• Classroom
  • Online, Instructor-Led
  • Online, Self-Paced
Course Description

The Certified Hardware Technician Course kick starts an individual's career in the IT field by providing foundational knowledge needed to install, configure, and support computer hardware systems which includes assembling components based on customer requirements; installing, configuring and maintaining devices, PCs, and servers.  CHT also provides and understanding of fundamentals in networking and security/forensics; properly and safely diagnosing, resolving, and documenting common issues; as well as applying troubleshooting skills.

Learning Objectives

COURSE DETAILS:

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

Framework Connections

The materials within this course focus on the NICE Framework Task, Knowledge, and Skill statements identified within the indicated NICE Framework component(s):

Specialty Areas

  • Network Services
  • Systems Architecture
  • Systems Requirements Planning

Specialty Areas have been removed from the NICE Framework. With the recent release of the new NICE Framework data, updates to courses are underway. Until this course can be updated, this historical information is provided to give better context as to how it can help you with your cybersecurity goals.

Feedback

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