Local area networks allow us to communicate and access information in our homes and in our places of work. First developed in the 1970s, Ethernet technology is used in most of these networks and has been improved over the years to meet the ever increasing demand for high speed communications.

PTT’s new suite of four courses cover various aspects of Ethernet local area networks (LANs). The online courses are aimed at those responsible for network design, installation and maintenance:

EBA: “Ethernet fundamentals” introduces the principles of operation of Ethernet local area networks.

EBB: “Structured cabling” describes the structure, installation requirements and testing of cabling systems employed in local area networks.

EBC: “Ethernet networks” gives more detail about the operation of both fixed line and wireless Ethernet networks with reference to their address schemes, protocols, and security methods.

EBD: “Advanced Ethernet networks” describes methods of enhancing the security of Ethernet local area networks (LANs), the role and facilities of network management and testing tools, and the wide area network services that provide connections between remote LANs.

The “Level 3 Award in Principles of Telecommunications” study programme, which is designed for those with a technical role in telecoms, leads to a certificate awarded by NCFE, a leading UK Awarding Organisation. PTT takes care of all aspects of trainee administration including supporting trainees in their studies, managing the online assessments, registering participants with the awarding body and applying for certificates for successful participants. Meanwhile you can monitor your staff’s progress through our online learning management system. In a recent inspection by NCFE, all aspects of the programme including management of the programme, the assessment process, quality assurance, and feedback to trainees were judged as “Excellent” by the NCFE verifier. More details of this study programme can be found at www.telecomsqualification.com

PTT’s online course SRD: “Telecoms networks and services” provides a comprehensive introduction to the role, structure and capabilities of modern telecommunications networks and the facilities of telecommunication services offered to residential and business customers.

This interactive course is suitable for technical personnel joining the telecoms sector especially those in an apprenticeship.

The course has recently been revised to include the latest developments affecting telecommunications networks and services. Apart from updated information about topics already covered, new topics include the concept and relevance of “over the top” services, applications of VSAT satellite systems, the future capabilities of 5^th Generation mobile systems and the role of the main components of next generation networks.