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Understanding Emerging Technologies

 Course Description
    Course Outline/Details

The Understanding Emerging Technologies course provides students with new information reflecting up-to-the-minute industry developments. In fact, more than 80 percent of the course has been updated in the last 18 months. Students will always get the most recent information on the newest technologies available when students take this course.

ADDITIONAL SOFTWARE OR HARDWARE REQIREMENTS:

  • Pentium 233 or equivalent computer, with a minimum of 32 MB (48 MB recommended with NT) of memory running Windows(R) 95, 98, 2000, or Windows NT(R) 4.0.
  • Internet Explorer 5.0 or greater, Netscape Communicator (Navigator) 4.75 or greater (version 6.0 excluded).
  • Minimum resolution of 800 x 600 with 256 colors (1024 x 768 with 64K or high color recommended).
  • 16-bit sound card with speakers.
  • A minimum of 56K internet connection.
  • Windows MediaPlayer and/or Macromedia Flash 5.0 are required to use this product.
  • Course length: 24 hours


    • Course ID:
    WRA-2000-90    		 Subscription Duration:
    90 days     		Price:
    $US  495.00
    How to Enroll
       
     Languages Offered Back To Top

    This course is currently available in English only.

     
     Who Can Benefit Back To Top

    Students who can benefit from this course are new to the communications industry and need an introduction to the new technologies in order to make sound decisions regarding which technologies are becoming popular and are projected to become extremely important in the future.

     
     Prerequisites Back To Top

    To succeed fully in this course, students should be able to:

  • Have completed entry-level communications training, which can be achieved by completing TRA-100: Understanding the Basics of Communications Networks , TRA-105: Understanding the Basics of Data Communications , and TRA-125: Understanding the Basics of Wireless Communications .

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     Skills Gained Back To Top

    Upon completion of this course, you should be able to:
  • Gain a comprehensive understanding of the wide range of emerging technologies and a clear perspective of what's in store for the near future.
  • Make sound decisions regarding which technologies are becoming popular and are projected to become extremely important in the future.
  • Make sound decisions regarding which technologies are becoming popular and are projected to become extremely important in the future.

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     Related Courses Back To Top

  • Before: TRA-100: Understanding the Basics of Communications Networks
  • Before: WRA-1050: Understanding the Basics of Data Communications
  • Before: WRA-1250: Understanding the Basics of Wireless Communications
  • After: TRA's IP Networking, Wireless, Core Network Technologies, or Access Curricula

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         Course Content Back To Top



    Module 1: Introduction and Overview

  • The Revolutionary Advance of Microelectronic, Fiber Optic, and Computing Technologies
  • Emerging Technologies Overview


    • Module 2: Wireless Mobile Networks
  • Digital Cellular Technology
  • Wireless Data Circuit Data, Packet Data, GPRS, Ricochet, Mobile IP, Wireless Application Protocol (WAP), DoCoMo's i-mode Service, Mobile E-Commerce
  • E911 and Location Technology
  • Cellular Safety Issues
  • Net-Cars
  • Bluetooth Technology
  • Satellite-Based Two-Way Communications Systems
  • Third Generation (3G) Wireless


    • Module 3: Public Internet Technologies and Trends
  • World Wide Web (WWW) Technology
  • Streaming Media Applications
  • Real-Time Internet Traffic: UDP, RTP, and RTCP
  • Multimedia H.323 Standards
  • Electronic Commerce (E-Commerce)
  • Application Service Providers (ASPs)
  • Public Internet Technology
  • Issues and Trends


    • Module 4: Voice over IP (VoIP)
  • VoIP Gateways
  • VoIP International Networking
  • VoIP Call Processing
  • VoIP Standards
  • SS7 and VoIP Networking


    • Module 5: Managed Internet Protocol (IP) Network Technologies and Trends
  • Intranets and Extranets
  • Virtual Private Networks (VPNs)


    • Module 6: Competitive Networking Technologies
  • Long Distance Competition Technology
  • Competitive Local Exchange Carrier (CLEC) Architectures
  • Cable Company Evolution into Data and Voice
  • Incumbent Local Exchange Carrier (ILEC) Architectures
  • ADSL / xDSL Technology
  • Wireless Local Loop (WLL)
  • Fixed Wireless Access
  • Ethernet Wide Area Networking
  • Optical Wireless
  • Softswitch Architecture
  • Satellite Residential Data Service
  • MMDS Residential Data Service
  • Other Proposed Competitive Architectures


    • Module 7: Optical Networking Technology
  • SONET/SDH Technology
  • Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing (DWDM) Technology
  • All Optical Networking
  • Optical Crossconnect, Switching, and Routing


    • Module 8: Network Convergence
  • Converged Network Vision
  • Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM) vs. IP Networking
  • Quality of Service (QoS)
  • Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS)
  • IP over SONET/SDH
  • IP on Glass

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