Telecommunications online study programmes

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Introduction to telecommunications (4 courses)

Telecommunications for managers

The "Telecoms for managers" courses are particularly useful for managers and non-technical staff who require an appreciation of the technological, regulatory and commercial aspects of telecoms.

 

Telecoms for non-technical staff

The "Introduction to telecoms services" course is particularly useful for customer facing staff who need an appreciation of telecommunications without technical detail. These include customer service agents and retail sales representatives working in the telecoms sector.

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Telecommunications fundamentals (8 courses)

Courses providing an introduction to telecoms: The following courses cover the fundamental principles of telecoms technology and are designed for technical staff especially those new to the telecoms sector.

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Telecommunications security (1 course)

Telecoms companies are amongst those which are most vulnerable to cyber attacks and other threats. The PTT course below ensures telecoms employees are aware of such threats and helps them to guard against security breaches.

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Broadband access (7 courses)

Courses covering copper and optical fibre based technologies that provide broadband access to telecoms services and the Internet.

Introduction to the access network

 

Broadband technologies

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Computer networks (7 courses)

Courses covering the operation and security of computer networks.

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Wide area networks (8 courses)

Courses covering the operation of the wide area networks that provide long distance communications for businesses and telecommunications providers.

 

Bundled courses providing a comprehensive programme of study

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Introductory

Level 1: Introductory:

PTT Introductory courses are designed for those with no previous experience or knowledge of digital technology. These courses provide an overview of telecommunications or discuss the fundamentals of electronic communications and ICT. The study of general science at secondary (high) school is a typical pre-requisite for PTT Introductory courses.

PTT Introductory courses are suitable for those joining the ICT sector particularly those in an apprenticeship programme.

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Intermediate

Level 2: Intermediate:

PTT Intermediate courses are designed for technicians and engineers requiring an understanding of a certain aspect of digital technology. Those planning to study an Intermediate course should understand the basic principles of computing or electronic communications.
The depth of treatment provided by Intermediate courses is typically equivalent to level 3 of a UK national vocational qualification (NVQ).

PTT Intermediate courses can be used to support level 3 digital apprenticeships.

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Advanced

Level 3: Advanced:

PTT Advanced courses are designed for those who require an in-depth treatment of a certain aspect of digital technology. Such courses are suitable for system designers as well as those who will be responsible for the maintenance of the system described in the course.

Those planning to study a PTT Advanced course should have a background in ICT or telecommunications, and an understanding of the fundamentals and principles of the type digital technology system described in the course.

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