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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

By implementing Shift Left, organizations can expedite incident resolution earlier in the support process. This approach empowers Level 1, Level 2, and field support technicians to efficiently address common issues related to users and devices directly from the ServiceNow incident form. By eliminating the necessity for privileged access across various systems such as Active Directory, Microsoft Configuration Manager, LAPS, and MBAM, first-call resolution rates can see a substantial boost. Rather than escalating issues to higher levels of support, Shift Left equips help desk teams with the tools to perform actions like resetting user passwords and unlocking accounts, all within the incident form. This capability allows for a marked increase in the number of tickets diagnosed and resolved during the initial call. Moreover, technicians can access a record of troubleshooting steps already taken for an incident, which significantly reduces the likelihood of redundant efforts. Ultimately, this streamlined approach enhances the overall efficiency and effectiveness of support operations.

API Access

Has API No 

API Access

Has API No 

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Integrations

7-Zip No 
Active Directory No 
Google Yes 
Microsoft Edge No 
ServiceNow No 

Integrations

7-Zip Yes 
Active Directory Yes 
Google No 
Microsoft Edge Yes 
ServiceNow Yes 

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

No price information available.
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 No 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Customer Support

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

Customer Support

Business Hours No 
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 No 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Vendor Details

Company Name

Help Desk Simulator

Country

United States

Website

helpdesksimulator.com

Vendor Details

Company Name

Recast Software

Website

store.servicenow.com/sn_appstore_store.do#!/store/application/465cce152feb00102b88bac62799b621

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

IT Service

Contract Management No 
IT Asset Management No 
Incident Management No 
Knowledge Management No 
Release Management No 
Self Service Portal No 
Service Catalog No 
Service Reporting No 
Ticket Management No 

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