Certification Programmes - Telefocal Asia https://www.telefocal.com/course-category/certification-programmes/ ABCs of Telecoms | 5G & 5G Security | Satellite Communications | Submarine Cable Systems | Fiber Optics | Transmission Engineering | SDN NFV | Microwave Transmission | LTE 4G 5G | IP Fundamentals Thu, 30 Apr 2026 03:48:49 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.8 https://www.telefocal.com/TAwp/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Telefocal-Asia-logo_1500x800-Green.svg Certification Programmes - Telefocal Asia https://www.telefocal.com/course-category/certification-programmes/ 32 32 MEF Carrier Ethernet Certified Professional (MEF-CECP) https://www.telefocal.com/courses/mef-cecp/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=mef-cecp Thu, 25 May 2023 03:31:39 +0000 https://www.telefocal.com/courses/tc-mtms-copy/ MEF-CECP validates one’s knowledge, skills, and abilities in MEF 3.0 Carrier Ethernet domains, including services and attributes, class of service and traffic management, service OAM, infrastructure, operations, and applications, ethernet, MEF basics, and MEF certification.

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Carriers are in the transitioning phase from the traditional telco era to the modern telco era where data traffic is dominating their networks. A well-known technology to provider cost efficient connectivity over data networks is Ethernet which is the interface of choice for virtually all applications and services. With Ethernet, carriers can deliver these services at lower operating costs, higher flexibility and scalability to all current and future network technologies, always ensuring Quality of Service.

The Metro Ethernet Forum (MEF) has evolved a set of standard service definitions for the kind of Ethernet services customers now require. Service providers can deliver services between sites that appear to customers as end-to-end Ethernet. Network operators can emulate other traditional services (i.e. TDM) over the same infrastructure and deliver all services using Carrier Ethernet.

This training course is intended to provide an in-depth explanation of Carrier Ethernet technologies, the MEF specifications for services, and how these services can be delivered. It includes all the latest enhancements as per CE 3.0 (Blueprint F) standards defined by MEF.

The comprehensive MEF-CECP training by Telefocal Asia will help prepare candidates for the MEF-CECP examination that will be held at the end of the course. Successful candidates who have passed the exam will be certified as a MEF Carrier Ethernet Certifies Professional and recognized in the MEF Certified Professional Registry.

  • Product Managers
  • Product Planners
  • Pre-sales Managers
  • Sales Engineers
  • Engineers
  • Technical Solutions Architect
  • Business Solutions Engineers and Managers
  • Individuals who design Carrier Ethernet Switching solution for service providers
  • Professionals who are interested in deploying Carrier Ethernet service
Instructor-led Training
  • Classroom: 5 days
  • LIVE Virtual: 35 hours
 
*Note:
 
  • A minimum of 8 or more participants is required for a Classroom session to commence.
  • A minimum of 6 or more participants is required for a LIVE Virtual session to commence.
  • LIVE Virtual courses can be conducted for 5 hours or 7 hours daily. Please note that the number of training days will be extended if you opt for 5 hours daily.

There are no upcoming course dates currently scheduled for this course. If you are keen on attending this course, please register your interest via our course enquiry form for us to open a Classroom/LIVE Virtual class schedule for this course.

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Identify the importance of Carrier Ethernet
  • Understand how to build networks to deliver Carrier Ethernet services based on the latest standards
  • Design optimal applications of Carrier Ethernet for service provider markets
  • Describe Carrier Ethernet deployment solutions
  • Describe how Carrier Ethernet is implemented in 4G/5G mobile backhaul networks
  • Describe Carrier Ethernet synchronization
  • Describe and distinguish between service attributes and understand how these are used to meet customers’ demands
  • Compare Ethernet service with other alternatives
  • Understand how Carrier Ethernet services may be provided to a remote subscriber who is not served via Carrier Ethernet network
  • Examine options for the delivery of next-generation services over Carrier Ethernet
  • Identify how Carrier Ethernet service Operation, Administration, and Management (OAM) is being performed
  • Identify how Performance Monitoring (PM) and Connectivity Fault Management (CFM) are being performed and measured
  1. Definitions and Concepts
  • Carrier Ethernet Basics
  • Subscriber, Service Provider, Network Operator, SP/SO, SLA, and SLS
  • External Interfaces, UNI and ENNI
  • EVCs and OVCs and their End Points
  • Ethernet Addressing and the Basic Operation of an Ethernet Bridge
  • Categories of Service Frames: Data, L2CP, and SOAM
  • How Service Frames and ENNI Frames can be Marked for Class of Service and Color
  • The SLS and the Performance Metrics defined for EVCs and OVCs
  1. Carrier Ethernet Services
  • EVC-based Services (EPL, EVPL, EP-LAN, EVP-LAN, EP-TREE, EVP-TREE)
  • OVC-based Services (O-LINE, O-LAN, O-TREE) and their Partitioning into E-Access and E-Transit Services
  • Layer 2 Control Protocol (L2CP) Processing and what happens at an L2CP Decision Point
  • Design EVC and OVC-based Services to meet Business Objectives
  1. Design
  • Important Service Attributes for OVC-based Services and the Concepts associated with composing EVCs from OVCs
  • The Names and Scope of the MEF-defined Maintenance Entities (UNI, ENNI, Operator, Service Provider, EVC, Test, Subscriber)
  • Address Operational and Design Problems in EVC and OVC-based Services
  1. Service Attributes
  • Services and Attributes Concepts
  • The organization of the Service Attributes for EVC-based Services, and understand, describe, and apply Important Service Attributes for EVC-based Services
  • Important Service Attributes for OVC-based Services and the Concepts associated with Composing EVCs from OVCs
  • The Capabilities and uses of Synchronous Ethernet and IEEE 1588 (PTP)
  1. Mobile Backhaul and Synchronization
  • How Carrier Ethernet is used in Mobile Backhaul (MBH) Networks
  • The 3 Types of Synchronization used in Mobile Backhaul Networks (Frequency, Phase, Time)
  • The Capabilities and Uses of Synchronous Ethernet and IEEE 1588 (PTP)
  • The Class of Service and Service OAM Requirements defined in the Mobile Backhaul Implementation Agreement
  1. Bandwidth Profiles
  • Class of Service and Traffic Management
  • MEF Bandwidth Profile (BWP) Algorithm and the BWP parameters CIR, CBS, CIRMAX, EIR, EBS, EIRMAX, CF and CM including the Structure of Envelopes and Token Sharing
  • The Application of Bandwidth Profiles to Ethernet Services for both Ingress and Egress
  1. Layer 2 Control Protocols (L2CP)
  • Services and Attributes
  • The categories of Service Frames: Data, L2CP, and SOAM
  • The Principles associated with Layer 2 Control Protocol (L2CP) Processing and what happens at an L2CP Decision Point
  1. Performance Metrics
  • Performance Metrics, Class of Service, and Traffic Management
  • Performance Tiers and CoS Performance Objectives
  • The SLS and the Performance Metrics defined for EVCs and OVCs
  1. SAT and SAC
  • The concept of Service Lifecycle and important phases of the Service Lifecycle: Configuration, Service Activation Testing, Fault and Performance Monitoring
  • The major components of a Service Activation Test (SAT) and how they are used
  1. Class of Service
  • Performance Metrics, Class of Service, and Traffic Management
  • Class of Service Names and Class of Service Labels
  1. External Interfaces
  • Carrier Ethernet Basics
  • External interfaces, UNI and ENNI
  • Ethernet Addressing and the Basic Operation of an Ethernet Bridge
  • Services and Attributes
  • Important Service Attributes for UNIs and ENNIs, including the use of Link Aggregation
  1. EVCs and OVCs
  • Carrier Ethernet Basics
  • Subscriber, Service Provider, Network Operator, SP/SO, SLA, and SLS
  • Services and Attributes
  • Characteristics of the OVC-based Services (O-LINE, O-LAN, O-TREE) and their partitioning into E-Access and E-Transit Services and understand their Purpose and Important Attributes
  • Hairpin switching for OVCs
  1. Service Operations and Management (SOAM)
  • Service OAM – Fault Management and Performance Monitoring
  • Basic Components of the SOAM Infrastructure
    • Maintenance Entity (ME)
    • ME Group (MEG)
    • ME Endpoint (MEP)
    • ME Intermediate Point (MIP)
    • MEG Level
  • The Messages and Indications of SOAM Fault Management – CCM, LBM/R, and LTM/R, RDI, AIS, LCK, TST
  • The Mandatory SOAM Performance Management Solution – PM1 (DMM/R and SLM/R)
  • The Optional PM Solutions and how they differ from PM1 (1DM and LMM/R)
Note: A Certificate of Completion will only be issued upon achieving at least 75% attendance for the course.

It is preferred for candidates to have a good understanding of IEEE802.1 standards, principles of internetworking, IP, Ethernet, WAN design and concepts.

At the end of the course, candidates will sit through a proctored MEF-CECP examination.

  • The examination will be conducted in English.
  • Candidates will need to complete 70 MCQs within 105 minutes.
  • The MEF-CECP certificate will only be issued upon scoring 67% or higher in the exam, and will be valid for 3 years from the date of issue.
  • Learning domains (topics) covered:
    • Services and attributes
    • Class of Service and Traffic Management
    • Service OAM
    • Infrastructure, Operations, and Applications
    • Ethernet, MEF Basics, and MEF Certification
  • Re-certification should be taken within 3 years of certification, prior to certificate expiration.
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Why Choose Telefocal Asia for MEF-CECP Training and Certification?

