Level 2: Building, Upgrading and Configuring Computers
Overview
No prior experience in configuring or managing computers? No worries! This course is the perfect starting point to grasp the fundamentals of computer hardware and operating systems.
You’ll gain a solid understanding of hardware components and learn how to assemble a complete computer. Additionally, you’ll discover how to connect external devices through input and output interfaces. The course also covers essential knowledge about the most popular operating systems—Windows and Linux—and guides you in deploying them effectively. Enhance your skills to stand out in the tech industry. Build a strong foundation for a career in system administration and cybersecurity with this comprehensive course.
Course Details
Program Length: 3 weeks
Weekend Class Length: 6 hours
Weekend Class Length: 4 hours
Regional Price: Coming Soon
Outcomes
Upon completion of this level, participants will:
- Recognize and understand the usage of the core component of computing.
- Build your own lab used for testing and virtualization.
- Understand the process of installing software in Linux.
- Gain hands-on experience with computer hardware components and input output devices.
- Be fully prepared for the challenges ahead in the Ops world.
- Gain the needed knowledge to continue on to Level 3.
- Personal computer updated with the latest version of OS and all security patches installed that meets the following requirements:
- Supported operating systems: macOS, Linux, or Windows (Pro edition required)
- Latest OS version, fully up to date
- All security updates installed
- Free of viruses
- At least 100GB of free space on the hard drive
- At least 16GB of RAM, 32GB RAM is strongly preferred
- Support for video conferencing and screen-sharing, with a reliable webcam and microphone
- Basic computer skills and home internet usage.
- Level 1: Intro to Ethical Hacking or equivalent exposure to basic ethical hacking techniques and finding security weaknesses.
All Ops & Cybersecurity students are required to make a one-time, non-refundable purchase of an Ops Lab Kit with predefined specifications. The purchased equipment can be either new or secondhand, but it should be in a functional state for the lab work. Once you purchase your Ops Lab Kit, you should ensure to set it up at least one day before the first lecture. It can be used for all levels of the Ops & Cybersecurity Program, and it is specifically built to help you gain practical, hands-on experience while following the Ops lectures.
For more information of the Ops Lab Kit requirements, click here.
- How to leverage AI tools
- Computer hardware components and interaction
- Computer hardware interfaces
- Operating systems fundamentals
- Software application installation
- Virtual machine operations
We’ve created a flexible environment which will enable you to have the best learning experience from the comfort of your own home. That said, to successfully pass the class, students should aim to reach at least 90% of the available points.
In accordance with our Code of Conduct, punctuality, participation in discussions, completion of assignments, and demonstration of professional courtesy to others are required. Attendance will be recorded at the start of the class. Passing requires attendance on the full course.
