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Certified Operating Systems Technician

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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. This course maps to the mile2 Certified Operating Systems Technician, C)OST, exam as well as the CompTIA A+ 220-1002 certification exam.

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The C)OST is a part of our Foundational Course Path

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If you manage people who have access to computers, you need to take this course.  

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   Hardware and Operating Systems

Two certifications.  One low cost course.
C)HT provides the foundational knowledge needed to install, configure, and support computer hardware systems.  

C)OST provides the foundational knowledge to install, configure, and support computer operating systems.

Together, you will be ready to install and configure computer devices across multiple platforms.

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Learn concepts and skills needed to plan, install, maintain, and troubleshoot today’s networks, including wireless, virtual, and software defined networks!

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C)OST Key Course Information

Live Class Duration:
5 days

Language: English

Class Formats:
*  Instructor-led
*  Self-Study
*  Live Virtual Training

Prerequisites:
* C)HT or Equivalent

Applicable Exams:
*  Mile2 C)OST
* A+

CPEs:  40

C)OST Modules

  • 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

Who Should Attend

* Everyone
* End Users
* Employees with access to computers
* Managers

Accreditations

Operating Systems Technician:
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 CompTIA A+ 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.

The Certified Operating Systems Technician exams are taken online through Mile2’s Assessment and Certification System (“MACS”), which is accessible on your mile2.com account. 


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Course FAQ's

Operating Systems Technician:
Exam Information

Do I have to purchase a course to buy a certification exam?

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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.

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