Certificate and Diploma in Telecoms (LTE Engineer)

What you will learn:

At the end of the programme successful students will be able to:

• Develop a fundamental understanding of the technologies underpinning modern telecoms networks, the industry structure and its key stakeholders .
• Describe the Evolved Packet Core for LTE systems, architecture, interfaces, service provision concepts, application of IP technologies and the overall protocol architectures.
• Gain a detailed understanding of the air interface for LTE radio access (incl. OFDMA principles,  channel structures, connectivity and mobility management and radio link control functions.)
• Expand their learning further by studying two elective modules to qualify for the Diploma in Telecoms.
  

What sets our Certified training apart?

• Focused Learning Pathways – guide you through the material and enable you to become an expert in your chosen field.
• Flexible Learning – study at a time, location and pace of your choice.
• Full Tutor support – from industry experts with decades of experience throughout your studies.
• Extended Learning – Diploma students have the opportunity to study 3 additional courses.
• 24 months access – allowing you to refer back to the material after your studies.
• Digital Badges and Course Certificate – demonstrate the depth of your knowledge.

Certificate & Diploma Syllabus

 Certificate in Telecoms (LTE Engineering)

Foundation Courses

Technology Fundamentals

Course Modules:

• Defining Telecoms 
• Background to the Telecom Network
• Digital Fixed Telecom Networks
• Data Networks
• Mobile Networks and Wi-Fi
• Broadband and Emerging Networks

2G to 5G Mobile Technologies

Course Modules:

• Principles of Mobile Cellular Networks
• 2nd Generation Mobile Networks
• 3rd Generation Mobile Networks
• 4th Generation Mobile Networks
• 5th Generation Mobile Networks

Telecoms – as an Industry and Business

Course Modules:

• Telecoms Industry & Business Dynamics
• The Technology Explained & Evaluated
• Telecoms Industry & Market Update

 Specialist Courses

LTE Evolved Packet Core

Course Modules:

• LTE Overview
• Evolved Packet Core Data
• Transport in the EPC
• Major Protocols
• EPC Operation
• Release 9 and Beyond

LTE Air Interface

Course Modules:

• LTE Overview
• OFDM Principles
• Physical Layer Structure
• Layer 2 Protocols
• Radio Resource Control
• LTE-Advanced
• Lower Layer Procedures

Diploma in Telecoms (LTE Engineer)

To qualify for the Diploma in Cote Network Engineering, students study any 2 additional elective courses from options below:

• 5G Architecture and Protocols
  
• 5G Air Interface
  5G Radio Access Networks
• 5G Cell Planning
• LTE & 5G Security
  
• LTE Evolved Packet Core

• LTE Air Interface
• GSM-R Engineering Overview
• ERTMS/ETCS for Radio Engineers
• eSIM Engineering
• FRMCS
  

• Business Finance (with a Telecoms Focus)
• Strategy (with a Telecoms Focus)
  
• Developing and Communicating Compelling Customer Propositions
• Evaluating & Optimising the Business Model(s)

 Enrolment Fees

• Certificate: £2,195 (+VAT)
• Diploma: £3,295 (+VAT)
• Upgrade from Certificate to Diploma: £1,425 (+VAT)

Bespoke In-Company Schemes

The Certificate and Diploma programmes provide the ideal structure for formalising training programmes for teams across your business.