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  • We conduct pre-training assessment of participants before course commencement with a goal to bridge knowledge gaps and meet training expectations.
  • Our trainers have many years of practical design and deployment experiences with telco operators and vendors alike.
  • Our trainers are engaging with excellent presentation and delivery skills.
  • We have a solid track record of attaining a high MEF-CECP Certification rate for our course participants.
  • Our MEF-CECP training manuals are officially audited by the MEF and professionally prepared, printed and bound.
  • Last but not least, our trainers are MEF-CECP certified.
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]]> Telefocal Certified Professional in Managing The Managed Services (TC-MTMS) https://www.telefocal.com/courses/tc-mtms/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tc-mtms Wed, 24 May 2023 03:18:55 +0000 https://www.telefocal.com/courses/mef-sncp-copy/ MEF-SNCP certification exam attests and formally certifies that the successful candidate has the knowledge, skills, and abilities in the major domains of software defined networking (SDN) and Network Functions Virtualization (NFV). It is a professional-level level certification examination for technical professionals attesting to professional, practitioner-level mastery of the content domains. The content domains are structured about the major tasks in operating SDN and NFV—planning, deploying, and managing.

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The telecom industry has undergone a significant transformation over the past decades, driven by evolving telecom infrastructure, intense competition, and the need for innovative business models. To stay ahead, telecom operators and enterprises must optimize their core business processes while ensuring business growth, ARPU improvement, and sustained competitive edge.

Managed Services and Outsourcing have emerged as strategic solutions, enabling businesses to transfer operational risks to service providers while focusing on high-value activities. However, success in this model depends on effectively managing Service Level Agreements (SLAs), Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), and Quality of Service (QoS). This course delves into the critical aspects of business transformation, change management, and risk considerations associated with managed services.

Through real-world case studies of both success and failure stories, participants will explore how organizations navigate transition and transformation projects, leverage methodologies such as Six Sigma, the 5S technique, and business process improvement, and ensure seamless collaboration between clients and Managed Service Providers (MSPs).

By the end of the course, participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of how managed services and outsourcing can drive operational efficiency, improve service delivery, and enable new ways of working in the ever-evolving telecom landscape.

  • Network and IT Infrastructure Managers
  • Operations and Service Delivery Managers
  • Strategy and Business Development Professionals
  • CIOs, CTOs, and IT Directors
  • Procurement and Vendor Management Teams
  • Business Transformation and Change Management Leaders
  • Managed Services Account Managers
  • Service Operations and Performance Managers
  • Solution Architects and Technical Consultants
  • Telecom Regulators and Policy Advisors
  • Project and Program Managers
Instructor-led Training
 
  • Classroom: 5 days
  • LIVE Virtual: 35 hours
 
*Note:
 
  • A minimum of 8 or more participants is required for a Classroom session to commence.
  • A minimum of 6 or more participants is required for a LIVE Virtual session to commence.
  • LIVE Virtual courses can be conducted for 5 hours or 7 hours daily. Please note that the number of training days will be extended if you opt for 5 hours daily.

22 – 26 Jun 2026 (Mon – Fri), GMT +8
If you are keen on attending this course, please register your interest via our course enquiry form.

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Understand the new business environment in telecom industry
  • Appreciate the value of organizational transformation
  • Manage and monitor managed servies
  • Perform risk management for managed services
  • Understand the legal aspects of managed services and methodologies to transition from current state to the new state
  • Manage the QoS of the network
  • Learn how to achieve KPIs based on the SLA
  • Acquire skills to improve business processes via six sigma and other methods
  1. Telecom Infrastructure and Enabling New ways of Working
  • FIxed Network
  • Wireless Network
  • Data Network
  • IT Network
  • Evolution of Mobile Generations: 2G/3G/4G/5G
  • New Use Cases in 5G: IoT, M2M, Cloud, etc.
  • Transition from 3G/4G to 5G
  1. Telecom Business: Competitive Edge, ARPU, Growth and Core Business Processes
  • Tough Market and Competition
  • Declining ARPU vs Increasing CAPEX and OPEX
  • Network and Business Optimization
  • Core vs Supporting Business Processes
  1. Business Transformation, Change Management and Success & Failure Stories
  • Business Transformation 
  • Organizational Change Management
  • Change Management Frameworks: Kotter, McKinsey, ADKAR, Kubler, etc.
  • Role of Employee Communications
  • Pros and Cons of Various Models
4. Managed Services and Outsourcing
 
  • Definition, History and Evolution
  • Common Managed Services
  • Advantages and Challenges
  • Managed Service Provider
  • Outsourcing non-Core Processes
  • Examples of IT and Wireless Managed Services
  • Other Telecom Managed Services
  • HR Managed Services
  • Managed Services – Case Study
  • MSP – Operator Case Studies
5. Risk Considerations for Managed Services Provider Customers
 
  • Strategic Decision Making
  • Considerations And Best Practices for Senior Executives And Directors
  • Organizational Risk Thresholds
  • Responsibility for Security and Operations
  • Protecting Critical Assets 
  • Operational Decision Making
  • MSP Risk Considerations Checklist
6. Service Level Agreements
 
  • Types of SLAs
  • SLA Penalties
  • Problem Management
  • Measuring Performance via KPIs
  • Writing an SLA – Step-by-Step Instructions 
  • Case Studies
7. Key Performance Measurements (KPIs) and Quality of Service (QoS)
 
  • Service Measurement
  • Customer-related KPIs: Net Promote Score, Churn Rate, First Contact Resolution Rate
  • Delivering Services on-Time and Within Budget: SLA Compliance Rate, MTTR, MTTF, Technician Utilization Rate, Cost Per Ticket, etc.
  • Managed Service Levels: Transition-based, Project-based, Service-based, etc.
8. Managing Transition and Transformation Project
 
  • Project Management Framework and Standards
  • PMBOK Guideline
  • Waterfall vs Agile
  • Project Initiation
  • Project Planning
  • Project Execution
  • Project Monitoring and Controlling
  • Project Closing
9. Six Sigma, 5-S Technique and Business Process Improvement
 
  • Lean Six Sigma 
  • DMAIC vs DMADV
  • DMAIC Methodology
  • DMADV Methodology
  • Six Sigma Roles
  • Six Sigma Tools and Methods
  • Five S Technique
  • Five S Program Benefits
  • Business Process Flow
  • Process Improvement
10. More Case Studies
 
  • Success Stories 
  • Failure Stories 
  • Case Studies about Managed Services
  • Case Studies about SLAs
  • Case Studies and Six Sigma
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]]> MEF SD-WAN Certified Professional (MEF-SDCP) https://www.telefocal.com/courses/mef-sdcp/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=mef-sdcp Wed, 14 Sep 2022 02:41:43 +0000 https://www.telefocal.com/courses/mef-carrier-ethernet-certified-professional-copy/ MEF-SDCP is a professional certification designed to test an individual's knowledge and skill in the implementation and operation of SD-WAN solutions in multi-vendor environments.

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The SD-WAN market is one of the hottest in the communications industry, with tens of billions of dollars in revenue at stake in the next 5 years. IDC estimates that the global SD-WAN infrastructure market (excluding managed services) will reach USD 5.3 billion by 2023 due to strong enterprise demand and the embrace of SD-WAN by leading service providers seeking to provide enterprises with dynamic management of hybrid WAN connections with guaranteed Quality of Service on a per-application basis. The US managed SD-WAN services market alone is projected to reach USD 4.5 billion by 2023, according to Vertical Systems Group.

The comprehensive SD-WAN training by Telefocal Asia is an excellent career enabler for SD-WAN service providers, integrators, network consultants, technology solution providers, and more. Telefocal helps equip candidates sitting for the MEF-SDCP examination with the necessary knowledge and skills required in the implementation and operation of SD-WAN solutions in multi-vendor environments. Successful candidates who have passed the exam will be certified as an MEF SD-WAN Certified Professional and recognized in the MEF Certified Professional Registry. 

  • Network Engineers/Operation Engineers
  • System Engineers (eg. Application Engineers)
  • Network Engineer Managers
  • Network Consulting Engineers
  • Product Developers
  • Enterprise Solution Designers
  • Sales Engineers
  • Network Architects
  • Product Support and IT Directors
Instructor-led Training
 
  • Classroom: 3 days
  • LIVE Virtual: 21 hours
 
*Note:
 
  • A minimum of 8 or more participants is required for a Classroom session to commence.
  • A minimum of 6 or more participants is required for a LIVE Virtual session to commence.
  • LIVE Virtual courses can be conducted for 5 hours or 7 hours daily. Please note that the number of training days will be extended if you opt for 5 hours daily.

There are no upcoming course dates currently scheduled for this course. If you are keen on attending this course, please register your interest and indicate your preferred training dates via our course enquiry form for us to open a Classroom/LIVE Virtual class schedule for this course.

