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Bluetooth Smart Technology Training or Bluetooth Low Energy Training

Bluetooth® Smart (low energy) technology, also known as BTLE or Bluetooth Smart used in high-end smart-phones, smart mobile devices, sports devices, sensors, medical devices, IoT and other smart devices. Bluetooth^® Smart technology allows users to connect their smartphones, tablets or other  to the future 50 billions of smart devices by 2020. Bluetooth Smart Technology Training is a technical course covering all aspects of Bluetooth Core and enhancements for Smart Technology (Low Energy).

Learning Objectives

Upon completing this course, the attendees will be able to:

• Understand the link between Bluetooth and Bluetooth Smart or Low Energy standards
• List the relevant features and technologies for Bluetooth Smart
• Explain the different deployment scenarios for Bluetooth an Bluetooth Smart
• Describe the underlying technologies and protocols related to Bluetooth Smart
• Explain protocols used in Bluetooth Smart including: Physical Layer, Link Layer, Direct Test Mode, L2CAP for Low Energy, GAP for Low Energy, Generic Attribute Profile (GATT)
• Security and AES Encryption  and Security Manager (SM)
• Explain the security features and protection mechanisms relevant for Bluetooth Smart deployments
• Explain the future technology and application trends in Bluetooth Smart
• Bluetooth Smart training course is intended for Engineers and Non-Engineers looking to gain a technical understanding of Bluetooth Smart and its future trends

Course Content

Overview of Bluetooth Technology

• Technology Overview
• Bluetooth Core Specification​
• Overview of Operations
• Core System Architecture
• Profiles Overview
• What is Bluetooth Smart (Low Energy)?
• Remote display profile
• Sensor profile
• Classic Bluetooth Technology Security
• Bluetooth Smart Technology Security

Overview of Bluetooth Smart (Low Energy) features

• Active slaves
• Application throughput
• Basic Rate and Low Energy
• Regulatory aspects
• Combined Core Configuration
• Distance/Range
• Electrostatic discharge
• Ultra-low peak
• Frequency band
• Frequency tolerance
• Immunity tests
• Latency (from a non-connected state)
• Cost
• Maximum conducted output power
• Modulation
• Multi-vendor interoperability
• Network topology
• Over the air data rate
• Peak current consumption
• Power consumption
• Power spectral density
• Primary use cases
• Profile concept
• RF electromagnetic field
• Robustness
• Security
• Service discovery
• Spurious conducted emissions

Bluetooth Smart Protocols

• Physical Layer
• Link Layer
• Enhancements to HCI for Low Energy
• Direct Test Mode
• Security and AES Encryption
• Enhancements to L2CAP for Low Energy
• Enhancements to GAP for Low Energy
• Generic Attribute Profile (GATT)
• Security Manager (SM)

Bluetooth Smart Link layer specification

• Low power idle mode operation
• Device discovery
• Reliable point-to-multipoint data transfer
• Advanced power-save
• Advanced encryption functionalities
• Single mode and dual mode

Bluetooth Configuration

• Core Configurations
• Basic Rate Core Configuration
• Enhanced Data Rate Core Configurations
• High Speed Core Configuration
• Low Energy Core Configuration
• Basic Rate and Low Energy Combined Core Configuration
• Host Controller Interface Core Configuration

 Generic Attribute Profile (GATT)

• Adopted GATT based Bluetooth Profiles and Services
• Service-based architecture based on the attribute protocol (ATT)
• GATT Architecture
• Profiles
• Applications
• Generic Access Profile
• Generic Attribute Profile
• Attribute Protocol
• Security Manager
• Logical Link Control and Adaptation Protocol
• Host Controller Interface
• Link Layer
• Direct Test Mode
• Physical Layer

GATT-Based Specifications

• Client
• Server
• Characteristic
• Service
• Descriptor
• UUID discovery for all primary services
• Find a services
• ANP (Alert Notification Profile)
• ANS (Alert Notification Service)
• CTS (Current Time Service)
• DIS (Device Information Service)
• FMP (Find Me Profile)
• HTP (Health Thermometer Profile)
• HTS (Health Thermometer Service)
• HRP (Heart Rate Profile)
• HRS (Heart Rate Service)
• IAS (Immediate Alert Service)
• LLS (Link Loss Service)
• NDCS (Next DST Change Service)
• PASP (Phone Alert Status Profile)
• PASS (Phone Alert Status Service)
• PXP (Proximity Profile)
• RTUS (Reference Time Update Service)
• TIP (Time Profile)
• TPS (Tx Power Service)

Mobile Bluetooth Development

• Overview of iOS Bluetooth development
• Overview of Bluetooth development on Android

Supply Support Logistics Course, SSLC Training Course

Supply Support Logistics Course provides an intensive training program designed to provide participants with an appreciation of the complexities and inter-relationships of efforts required to achieve and maintain supply support objectives for equipment/systems and alteration/modifications for Ships, Carriers, Submarines and Shore Sites.

