Networking Technology Training

Featured Courses

On-Site Classroom and Live Lab Workshops with Certifications On-Site Classroom

DWDM & PMD Fundamentals & Test Applications

This course presents a detailed overview of the technology fundamentals including the topology, network problems and fault isolation, and real-world issues that impact quality of service as well as fiber inspection techniques and connectivity/continuity tests. Learn the recommended approach for how to test and evaluate the performance of DWDM networks using OTDR and PMD tests. Understand how to confidently troubleshoot network faults and locate problems in DWDM networks.
Course Number: TT-DWDM

Course Highlights
  • Understand light propagation, DWDM network components and architecture, connectors and cable types, fiber losses and attenuation process, and the recommended fiber inspection and cleaning techniques
  • Describe the multiplexing process
  • Define PMD and why it needs to be measured
  • Understand the operation of an OTDR test and what conditions impact the accuracy of it
  • Describe the recommended approach to DWDM and PMD testing and for troubleshooting  
Duration

1 Day

Location

United States

Language

Taught in English, other languages available upon request

Type of Training Available

Onsite Classroom: Yes
Virtual Classroom: N/A
Online/Self-Paced: N/A

Ethernet & IP (Layers 2 - 4) Fundamentals & Test Applications

This course presents a detailed overview of technology fundamentals including the topology, protocol-oriented network problems, fault isolation, and real-world issues that impact quality of service.  Learn the recommended layered/structured approach for testing and troubleshooting techniques to test and certify Ethernet circuits, including proper fiber inspection techniques. 
Course Number: TT-ETHERNET-IP

Course Highlights
  • Understand the fundamental operation of Ethernet/IP networks including the network components and architecture, connectors and cable types, errors and alarms
  • Comprehend the purpose and need for auto-negotiation, Ethernet switching, flow control, and prioritization functions
  • Detail the structured approach to test and troubleshoot Ethernet/IP networks including VLANs
  • Describe the the characteristics of the TCP/IP protocol suite and how to perform protocol analysis on an IP network
  • Become familiar with how to employ the RFC 2544 and Y.1564 automated testing scripts
Duration

1 Day

Location

United States

Language

Taught in English, other languages available upon request

Type of Training Available

Onsite Classroom: Yes
Virtual Classroom: N/A
Online/Self-Paced: N/A

Fiber Optic Fundamentals & Test Applications

This course presents a detailed overview of the basic technology fundamentals including the topology, network problems and fault isolation, and real-world issues that impact quality of service as well as fiber inspection techniques and connectivity/continuity tests.   Learn the recommended approach for how to characterize and certify fiber using three key fiber tests, fiber inspection, connectivity/continuity and OTDR for FTTx, FTTP, and FTTA. Understand how to confidently troubleshoot network faults and locate problems in xWDM and PON networks. 
Course Number: TT-FIBER

Course Highlights
  • Understand light propagation, network components and architecture, connectors and cable types, fiber losses and attenuation process
  • Describe the causes of loss in fiber networks 
  • Understand the recommended fiber inspection and cleaning techniques and describe the proper process to perform fiber optic connectivity/continuity and OTDR tests
Duration

1 Day

Location

United States

Language

Taught in English, other languages available upon request

Type of Training Available

Onsite Classroom: Yes
Virtual Classroom: N/A
Online/Self-Paced: N/A

Fiber Optic & OTDR  Fundamentals & Test Applications

This course presents a detailed overview of the Optical Time Domain Reflectometer (OTDR) test. After a review of basic technology fundamentals, topology, network problems, and the process and techniques to perform fiber inspection and connectivity/continuity tests, participants will learn how the OTDR test works.  Understand how to effectively use an OTDR test and the recommended approach to certify fibers, troubleshoot network faults, and locate problems in xWDM and PON networks.  
Course Number: TT-FIBER-OTDR

Course Highlights
  • Understand the recommended fiber inspection and cleaning techniques and describe the proper process to perform
  • Detail the steps involved in the process to perform fiber optic connectivity/continuity tests
  • Understand the fundamental operation of an OTDR test
  •  Describe what conditions impact the accuracy of the OTDR test
  •  Detail the steps involved in the process to perform an OTDR test including event analysis
Duration

