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New Ethernet courses

December 8th, 2011

Since its inception at the Xerox Palo Alto Research Centre in California in the 1970s, Ethernet has become the pervasive technology for electronic communications in offices, universities and homes. Ethernet is now also used for longer distance communications linking offices in different towns and cities.

PTT has just released two updated courses covering Ethernet. The first course LAA: “Ethernet fundamentals” is designed for those involved in the installation and testing of Ethernet local area networks. LAB: “Ethernet networks” provides a more in-depth treatment of  Ethernet for those involved in network design and maintenance and includes information about “Carrier Ethernet”.

 

New fibre to the home course

September 7th, 2011

Access to the Internet has become an indispensable part of social and business life for an increasing number of people. With high speed broadband connections, users can access triple play services (Internet, telephony and television) and, with the introduction of cloud computing, working from home becomes practicable. Online education, remote health care, and online access to public services are other applications which benefit from a Fibre To The Home (FTTH) connection.

According to a recent report from FTTH Council Europe, there are now more than eight million FTTH broadband users in Europe. This report also disclosed that 33 million homes are now within reach of FTTH broadband network so many more users can be expected in the near future. Elsewhere, there are 8.6 million FTTH users in the USA and 43 million in Asia.

PTT has just released an updated version of its “Fibre in the access network” course which covers the technical aspects of FTTH and the lower speed alternative Fibre To The Cabinet (FTTC). This updated online course includes the latest developments in passive optical networks including the latest 10 Gbit/s versions.

Further information here

 

Diploma in Telecommunications

July 8th, 2011

PTT has developed a number of online courses that together provide an ideal study programme for those joining the telecommunications industry in a technical role. The Diploma in Telecommunications programme also forms a solid foundation for more advanced telecoms studies.

You can choose between one of three specialisations to match your intended role in the telecoms sector: 1. Data communications 2. Telephony and 3. Mobile communications.

This integrated study programme provides online access to seven courses, a study guide, access to a tutor, and assessment sessions which test understanding and provide feedback. You can study the courses at your own pace within the 12 month licence period.

Your personal online study area allows you to monitor your progress through the study programme, send messages to your tutor and access the study guide and courses.

At the end of your studies PTT will send you a signed Diploma in Telecommunications which summarises what you have learned and your level of achievement.

Click here to learn more about the programme >>