PTT course catalogue
PTT's online courses provide a comprehensive training resource for individuals entering the telecommunications and ICT industries as well as for managers, technicians and engineers who need to stay current with the latest technologies and systems.
Whether you are overseeing professional development within your organisation or looking to expand your own knowledge of telecommunications and data communications, PTT offers courses to meet your needs.
Accredited telecommunications qualifications
PTT Level 3 Award in Principles of Telecommunications
This study programme introduces the fundamental principles, operation and facilities of modern telecommunications systems. The programme consists of ten online courses and associated online examinations. Successful learners will be awarded a certificate of achievement by NCFE.
PTT Level 3 Certificate in Unified Communications
This programme describes the fundamental principles, protocols, components, applications, testing, and security aspects of unified communications systems. This programme includes twelve online courses along with associated online assessment and essays. Upon completion, successful learners will be awarded a certificate of achievement by NCFE.
Course categories
Select the category name to see the individual online courses. For further details of each course, select the course title.
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.
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.
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.
Broadband access (6 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
Voice services (5 courses)
Courses covering the delivery of voice services.
Computer networks (7 courses)
Courses covering the operation and security of computer networks.
Wide area networks (8 courses)
Courses covering the operation of the wide area networks that provide long distance communications for businesses and telecommunications providers.
Mobile and wireless networks and services (5 courses)
Courses covering the principles and operation of mobile and wireless networks.
Optical transmission networks (5 courses)
Courses covering the principles and operation of optical networks.
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Bundled courses providing a comprehensive programme of study:
PTT "Ethernet/IP networks" study programme
This online study programme provides a comprehensive guide to the principles and operation of local and wide area networks. The programme consists of seven online courses and online tutor support. Successful learners will be awarded a certificate of achievement by PTT.
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