Access Network

In addition to learning about the core hybrid fiber-coaxial (HFC) and fiber to the x (FTTx) architecture, participants will learn about the technologies used to deliver high-speed data (HSD), video services, voice over IP (VoIP) telephony, and networking the customer premises. (estimated duration: 12 hours)

This interactive course is designed to ensure learners record proper RF signal levels and verify RF quality within the various upstream and downstream portions of the cable network. (estimated duration: 12 hours)

The Electrical Fundamentals course offers learners a general understanding of the key elements, concepts and terminology used around electrical components in a telecommunication network. Learners will practice electrical safety, recognize electrical math and operate tools used to assess electrical health in the network. (estimated duration: 12 hours)

The Coax Construction course draws upon SCTE’s Recommended Practices for Coaxial Construction and Testing. Topics include system design, coaxial cable connectorization, powering, aerial and underground coaxial cable construction, activation and testing, and relevant field safety topics. (estimated duration: 9 hours)

Coax Construction is one of several courses that prepares you for SCTE's CEP certification.

The Optical Fiber Construction course is based upon SCTE’s Recommended Practices for Optical Fiber Construction and Testing. (estimated duration: 48 hours)

OFC is one of several courses that prepares you for SCTE's CEP certification.

The Return Path course focuses on design, set-up and troubleshooting of the reverse system in cable networks. (estimated duration: 24 hours)

The Proactive Network Maintenance (PNM) course prepares broadband professionals to better understand the elements and implementations of the multiple tools and techniques inside of the PNM tool kit. (estimated duration: 16 hours)

The fiber restoration course is designed to provide the knowledge required for restoring optical services in a safe and timely manner. Topics include optical safety, restoration techniques, responding to optical outages, preparing the fiber and splices. (estimated duration: 10 hours)

Digital Telecommunication Network Fundamentals course is designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of digital video fundamentals and digital troubleshooting recommended practices. (estimated duration: 16 hours)

The Broadband Distribution Specialist (BDS) course focuses on radio frequency (RF) distribution of signals in the access network. All aspects of the access network from the optical node to the distribution tap are included in this comprehensive training course. (estimated duration: 40 hours)

Broadband Distribution Specialist also prepares you for SCTE's BDS certification.

The Construction Inspector Specialist course will introduce inspectors to construction techniques used in the aerial and underground access network. (estimated duration: 24 hours)

The distributed access architecture essentials course covers the evolution of the hybrid fiber coaxial (HFC) access network to accommodate higher bandwidth. The course provides the essential knowledge for learners in remote PHY and remote MAC/PHY architectures. (estimated duration: 10 hours)

This course provides learners with essential knowledge about the changes in the physical layer, Mac layer, and security changes introduced by the 4.0 specification. (estimated duration: 10 hours)

The Broadband Transport Specialist (BTS) course focuses on optical signal distribution in the access and transport network architectures, while continuing to reach closer to a fiber deep deployment strategy in order to meet the customer’s bandwidth demands. (estimated duration: 48 hours)

Broadband Transport Specialist also prepares you for SCTE's BTS certification.

The goal of the “Construction Engineering” course is to help the outside plant engineer understand and comprehend the pitfalls that could delay a construction project. (estimated duration: 4 hours)

Construction Engineering Professional is one of several courses that prepares you for SCTE's CEP certification.

This course provides knowledge in maintenance and troubleshooting of the inside plant facilities to ensure minimal system outages, maximum reliability, and standards compliance for optimal operations. (estimated duration: 36 hours)

Broadband TelecomCenter Specialist also prepares you for SCTE's BTCS certification.

The course provides the fundamentals of the Linux operating system and the command line. It provides a “starting place” for learning the Linux operating system. (estimated duration: 70 hours)

In the course you will learn to design, write, debug, and run programs encoded in the Python language using an integrated Sandbox for hands-on. No prior programming knowledge is required! (estimated duration: 75 hours)