At the end of this course, participants will learn:

  • How to design and build enterprise sites
  • Reasons for SD-WAN
  • Building blocks for SD-WAN
  • Benefits of SD-WAN to end-users and enterprises
  • Building blocks for SD-WAN
  • Transport-independence of the underlay network
  • Service assurance of SD-WAN connections
  • High availability of SD-WAN services
  • How to apply policy-based packet forwarding for SD-WAN
  • The key specifications and standards for SD-WAN
  • SD-WAN deployment scenarios
  1. SD-WAN Concepts, Business Benefits and Value Proposition
  • Compare and contrast infrastructure and operational benefits of SD-WAN with legacy solutions
  • Given a scenario, recommend and justify an SD-WAN strategy based on customer requirements
  • Given a scenario, recommend a migration strategy from existing infrastructure to an SD-WAN service
  • Demonstrate knowledge of the SD-WAN terminology, concepts, and Service Attributes
  1. Planning, Design, and Architecture
  • Given a scenario, define the correct Application Flow Specifications needed to meet the Business Requirement
  • Given a scenario, design the Policies needed to meet the Business Requirement
  • Given a scenario, design the architecture of an SD-WAN Service that meets the Business Requirement
  • Select the appropriate Underlay Connectivity Service for an SD-WAN network based on the types and characteristics of available options
  • Given a scenario, partition the subscriber’s IP hosts in Zones and assign Zone-wide Policies based on Business Requirements
  • Design the appropriate Virtual Topology to meet a particular application scenario
  • Based on Business Requirements, determine the appropriate use of Internet Breakout
  1. Deploy, Optimize, Maintain
  • Given a scenario, validate the correct definition and assignment of Policies to Application Flows
  • Given a scenario, tune SD-WAN Service Attributes and/or UCS selection to address service problems
  • Based on application requirements, determine the appropriate Performance Metrics and values for Application Flows
  • Identify service improvements to increase availability for a specific Application Flow
  • Demonstrate knowledge of IP Addressing and IP Routing
  1. Securing an SD-WAN Service
  • Understand the situations in which a Middle Box Function is necessary
  • Given a security threat, select the appropriate security functions to mitigate the threat
  • Understand how to use allow and block lists for a particular security function
  • Given a scenario, determine whether an Application Flow’s security requirements are met
  1. Monitoring an SD-WAN Service
  • Given a scenario, troubleshoot issues with an SD-WAN Service
  • Understand the Service Readiness requirements for an SD-WAN Service
  • Given a scenario, determine how to monitor the performance metrics for an SD-WAN service
  • Understand the use of Threshold Crossing Alerts for an SD-WAN service
  • Understanding of basic networking concepts such as switching, routing, and security
  • General knowledge of basic IP routing protocols such as BGP and OSPF
  • General knowledge of networking technologies such as Internet, MPLS, ethernet, and mobile
  • General knowledge in the design, deployment, and troubleshooting of wide area networks

At the end of the course, candidates will sit through a proctored MEF-SDCP examination.

  • The examination will be conducted in English.
  • Candidates will need to complete 50 MCQs within 90 minutes.
  • The MEF-CECP certificate will only be issued upon scoring 65% or higher in the exam, and will be valid for 3 years from the date of issue.
  • Learning domains (topics) covered:
    • SD-WAN Concepts, Business Benefits and Value Proposition
    • Planning, Design, and Architecture
    • Deploy, Optimize, Maintain
    • Securing an SD-WAN Service
    • Monitoring an SD-WAN Service
  • Re-certification should be taken within 3 years of certification, prior to certificate expiration.
5/5

Why choose Telefocal Asia for MEF-SDCP training and certification?

5/5

Below are some of the reasons why customers worldwide choose Telefocal for MEF-SDCP training and certification:

  • We conduct pre-training assessment of participants before course commencement with a goal to bridge knowledge gaps and meet training expectations.
  • Our trainers have many years of practical design and deployment experiences with telco operators and vendors alike.
  • Our trainers are engaging with excellent presentation and delivery skills.
  • Our MEF-SDCP training manuals are officially audited by the MEF and professionally prepared, printed and bound.
  • Last but not least, our trainers are MEF-SDCP certified.
Submit Course Enquiry

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]]> Telefocal Certified Submarine Cable System Expert (TC-SCSE) https://www.telefocal.com/courses/tc-submarine-cable-system-expert/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tc-submarine-cable-system-expert Wed, 04 May 2022 08:23:38 +0000 https://www.telefocal.com/courses/mef-carrier-ethernet-certified-professional-copy/ This is a certification course on submarine cable networks covering optical communication basics, deployment intricacies, engineering aspects for dry plants, wet plants, cable landing stations, and entry into the submarine cable business.

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In this 5-day certification course, participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of submarine cable system networks, covering both technical and commercial perspectives. Submarine cable systems serve as the backbone of global internet connectivity, supporting international data traffic and enabling high-speed, reliable communications across continents. As the demand for high-capacity, low-latency connectivity continues to grow, the planning, development, construction, and operations of submarine cable systems have become more complex, requiring expertise in both engineering design and business strategy.

This course provides in-depth coverage of key submarine cable system components, including wet and dry plant infrastructure, Branching Units (BU) for multi-destination connectivity, and essential equipment like Submarine Line Terminating Equipment (SLTE), Power Feed Equipment (PFE), and Optical Add-Drop Multiplexing (OADM) architectures. Participants will also learn about optical transmission technologies used in modern open submarine cable networks, including Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing (DWDM), Optical Transport Networks (OTN), and Carrier Ethernet.

The course delves into the engineering aspects of submarine network design, including fiber optic technologies such as ITU-T G.654 (cutting-edge ultra-low-loss fibers) and ITU-T G.979 (characteristics of monitoring systems) and ITU-T G.977.1 (open cables). Participants will explore critical system performance optimization tools such as ROADMs, ensuring flexible signal transmission across long-haul subsea networks.

Additionally, the course covers submarine cable project lifecycle stages, from proposal development and financial viability assessment to route planning, route survey, cable construction agreements, permits and licenses for cable laying, and wet plant maintenance agreements in different marine zones. Through industry case studies, participants will understand how submarine cable businesses are structured—whether through Consortium models, Private-Public Partnerships (PPP), or privately owned submarine networks—to support the evolving needs of global telecommunications and cloud service providers.

From a commercial standpoint, the course will provide insights into how submarine cable bandwidth (e.g., MAU/MIU allocation) is monetized through services such as IP transit, peering, International Private Leased Circuits (IPLC), and Dedicated Wavelength Agreements (DWA). Participants will also explore the role of Open Submarine Cable networks in fostering competition and enabling carrier-neutral interconnectivity for global internet traffic.

By the end of this certification program, participants will have a solid foundation in submarine cable systems, equipping them with the necessary knowledge to design, operate, and manage subsea networks in an increasingly interconnected world.

This course is designed for telecommunications professionals, engineers, project managers, and technical personnel involved in the design, planning, implementation, and maintenance of submarine cable systems.

Participants will acquire practical skills for managing submarine cable projects and will be equipped with the knowledge and tools necessary to succeed in their roles.

Instructor-led Training
 
  • Classroom: 5 days
  • LIVE Virtual: 35 hours

*Note:

  • A minimum of 8 or more participants is required for a Classroom session to commence.
  • A minimum of 6 or more participants is required for a LIVE Virtual session to commence.
  • LIVE Virtual courses can be conducted for 5 hours or 7 hours daily. Please note that the number of training days will be extended if you opt for 5 hours daily.

29 Jun – 3 Jul 2026 (Mon – Fri) @ Singapore

If you are keen on attending the scheduled course, please register your interest via our course enquiry form.

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Understand the principles of optical communications, including its limitations and advantages
  • Evaluate the suitability of submarine cables compared to other communication options
  • Analyze different financing models for submarine cable systems and determine the most appropriate choice
  • Identify the components of a submarine cable network, such as the dry plant and wet plant
  • Explain the functionality of key components like the SLTE, PFE, C-OTDR, BUs, repeaters, and gain equalizers
  • Differentiate between types of submarine cables used at various depths and environments
  • Describe the processes involved in laying submarine cables, tracing faults, repairing damages, and the tools used in these activities
  • Understand how and why the wet plant is powered using a single conductor
  • Recognize the significance of the beach manhole and its earthing/grounding requirements
  • Detail the activities involved in conducting a route survey
  • Understand the consortium structure and their role within such a framework
  • Participate effectively in committees and meetings related to consortium cables and apply best practices
  • Manage the ownership and maintenance of submarine systems
  • Explore the optical systems used in submarine cables and potential commercial products available
  • Appreciate the role of international regulations and organizations (eg. UNCLOS, ICPC)
  • Analyze real-world case studies to understand practical challenges and solutions in submarine cable system projects
  1. Submarine Cable Systems Overview
  • Introduction and Interesting Facts about Submarine Cables
  • Submarine Cable History: Telegraph to Coaxial to Fiber Optics Submarine Cable
  • Repeatered vs Unrepeatered Systems
  • Cable Laying Tools: Customized Ship, Grapnel, Plough, ROV, etc.
  • Festoons
  • Submarine Cable Examples: APAC, Atlantic, Pacific, Arctic, etc.
  • Project Terminology: RFS, EOS, Estimated Cost, Landing Points, Total Length, System Supplier, Owners, etc.
  • Project Phases: Engineering, Survey, Manufacturing, Installation, Commissioning
  • Technical Terminology: Design Capacity, Lit Capacity, Purchased Capacity, Number of Wavelengths per Fiber Pair, Capacity per wavelength
  • Statistics: Planned Systems, Major Suppliers, Major Surveyors, Cable Faults, Repair Times
  1. Submarine Cable Technologies
  • Optical Fiber and its Components
  • Optical Spectrum: Attenuation vs Wavelength
  • Limiting Factors in Optical Fibers: Attenuation, Dispersion, OSNR, Non-Linear Effects
  • ITU Standards for Optical Fiber
  • Optical Power Budget
  • Client Traffic: Legacy vs Modern
  • WDM: CWDM vs DWDM
  • ITU Grid and Channel Spacing
  • Components in DWDM Network: Mux/Demux, Optical Amplifier, Optical Transponder, OADM, ROADM, etc.
  • Working of Optical Amplifier: EDFA vs RAMAN
  • Ethernet Over DWDM
  • Key Technologies for Improving Transmission Capacities
  • Multicore Fiber
  • Repeater Pump Farming
  1. Submarine Cable Network
  • Unique Differences between Submarine Network and Terrestrial Networks
  • Components of SMC Networks: Dry Plant Vs Wet Plant
  • Cable Landing Station
  • SLTE (Submarine Line Terminal Equipment)
  • PFE (Power Feeding Equipment)
  • Beach Manhole
  • Subsea Cable: Composite vs Regular (Unrepeatered)
  • Wet Plant: Subsea Cable, Repeaters, Branching Units, Gain Equalizers
  • Network Architecture (P2P, Festoon, Ring, Trunk and Branch, OADM, Hybrid)
  • Backhaul Vs Fronthaul
  • Transoceanic and Coastal Networks
  • Repeatered and Repeaterless System
  • Cable Landing Station (Site Selection, Space and Construction Standards)
  • Connecting Terrestrial Network to SMC Network (PoP2PoP Connectivity, Traditional Model, Flexible Models, Open SLTE, Open CLS, Open Cable)
  • Dispersion Compensation and OSNR
  • Exercise: Traffic Matrix
  1. Laws of Seas and Protection of Cables
  • International Laws
  • UNCLOS (UN Convention on the Law of Seas)
  • Major Boundaries Defined in UNCLOS: Internal Waters, Territorial Waters, Archipelagic Waters, Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ), High Seas
  • Rights and Responsibilities Regarding Laying of Subsea Cables in different parts of Sea
  • Conflicting Boundaries
  • ICPC (International Cable Protection Committee) and its Role
  • Clauses of the Law related to Submarine Cables
  1. Submarine Cable Construction
  • Subsea Cable Manufacturing
  • Recommendations for Cable Types for Different Environments/Depths
  • Rock Armored, Double Armored, Single Armored, Deep Water Cables
  • Jointing and Coupling (UJ, UC, UQJ)
  • Power Feed Design
  • ITU Fiber Standards: G.652, G.653, G.654, G.655, G.656, G.657
  • Examples of Subsea Cables and their Layers
  1. Submarine Cable Project Life Cycle: Planning and Development
  • Submarine Cable Ecosystem
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Project Milestones

