ICT/Telecommunications Introductory Courses (TIC)
The following is a list of all the telecommunications craft skill courses, which are available for category:
TIC-XXX: Telecommunications Introductory Courses
- TIC-001A Introduction to ICT/Telecommunications(Basic)
Aim – This course is intended to provide the trainee with a basic understanding of telecommunications and an understanding of the current state of the industry and technologies in use.
Who should attend – The course is intended for trainees, who will need a basic understanding of the telecommunications industry and who need to understand the technology behind the products and the services being provisioned. - TIC-001B Introduction to ICT/Telecommunications(Intermediate)
Aim - This course is intended to give participants a comprehensive understanding of the technologies and their application in the Operator network and explain how the network is engineered, equipment used and the services that can be provisioned on the network platform. Who should attend - This course is intended for personnel, who need a comprehensive overview and understanding of how the Operator network is planned, engineered and constructed. - TIC-002 Introduction to ICT/Telecommunications (Non-Technical)
Aim - This course is intended to provide the trainee with a basic understanding of telecommunications and an understanding of the current state of the industry and technologies in use. It is a non-technical course and is therefore presented in non-engineering terms for executives or non-engineers to understand.Who should attend - The course is intended for trainees, who will need a basic understanding of the telecommunications industry and who need to understand the products and services being provisioned. - TIC-003 Introduction to Mobile Communications
Aim – The aim of this course is to provide the trainee with a basic understanding of the GSM system and its implementation, the future steps of mobile telecommunications and the Intelligent Network (IN).
Who should attend – The course is intended for all new engineering personnel, who are working for a Mobile Telecommunications Service Operator or persons who would like to understand more about the mobile telecommunications industry. - TIC-004 Introduction to Mobile Communications (Non-Technical)
Aim – The aim of this course is to provide the trainee of with a basic understanding of Cellular Mobile Telecommunications systems and services offered.
Who should attend - The course is intended for all non-engineering personnel, who are working for a Mobile Telecommunications Service Operator or persons who would like to understand more about the mobile telecommunications industry. - TIC-005 Introduction to Data Communications
Aim – This course is intended to provide the trainee with a basic understanding of Data Communications and an understanding of the current state of technologies in use.
Who should attend – The course is intended for trainees, who will be responsible for planning and installation of multi-vendor products and who need to understand the technology behind the products and services being provisioned. - TIC-006 Introduction to Microwave Radio
Aim – This course is intended to provide the trainee with a broad understanding of Microwave Radio technologies and how microwave radio system can be implemented in a telecommunications network.
Who should attend – The course is intended for trainees, who need to plan, implement Microwave Radio system or upgrade their knowledge about Microwave Radio technologies and who need to understand how systems are used in a typical telecommunications network. - TIC-007 Introduction to Wireless Local Loop
Aim – This course is intended to provide the trainee with a broad understanding of Wireless Local Loop (LLC) technologies and how WLL can be implemented in a telecommunications network.
Who should attend – The course is intended for trainees, who need to plan, implement or upgrade their knowledge about Wireless Local Loop (WLL) technologies and who need to understand the products and services which can be offered - TIC-008 Introduction to Fibre Optics
Aim - This course is intended to provide the trainee with a broad understanding of Fibre Optics technology and equip the trainees with a basic skill set to plan, install and maintain a fibre optic cable system.
Who should attend – The course is intended for personnel, who are involved in planning, installation and maintenance of fibre optic cable systems or who need to gain an understanding or upgrade their knowledge of fibre optics technology in general. - TIC-009 Introduction to Hybrid Fibre Coaxial (HFC)
Aim - This course is intended to provide the trainee with a broad understanding of Hybrid Fibre Coaxial (HFC), fixed cable network telecommunications engineering and how HFC cable networks have evolved to present day technology from CATV network technology.
Who should attend - The course is intended for trainees, who need to plan, implement or upgrade their knowledge about HFC fixed cable networks and who need to understand how HFC fixed cable networks are planned, implemented and what services are supported. - TIC-010 Introduction to Fixed Cable Network Telecommunications
Aim - This course is intended to provide the trainee with a broad understanding of Fixed Cable Network telecommunications technologies and how fixed cable networks have evolved to present day technologies.
Who should attend - The course is intended for trainees, who need to plan, implement or upgrade their knowledge about fixed cable networks and who need to understand how fixed cable networks are planned, implemented and what services are supported. - TIC-011 Introduction to Cablephone
Aim - This course is intended to provide the trainee with a working knowledge of Cablephone engineering and the introduction of Cablephone working on a HFC Network.
Who should attend - The course is intended for personnel, who in the course of their duties need to understand how Cablephone works and how the service is being introduced. - TIC-012 Introduction to Internet
Aim - The aim of this course is to provide the trainee with a basic understanding of the Internet and Email and how the Internet is changing the way we communicate and the impact upon society and the learning and information process.
Who should attend - The course is intended for engineering personnel, who are working in the Government Departments and private companies, who need to have an understanding of the Internet and how it works. - TIC-013 Introduction to Internet (Non-Technical)
Aim - The aim of this course is to provide the trainee with a basic understanding of the Internet and Email and how the Internet is changing the way we communicate and the impact upon society and the learning and information process.
