Expand your expertise with these learning opportunities from SCTE. Save travel dollars by having SCTE bring the seminar of your choice onsite to your entire team. Plus, tailor any of SCTE's seminars to fit your company's specific needs. To schedule your onsite seminar, call Susan Parno at 610-594-7320, or send an e-mail to profdev@scte.org.
Many of SCTE's onsite seminars are also available online, as noted in the course descriptions.
Cable Technology for the Nontechnical Professional
Length: 1 day
Understanding the technologies deployed in today's cable telecommunications businesses is critical to making informed business decisions, thus maximizing your organization's potential. This course will focus on the technologies behind digital video, HDTV, high speed internet, home networking, VoIP and more. In addition, participants will be introduced to technologies that are just over the horizon, giving them an idea of where the industry may be headed from a technological perspective.
Audience: Nontechnical managers, supervisors, department heads and other Nontechnical employees
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.
CCNA1 Boot Camp: Networking for Home and Small Business
Length: 2 days
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
This seminar can be presented onsite at your company or chapter at a time that is convenient for you. Contact Susan Parno at 610-594-7320or 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
This seminar can be presented onsite at your company or chapter at a time that is convenient for you. Contact Susan Parno at 610-594-7320or profdev@scte.org for more information. This course is also offered online for individuals; view the schedule for all SCTE Virtual Classroom Courses.
Channel Bonding in DOCSIS® 3.0
Length: 1 day
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
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.
Digital Basics and DOCSIS® Fundamentals
Length: 2 days
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 (both 1.0 and 1.1) modems is also covered.
Audience: Service, maintenance and chief technicians
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
Length: 2 days
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
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.
Ethernet Transport
Length: 2 days
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
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.
Fundamentals of SDV, Digital Video and MPEG Video
Length: 2 days
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 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.
IPv6: Deployment Issues and Challenges
Length: 2 days
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
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: Deployment Issues and Challenges was developed in partnership with Cisco.
Return Path
Length: 3 days
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
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.
Return Path was developed in partnership with Internet Cable Corp.
Train the Trainer
Length: 3 days
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
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)
Length: 2 days
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.
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.
