This course introduces the role and principles of the encoding and compression of speech, music and video in a digital communications system.
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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Target audience:
This course is designed for those who require an introduction to the fundamental technical concepts that underpin modern telecommunications. The course is suitable for those joining the industry in a technical role especially those in an apprenticeship.
Course prerequisites:
An understanding of the basic properties of analogue and 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: 4
Approximate study time: 5 hours
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Delivery platform requirements:
To access the course, a computer running a browser such as Google Chrome, Safari etc is required. The computer should have Internet access. A screen resolution of at least 1024x768 is necessary.
Course access requirements
This course is designed to run on a desktop computer or laptop with Internet access. Please refer to the "Delivery platform requirements" section on this page for further information.
Course access requirements
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.