; the monthly plan renews until canceled. The first payment is refundable within 14 days.
Free Trial No 
Free Version Yes 

Pricing Details

$9.00/month/user
Free Trial No 
Free Version No 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows No 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows Yes 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Customer Support

Business Hours No 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Customer Support

Business Hours Yes 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) Yes 
In Person No 

Vendor Details

Company Name

Help Desk Simulator

Country

United States

Website

helpdesksimulator.com

Vendor Details

Company Name

ReadyDesk

Country

United States

Website

www.readydesk.com

Product Features

Training

Academic / Education No 
Asynchronous Learning No 
Blended Learning No 
Built-In Course Authoring No 
Built-in LMS No 
Certification Management No 
Corporate / Business No 
Learner Portal No 
Mobile Learning No 
Simulation No 
Synchronous Learning No 
Training Companies No 
eCommerce No 

Product Features

Help Desk

Alerts / Escalation Yes 
Automated Routing Yes 
Community Forums No 
Customizable Branding Yes 
Document Storage Yes 
Email Integration Yes 
IT Asset Management Yes 
Incident Management Yes 
Interaction Tracking Yes 
Knowledge Base Yes 
Known Issue Management Yes 
Live Chat Yes 
Multi-Channel Communication Yes 
Multiple Brands / Products Yes 
Network Monitoring Yes 
Real-time Chat Yes 
Self Service Portal Yes 
Service Level Agreement (SLA) Management Yes 
Ticket Management Yes 

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