Telefocal Asia - Independent training, consulting and research firm focusing on wireless and fixed telephony, data communications, transmission engineering, switching, cell planning, telecommunications, network management and service applications.

Course Date & Venue
06 July - 08 July 2009 (Mon - Wed) 3-day Instructor-led, 0900 - 1700 Singapore, Singapore
Course Objectives
After completing the training, the participant will be able to: Know the basics of Telecommunication Understand different terms in Telecommunication Can differentiate between wireless and wireline structure Non Technical professionals can easily acquire the knowledge about the Telecom basics. Learn about the past, present and future of Telecommunication.
Course Overview
The Telecommunications landscape is in a constant flux of change. For the Non-Technical professional, Technical competence is strategic in this ever-changing Industry. The ABCs of Telecommunications is a three (3) day course which provides Non-Technical Professionals the fundamental Technical concepts in the area of Wireless and Wireline Technology. The course starts from a discussion on Modulation and Multiplexing techniques and proceeds to branch out into Wireless Technologies: AMPS, NMT, TACS, GSM, GPRS, HSCSD, EDGE and Third generation technologies. Transmission Technologies are also covered: PDH, SDH, Wireless local loop. For the Wireline Technologies, the course branches into Telephony, Intelligent Networks and Data communications: LAN and broadband networks: ATM, Frame relay, ISDN. New Technologies such as Bluetooth, Multimedia Messaging and Wireless LAN Technologies are also discussed. A discussion on Telecommunications business trends is also covered. The Non-Technical Professional will highly benefit from this three (3) day course and will form a foundation for the individual to branch out into the more Technical courses under Telecommunications.
Key Benefits
After the three-day course, the participants shall be able to: Understand the concept of Modulation and Multiplexing techniques Understand how Wireless and Wireline networks, devices and equipment function Understand different terminologies in Telecommunications. Appreciate Business trends and technologies in Telecommunications Understand the meaning of different terminologies used in the world of Tele communications Understand the following technologies: Wireless : Analog: AMPS, NMT, TACS, Digital: GSM, GPRS, HSCSD, Cdma: EDGE and UMTS Transmission Technology: PDH, SDH, DWDM Wireline: Telephony, Intelligent Networks Data communications: Local Area networks, High Speed networks: ATM, ISDN, Frame relay, Xdsl New Technologies: WAP, Bluetooth, WLAN, Wi-Fi, MMS, Video Streaming
Pre-Requisites for Participants
None
Who Should Attend?
Technical and nontechnical professionals, who are looking for a clear understanding of the foundations of Telecommunication.
Course Outline
DAY 1. Basic Concepts Block Diagram of Basic Communication System Understand the basic building blocks that make up a communication system Be able to trace the flow of transmission & reception of electronic signals. System Components Differentiate a transmitter from a receiver Define a channel & its bandwidth Effect of noise in the system Electronic Signals Amplitude, Frequency, Phase, Period, Wavelength, Bandwidth etc Analog vs. Digital, Voice, Data, Video Characteristics Understand these essential terms in telecommunication Enumerate the advantages of digital vs. analog systems Identify the characteristics of voice, data & video signals Transmission Medium Wired Medium Twisted Pair, Coaxial Cable, Fiber Optics Wireless Medium Electromagnetic Spectrum, Antennas, Microwave, Satellite System Differentiate physical and non-physical media and when to use them Identify their capabilities and capacities as well as immunity to noise Multiplexing Techniques FDM, TDM, CDM, WDM Understand multiplexing and demultiplexing Learn the principles of FDM, TDM, CDM, & WDM Modulation Techniques AM , FM , PM Understand modulation and enumerate the reasons why we need it Identify an AM vs an FM signal Switching Types Circuit Switching vs. Packet Switching Understand the concept of circuit vs. packet Networks Physical Networks Logical Networks Learn