Phase 1 – Planning

  • Investment Business Model
  • Market Demand
  • Risk Analysis
  • Ownership Model
  • Partnerships

Phase 2 – Project Development

  • Construction and Maintenance Agreements
  • Landing Party Agreements
  • Competitive Procurement
  • RFQ Development
  • Bid Receipt
  • Adjudication
  • Selection and Award
  • Desk Top Study
  • Permitting
  • Final Route Selection
  • Cable Route Surveys
  • Route Position List (RPL) and Straight Line Diagram (SLD)
  • Cable and Equipment Selection
  • Procurement
  • Responsibility Matrix
  1. Submarine Cable Project Life Cycle: Construction and Operations

Phase 3 – Construction

  • Cable Laying Ship and Marine Tools: Grapnel, Plough, ROV
  • Purchaser Responsibilities
  • Project Risks
  • Permits
  • Submarine Cable Loading
  • Pre-Lay Grapnel Run
  • Cable Burying with Plow
  • Cable Inspection and Maintenance: ROV
  • Dry Plant Construction: CLS and Equipment

Phase 4 – Operations

  • Operations Administration and Management
  • Marine Operations
  • Cable Repairs: Vessel Operations, Fault Locating, Cable Recovery, Cable Jointing
  • Fault Localization Techniques
  • Repair Scenarios and Typical Timelines
  • Marine Maintenance Zones
  1. Open Cables and Monitoring
  • Open Cables Defined
  • Open Cable CLS
  • Challenges of Open Cables
  • ITU G.979 (Characteristics of Monitoring Systems for Submarine Cables)
  • General Architecture of Repeaterless System
  • Monitoring Output from TTE (Terminal Transmission Equipment)
  • Characteristics of Monitoring Equipment
  • Fault Location
  • Recommended Parameters for Monitoring
  • OTDR (Optical Time Domain Reflectometer)
  • Coherent OTDR (C-OTDR)
  1. Subsea Cable Financing and Ownership Models
  • Project Partners
  • Private Ownership, Consortium and PPP (Public-Private Partnerships)
  • Pros and Cons of each Ownership Model
  • Cable OPEX
  • Minimum Investment Unit (MIU)
  • Stakeholder Classification and Analysis
  • Examples of Private and Consortium Models
  • Examples of MIU
  • Half Circuits
  • Financial Feasibility: Payback Period, Net Present Value and Internal Rate of Return
  • Presales and IRU (Indefeasible Right of Use)
  1. Case Study: Tonga-Fiji Submarine Cable
  • Project Highlights
  • Tonga Broadband Growth
  • Financing and MOU Signing
  • Project Savings: Tonga Domestic Cable
  • Conclusions
  1. Case Study: Sothern Cross Cable
  • Project Highlights
  • Landing Points
  • Capacity Expansions
  • Damage Incidents
  • Southern Cross Next
  • Southern Cross Cable Products
  • Ring Configuration and Drop Capacities
  • Purchase Options: IRU and Lease
  1. Case Study: Kumul Submarine Cable Network Project
  • Financing for the Cable
  • Role of INA, BRI and NICTA
  • Submarine Cables: Kumul, Coral Sea and PIPE
  • Project Details
  • Conclusions and Discussion

Certification: At the end of the course, participants will sit through a proctored online examination. The TC-SCSE professional certificate will only be issued upon:

  • Scoring 60% or higher in the written exam AND
  • Achieving at least 75% attendance for the course.

A background in a telco business and knowledge on optical networks would be beneficial.

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With years of experience in the field, Telefocal is a leader in providing training and development solutions to organizations and IT/Telecom professionals worldwide. Our team of highly qualified and experienced trainers who are experts in the field of Submarine Cable System deliver highly effective interactive, and practical training, with a focus on real-world scenarios and case studies.

Our course materials are developed based on years of practical design and implementation experiences by our Submarine Cable Systems experts, and updated in tandem with new Submarine Cable Systems technology and business developments.

Testimonials

"The trainer is highly experienced, with both industry and academic expertise. I feel well-prepared to engage with consultants and suppliers in the submarine cable system industry."
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“The content and the way it was delivered by the trainer provided a solid foundation for understanding many aspects of submarine projects.”
TelCables Nigeria (Angola Cables)

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This 5-day certification course provides in-depth knowledge and practical skills necessary for designing and delivering scalable, highly-reliable LTE roaming services. The course covers a wide range of critical topics, including an overview of mobile networks, mobile numbering plans, and service management, ensuring a solid foundation for understanding global roaming environments.

Participants will delve into mobile security management and explore roaming networks, with a focus on roaming service analysis, signaling in roaming, and the evolution of roaming in modern networks. In addition, the course covers the complexities of roaming agreements and testing, while addressing key areas of billing and fraud management.

The course emphasizes real-world applications, offering network configuration examples to help participants translate theory into practice. They will also gain expertise in scalability and redundancy strategies, and regulatory compliance and policy frameworks, ensuring their solutions are aligned with industry standards and regulations.

Upon completing all topics and modules, participants will sit for a certification exam, validating their expertise and readiness to excel in the field of international roaming. The course materials and exam for this training are designed and delivered by Telefocal’s panel of LTE and International Roaming subject matter experts.

The TC-IRP certification exam will assess the candidate’s knowledge of the skills required to understand and implement technologies, architecture fundamentals, and infrastructure that are needed for LTE roaming between international networks.

  • Telecom professionals, network engineers, roaming managers, and service providers involved in the design, management, and optimization of LTE roaming services
  • Professionals in billing, fraud management, regulatory compliance, and mobile security who want to deepen their understanding of international roaming operations

Instructor-led Training

  • Classroom: 5 days
  • LIVE Virtual: 35 hours
 
*Note:
 
  • A minimum of 8 or more participants is required for a Classroom session to commence.
  • A minimum of 6 or more participants is required for a LIVE Virtual session to commence.
  • LIVE Virtual courses can be conducted for 5 hours or 7 hours daily. Please note that the number of training days will be extended if you opt for 5 hours daily.

There are no upcoming course dates currently scheduled for this course. If you are keen on attending this course, please register your interest and indicate your preferred training dates via our course enquiry form for us to open a Classroom/LIVE Virtual class schedule for this course.

