Certified Operating Systems Technician
The C)HT and C)OST courses will kick start your career in the IT
field by providing the foundational knowledge needed to
install, configure, and support computer hardware systems and operating systems. The C)HT will also provide an understanding of the fundamentals of networking and security/forensics; properly and safely diagnosing, resolving, and documenting common issues; as well as applying troubleshooting skills. The Certified Operating Systems Technician, C)OST course builds on the C)HT course by focusing on operating systems; this includes installing, configuring and maintaining devices, PCs, and software for end users; understanding the basics of networking and security/forensics from the operating system view. Properly and safely diagnose, resolve, and document common software issues. Apply troubleshooting skills, and
providing appropriate customer support. We will cover virtualization, security, desktop imaging, and deployment. You will also learn the security foundations needed for the various operating systems.
Class Information
C)HT Live Class Duration: 5 Days
C)OST Live Class Duration: 5 Days
CEUs: 80
Language: English
Class Formats Available:
Instructor Led
Self-Study
Live Virtual Training
C)HT Modules/Lessons
Module 1 – Troubleshooting
Module 2 – Motherboards and
CPUs
Module 3 – Power Supplies
Module 4 – Memory
Module 5 – Computer Expansion
Module 6 – Physical Storage
Module 7 – Input-Output Devices
Module 8 – Display Devices
Module 9 – Network Cables and
Connectors
Module 10 – Printers and
Multifunction Print Devices
Module 11 – TCP/IP and Transport
Protocols
Module 12 – Custom Computers
Module 13 – Operational
Procedures
C)OST Modules/Lessons
Module 1 – Operating Systems
Module 2 – Windows
Management
Module 3: Network Basics
Module 4 – Network Protocols
Module 5 – Wireless Networking
Module 6 – Windows Networking
Module 7 – Virtualization and
Cloud Computing
Module 8 – Security Principles
Module 9 – Security Technologies
Module 10 – Securing Devices and
Data
Module 11 – SOHO Network
Configurations
Upon Completion
Upon completion, the Certified Hardware Technician and Certified Operating Systems Technician candidate will be able to competently take the C)OST & C)HT exams well as the CompTIAA+ 220-1002 exam.
Re-Certification Requirements
All Mile2 certifications will be awarded a 3-year expiration date.
There are two requirements to maintain Mile2 certification:
1) Pass the most current version of the exam for your respective existing certification.
2) Earn 20 CEUs (Continuing Education Units) per year. You may submit your CEUs in your Mile2 inbox. These CEUs must fall under “Qualify Continuing Educational Activities.
Visit our certification renewal page for more information.
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Exam Information
Purchase Options :
Individual Exam Cost - Click Here
Course exams are individually priced. NOTE: You may purchase the exam without purchasing the course.
Live class exam cost- Click Here
Exam cost is not included with the purchase of a live class.
Ultimate Self-Study Combo Exam Cost Included.
The cost of the exam is included with purchase of an Ultimate self-study combo.
Course FAQs
No
All of our courses can be taken independently. In order to help guide our students on their cybersecurity career journey we have developed the Mile2 Certification Roadmap.
This helpful resource maps specific courses to Role-based career tracks.
Yes. There is however 1 exception. The Red Team vs Blue Team course is only available as a live class.
No. The course materials, videos, and exams are not meant to be shared or transferred.