1 Day

Location

United States

Language

Taught in English, other languages available upon request

Type of Training Available

Onsite Classroom: Yes
Virtual Classroom: N/A
Online/Self-Paced: N/A

Fiber Optic Fundamentals & Test Applications for FTTx/PON

This course presents a detailed overview of the technology fundamentals and Passive Optical Networks (PONs) including the topology, network problems and fault isolation, and real-world issues that impact quality of service as well as fiber inspection techniques and connectivity/continuity tests.   Learn the recommended approach for how to characterize and certify fiber using three key fiber tests, fiber inspection, connectivity/continuity and OTDR for FTTx, FTTP, and FTTA. Understand how to confidently troubleshoot network faults and locate problems in FTTx and PON networks.  
Course Number: TT-FTTX

Course Highlights
  • Understand light propagation, network components and architecture, connectors and cable types, fiber losses and attenuation process
  • Describe the causes of loss in fiber networks 
  • Understand the recommended fiber inspection and cleaning techniques
  •  Describe the proper process to perform fiber optic connectivity/continuity tests
  • Understand the fundamental operation of an OTDR test
  •  Describe what conditions impact the accuracy of the OTDR test
  • Detail the steps involved in the process to perform an OTDR test including event analysis
Duration

2 Day

Location

United States

Language

Taught in English, other languages available upon request

Type of Training Available

Onsite Classroom: Yes
Virtual Classroom: N/A
Online/Self-Paced: N/A

 Self-Paced Online Training and CertificationVirtual Classroom

DWDM & PMD Fundamentals & Test Applications

This course presents a detailed overview of the technology fundamentals including the topology, network problems and fault isolation, and real-world issues that impact quality of service as well as fiber inspection techniques and connectivity/continuity tests. Learn the recommended approach for how to test and evaluate the performance of DWDM networks using OTDR and PMD tests. Understand how to confidently troubleshoot network faults and locate problems in DWDM networks.
Course Number: TT-DWDM-VC

Course Highlights
  • Understand light propagation, DWDM network components and architecture, connectors and cable types, fiber losses and attenuation process, and the recommended fiber inspection and cleaning techniques
  • Describe the multiplexing process
  • Define PMD and why it needs to be measured
  • Understand the operation of an OTDR test and what conditions impact the accuracy of it
  • Describe the recommended approach to DWDM and PMD testing and for troubleshooting  
Duration

1 Day

Location

Global

Language

Taught in English, other languages available upon request

Type of Training Available

Onsite Classroom: N/A
Virtual Classroom: Yes
Online/Self-Paced: N/A

Ethernet & IP (Layers 2 - 4) Fundamentals & Test Applications

This course presents a detailed overview of technology fundamentals including the topology, protocol-oriented network problems, fault isolation, and real-world issues that impact quality of service.  Learn the recommended layered/structured approach for testing and troubleshooting techniques to test and certify Ethernet circuits, including proper fiber inspection techniques. 
Course Number: TT-ETHERNET-IP-VC

Course Highlights
  • Understand the fundamental operation of Ethernet/IP networks including the network components and architecture, connectors and cable types, errors and alarms
  • Comprehend the purpose and need for auto-negotiation, Ethernet switching, flow control, and prioritization functions
  • Detail the structured approach to test and troubleshoot Ethernet/IP networks including VLANs
  • Describe the the characteristics of the TCP/IP protocol suite and how to perform protocol analysis on an IP network
  • Become familiar with how to employ the RFC 2544 and Y.1564 automated testing scripts
Duration

1 Day

Location

Global

Language

Taught in English, other languages available upon request

Type of Training Available

Onsite Classroom: N/A
Virtual Classroom: Yes
Online/Self-Paced: N/A

Fiber Optic Fundamentals & Test Applications

This course presents a detailed overview of the basic technology fundamentals including the topology, network problems and fault isolation, and real-world issues that impact quality of service as well as fiber inspection techniques and connectivity/continuity tests.   Learn the recommended approach for how to characterize and certify fiber using three key fiber tests, fiber inspection, connectivity/continuity and OTDR for FTTx, FTTP, and FTTA. Understand how to confidently troubleshoot network faults and locate problems in xWDM and PON networks. 
Course Number: TT-FIBER-VC