  1. Overview of Mobile Networks
  • Introduction to GSM, 3G, 4G, and 5G Networks: Key components, architecture, and interfaces
  • Comparative analysis of different network generations and their evolution
  • Understanding the role of IMS (IP Multimedia Subsystem) Networks in modern roaming, including their functions and impact on network services
  1. Mobile Numbering Plans and Service Management
  • Overview of GSM numbering plans and comparison with newer network generations
  • Examination of mobile service management across different network generations
  • Analysis of trends and challenges in modern service management
  1. Mobile Security Management
  • Review of security measures across GSM, 3G, 4G, and 5G networks
  • Exploration of roaming security challenges and innovative solutions
  • Consideration of the importance of data protection and privacy in roaming
  1. Introduction to Roaming Networks
  • In-depth overview of inbound and outbound roaming across different network generations
  • Analysis of modern roaming architectures and technologies
  • Understanding LTE roaming architecture: core network elements, interfaces, and protocols involved in facilitating seamless roaming for subscribers across different networks
  1. Roaming Service Analysis
  • Examination of inbound and outbound roaming scenarios
  • Voice and data service flow analysis in GSM and subsequent network generations
  • Case studies of roaming service issues and troubleshooting techniques
  1. Signaling in Roaming
  • Overview of SS7 signaling and its significance in traditional networks
  • Transitioning from traditional signaling to modern protocols such as Diameter and SIP
  • Case studies focusing on different signaling methods and their analysis
  1. Roaming in Modern Networks
  • Understanding LTE and 5G roaming
  • SIP signaling and call flows in modern roaming environments
  • Case studies highlighting LTE and 5G roaming scenarios and their challenges
  • Quality of Service (QoS) management: Techniques for prioritizing traffic, managing bandwidth, and enforcing QoS policies in LTE roaming to ensure optimal performance and user experience
  1. Roaming Agreements and Testing
  • Establishing international roaming: commercial, technical, and testing aspects
  • Examination of essential documentation such as AA.12, AA.13, AA.14, IR.21
  • IREG and TADIG testing processes and associated documentation
  • Roaming agreements and interconnection protocols: Exploring industry standards such as Diameter, GTP, and S6a/S6d for efficient roaming service delivery
  1. Billing and Fraud Management
  • Convergence billing strategies for postpaid and prepaid roaming
  • Analysis of CDR flows, TAP creation, and data usage in roaming scenarios
  • Advanced techniques for managing fraud and resolving roaming disputes
  1. Advanced Roaming Topics
  • Exploring VoLTE and VoNR (Voice over New Radio) in the context of roaming
  • Impact of IoT (Internet of Things) and M2M (Machine-to-Machine) technologies on roaming networks
  • Troubleshooting and optimization: Tools, methodologies, and best practices for maintaining high service availability and reliability in LTE roaming
  1. Scalability and Redundancy Strategies
  • Techniques for designing scalable and redundant LTE roaming architectures
  • Load balancing, traffic management, and failover mechanisms to enhance network resilience
  1. Regulatory Compliance and Policy Frameworks
  • Regulatory requirements, compliance standards, and policy frameworks governing LTE roaming
  • Understanding legal and regulatory considerations impacting roaming agreements, pricing models, and data privacy
  1. Future Trends in Roaming
  • Investigation of emerging trends in international roaming, including new technologies and standards
  • Exploring potential use cases for 5G in roaming, focusing on innovation and enhanced user experience
Certification: At the end of the course, participants will sit through a written examination. A professional certificate will only be issued upon:

  • Scoring 60% or higher in the written exam AND
  • Achieving at least 75% attendance for the course.

Prior experience of working with fiber optics cables and systems.

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The Telefocal Certified 5G Professional (TC-5G) certification course offers a comprehensive and in-depth exploration of 5G technology, equipping IT and telecom professionals with the knowledge and expertise to excel in the dynamic world of 5G. This course delves into the three key use cases enabled by 5G: enhanced Mobile Broadband (eMBB), Ultra-Reliable Low-Latency Communications (URLLC), and massive Machine-Type Communications (mMTC). Participants will gain a deep understanding of how 5G revolutionizes these use cases, enabling unprecedented levels of connectivity, speed, and reliability.

The course covers a wide range of essential topics, including a thorough overview of the 5G system and its core components, exploring service-based architecture and 5G service exposure. Participants will also delve into emerging technologies like Multi-Access Edge Computing (MEC) and 5G network slicing, which play crucial roles in optimizing performance and meeting diverse application requirements.

The course further addresses vital aspects such as 5G security, IoT and small cells technology enablers, and advanced network planning, empowering professionals to design and implement cutting-edge 5G networks. With a focus on key capabilities in IMT-2020, the course dives into 5G architecture, including core, RAN, and air interface, as well as the NR physical layer, RF design, QoS model principles, small cells planning and design, IoT architecture, and an overview of IoT connectivity methods and technologies.

By completing this certification, participants will be primed to navigate the complexities of 5G networks and make valuable contributions to their organizations’ success in the 5G era.

  • Directors, technical managers and team leads responsible for national technology infrastructure planning and regulation
  • Senior managers, consultants and engineers in Telecommunications
  • Communications and network professionals planning on using, evaluating or working with 5G networks, IoT, small cells, LPWAN etc.
  • CSP or IoT product managers who wish to attain a comprehensive understanding of 5G and its capabilities for value creation
  • Radio engineers who wish to reskill and understand how 5G packet core works
  • Packet core engineers who wish to reskill and understand 5G radio planning
  • ICT cyber-security specialists who want a deep dive on 5G cybersecurity
Instructor-led Training
 
  • Classroom: 8 days
  • LIVE Virtual: 56 hours
 
*Note:
 
  • A minimum of 8 or more participants is required for a Classroom session to commence.
  • A minimum of 6 or more participants is required for a LIVE Virtual session to commence.
  • LIVE Virtual courses can be conducted for 5 hours or 7 hours daily. Please note that the number of training days will be extended if you opt for 5 hours daily.

11 – 20 May 2026 (Mon – Following Wed), GMT +8
14 – 23 Sep 2026 (Mon – Following Wed), GMT +8
If you are keen on attending the above scheduled courses, please register your interest via our course enquiry form.

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:
 
  • Design a 5G network with concentration of small cells and IoT solution Integration
  • Describe what 5G, small cells, and IoT are, and how they will change the enterprise world
  • Explain the ITU 5G standards (IMT2020), along with NGMN alliance and 3GPP
  • Identify the top 3 considerations for 5G and IoT cybersecurity
  • Describe the features and enhancements of Massive MIMO
  • Understand the evolution of 5G and key concepts, drivers, and enablers of 5G
  • Explain Service-Based Architecture (SBA), network slicing, SDN, NFV advanced concepts
  • Identify threat intelligence for IoT
  • Understand the practical aspects of integrating 5G networks with existing 4G and 3G
  • Understand the key roles of Wi-Fi 6, 5G in IoT, and the edge era
  • Learn how to connect 100 billion human and devices
  • Understand New Radio (NR) and Cloud RAN: Cloud- Radio Access Network (C-RAN)
  • Understand end-to-end call flows and parameters for optimization
  • Design IoT solutions with security and cloud in play
  • Understand the 4 stages of IoT architecture
  • Learn about advanced small-cell technologies
  • Learn how to exploit small cells and 5G for the next cycle of economic growth
  1. 5G System Overview
  • Why 5G
  • Architecture of 5G
  • Different from LTE
  • Changes needed in the RAN and CORE for 5G Deployment
  • Master Core Technology
  • 5G Design Principles
  • Flexibility
  • Reliability
  • Key differences between 5G and Previous Cellular Technologies

2. 5G System and Core Deep Dive

  • Introduction to Service-Based Architecture Model for 5GC
  • Introduction to the NG-RAN
  • The 5G Core Network Functions
  • AMF, SMF, UPF, UDR, UDM, AUSF, NEF, PCF, NSSF, NRF, SEPP, NWDAF
  • Interfaces: N1, N4, N5, N6, N7, N8, N9, N10, N11, N12, N13, N14, N15, N35, N36, N37
  • Non-Stand Alone (NSA) and Stand-Alone (SA) Options
  • 5G Reference Interfaces (Roaming and Non-Roaming)
  • Distributed and Flexible Architecture
  • Connectivity to Non-3GPP
  • User Plane Resources:
    • Definition of PDU Session
    • Signaling Flow for AF Selection, QoS Session and UE Context Creation
  • Service Data Flows
  • QoS Flows, Rules, Profiles
  • SDF Templates
  • Data Radio Bearers and N3 Tunnels
  • SMF Control of UPF over N4 Interface
  • Policy and Charging Control (PCC)
  • Access and Mobility Handling
  • QoS / QoE Handling for PDU Sessions

3. Service-Based Architecture (SBA)

  • Technical Overview of SDN and SDN Architectures
  • Technical Overview of ETSI NFV
    • NFV Use Cases
    • Service Chaining
  • Management and Orchestration
  • Telecom Software Architectures and Evolution
  • Monolithic, Virtualized, Containerized, Function-Based
  • Definitions of Service Based Interfaces
  • Network Function (NF)
  • NF Service
  • Service Producer
  • Service Consumer
  • NF Registration, Discovery and Selection Procedures
  • SBI Protocols
  • RESTful APIs
  • HTTP, HTTP / 2, JSON
  • Zero Touch Service and Network Management
  • Cognitive Autonomy

4. 5G Service Exposure

  • Mechanisms for External AFs to Control Access and QoS
  • Role of Packet Flow Description Function (PFDF)
  • User Plane Splitting: Multiple N6 Interfaces for Service-Aware Traffic Steering
  • Network Exposure Function (NEF)
  • Functionality
  • Interactions between 5GC and 3P-NFs

5. Multi-Access Edge Computing (MEC)

  • Introduction to MEC
  • Definitions
  • Background for MEC, Business Drivers and Benefits
  • MEC Use Cases
  • MEC Standardization
  • MEC Technology Enablers
  • Microservice-Based Architectures and Beyond
  • Cloud-Native Technologies (FaaS, CaaS, VNFs, K8S, HW Accelerators)
  • MEC Architecture
  • Reference Architecture
  • MEC Functions
  • Platform, Infrastructure, Applications
    • Management Layer
  • Edge Services and APIs
  • Use Cases
  • 5G Apps
  • CAPIF, LADN, PDU Session
  • IoT Applications
  • Challenges and Key Considerations
  • Deployment
  • Security
  • Privacy

