Understanding the technologies supporting today’s cable telecommunications architecture is critical to making informed business decisions, thus maximizing an organization’s potential. In addition to learning about the core hybrid fiber-coaxial (HFC) architecture, participants will learn about the technologies used to deliver high-speed data, video, IP telephony, as well as networking at the subscriber’s premises.  The course will then explore how to hold it all together with operation and business support systems.  In the conclusion learners will get a glimpse of the future.

Audience:  This workshop is for nontechnical managers, including:

• executives
• marketing managers
• public and government affairs managers
• customer service managers, or anyone in a nontechnical management role who needs on-demand access to high-level knowledge of the technologies used in a typical HFC network

Detailed Description

# of Recertification Units awarded toward SCTE Recertification: 1.5

This seminar can be presented onsite at your company or chapter at a time that is convenient for you. Contact Susan Parno at 610-594-7320 orprofdev@scte.org for more information.

CCNA1 Boot Camp: Networking for Home and Small Business

CCNA 1 uses a SOHO network to introduce networking concepts such as cabling, addressing, wireless, and security, and teaches students how to plan, deploy, and troubleshoot a small network.
The course focuses on the following:

• Network terminology
• Network protocols
• Local-area networks (LANs)
• Wide-area networks (WANs)
• Open System Interconnection (OSI) model
• Internet Protocol (IP) addressing
• Network standards

Audience: Anyone who desires a practical and technical introduction to the field of networking. This includes headend technicians, network operations center (NOC) staff, network engineers, network administrators, and network help-desk staff.

Detailed Description

# of Recertification Units awarded toward SCTE Recertification: 3

This seminar can be presented onsite at your company or chapter at a time that is convenient for you. Contact Susan Parno at 610-594-7320 or profdev@scte.org for more information. This course is also offered online for individuals; view the schedule for all SCTE Virtual Classroom Courses.

CCNA2 Boot Camp: Working at a Small-to-Medium Business or ISP

CCNA 2: Working at a Small-to-Medium Business or ISP focuses on IP addressing, subnetting, TCP/IP, the internet and routing. Students will learn how to configure a router, manage Cisco IOS software, configure routing protocols on routers, and functions of an ISP and network services. For optimal learning, the CCNA1 and CCNA2 Boot Camps should be scheduled at least one week apart.

Prerequisite: successful completion of CCNA1 Discovery: Networking for Home and Small Businesses.

Audience: The target audience is anyone who desires a practical and technical introduction to the field of networking. This includes headend technicians, network operations center (NOC) staff, network engineers, network administrators, and network help-desk staff.

Detailed Description

# of Recertification Units awarded toward SCTE Recertification: 3

This seminar can be presented onsite at your company or chapter at a time that is convenient for you. Contact Susan Parno at 610-594-7320 or profdev@scte.org for more information. This course is also offered online for individuals; view the schedule for all SCTE Virtual Classroom Courses.

The seminar will provide details on the capabilities of Channel Bonding within the framework of DOCSIS 3.0 and how it will be incorporated into the cable networks. There will be detailed presentations addressing US and DS Channel Bonding, traffic engineering, bandwidth management processes, the potential impact of Channel Bonding implementation with respect to network configuration modifications, and service provisioning. We will have in-depth discussions surrounding Channel Bonding and the implementation of this portion of the DOCSIS 3.0 specification. The breadth and depth of the course will be beneficial for those responsible for integrating DOCSIS 3.0, specifically targeting Channel Bonding functionality.

Audience: Anyone involved in engineering, operational management and implementation of DOCSIS 3.0, the migration plan from DOCSIS 1.x/2.0, the services that utilize Channel Bonding and the challenges that may be faced during integration, as well as network planners designing the architecture, network operations managers, data center personnel and systems engineering staff responsible for preparing the multitude of systems enhancements for DOCSIS 3.0 integration

Detailed Description

# of Recertification Units awarded toward SCTE Recertification: 2

This seminar can be presented onsite at your company or chapter at a time that is convenient for you. Contact Susan Parno at 610-594-7320 or profdev@scte.org for more information. This course is also offered online; view the schedule for all SCTE Virtual Classroom Courses.

DOCSIS 3.0 Channel Bonding was developed in partnership with Arris.

Discover the models at work in deploying data over telecommunications networks throughout this two-day seminar. Attendees learn the principles of digital signals and data transmission, for a better understanding of data transport protocols over local and wide area networks. Learners discuss the benefits of digital vs. analog, calculate analog-to-digital-conversion and examine digital modulation techniques. High-speed data over cable networks using DOCSIS^® cable modems is also covered.