Course Highlights
  • Understand light propagation, network components and architecture, connectors and cable types, fiber losses and attenuation process
  • Describe the causes of loss in fiber networks 
  • Understand the recommended fiber inspection and cleaning techniques and describe the proper process to perform fiber optic connectivity/continuity and OTDR tests
Duration

1 Day

Location

Global

Language

Taught in English, other languages available upon request

Type of Training Available

Onsite Classroom: N/A
Virtual Classroom: Yes
Online/Self-Paced: N/A

Fiber Optic & OTDR  Fundamentals & Test Applications

This course presents a detailed overview of the Optical Time Domain Reflectometer (OTDR) test. After a review of basic technology fundamentals, topology, network problems, and the process and techniques to perform fiber inspection and connectivity/continuity tests, participants will learn how the OTDR test works.  Understand how to effectively use an OTDR test and the recommended approach to certify fibers, troubleshoot network faults, and locate problems in xWDM and PON networks.  
Course Number: TT-FIBER-OTDR-VC

Course Highlights
  • Understand the recommended fiber inspection and cleaning techniques and describe the proper process to perform
  • Detail the steps involved in the process to perform fiber optic connectivity/continuity tests
  • Understand the fundamental operation of an OTDR test
  •  Describe what conditions impact the accuracy of the OTDR test
  •  Detail the steps involved in the process to perform an OTDR test including event analysis
Duration

1 Day

Location

United States

Language

Taught in English, other languages available upon request

Type of Training Available

Onsite Classroom: N/A
Virtual Classroom: Yes
Online/Self-Paced: N/A

Fiber Optic Fundamentals & Test Applications for FTTx/PON

This course presents a detailed overview of the technology fundamentals and Passive Optical Networks (PONs) including the topology, network problems and fault isolation, and real-world issues that impact quality of service as well as fiber inspection techniques and connectivity/continuity tests.   Learn the recommended approach for how to characterize and certify fiber using three key fiber tests, fiber inspection, connectivity/continuity and OTDR for FTTx, FTTP, and FTTA. Understand how to confidently troubleshoot network faults and locate problems in FTTx and PON networks.  
Course Number: TT-FTTX-VC

Course Highlights
  • Understand light propagation, network components and architecture, connectors and cable types, fiber losses and attenuation process
  • Describe the causes of loss in fiber networks 
  • Understand the recommended fiber inspection and cleaning techniques
  •  Describe the proper process to perform fiber optic connectivity/continuity tests
  • Understand the fundamental operation of an OTDR test
  •  Describe what conditions impact the accuracy of the OTDR test
  • Detail the steps involved in the process to perform an OTDR test including event analysis
Duration

2 Day

Location

United States

Language

Taught in English, other languages available upon request

Type of Training Available

Onsite Classroom: N/A
Virtual Classroom: Yes
Online/Self-Paced: N/A

On-Site Classroom and Live Lab Workshops with Certifications On-Site Classroom

Basic Fiber Optic Inspection & Cleaning Before Connecting Concepts

This course presents an overview of the recommended Inspect Before You Connect (IBYC) process. Learn how to properly inspect, clean, and test fiber end-faces before making connections.
Course Number: TT-FITBAS-SP

Duration

15 minutes

Location

Global

Language

Taught in English, other languages available upon request

Type of Training Available

Onsite Classroom: N/A
Virtual Classroom: N/A
Online/Self-Paced: Yes

Basic Ethernet Key Concepts 

This course presents an overview of performing an OTDR test using the FTTH-SLM mode on the SmartOTDR tester. Learn how to set up an OTDR test for a 1x8 configuration, run the test, and locate, review and save test results.
Course Number: TT-ETHERNET-SP

Duration

60 minutes

Location

Global

Language

Taught in English, other languages available upon request

Type of Training Available

Onsite Classroom: N/A
Virtual Classroom: N/A
Online/Self-Paced: Yes

Basic Fiber Optic Concepts

This course presents a solid foundation of undertsanding for Fiber Optic technology and concepts. Learn about fiber safety and standards,  light propagation, network components and architecture, connectors and cable types, and fiber losses and attenuation process. 
Course Number: TT-FIBBAS-SP

