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PAE: Data communication principles

 

This online course explains the fundamental principles of data communications and describes the role of the basic functional components of data links and the protocols that define their operation. This course can be studied on its own or as part of the "PTT Level 3 Award in Principles of Telecommunications" study programme.

 

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Access the course online for 12 months: £110

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Level:

Introductory
What does this mean?

 

Target audience:

This course is designed for those who require an introduction to the fundamental technical concepts that underpin digital communications. The course is suitable for those joining the ICT or telecommunications industry in a technical role especially those in an apprenticeship.

 

Course prerequisites:

An understanding of the basic properties of digital signals. It is recommended that the PTT course "Analogue and digital signals" is studied before attempting this course.

 

Course objectives:
By the end of this course you will be able to:

 

Number of modules: 5 
Approximate study time: 5 hours 

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Delivery platform requirements:
To access the course, a computer/tablet running a browser such as Chrome, Safari, Edge etc. is required. The device should have an active Internet connection and a screen resolution of at least 1024x768.

 

 

 

 

 

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This course is designed to run on on a tablet through the learntelecoms App which is available for Apple® iPad® and for Android™. Please refer to the "Delivery platform requirements" section on this page for further information.