Audience: Service, maintenance and chief technicians

Detailed Description

# of Recertification Units awarded toward SCTE Recertification: 2

This seminar can be presented onsite at your company or chapter at a time that is convenient for you. Contact Susan Parno at 610-594-7320 or profdev@scte.org for more information.

This seminar is recommended for both independent cable and MSO technical professionals, including mid- to senior- level data technicians; maintenance and headend technicians; and engineering managers. DOCSIS^® Systems helps broadband professionals better understand the elements and implementations of DOCSIS 1.0 through DOCSIS 3.0 as well as the benefits of future DOCSIS specifications. This two-day seminar teaches operators how to quickly and easily build, deploy, manage and troubleshoot versions of DOCSIS networks. It also details: spectrum, signals and protocols; DOCSIS cable modem self-provisioning; upstream-downstream corrective measures; DOCSIS system design architecture and Cable Modem (CM) configuration; and Cable Modem Termination Systems (CMTS). In addition, participants will discover important operating requirements, security parameters and troubleshooting tips for each version.

Audience: Mid- to senior- level data technicians; maintenance and headend technicians; and engineering managers

Detailed Description

# of Recertification Units awarded toward SCTE Recertification: 2

This seminar can be presented onsite at your company or chapter at a time that is convenient for you. Contact Susan Parno at 610-594-7320 or profdev@scte.org for more information.

DOCSIS^®Systems was developed in partnership with Cisco Systems.

This course teaches the basic functionality of Ethernet, as well as the standards, types of equipment, the provisioning process and various network architectures.

Having knowledge of Ethernet & GigE will help broadband professionals better understand the components and implementations of Ethernet technology from 10BaseT through 10GigE as well as the benefits of future enhancements. This course teaches how to quickly and easily build, deploy, manage and troubleshoot Ethernet networks. It also details: network architectures, protocols, frame formats, configuration and provisioning parameters. In addition, participants will discover important operating requirements and troubleshooting techniques.

Audience: Technical operations managers, advanced technical support personnel that work in the NOC, headend and field services, mid- to senior-level data technicians and engineering managers

Detailed Description

# of Recertification Units awarded toward SCTE Recertification: 2

This seminar can be presented onsite at your company or chapter at a time that is convenient for you. Contact Susan Parno at 610-594-7320 or profdev@scte.org for more information. This course is also offered online; view the schedule for all SCTE Virtual Classroom Courses.

 

Ethernet Transport was developed in partnership with JDSU.

As the cable industry continues to move towards an IP infrastructure for video, voice and data it is critical to have the knowledge to support the Internet Protocol (IP).  This course is designed to provide cable operator personnel the practical knowledge, application and problem solving of Internet Protocol version 4 (IPv4) addressing in cable networks.  Participants will explore the white papers, standards, components and topologies that are the building blocks of IPv4.  Participants will describe the role of decimal and binary as it relates to IPv4 along with the addressing types and functions IPv4 plays in the operator’s network. A practical demonstration of subnetting, variable length subnet masks (VLSM), summarization and wild card masking will allow participants to solve real world IPv4 network scenarios.  At the end of the training session the cable operator personnel will be able to explain the importance of white papers, operation, components and real world scenarios as it relates to IPv4.

Audience:  Anyone who desires a practical and technical introduction to IPv4. This includes headend technicians, network support desk and NOCs, network engineers, network administrators, IT professionals, field support and front line technicians.

Detailed Description

# of Recertification Units awarded toward SCTE Recertification: 1

This seminar can be presented onsite at your company or chapter at a time that is convenient for you. Contact Susan Parno at 610-594-7320 or profdev@scte.org for more information.

This course provides a comprehensive technical understanding of Digital Video fundamentals and troubleshooting best practices. Participants will gain a solid understanding of Digital Video, Switched Digital Video and MPEG Video technology, network architectures as well as common provisioning parameters and maintenance concerns in a Digital Video network. Beginning with an overview of Digital Video technology, we will then explore the components that make up a Digital Video network, how it works, how it is being integrated within the HFC network, trouble isolation and resolution and the benefits of deploying a Switched Digital Video solution.

Audience: Advanced technical and operational personnel that will be responsible for design, integration, implementation and management of the Digital Video, Switched Digital Video and MPEG Video components such as network architects, system engineers, technical operations managers, engineering managers, NOC managers and mid to senior level technicians.

Detailed Description

# of Recertification Units awarded toward SCTE Recertification: 2

This seminar can be presented onsite at your company or chapter at a time that is convenient for you. Contact Susan Parno at 610-594-7320 or profdev@scte.org for more information. This course is also offered online; view the schedule for all SCTE Virtual Classroom Courses.