Duration

15 minutes

Location

Global

Language

Taught in English, other languages available upon request

Type of Training Available

Onsite Classroom: N/A
Virtual Classroom: N/A
Online/Self-Paced: Yes

Basic Fiber Optic Testing Concepts

This course presents a solid foundation of undertsanding for Fiber Optic testing concepts. Learn about the importance of embracing the proper fiber inspection, cleaning, and basic fiber testing process and techniques, and the basic fiber tests and the tools needed to perform.  
Course Number: TT-FIBTESTBAS-SP

Duration

30 minutes

Location

Global

Language

Taught in English, other languages available upon request

Type of Training Available

Onsite Classroom: N/A
Virtual Classroom: N/A
Online/Self-Paced: Yes

Basic FTTx, PON, and ROADM Testing Concepts

This course presents an overview of the key concepts for performing testing operations in Fiber-to-the-X (FTTX) networks and Passive Optical Networks (PONs). Learn about testing methods for FTTX and PON circuits, and how to test the Optical Signal-to-Noise Ratio (OSNR) in Reconfigurable Optical Add Drop Multiplexer (ROADM) networks. 
Course Number: TT-FTTx-PON-BAS-SP

Duration

30 minutes

Location

Global

Language

Taught in English, other languages available upon request

Type of Training Available

Onsite Classroom: N/A
Virtual Classroom: N/A
Online/Self-Paced: Yes

Basic IP Routing & MPLS Key Concepts

This course presents an overview of IP Routing concepts and the operation of Multi Protocol Label Switching networks. Learn about the routing equipment and protocols, and how data flows through the network.
Course Number: TT-IP-RTG-MPLS-SP

Duration

30 minutes

Location

Global

Language

Taught in English, other languages available upon request

Type of Training Available

Onsite Classroom: N/A
Virtual Classroom: N/A
Online/Self-Paced: Yes

Basic Internet Protocol (IP) Key Concepts

This course presents an overview of the key concepts for Internet Protocol (IP; ISO Layer 3) technology. Learn about the topology, protocol-oriented network problems and real-world issues that impact quality of service, how to perform testing and isolate faults.
Course Number: TT-IP-SP

Duration

30 minutes

Location

Global

Language

Taught in English, other languages available upon request

Type of Training Available

Onsite Classroom: N/A
Virtual Classroom: N/A
Online/Self-Paced: Yes

Basic IP Video (IPTV) Key Concepts

This course presents an overview of the key concepts for IPTV networks and technology. Learn about IPTV protocols and basic MPEG fundamentals, requirements for proper operation, and IPTV testing methods.
Course Number: TT-IPTV-SP

Duration

30 minutes

Location

Global

Language

Taught in English, other languages available upon request

Type of Training Available

Onsite Classroom: N/A
Virtual Classroom: N/A
Online/Self-Paced: Yes

Basic Voice over IP (VoIP) Key Concepts

This course presents an overview of performing an OTDR test using the FTTH-SLM mode on the SmartOTDR tester. Learn how to set up an OTDR test for a 1x8 configuration, run the test, and locate, review and save test results.
Course Number: TT-VoIP-SP

Duration

30 minutes

Location

Global

Language

Taught in English, other languages available upon request

Type of Training Available

Onsite Classroom: N/A
Virtual Classroom: N/A
Online/Self-Paced: Yes

Basic xDSL Key Concepts

This course presents an overview of the various xDSL technologies and networks. Learn about the xDSL variations and rates, copper line characteristics, network components and topologies, and the testing process.
Course Number: TT-xDSL-SP

Duration

30 minutes

Location

Global

Language

Taught in English, other languages available upon request

Type of Training Available

Onsite Classroom: N/A
Virtual Classroom: N/A
Online/Self-Paced: Yes

Basic OTDR Testing Concepts

This course presents the technical foundation necessary to gain a basic understanding of the Optical Time Domain Reflectometer (OTDR) test. Learn the best practices for performing OTDR tests and how to understand the OTDR trace results.
Course Number: TT-OTDRBAS-SP

Duration

20 minutes

Location

Global

Language

Taught in English, other languages available upon request

Type of Training Available

Onsite Classroom: N/A
Virtual Classroom: N/A
Online/Self-Paced: Yes