6. 5G Network Slicing

  • Requirements Grouped by Category
  • 5G Radio / Core Network Deployment Scenarios
  • Standalone
  • Non Standalone
  • Comparison of EPC and 5GCN
  • NFV as a tool to implement Network slicing
  • PFCP vs. OF (OpenFlow)
  • Service Function Chaining (SFC)
  • Identifiers of Network Slices: NSI ID, NSSAI, S-NSAAI
  • GTP Tunnel and PDU Session Types
  • Transport Network Slicing – System View
  • 3GPP Network Slicing – E2E Service View
  • Data-Driven Orchestration

7. 5G Security

  • 5G Security Drivers
  • Non-Standardized Network Security Measures
  • Elements of a 5G Security Architecture
  • 5G Security Algorithms
  • SDN Security
  • NFV Security
  • Major 5G Security Issues
  • Network Slicing and Network Slice Isolation
  • Status in 5G Security Standardization
  • Watermark-Based Blind Physical Layer Security (WBPLSec) Model and Application in 5G
  • SEAF / ARPF / SEPP
  • Authentication Protocols and Key Agreement
  • AV Generation: Kausf, XRES, AUTN, RAND
  •  5G AKA
  • Key Derivation at the AMF
  • Device Authentication
  • 5G HE AV, 5G SE AV, HXRES*, HRES*, Kseaf
  • Security Procedures
  • Key Distribution in 5G and Key Hierarchy
  • NAS Signalling Security
  • RRC Signalling Security
  • SUPI and SUCI
  • Multiple Registrations
  • Securing AN to CN Communications
  • IPSec Basic Operation and IPSec ESP
  • Establishment of gNB Security Association
  • X.501 Certificate Exchange
  • Inter Operator Network Security
  • SBA: Risks, Threats and Recommendations
  • Cloud and Virtualization Security
  • C-RAN Security
  • 5G IoT Security
  • MEC / Distributed Cloud Security
  • Safety of 5G Network Physical Infrastructures
  • 5G Customer Edge Switching Security
  • 5G Positioning and Privacy
  • Securing 5G Automation
  • Software Defined Security Monitoring in 5G
  • 5G Monitoring and Security Operations
  • Implementing and Auditing 5G Security Controls
  • 5G Forensics and Analysis
  • 5G Cybersecurity Risk Management and Recommendations

8. 5G, IoT and Small Cells Technology Enablers

  • Dynamic Spectrum Access (DSA)
  • Interference Management
  • Small Cells
  • Coordinated Multipoint
  • Mass-Scale MIMO, Massive MIMO
  • Personal Mobile Internet
  • Software-Defined Radio (SDR)
  • Cognitive Radio
  • Smart-radio
  • Multi-Hop Networks
  • Direct Device-to-Device (D2D) Communications
  • Dynamic Adhoc Wireless Networks (DAWN)
  • IPv6 and 6LowPAN
  • Centralized RAN vs. Cloud RAN
  • NFV, SDN, and Cloud Networking
  • Massive Machine Communication (MMC)
  • Massive Internet of Things (IoT)
  • Moving Networks (MN)
  • Ultra-Dense Networks (UDN)
  • Ultra-Reliable Communication (URC)
  • Mobile Ad Hoc Network (MANET)
  • Wireless Mesh Network (WMN)
  • Vandermonde-Subspace Frequency Division Multiplexing (VFDM)
  • Millimeter-Wave (mmWave)
  • 5G Cloud Radio Access Network (C-RAN)
  • Ultra Small Cells-Based Heterogeneous Network (HetNet)
  • Heterogeneous Cloud Radio Access Network (H-CRAN)
  •  Ultra Reliable and Low Latency Communication (URLLC)
  • Full Dimension MIMO
  • Adaptive Coding and Modulation (AMC)
  • Filter-Bank Multi-Carrier (FBMC)
  • Frequency and Quadrature Amplitude Modulation (FQAM)

9. How to Plan an Advanced 5G Network

  • Increasing Wireless Capacity by 1000 Times
  • Connecting 20 Billion People-Oriented Devices
  • Connecting 1 Trillion Objects in the Internet of Things
  • Saving 90% of the Energy Used
  • Supporting Ten-Year Battery Life for Low Power IoT-Type Devices
  • Providing Latency of Under 5 Milliseconds (ms)
  • Providing a Perceived Connection Reliability of 99.999%
  • Reducing Time Required to Create a Network Device from 90 Hours to 90 Minutes

10. Key Capabilities in IMT-2020

  • Peak Data Rate
  • Latency
  • Mobility
  • Connection Density
  • Energy Efficiency
  • Energy Efficiency Aspects:
    • Spectrum Efficiency
    • Area Traffic Capacity

11. 5G Architecture – CORE

  • Service-Based Architecture
  • From Network Function to Network Function Service
  • Cloud Adoption
  • Network Slicing
  • Slice Management and Orchestration
  • gNB and ng-eNB Functionalities
  • 5G Core Architecture – Network Functions:
  • AMF Functionalities
  • AMF Functionalities
  • UPF Functionalities
  • SMF Functionalities
  • 5G Network Interfaces
    • Network Slice Selection Function
  • Network Exposure Function – External Exposure
  • Network Exposure Function – Internal Exposure
  • Network Repository Function
  • Unified Data Management
  • Unified Data Repository
  • Policy Control Function
  • Authentication Server Function
  • NG Interface
  • Xn Interface
  • Control Plane
  • User Plane
  • 5G Radio Protocol Architecture
  • Multi-RAT Dual Connectivity
  • Comparing LTE and 5G Core

12. 5G Architecture – RAN and Air Interface

  • 5G / NR RAN Architecture
  • Functional Split between NG-RAN and 5GC
  • 5G Radio Architecture Options for Cloud RAN gNB
  • Functional Split in the gNB
  • 5G Advancement and Air Interface
  • 5G Spectrum Outlook
  • Radio Parameter Comparison – LTE and NR
  • 5G NR – The New Radio Interface for 5G
  • Scalable OFDM
  • Advanced LDPC Channel Coding
  • Ultra-Reliable Low-Latency Communication (URLLC)
  • 5G NR – The New Radio Interface for 5G
  • Beamforming in mm-Wave (30 GHz to 300 GHz)
  • Massive MIMO and Beamforming

13. 5G NR Physical Layer

  • 3GPP 5G NR Physical Layer Specs
  • 5G Frame Structure Enhancements
  • LTE Frame Structure
  • LTE Generic Frame Structure
  • LTE DL Physical Layer Parameters
  • 5G Frame Structure – Resource Grid
  • Numerology – Subcarrier Spacing
  • Numerology and Slot Length
  • 5G Frame Structure – Scalable NR Slot Duration
  • 5G Channel Structure
  • Logical Channels
  • Transport Channels
  • Physical Channels and Signals
  • 5G Channel Structure vs. LTE
  • DL Channels and SS / PBCH Block
  • UL Channels and Signals

14. 5G Protocols

  • UE-5GC Control Plane Protocol Stack
  • UE-5GC User Plane Protocol Stack
  • 5G NR-RAN Control Plane Protocol Stack
  • 5G NR-RAN User Plane Protocol Stack
  • 5G-NR Layer 3 (RRC) Functions
  • 5G-NR Layer 2 Function

15. 5G RF Design

  • 5G Propagation Models
  • 5G Indoor and Outdoor Small Cell Design
  • 5G Propagation Model Equations and Formulas
  • RF Design Inputs
  • RF DL Link Budget
  • RF UL Link Budget
  • Traffic Mapping
  • RF Planning Tools
  • Traffic Modelling
  • RF Prediction
  • Analysis and Reiteration of the Result

16. 5GS QoS Model Principles

  • 3GPP QoS Specifications
  • 5G System QoS Model
  • QoS Flow
  • QoS Flow ID
  • 5GS QoS Parameters and Characteristics
  • 5GS QoS Flow Handling
  • DL QoS Flow Handling
  • UL QoS Flow Handling
  •  Service Data Adaptation Protocol
  • QoS Characteristics:
    • Resource Type
    • Priority Level
    • Packet Delay Budget
    • Packet Error Rate
    • Averaging Window
    • Maximum Data Burst Volume

17. Small Cells Planning and Design

  • Market Drivers for Data Capacity, Coverage and Quality
  • Small Cells Basics
  • Small Cells Architecture
  • Device to Device (D2D)
  • Radio Technology Evolution
  • Residential Small Cells
  • Enterprise Small Cells
  • Metrocells / Urban / Public Access / Rural
  • Small Cells
  • Small Cell Gateways
  • Wireless Backhaul
  • Planning and Operational Management
  • Wi-Fi and Small Cells
  • Commercial Deployment

18. IoT Architecture

19. Overview of IoT Connectivity Methods and Technologies

  • ZigBee PRO, ZigBee 3.0 and ZigBee IP
  • 6LowPAN
  • RFID
  • Bluetooth LE or Bluetooth Smart Technology
  • Z-Wave
  • IEEE 802.15.4, IEEE 802.15.4e, 802.11ah
  • 802.11ah, Wi-Fi HaLow
  • GSM, CDMA, GPRS,3G, LTE, small cells, SATCOM
  • Sensors and Sensor Networks
  • MIPI, M-PHY, UniPro, SPMI, BIF, SuperSpeed USB Inter-Chip (SSIC), Mobile PCIe (M-PCIe) and SPI
  • Wired Connectivity
  • IPv4 / IPv6

Certification: At the end of the course, participants will sit through a written examination. A professional certificate will only be issued upon:

  • Scoring 60% or higher in the written exam AND
  • Achieving at least 75% attendance for the course.