Fundamentals of SDV, Digital Video and MPEG Video was developed in partnership with BigBand, IneoQuest and RGB Networks.

This course will provide details on the capabilities of IPv6 and DOCSIS^® 3.0 as well as the roles they play in the cable network management processes, the rollout aspects of phase 1 for IPv6 implementation, DOCSIS 3.0 integration, configuration, provisioning and troubleshooting the network components and the impact on the cable networks. An in-depth discussion surrounding how to operate IPv6 in tandem with IPv4 as well as the operational issues involved in configuring and managing parallel IP addressing systems is thoroughly covered in this course. The breadth and depth of the course will be beneficial for those responsible for integrating the IPv6 protocol.

Audience: Those involved in engineering the adoption of IPv6, including network planners designing the deployment of IPv6 devices such as DOCSIS^® cable modems in the network, network operations managers and data center personnel, as well as systems engineering staff responsible for preparing the multitude of systems to support IPv6

Detailed Description

# of Recertification Units awarded toward SCTE Recertification: 2

This seminar can be presented onsite at your company or chapter at a time that is convenient for you. Contact Susan Parno at 610-594-7320 or profdev@scte.org for more information. This course is also offered online; view the schedule for all SCTE Virtual Classroom Courses.

IPv6: Impact on Cable Networks was developed in partnership with Cisco.

Linux Level 1 provides detailed, fundamental information on the use and administration of a Linux distribution. The seminar provides hands-on training to effectively use, customize, and script common command-line utilities. It also covers installation, package management, and user management procedures.

Audience: Beginning Linux system administrators who are interested in learning essential administration skills for a Linux operating system.

Detailed Description

# of Recertification Units awarded toward SCTE Recertification: 2

This seminar can be presented onsite at your company or chapter at a time that is convenient for you. Contact Susan Parno at 610-594-7320 or profdev@scte.org for more information.

The Return Path seminar zeroes in on design, set-up, certification and troubleshooting for the reverse system. It is presented in three sections: design and set up, maintenance and troubleshooting, and application, for a more detailed understanding of reverse spectrum characterization, monitoring, testing, and repairing. Attendees learn how to calculate return path losses and determine optimum levels for both distribution and fiber networks.

Audience: Telecommunications technicians and engineers

Detailed Description

# of Recertification Units awarded toward SCTE Recertification: 2

This seminar can be presented onsite at your company or chapter at a time that is convenient for you. Contact Susan Parno at 610-594-7320 or profdev@scte.org for more information.

This unique seminar teaches telecommunications industry supervisors, lead technicians and trainers how to better facilitate learning in a work or classroom environment. It focuses on developing attendees' teaching skills, with multiple opportunities for practice and feedback. Train the Trainer participants discover the most effective methods for adult instruction and how to help students apply new knowledge. It features materials from SCTE's training programs.

Audience: Telecommunications industry supervisors, lead technicians and trainers

Detailed Description

# of Recertification Units awarded toward SCTE Recertification: 3

This seminar can be presented onsite at your company or chapter at a time that is convenient for you. Contact Susan Parno at 610-594-7320 or profdev@scte.org for more information.

The Troubleshooting Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) seminar is designed to introduce participants to the practical aspects of troubleshooting IP voice service as delivered over a broadband HFC network at both the IP Layer and the DOCSIS layer. The goal of the Troubleshooting Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) workshop is to reinforce participants' existing knowledge of VoIP and develop new knowledge and skills relating to the isolation and resolution of real-world VoIP technical problems

Audience: Technical operations managers, plant managers, technical supervisors, project managers, senior technicians and engineers who have responsibility for operating and maintaining VoIP systems.

# of Recertification Units awarded toward SCTE Recertification: 2

This seminar can be presented onsite at your company or chapter at a time that is convenient for you. Contact Susan Parno at 610-594-7320 or profdev@scte.org for more information.

Troubleshooting Voice Over Internet Protocol (VoIP) was developed in partnership with ARRIS, Cedar Point Communications, JDSU and Sunrise Telecom.

Wireless Level 1 provides a foundation of knowledge for entering into or advancing within the wireless networking industry. From basic RF theory and regulatory requirements to implementation of WLAN devices, this seminar focuses on bringing Wi-Fi technical professionals up-to-speed on the latest in 802.11 technologies in a practical way.

Audience: Customer Facing Technicians, sales engineers, project managers, and networkers new to Wi-Fi

Detailed Description

# of Recertification Units awarded toward SCTE Recertification: 2

This seminar can be presented onsite at your company or chapter at a time that is convenient for you. Contact Susan Parno at 610-594-7320 or profdev@scte.org for more information.