Who should attend - The course is intended for all non-engineering personnel, who are working in Government Departments or private companies who need to have an understanding of the Internet and how it works. - TIC-014 Introduction to Satellite Communications
Aim - This course is intended to provide the trainee with a basic knowledge of Satellite Communications and how the systems are used in the Public and Private Dedicated telecommunications networks.
Who should attend - The course is intended for trainees, who need to understand Satellite communications systems and is intended as an introductory course to the subject. - TIC-015 Introduction to Submarine Cable Communications
Aim - This course is intended to provide the trainee, with a broad understanding of Submarine Cable Communications and the role that submarine cable systems play in a telecommunications network and global telecommunications.
Who should attend - The course is intended for trainees, who need to understand or upgrade their knowledge about submarine cable systems and how they are planned, implemented and maintained. - TIC-016 Introduction to Broadcasting
Aim - The aim of this course is to provide the trainee with a basic understanding of Broadcasting and how Broadcast Services are delivered to viewers and listeners.
Who should attend - The course is intended for engineering personnel, who are working for a Radio and TV Broadcasting Operator. - TIC-017 Introduction to Broadcasting (Non-Technical)
Aim - The aim of this course is to provide the trainee with a basic understanding of Broadcasting and how Broadcast Services are delivered to viewers and listeners.
Who should attend - The course is intended for all non-engineering personnel, who are working for a Radio and TV Broadcasting Operator. - TIC-018 Introduction to Synchronous Digital Hierarchy (SDH) Transmission
Aim - This course is intended to provide the trainee with a basic knowledge of Synchronous Digital Hierarchy (SDH) Transmission systems and how they are implemented in a telecommunications network.
Who should attend - This course is intended for trainees, who need to understand Synchronous Digital Hierarchy (SDH) Transmission systems and is intended as an introductory course to the subject. - TIC-019 Introduction to Plesiochronous Digital Hierarchy (PDH) Transmission
Aim - This course is intended to provide the trainee with a basic knowledge of Plesiochronous Digital Hierarchy (PDH) Transmission systems and how they are planned and implemented in telecommunications networks.
Who should attend - The course is intended for trainees, who need to understand Plesiochronous Digital Hierarchy (PDH) Transmission systems and is intended as an introductory course to the subject. - TIC-020 Introdution to Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN)
Aim - This course is intended to provide the trainee with a basic understanding of Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN) technology and how this is being implemented in modern telecommunications networks as broadband solution to customer’s requirements.
Who should attend - The course is intended for trainees, who will be responsible for the planning, installation, operation and maintenance of ISDN networks and who need to understand the technology behind the products and services being provisioned. - TIC-021 Introduction to Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM)
Aim - This course is intended to provide the trainee with a basic knowledge of Asynchronous Transmission Mode (ATM) and how ATM is planned and implemented in telecommunications networks.
Who should attend - The course is intended for trainees, who need to understand Asynchronous Transmission Mode (ATM) and is intended as an introductory course of the subject. - TIC-022 Introduction to signalling System No.7 (SS7)
Aim - This course is intended to provide the trainee with a basic understanding of signalling in a telecommunications network and Signalling System No.7 (SS7), in particular.
Who should attend - The course is intended for trainees, who need a basic understanding of signalling and Signalling System No.7 (SS7). - TIC-023 Introduction to Frame Relay
Aim - This course is intended to provide the trainee with a basic understanding of Frame Relay and how it is implemented in a telecommunications network.
Who should attend - The course is intended for trainees, who need to understand Frame Relay and is intended as an introductory course to the subject. - TIC-024 Introduction to Pulse Code Modulation
Aim - This course is intended to provide the trainee with a basic understanding of Pulse Code Modulation (PCM) and how it is implemented in a telecommunications network.
Who should attend - The course is intended for trainees, who need to understand Pulse Code Modulation (PCM) and is intended as an introductory course to the subject. - TIC-025 Introduction to Digital Subscriber Line (xDSL)
Aim - This course is intended to provide the trainee with a basic understanding of Digital Subscriber Line (xDSL) and how it is implemented in a telecommunications network.
Who should attend - The course is intended for trainees, who need to understand Digital Subscriber Line (xDSL) and is intended as an introductory course to the subject. - TIC-026 Introduction to Trunking Radio
Aim - This course is intended to provide the trainee with a basic understanding of Trunking Radio and how it is implemented in a telecommunications network.
Who should attend - The course is intended for trainees, who need to understand Trunking Radio and is intended as an introductory course to the subject. - TIC-027 Introduction to Paging and Services
Aim - This course is intended to provide the trainee with a basic understanding of Paging and related services and how it is implemented in a telecommunications network.
Who should attend - The course is intended for trainees, who need to understand Paging and related services and is intended as an introductory course to the subject. - TIC-028 Introduction to Next Generation Network
Aim - This course is intended to provide the trainee with a basic understanding of Next Generation Network (NGN) and how it is implemented in a telecommunications network.
