Telecommunications Training
SCN has a portfolio of courses regularly delivered to various 'blue chip' customers within the telecommunications industry. At SCN we have embraced the need for industry to understand the convergence of IT and Telecommunications and also the combining of voice and data over existing bearers. SCN is a dynamic and innovative company operating at the leading edge of the telecommunications training and consultancy field. The Team bringing you this service has a depth of understanding of customer's needs born of proven experience and skills. It is this unique relationship of business development and training experience, which places SCN at the forefront of providing you with tomorrow's solutions today.
All of the courses are supported by full colour, in depth reference material which serve not only as a training aid but as a permanent set of technical manuals.
By working in partnership with you we can ensure that the solutions provided meet your needs and are tailored precisely to enable you to develop and grow to confront the future with skill and confidence. This can be achieved by attendance on our public scheduled events or in the form of a 'buy out' course held either at Sunrise Park or a customer location. Whether you are a company seeking to enhance the skills and abilities of your employees, or an individual wishing to add to your knowledge, then SCN will prepare you now successfully to meet the demands of tomorrow.
Our Major Subject Areas:
All of the courses offered by SCN are listed at - SCN Portfolio
[-]Telecommunications Courses
Wireless Network Fundamentals, Security and Administration
The major topics on this course are:
- Wireless networking basics
- Connectivity
- Introduction to security
- Client configuration
- Practical workshops
- Introduction to planning and design
- Site surveying
For the full course outline go to - Wireless Network Fundamentals, Security and Administration Course Description.
Wireless Broadband Networking and Convergence
The major topics on this course are:
- Bluetooth/Wi-Fi/UWB
- BWA/WiMAX
- Mesh Networking
- Smart Antennas
- Cellular Mobile Networks
- Convergence of Wireless & Mobile Networks
- Wireless Technologies & The Future
For the full course outline go to - Wireless Broadband Networking and Convergence Course Description.
Introduction to Telecommunications
The major topics on this course are:
- Scope of Telecommunications
- Principles
- Transmission Media
- Components
- Signalling
- Voice & Data Networks
- Other Networks
For the full course outline go to - Introduction to Telecommunications Course Description.
The major topics on this course are:
- Switching & Communication protocols
- SS7
- AIN solutions
- AIN Architecture
- AIN Standards
- Services and service features
- INAP
- Service nodes & intelligent peripherals
- Service Creation
For the full course outline go to - Introduction to SS7 Course Description.
The major topics on this course are:
- Technology Review
- ISDN Characteristics
- ISDN Layers
- SS7
- Terminal Adaptation
- ISDN Applications
For the full course outline go to - ISDN Course Description.
You can view all Telecommunications Courses on the Telecommunications Courses page.
[-]Mobile Communications Courses
The major topics on this course are:
- History of Mobile Radio
- Radio Theory Principles
- GSM Features and Services
- GSM Terrestrial Network
- GSM Air Interface and Protocols
- Mobile Subscriber Management
For the full course outline go to - Understanding GSM Course Description.
The major topics on this course are:
- GSM Air Interface protocols
- Mobile Idle Operation Modes
- Mobile Dedicated Operation Modes
- Level 1, 2 & 3 Message Formats
- Measurement Reporting and Handovers
For the full course outline go to - Advanced GSM Course Description.
The major topics on this course are:
- Review of GSM
- GPRS Philosophy
- GPRS Network
- GPRS Air Interface
- Non GPRS Protocols
- GPRS Terrestrial Interfaces
- GPRS Interworking
For the full course outline go to - Understanding GPRS Course Description.
The major topics on this course are:
- UMTS Organizations
- UMTS Frequency Allocations
- Network Architecture
- UMTS Network Services
- Core Network (CN)
- Access Network (UTRAN)
- User Equipment (UE)
- W-CDMA Basics
- The Air interface
- Management Functions
For the full course outline go to - Appreciation of 3G Course Description.
The major topics on this course are:
- UMTS Organizations
- UMTS Frequency Allocations
- Network Architecture
- UMTS Network Services
- Core Network (CN)
- Access Network (UTRAN)
- W-CDMA Basics
- The Air interface
- Management Functions
- User Equipment (UE)
For the full course outline go to - Intro to 3G Course Description.
Exploring IP in the 3G Environment
The major topics on this course are:
- TCP/IP Version 4
- VoIP
- Ipv6
- UMTS
- Mobile IP
- Scenarios for UMTS & Mobile IP
- Workshop
For the full course outline go to - Exploring IP in the 3G Environment Course Description.
The major topics on this course are:
- GSM Service Development
- 2G/3G Services
- 2G/3G Standards
- 2G/3G System Architecture
- 2G/3G Air interface
- 2G/3G Protocols
- 2G/3G Management Functions and Terminals
For the full course outline go to - 2G - 3G Evolution Course Description.
The major topics on this course are:
- Features & Services of TETRA
- Network Architecture
- External & Terrestrial Interfaces
- Air Interface and Protocols
- Management of the mobile device
- The Future of (PMR), Private Mobile Radio
For the full course outline go to - Introduction to Tetra Course Description.
You can view all Mobile Communications Courses on the Mobile Communications Courses page.
[-]Data Communications Courses
Introduction to Multi-Protocol Label Switching (MPLS)
The major topics on this course are:
- Introduction to the MPLS environment
- MPLS standardisation and development bodies
- MPLS Architecture
- Label Switch Routers
- Constraint Based Routing
- Labels and Address Prefixes
- MPLS Traffic Engineering
- Label Switching Operation
For the full course outline go to - Introduction to Multi-Protocol Label Switching (MPLS) Course Description.