Participants are advised to have some prior knowledge on the following:

  • 2G, 3G or 4G technologies
  • IP networking
  • Software/Web technologies and principles e.g. API, HTTP, etc.
  • Cloud technologies e.g. Virtualization, Containers, DevOps etc.
  • Radio principles e.g. Radio propagation, how antennas work, and wireless connectivity basics like IoT, Small Cells, WiFi concepts.
  • Basic understanding of cybersecurity and protocols e.g. ciphers, public keys, HTTPS, TLS.
5/5

What is so special about Telefocal's 5G Certification programme?

5/5

Telefocal’s 5G certification course contents are developed by our trainers who are 5G creators and subject matter experts who work daily on 5G technology creation, deployment and design. We are vendor-neutral, and our 5G course covers standards from various industry standards organisations, such as ITU, ETSI, 3GPP, IETF, ONF, TMF and MEF. These course contents are designed and tailored to be compliant to relevant industry standards for 5G.

Telefocal’s 5G certification course aims to impart the required knowledge and expertise, and helps elevate your proficiency in the 5G subject matter. It seeks to validate your professional knowledge and skills in 5G, and assist you to engage in professional practices and gain industry recognition. As a TC-5G professional, you would project confidence in others to engage your service in the 5G domain.

Candidates would undergo a proctored examination at the end of the rigorous training. Candidates who pass the 5G certification exams will be certified as a TC-5G professional.

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]]> Telefocal Certified SDN NFV Professional (TC-SNP) https://www.telefocal.com/courses/telefocal-certified-sdn-nfv-professional/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=telefocal-certified-sdn-nfv-professional Tue, 06 Jul 2021 09:19:12 +0000 https://www.telefocal.com/TAwp/index.php/courses/machine-to-machine-technologies-applications-copy/ This certification course provides participants with a deep technical understanding of Software Defined Networking (SDN) and Network Functions Virtualization (NFV).

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SDN provides a revolutionary approach and a paradigm shift in designing, building and managing the next generation networks that allow a logically centralised or distributed software program to control the behaviour of an entire network. The basic concept of abstracting the control logic from the underlying physical infrastructure allows network operators to write high-level control software that specifies the behaviour of an entire network programmatically and dynamically. This is in contrast to conventional networks whereby functionality is embedded low-level in the physical infrastructure.

Logically-centralised control allows operators to specify more complex tasks that involve integrating many disjoint network functions – NFVs – (i.e. policy control, firewall, security, and prioritization) into a single control framework. Therefore, it allows operators to create more sophisticated policies and configuration which are easier to configure, manage and troubleshoot.

Both SDN and NFV are the catalyst technologies that will transform current networks into networks that are agile and, in addition, have the propensity to fulfil future business requirements.

The course will also include lab sessions. Participants will be put through lab work, which consists of network configuration, code samples and setup scenarios. They will also be put through a set of quizzes that are administered online. Should a minimum score for these examination be achieved, it would lead to the candidate being certified as a Telefocal Certified SDN NFV Professional.

This course is designed for professionals who are interested to understand this important revolution in IT and networking.

  • Radio and Packet Core Network Engineers
  • Managers
  • Project Managers
  • IP Engineers
  • Packet Core Engineers
  • Technical Product Managers
  • Technical Marketing Officials
  • Technical Strategy Officials
  • IT Managers
  • C-level Decision Makers & Executives
Instructor-led Training
 
  • Classroom: 5 days
  • LIVE Virtual: 35 hours
 
*Note:
 
  • A minimum of 8 or more participants is required for a Classroom session to commence.
  • A minimum of 6 or more participants is required for a LIVE Virtual session to commence.
  • LIVE Virtual courses can be conducted for 5 hours or 7 hours daily. Please note that the number of training days will be extended if you opt for 5 hours daily.

There are no upcoming course dates currently scheduled for this course. If you are keen on attending this course, please register your interest and indicate your preferred start/end training dates via our course enquiry form for us to open a Classroom/LIVE Virtual class schedule for this course.

The aim of this course is to provide participants with a deep technical understanding of the two most important, yet potentially disruptive, network technologies that would transform the way networks and CSPs operate: Software Defined Networking (SDN) and Network Functions Virtualization (NFV).

This course will lead to a professional certification by Telefocal Asia after  participants have successfully passed
the online examination on the last day of the training.

At the end of the course, the participant will be able to:

  • Assimilate the core concepts of Virtualization, Cloud Computing, Virtualization of network elements
  • Discuss and compare the main global initiatives on SDN and NFV
  • Understand why NFV offers extraordinary potential to enhance the
    delivery of carrier and enterprise network services
  • Explain the revolution in NFV, SDN, OpenFlow, OpenStack, and Cloud Computing
  • Describe the key benefits of SDN and the separation of Data and Control Planes
  • Describe the SDN Data Plane
  • Perform detailed analysis of the SDN Control Plane operation
  • Evaluate a sample SDN’s performance and reliability
  • Explain Network Virtualization and describe NFV reference architecture
  • Describe techniques used for verification and debugging of SDNs
  • Describe NFV components and how they work together
  • Explain how to create new network services using SDN and NFV
  • Describe the role and functionality of middle boxes in networks and how they are managed
  • Describe architecture and operation of the SDN-based RAN and Core
  • Describe applications of NFV and the value they bring
  • Describe Orchestration, Service Chaining and other related techniques
  • Discuss how VoLTE, IMS and other services and operations will operate in the Cloud
  • Discuss SDN/NFV attack vectors and security best practices
  • Describe The Third Network and Lifecycle Service Orchestration (LSO)
  • Understand NFV onboarding, management and orchestration through hands-on exercises
  • Understand SDN stack operation through hands-on exercises
  1. Fundamentals of Modern Networking
  • The Networking Ecosystem
  • Networking Technologies: WiFi, Ethernet, Carrier Ethernet, 4G
  • Cloud Computing
  • Network Convergence
  • Unified Communications
  • Internet of Things (IoT)
  • Requirements of Modern Network Traffic
  1. The Need for Software Defined Networking in Mobile Networks
  • Present Mobile Networks and their Limitations
  • Distributed Control Plane
  • Centralised Control Plane
  • Introduction to OpenFlow
  • Hybrid Control Plane
  • NETCONF/YANG
  • vSwitches and vAppliances
  • Key Benefits of SDN/NFV in Mobile Networks
  • SDN / NFV Standardization, Alliances and global initiatives
    (opendaylight, openstack, ETSI, ONF, CloudNFV, ITU, IETF, IRTF, ON.LAB/ONRC, OpenContrail, OVA, OPNFV, OCP, ODCA, Open Config, Floodlight, E-Comp, OASIS, TOSCA, OpenMANO, OPEN-O, OIL…)
  • Industry Initiatives – Global Network Operators
  1. SDN Deep Dive
  • SDN Framework
  • SDN Controller Environment
  • Network Programmability
  • SDN Case Studies
  1. Virtualization and Network Virtualizations
  • Why use Virtualization
  • Introduction to Hypervisors
  • Hypervisor Models (QEMU, KVM, XEN, LXC, VMWare…)
  • Virtual Switches and Routers (i.e. Open vSwitch)
  1. Network Function Virtualization
  • NFV Concepts
  • NFV Architcture
  • NFV Function Chaining
  • Services Engineered Path
  • Service Locations and Chaining
  • ETSI NFV ISG Models
  • Non-ETSI NFV Work
  • Example Network Virtualization Functions
  1. Network Topology and Topological Information Abstraction
  •  Network Topology
  • Traditional Methods
  • LLDP
  • BGP-TE/LS
  • ALTO
  • I2RS Topology
  1. Security Challenges in SDN
  • Securing the Controller
  • Protecting the Controller
  • Robust Policy Framework
  1. NFV Application Lifecycle
  •  NFV & SDN Complementary Nature
  • Opex & Capex Pressures
  • Time to Market Considerations
  • Heterogeneous Vendor Network Infrastructure
  • Moving towards Non-Proprietary Purpose Built Platforms
  • SDN and NFV applied to LTE and beyond
  1. RAN in the Cloud
  •  SDR vs SDN
  • Cloud RAN
  • Multi Network Planning
  • Inter-cell Interference Management and Dynamic Offloading
  • Edge Caching and CDN
  • Topology Discovery
  • RAN Slicing
  1. Mobile Core in the Cloud
  • Centralised vs. Decentralised vs. Hybrid Architecture
  • Dynamic Management
  • Dynamic Provisioning and Orchestration
  • Service Chaining and Orchestration
  • Resource Optimization for Dynamic Environments
  • Customer Edge Switching and UE Multihoming
  • Automation to Streamline Operations
  • Granular Control and Policy Management
  • Meta-Policies
  • Network Slicing
  • Traffic Steering
  • Mobile Traffic Management and ALTO-SDN
  • Load Balancing
  • QoE Enforcement (QEN)
  • Pervasive Monitoring
  • Cognitive Network Management
  1. Cloud-based Network Operators
  •  CNO Features
  • CNO Architectures
  • Cooperation between CNOs and MNOs
  • Services and Flexible Business Models
  • Advanced vApps
  1. SDN/NFV Security
  • Security Attack Vectors
  • Security Impacts
  • Security Best Practices
  1. SDN Hands on Workshop (~ 2 hrs)
  • Implementation example: VM / OpenStack / OpenDaylight / Open vSwitch / OpenContrail
  • Dockers and Kubernetes
  • Configuration and Running without a Controller
  • Reference Controller (PTCP) Implementation and Operation
  • POX Controller Providing Hub/Bridge Behaviour
  • VLD-Examples (E-line, E-LAN)
  1. NFV Hands on Workshop (~ 5 hrs)
  • VNF Onboarding
  • VNF Management
  • VNF Scaling and Balancing
  • VNF Orchestration/MANO
  1. Examination 
  • Testing Theoretical Concepts
  • Testing Industry Best Practices
  • Testing Practical (Lab) Examination
Certification: At the end of the course, participants will sit through a written examination. A professional certificate will only be issued upon:
 
  • Scoring 60% or higher in the written exam AND
  • Achieving at least 75% attendance for the course.