Who should attend - The course is intended for trainees, who need to understand Next Generation Network (NGN) and is intended as an introductory course to the subject. - TIC-029 Introduction to GSM
Aim - This course is intended to provide the trainee with a basic understanding of GSM networks and how it is implemented in a telecommunications network.
Who should attend - The course is intended for graduates or experienced engineers, who are entering the mobile telecommunications sector and is intended as an introductory course to the subject. - TIC-030 Introduction to Mobile Network Design
Aim - This course is intended to provide the trainee with a basic understanding of BSS network design and how it is implemented in a telecommunications network.
Who should attend - The course is intended for graduates or experienced engineers, who are entering the mobile telecommunications sector and is intended as an introductory course to the subject. - TIC-031 Introduction to Mobile Network Optimisation
Aim - This course is intended to provide the trainee with a basic understanding of network optimization and how it is implemented in a telecommunications network.
Who should attend - The course is intended for graduates or experienced engineers, who are entering the mobile telecommunications sector and is intended as an introductory course to the subject. - TIC-032 Introduction to Wireless Broadband
Aim - This course is intended to provide the trainee with a basic knowledge of Wireless Broadband technologies and how they can be deployed in Enterprise LAN, MAN, WAN and as transport systems to serve peri-urban and rural communities.
Who should attend - The course is intended for persons who are required to plan, manage or operate Wireless Broadband technologies in Enterprise LAN, MAN, WAN or as transport systems to serve peri-urban and rural communities. - TIC-033 Introduction to Dense Wave Division Multiplexing (DWDM) and Synchronous Digital Hierarchy (SDH) Transmission Systems
Aim - This course is intended to provide the trainee with a basic knowledge of Dense Wave Division Multiplexing (DWDM) and Synchronous Digital Hierarchy (SDH) Transmission systems and how they are implemented in a fixed terrestrial and submarine fibre telecommunications network.
Who should attend - This course is intended for trainees, who need to gain an overview of Dense Wave Division Multiplexing (DWDM) and Synchronous Digital Hierarchy (SDH) Transmission systems and is intended as an introductory course to the subject. - TIC-034 Introduction to Telecommunications and Power Line Communications
Aim - This course is intended to give participants a comprehensive understanding of the concepts and protocols of modern telecommunications systems and explain the basic concepts of telecommunications, voice communications and power line communications as used in a power authority.
Who should attend - This course is intended for personnel, who need a comprehensive overview and understanding of telecommunications, voice communications and power line communications concepts. - TIC-035 Introduction to Cables
Aim - This course is intended to give participants a comprehensive understanding of cable technology, types and design of cables, materials used, their correct use and storage and what cable types should be used where in a telecommunications network.
Who should attend - This course is intended for personnel, who need to plan, purchase, audit or handle cables in a stores environment. - TIC-036 Introduction to Dense Wave Division Multiplexing
Aim - This course is intended to provide the trainees with an understanding of the fundamentals of Wave Division Multiplexing (WDM) and Dense Wave Division Multiplexing (DWDM) Who Should Attend - This course is intended for trainees, who will be required to work with, install, maintain, operate, Dense Wave Division Multiplexing equipments. - TIC-037 Introduction to 3G Mobile
Aim - This course is intended to provide the trainees with a basic technical grounding and understanding of Third Generation (3G) Cellular Mobile telecommunications systems, how they work, the network, the services and the customer equipments used.Who should attend - This course is intended for Technical staff, who need to understand how the 3G Mobile system works - TIC-039 Introduction to VOIP
Aim -This course is intended to provide trainees with a basic technical understanding of Internet Telephony, Voice over the Public Internet and Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP), and how VoIP can be deployed in Enterprise and Public Carrier environments.Who should attend - This course is intended for all staff who need to plan, maintain or operate an Internet Telephony, Voice over the Public Internet or Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) system, and how VoIP can be deployed in Enterprise and Public Carrier environments - TIC-040 Introduction to Datacenters
Aim - This course is intended to provide trainees with a basic technical understanding of how Data Centres are planned and specified, the component parts and the function of all the physical elements which comprise a Data Centre. Who should attend - This course is intended for all staff who need a basic technical understanding of how Data Centres are planned and specified, the component parts and the function of all the physical elements which comprise a Data Centre. - TIC-041 Introduction to Call/Contact Centers
Aim - This course is intended to provide trainees with a basic technical understanding of how Call / Contact Centres are planned and specified, the component parts and the function of all the physical elements which comprise a Call / Contact Centre. Who should attend - This course is intended for all staff who need a basic technical understanding of how Call / Contact Centres are planned and specified, the component parts and the function of all the physical elements which comprise a Call / Contact Centre. - TIC-042 Introduction to WiMAX
Aim - This course is intended to provide trainees with a basic understanding of WiMax and how WiMax can be planned and implemented. Who should attend - This course is intended for all trainees who need a basic understanding of WiMax and how WiMax can be planned and implemented. - TIC-043 Introduction to Local Area Networks (LAN)
Aim - This course is intended to provide trainees with a basic understanding of Local Area Networks (LAN) and how these are planned and implemented in an Enterprise environment. This course is intended for all trainees who need a basic understanding of Local Area Networks (LAN) and how these are planned and implemented in an Enterprise environment.