Introduction to Synchronous Digital Hierarchy (SDH)
The major topics on this course are:
- Limitations of the Plesiochronous Digital Hierarchy (PDH)
- Introduction to SDH
- Network Elements, Connectivity and Topologies
- Topic 4 Protection Planning
- SDH Pointers
- Network Management
- Network Evolution Workshop
For the full course outline go to - Introduction to Synchronous Digital Hierarchy (SDH) Course Description.
The major topics on this course are:
- Review of IP
- Benefits and new applications
- VoIP Architecture, Characteristics and Quality
- Supporting Voice within IP Networks
- Software issues
- Voice over IP over Wireless
For the full course outline go to - Introduction to Voice over IP Course Description.
The major topics on this course are:
- Data Communications
- Internet Protocol
- Routing Protocols
- Transport Protocols
- Application Protocols
- Directory Services
- Internet Protocol v 6 (IPv6)
For the full course outline go to - Introduction to TCP/IP Course Description.
The major topics on this course are:
- Introduction to the LAN Environment
- OSI
- Physical Components
- Fast and Gigabit Ethernet
- WLAN
- Routers
- Network Hardware and Software
- Network Security and Management
For the full course outline go to - Understanding LANS Course Description.
The major topics on this course are:
- Introduction to ATM
- The Physical Layer
- Network Hardware
- ATM and Adaptation Layers
- Traffic management and Interworking
- Switched services, ATM and the LAN
For the full course outline go to - Introduction to ATM Course Description.
The major topics on this course are:
- Overview of WANs
- The PSTN
- Packet Switching
- Transmission Media
- ISDN
- Frame Relay
- PDH and SDH
- ATM
For the full course outline go to - Understanding WANs Course Description.
Introduction to Data Communications
The major topics on this course are:
- Basic Concepts
- Interfaces
- Analogue Systems
- Digital Systems
- OSI Concepts
- Local Area Networks
- X.25 Networks
- Frame Relay
- High Speed WANs
For the full course outline go to - Introduction to Data Communications Course Description.
You can view all Data Communications Courses on the Data Communications Courses page.
[-]Communications Installation Courses
IT Network Technician Bootcamp (A+ & CCNA Primer)
The major topics on this course are:
A+ Essentials
(Covering the Syllabus of CompTIA A+ 220-601 (Essentials) and 602 / 603 or 604.
- Identifying PC Components
- Effectively working with PC Components
- Understanding Laptops and Portable Devices
- Understanding OS
- Install, Configure, Optimize and Upgrade OS
- Identify OS Troubleshooting and Diagnostic Procedures
- Understand Printer and Scanner Basics
- Network Fundamentals
CCNA
- Network Fundamentals
- IP v4 and IPv6
- Device configuration
- IP Routing
- Switching Technology
- VLANs
- Manage a Cisco Network
- ACLs and WLAN Security
- WANS and VPNs
For the full course outline go to - IT Network Technician Bootcamp (A+ & CCNA Primer) Course Description.
Network Infastructure Installation City & Guilds 3666/02
The major topics on this course are:
- Introduction to LANs and WANs
- Installation Preparation
- Copper cable installation
- Copper cable types; Cat5, Cat5e, Cat6, CW1308 etc
- Cable colour codes
- Connection types; RJ45, BNC, D Type, H Tap, IDC, Type 43, SMB etc
- Soldering Techniques
- Wire wrap
- Cable containment, bend radius, cable laying; internal, external and overhead
- Cable running including; Baskets ladders and racks, all iron works
- Comms cabinets installation
- Patch panels and cables
- Earthing, power, UPS systems, insulation
- Cable management
- Site survey, drawings, schedules etc
- Bill of materials
- Health and safety
- Cable running list
- Red line diagrams
- Quality inspection, sign off, test printouts
For the full course outline go to - Network Infastructure Installation City & Guilds 3666/02 Course Description.
The major topics on this course are:
- Introduction to fibre optic cable
- H&S & Industry Standards
- Structured Cabling
- Tools and Test Equipment
- Site Survey
- Installation of Cabinets and Racks
- Containment & Laying of Cables
- Future of Fibre & Next Generation
- Terminating and Testing
- Quality
- Future of Optical Fibre
- Fibre preparation
- Fibre Alignment
- Fusion Splicing
- Mechanical Splicing
- SDH/SONET
- Optical Amplifiers
- DWDM
- Optical Networks & IP
- GMPLS
- Next Generation
- Photonic Crystal Fibres
- Fabrication Methods
For the full course outline go to - Fibre Installation (incorporating both single & multi-mode Fibre) - City & Guilds 3666/02 (Fibre Optic Cabling in the Internal Environment) Course Description.
You can view all Communications Instalation Courses on the Communications Instalation Courses page.
[-]Project Management Courses
PRINCE 2 (including Foundation & PractitionerExams)
The major topics on this course are:
- Structured Approach to Managing Projects
- The Process-Based Approach to Project Management
- Project Organisation
- Project Plans
- Project Controls
- Project Initiations & The Business Case
- Configuration Management & Change Controls
- Quality Management
For the full course outline go to - PRINCE 2 (including Foundation & PractitionerExams) Course Description.
You can view all Project Management Courses on the Project Management Courses page.
