Diploma in LTE & Advanced Communications

Diploma in LTE & Advanced Communications

The diploma in LTE and advanced communications provides the ideal training course for anyone in the telecommunications industry who requires a detailed understanding of the LTE – Long Term Evolution cellular telecommunications system and marketplace.

The diploma in LTE and advanced communications is a comprehensive university accredited distance learning programme covering all aspects of Long Term Evolution, LTE from the services it can deliver to the details of network planning.

The diploma in LTE and advanced communications has been designed to provide a detailed understanding of LTE, and with its modular approach its structure allows for a specialisation in areas that are of particular interest or use.

Diploma in LTE & Advanced Communications Overview:

The mandatory modules within the training course cover key topics including the LTE Core Network, LTE Air Interface and Services and Applications for LTE. The optional or elective modules allow the programme to be tailored to meet the areas of specialisation required. Module options include a variety of topics including LTE Radio Planning, Marketing LTE Services, and Alternative non-3GPP Access Technologies.

Mandatory Modules

The mandatory modules ensure that you develop a deep knowledge of the key technology topics surrounding Long Term Evolution.

• Introduction to LTE and 4G wireless technologies

• LTE Radio Interface

• Applications and Services for LTE

• LTE Core Network - Evolved Packet Core, EPC

Optional Modules (Students to select 2)

The selection of two of the following optional modules allows you customise your programme to match your needs and those of your organisation.

• LTE Radio Network Planning

• IP-Based Core Network Dimensioning

• Service Delivery and the IMS

• Traffic Engineering, QoS and MPLS in IP Networks

• Operating Effectively

• Marketing Next Generation Services

• WiMAX and other non-3GPP Access technologies

• Telecommunications Project Management

• Digital Television & IPTV

• Finance for Telecommunications Professionals

Diploma Study Options

The diploma in LTE and advanced communications is modular in format. Depending on the study option selected, students follow four core modules, and then choose either two or five from a range of elective modules. This enables them to effectively customise the diploma course to meet the needs of their job function, the company requirement, or area of interest.

Students will be awarded an internationally recognised University Certificate if they complete the Integrated or Bridging Diploma options (see below for details).

• Standard Diploma (6 Modules) - Students study 4 core modules plus 2 optional modules

• Integrated Diploma (9 Modules) – Students study 4 core modules plus 5 optional modules

• Bridging Diploma (9 Modules) – Students study the Foundation in Telecoms plus any standard Diploma programme

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