At the end of the course, participants will be able to design, plan and operate a best-in-class software defined network infrastructure that not only offers leading edge virtual applications, but also, satisfies both current and future market requirements.

Other benefits include:

  • Global recognition that you have attained a professional level of knowledge and expertise on the subject matter
  • Demonstration of competence in both the theory and practical aspects of SDN/NFV
  • Testimonial to your company’s adherence to industry’s standard practices, as well as your personal commitment to this domain via your professional certification
  • Career advancement prospects by candidates in the field of SDN/NFV
  • A basic understanding of IP-based communication is highly recommended
  • A reasonable knowledge of core networking principles and functions
  • Experience with IT infrastructure (i.e. ethernet, switches, routers)
  • Basic understanding of software design principles (i.e. APIs)
  • Basic to intermediate level programming is required for this course
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]]> Telefocal Certified Fiber Optics Technician (TC-FOT) https://www.telefocal.com/courses/telefocal-certified-fiber-optics-technician/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=telefocal-certified-fiber-optics-technician Thu, 01 Jul 2021 10:09:05 +0000 https://www.telefocal.com/TAwp/index.php/courses/certified-fttx-technician-installation-testing-copy/ A foundational fiber optics course combining theory with hands-on labs using tools like OTDRs and fusion splicers. Build practical skills in fiber systems, transmission, and testing, and validate your knowledge through a certification exam.

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This 5-day certification course provides participants with a comprehensive understanding of optical fiber fundamentals, optical networks and technologies, and outside plant network architecture. The course covers key principles of fiber optics systems, transmission, and testing, ensuring a solid theoretical foundation.

Participants will gain hands-on experience working with optical fiber cables through practical lab sessions, utilizing essential optical test instruments such as OTDRs and fusion splicers. These hands-on exercises bridge classroom learning with real-world applications, enhancing technical proficiency.

At the end of the course, participants will take a certification exam to validate their knowledge of fiber optics theories, system design, transmission principles, and testing methodologies. This certification confirms their expertise in fiber optics communications, equipping them for roles in network deployment, maintenance, and troubleshooting.

The certification exam will cover key domains listed as follows:

  • Deploying optical fiber network
  • FTTX and GPON
  • Light theory and optical transmission
  • Optical fiber network and systems
  • Optical fiber, cables and hardware
  • Telecom network and transmission
  • Tools and testing
  • Vendors, Network operators and Consultants
  • Telecommunications technicians and contractors who wish to be deployed on Next Generation Access Networks
  • Fiber optics core technicians and supervisors
  • Cable splicers and other telecommunications professionals or contractors who are employed in the build, installation, repair and troubleshooting of optical transport

Instructor-led Training

  • Classroom: 5 days
  • LIVE Virtual: 35 hours
 
*Note:
 
  • A minimum of 8 or more participants is required for a Classroom session to commence.
  • A minimum of 6 or more participants is required for a LIVE Virtual session to commence.
  • LIVE Virtual courses can be conducted for 5 hours or 7 hours daily. Please note that the number of training days will be extended if you opt for 5 hours daily.

31 Aug – 4 Sep 2026 (Mon – Fri), GMT +8
If you are keen on attending the above scheduled course, please register your interest via our course enquiry form.

  • Understand the theories, concepts and technologies which underpin fiber optic transport and access networks
  • Identify fiber optics Outside Plant (OSP) components and fiber optic cable planning and installation
  • Appreciate fiber optic Health and Safety issues, comprehend the key tools and testers associated with fiber optics and be fully competent in their operation
  • Acquire a range of practical skills associated with cable splicing, build and installation, testing, repair and trouble-shooting of fiber optic transport networks
  1. Optical Fiber Fundamentals
  • Transmission Media – Copper, Optical Fiber, Wireless
  • Twister Pair Copper Cables: STP, FTP
  • Connectors for Copper Cables: RJ-45 and BNC
  • Construction of Optical Fiber
  • Light Propagation
  • Multimode Vs Singlemode
  • ITU Standards for Optical Fiber
  • Fiber Characteristics as per G.652 and other standards
  • Optical Fiber Limitations like Attenuation, Dispersion, OSNR, Non-Linear Effects
  • Migrating Away from Legacy Technologies: xDSL on Twister Pair to PON over Fiber
  • Active Ethernet vs Passive Optical Network
  • Connectors for Optical Fibers: ST, FC, SC, LC, etc.
  • SFP and its Variants
  • Case Studies: Usage of various Media Types in Modern Operators

Practical Exercise: Demonstration of Optical Fiber Cables, Tools and Test Instruments

  1. Optical Networks and Technologies
  • Access Technologies: GPON and its Flavors
  • Core Technologies: SDH/SONET, OTN, MPLS-TP and DWDM
  • Power and Gain/Loss Units: dB, dBm, dBW
  • Transmit/Launch Power
  • Receive Power
  • Receive Sensitivity
  • Optical Power Budget
  • Practical Exercises
  • SDH Concepts: Frame Structure, Tributaries, Aggregate Signal, Regenerator, Path Terminating Equipment, Add/Drop Multiplexer

Practical Exercise:
Usage of the following tools:
– Optical Laser Source
– Optical Power Meter
– Fiberscope
– Cleaning Kit
– Passive Optical Splitter

  1. Working with Optical Fiber Cables
  • Construction of Optical Fiber Cable
  • Color Coding
  • Mechanical vs Fusion Spicing
  • Simplex and Zipcord
  • Color Coding
  • Loose Tubes
  • Breakout Cables
  • Distribution Cables
  • Ribbon Cable
  • FTTH Architecture: Primary, Distribution and Drop Cables
  1. Optical Test Instruments
  • Optical Test Set
  • Optical Laser Source
  • Optical Power Meter
  • Using Fusion Splicing Machine
  • Fiberscope
  • Clever
  • Stripper
  • Fiber Cleaning Kit
  • Practical Exercises
  1. OTDR (Optical Time-Domain Reflectometer)
  • Usage and Applications
  • Reading Results
  • Taking Measurements
  • Interpreting Results
  • Built-in Secondary Tools
  • Fine Tuning Configuration Settings
  • Long Pulse Vs Short Pulse

Practical Exercise:
Usage of the following tools:
– OTDR
– VFL (Visual Fault Locator)
– Cable Jacket Remover
– Stripper
– Cleaver
– Fusion Splicing Machine

  1. OSP Deployment
  • Route Selection
  • ROW Approval
  • Installation Methods
  • Direct Buried
  • Ducted Cable
  • Aerial Installation
  • Submarine Cable
  • Drop Cable
  • Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD)
  • Microducts
  • Cabinet Placement
  • Splitters and Junction Boxes
  • Indoor Wiring
  • ONT Placement
  1. Optical Fiber Planning via GIS Software
  • Overview of QGIS
  • Adding the Required Plugins
  • Creating a New Project
  • Getting a Map
  • Working with Layers
  • Analysing Existing Examples

Practical Exercise: More Practice on Optical Test Instruments and Tools

  1. Advanced Planning via GIS Software Tool
  • Selecting a Sample Area for FTTH Deployment
  • Design Parameters: Number of Subscribers, Split Ratio, Desired Data Rate, Technology Selection, Splitter Cascading Methodology
  • Drawing Fiber Network on Paper
  • Drawing Fiber Network on QGIS Software Tool
  • Adding OLT
  • Adding Primary Cable
  • Adding Fiber Distribution Hub
  • Adding Distribution Cable
  • Adding Network Access Points
  • Adding Drop Cables for Connecting with ONTs

Practical Exercise: Fiber Planning using QGIS

Certification: At the end of the course, participants will sit through both written and practical examinations. A professional certificate will only be issued upon:

  • Scoring 60% or higher on the written exam AND
  • Scoring 80% or higher on the practical assessment AND
  • Achieving at least 75% attendance for the course.

The TC-FOT exam consists of both theory and practical components.

Theory

  • Format: 80 MCQs
  • Duration: 2 hours
  • Passing Score: 60%

Practical

  • Format: Candidates will be provided with a detailed worksheet outlining tasks designed to test their proficiency in core fiber optics skills
  • Passing Score: 60%

List of Practical Skills Tested:

  • Use of a Visual Fault Locator, Continuity Tester, Optical Source and Optical Power Meter
  • Fusion splicing and preparation of fiber for splicing
  • Optical power measurement and OPM calibration
  • Insertion loss calculation
  • Use of OTDR for parameter setting, testing, getting trace, analyzing trace and troubleshooting

List of Optical Tools and Accessories used in the Hands-on Labs:

  • Fusion Splicer
  • Optical Time Domain Reflectometer (OTDR)
  • Optical power sources
  • Optical power meters
  • Optical Test Sets
  • Visual Fault Locator
  • Optical cables
  • Different connectors
  • Patch cords and Pigtail

Prior experience of working with fiber optics cables and systems.

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