ABCs of Telecommunications
Course Overview
The telecommunications industry is continuously evolving, with new technologies and standards reshaping how networks operate and how data is transmitted. Knowledge and competence in this dynamic field are essential for professionals striving to stay ahead in the rapidly changing landscape of communications.
As a flagship offering from Telefocal Asia, the ‘ABCs of Telecommunications’ is a comprehensive 3-day course designed to provide executives with a solid understanding of the modern telecommunications networks that are integral to today’s digital world. The course provides an in-depth exploration of essential technologies and foundational concepts in telecommunications, offering a broad overview of both legacy and cutting-edge systems.
Important basic concepts on radio propagation, multiplexing, TCP/IP, switching, signaling will be covered. Radio technologies such as Bluetooth, NFC and wireless LAN will also be included. Participants will also acquire a fundamental understanding of wireless access technologies like WCDMA, HSPA, LTE, LTE-A and 5G.
Apart from wireless access technologies, transmission technologies such as microwave, fiber optics communications will also be covered. Participants will also acquire a good understanding on data networks and how they work, such as LAN, WAN, carrier ethernet. They will also learn future technologies that are set to shape the evolving IP/Telecommunications landscape, including SDN, cloud and the Internet of Things (IoT).
By attending this course, participants will gain critical foundation knowledge before branching out to pursue other more advanced topics in the converged IT / Telecommunications technology domain.
Target Audience
- Executives and Managers who need to understand the basics of telecommunications to make informed business decisions
- IT and Network Engineers seeking to expand their knowledge of telecom networks and technologies
- Telecommunications Professionals aiming to broaden their understanding of modern network systems, including wireless, data, and mobile technologies
- Business Development and Sales Professionals in the telecom or IT sectors who need to understand the core concepts behind the products and services they sell
- Regulators and Policy Makers involved in shaping telecommunications standards and infrastructure policies
Duration & Training Format
- 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.
Upcoming Course Dates
2 – 4 Jul 2025 (Wed – Fri), GMT +8
18 – 20 Aug 2025 (Mon – Wed), GMT +8
3 – 5 Sep 2025 (Wed – Fri), GMT +8
If you are keen on attending the scheduled courses above, please register your interest via our course enquiry form.
Course Objectives
At the end of this course, participants will:
- Understand the fundamental concepts of telecommunications networks and their components
- Explain the key principles of modulation, multiplexing, and packet switching
- Describe the functionality and importance of wireless access technologies (LTE, 5G, VoLTE)
- Identify the different types of data networks including LAN, WAN, and MAN
- Recognize the role of fiber optic and microwave transmission in modern telecommunications
- Understand network protocols such as SS7 and SIGTRAN
- Gain knowledge of cloud services (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS) and their applications in telecom
- Understand the principles behind SDN, NFV, and their impact on network management
- Explore the future of telecom with insights into 5G IoT and emerging technologies
- Apply foundational telecom knowledge to pursue more advanced topics in the field
- Piece together the complex puzzle of telecom landscape
Course Outline
Basic Concepts
- Block Diagram of Basic Communication System
- Standard Bodies in Telecommunications
- Electromagnetic Signals
- Multiplexing Techniques
- Switching Types
- Signalling Technologies and Principles
- OSI Reference Model
- Telecommunications Networks
Wireline and Transmission Technologies
- Transmission Media
- Introduction to Fixed Broadband
- Fibre Optics and FTTx
- Data Networking Types and Classifications
- IP (Internet Protocol)
- VoIP (Voice over IP)
Mobility and New Telecommunications Technologies
- The Cellular Network
- LTE and 4G Technology
- IMS Overview
- 5G Technology
- Evolving Mobile Networks
- Transport Network Technologies
- Cloud and Telecommunications
- Network Virtualization
- Carrier Ethernet
- Big Data & AI in Telecommunications
- Internet of Things (IoT)
- Use Cases
Pre-requisites
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