Fundamentals of Telecommunications Media

This On Demand course is designed for individuals who are interested in pursuing a career in the ICT industry and want to explore the transmission of information over various forms of telecommunications media, including balanced twisted-pair, coaxial, and optical fiber cabling. It focuses on the common characteristics of those mediums and how their construction affects transmission. The course also explains how various installation methods will affect transmission.

 

Course Highlights

	Define common terms and concepts used to describe signal transmission in cable media.
	Identify the common characteristics of telecommunications cables and connectors.
	Identify the advantages and disadvantages associated with balanced twisted-pair, coaxial, and optical fiber cables.
	Match recommended cable types to their applications.
	List factors that impact the design of outside plant (OSP) cables.
	Identify the installation requirements for telecommunications cabling media.
	Interpret designations and color coding for telecommunications cabling.
	Identify the primary purpose of cable management, including documentation and labeling.

 

Cancellation Policy

All BICSI Connect courses are nonrefundable and nontransferable.

 

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