the different topologies e.g. ring,mesh.bus etc. The Fixed Network Block Diagram of a Public Switched Telephone Network Local Loop , Multiplexers, Cross Connect, Central Office, Switch, ... Hierarchy of Switches Traffic Engineering, Erlang B Table Basics of PABX Access, How switching is done. Understand the functionalities of a switch,multiplexer,cross connect,etc. Understand the E.164 numbering plan in PSTN The Mobile Network Block Diagram of a Public Land Mobile Network Wireless Local Loop , Air Interface, Base Stations, Mobile Stations, ... Factors affecting Wireless Transmission Solutions to Problems Learn the basic architecture of PLMN Identify problems in a wireless network Data Communication Network Layers of the OSI Model Components Repeaters, Amplifiers, Bridges, Routers, Gateways IP Basics IP Address , MAC Address E-mail Routing What`s happening in every layer of the OSI Learn basic LAN topologies and components Learn the structure of an IP packet and its addresses Identify other key protocols aside form IP FDM, TDM, CDM, WDM Circuit Switching vs. Packet Switching Identify which services use which type of multiplexing method Enumerate the advantages of each multiplexing type Modulation Techniques Learn how modulation is being done by varying the amplitude,frequency or phase of a signal Satellite Communications Frequencies used for Satellite Communications Use of repeaters, passive and active Basic Satellite Communication Topology DAY 2. Wireline and Transmission Technologies Workshop #1 Review of Day 1 Transmission Technologies and Principles Pulse Code Modulation Stages in Analog to Digital Conversion The PCM Frame, G.703 , E1 Plesiochronous Digital Hierarchy Multiplexing Stages PDH Tributaries Synchronous Digital Hierarchy Components of an SDH Network The STM-1 Frame Multiplexing Stages Mapping PDH Tributaries to STM Frame Look into the capacity of an E1 frame Identify the problems of a PDH system Appreciate the capacity,management and security of an SDH network Understand how transmission and multiplexing is done in a PDH and an SDH network Switching Technologies and Principles X.25 vs. Frame Relay Packets vs. Frames Packet Switching vs. Frame Relaying Asynchronous Transfer Mode Benefits of ATM The ATM Cell ATM Reference Model Virtual Circuits Describe x.25 protocol vs. Frame Relay Look at the strengths of X.25 vs. FR vs. ATM Look inside a container called "cell" Learn how cell switching is done Signaling Technologies and Principles Channel Associated Signaling Common Channel Signaling System No. 7 Components and Advantages Intelligent Networks Understand the importance of signaling in a communication network Differentiate CAS vs. CCS Enumerate Intelligent Network Applications DAY 3. Mobility and New Telecommunications Technologies Workshop #2 Review of Day 2 The Internet - The Internet Concept Web Browser, Switch, Router, Firewall, WWW Typical Internet Applications Internet Security Be able to trace the flow of request and download of information in and out of the internet Internet vs. Intranet Understand the functionalities of the different nodes used from a LAN to the internet The Cellular Network Standards of the First and Second Generation Geographical Structure and Building Blocks GSM Principles and Specifications GPRS , The 2.5 Generation Enabling Technologies: WAP, Bluetooth, MMS, Video Streaming, MPS, WLAN Look at the basic architecture and geographical structure of a GSM network Understand the upgrades and changes made from GSM to GPRS to EDGE to 3G networks Trace the flow of a voice call in GSM , data flow in GPRS and multimedia transmission in 3G Learn the Basic concept of the enabling technologies e.g. Bluetooth and MMS Welcome to the Third Generation! What`s New in 3G? UMTS Concept WCDMA Principles Learn the new nodes and terms in a 3G network Identify basic WCDMA codes and how they are being used Broadband Technologies ATM, Frame Relay, ISDN Customer Access Network Technologies: Xdsl, Cable modems Understand the concept of DSL vs. cable modems Learn the basic topology of DSL and Cable Modem connections High Speed Wireless Connectivity Wifi and WiMax HSDPA and HSUPA Look at the basic architecture of a Wifi and a Wimax network Understand new speed capabilities of HSPA