Learn about:

• Logistics & Supply Management
• Acquisition Logistics Overview
• Role of Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), Performance-Based Agreement Toolkit and OSD Supply Chain Integration
• Principles of logistics as a multi-functional, technical management discipline
• Design, development, test, production, fielding, sustainment, and improvement modifications of DoD systems
• System’s life-cycle costs
• Operations and support costs
• Support considerations and system’s design requirements
• Support throughout its life-cycle
• Product Support elements
• Initial fielding and operational support of the system
• Role of Program Manager (PM) and Product Support Manager (PSM)
• Operating & Support (O&S) phase
• Employing Performance-Based Life-Cycle Product Support
• Sustainment Metrics
• Materiel Availability, Supportability and readiness to the user

The main elements of Acquisition Based Logistics are covered including

• Contractor Logistics Support
• Integrated Logistics Support (ILS)
• Life-Cycle Sustainment
• Performance-Based Logistics
• Supply Chain Management
• Supply Management
• Standardization
• Reliability
• Data Management
• Sustainment Metrics
• Just-in-Time (JIT) Inventory
• Life-Cycle Signature Support Plan (LSSP)
• Life-Cycle Sustainment Plan (LCSP)
• Product Support Strategy
• Support Concept
• Supportability

Learn about Defense Acquisition References including:

• DoD Directive 5000.01 “Defense Acquisition System
• MIL-Handbook 502 “DoD Handbook Acquisition Logistics
• Product Support Managers Guidebook
• DoD Logistics Assessment Guidebook
• Integrated Product Support Element Guidebook
• Naval Aviation Systems Team Acquisition Logistics Support Plan Guide
• Life Cycle Sustainment Plan (LCSP) Content Guide
• Flexibility Sustainment Guide
• Performance Based Logistics: A Program Manager’s Product Support Guide
• Performance Based Logistics (PBL) Guidebook
• Performance-Based Agreement Toolkit
• Introduction to Operational Availability
• Air Force Life Cycle Logistics Workforce Guidebook
• DoD Logistics Transformation Strategy “Achieving Knowledge-Enabled Logistics
• DoD Directive 4140.1 “Supply Chain Management Policy
• DoD 4140.1R “Supply Chain Materiel Management Regulation
• OSD “A Guide to Increased Reliability and Reduced Logistics Footprint

Supply Support Logistics Course will help participants understand Navy and Department of Defense (DoD) supply support elements which include:

• acquisition logistics;
• maintenance planning;
• provisioning;
• alteration installation management;
• equipment/ship configuration management;
• ship/equipment alteration development;
• allowance development;
• General Fund (GF) and Capital Fund (CF) material asset management;
• material handling/storage and material outfitting.

Supply Support Logistics Training will focus on Government Furnished Equipment/Systems (GFE) and their alterations / modifications and cover the above supply support elements for GFE equipment/systems and alteration/modifications being installed on Ships / Carriers / Submarines during new construction, Navy modernization periods, and pier side alteration installation team (AIT) installations. It will also include all shore based activity functions in obtaining supply support objectives and goals.
The course will cover policies, procedures, databases, and processes, which contribute to, or function within, the overall Product Support Management (PSM) of Carriers, Ships, Submarines, and Weapon Systems/Equipment in the Navy; and include:

• design interface;
• sustaining engineering;
• supply support, maintenance planning and management;
• Packaging, Handling, Storage, & Transportation (PHS&T);
• technical data;
• support equipment;
• training and training support;
• manpower and personnel;
• facilities and infrastructure;
• computer resources;
• alteration installation management,
• ship/equipment alteration development,
• provisioning, equipment/ship configuration management;
• allowance development;
• and material outfitting process.

Additionally, training on Navy alteration installation management; ship/equipment alteration development; planning yard process; and the Navy Modernization Process Management and Operations manual will be covered.
The course will review policies, procedures, databases, and processes, which contribute to, or function within the overall supply support objectives of the Navy to include the goals and objectives for new equipment/system acquisitions; alteration/modifications; new ship construction; Navy modernization process and shore activity functions and policies for the Inventory Locator Service (ILS) certification goals for supply support for provisioning, equipment / ship configuration management; GF material asset management; and material outfitting process for Ships, Carriers and Submarines.

Other Topics covered:

• DoD Supply Chain Materiel Management Procedures
• DoD 4140.01
• Operational Requirements
• Demand and Supply Planning
• Materiel Sourcing
• Make and Maintain Materiel
• Delivery of Materiel
• Materiel Returns, Retention, and Disposition
• Supporting Technologies
• Materiel Data Management and Exchange
• Materiel Programs
• Metrics and Inventory Stratification Reporting
• Management of Critical Safety Items, Controlled Inventory Items Including Nuclear Weapons-Related Materiel
• Management of Bulk Petroleum Products, Storage, and Distribution Facilities
• Defense Integrated Materiel Management for Consumable Items
• Shelf-Life Item Management Manual: Program Administration
• Shelf-Life Item Management Manual: Materiel Quality Control Storage Standards
• DoD 4140.65-M Compliance For Defense Packaging: Phytosanitary Requirements for Wood Packaging Material (WPM)
• Integrated Materiel Management of Nonconsumable Items
• Defense Materiel Disposition Manual
•  Defense Demilitarization: Program Administration (Incorporates and cancels DoD 4160.21-M-1)
• Defense Transportation Regulation (DTR)
• DODM 5100.76 Physical Security of Sensitive Conventional Arms, Ammunition, and Explosives
• DoD 5105.38-M Security Assistance Management Manual
• DoD 5160.65-M Single Manager for Conventional Ammunition (SMCA)
• DoDM 5200.01 DoD 5200.01-R has been reissued as DoDM 5200.01
• DOD INFORMATION SECURITY PROGRAM: OVERVIEW, CLASSIFICATION, AND DECLASSIFICATION
• DOD INFORMATION SECURITY PROGRAM: MARKING OF CLASSIFIED INFORMATION
• DOD INFORMATION SECURITY PROGRAM: PROTECTION OF CLASSIFIED INFORMATION
• DOD INFORMATION SECURITY PROGRAM: CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION (CUI)
• DoD 5200.02-R Personnel Security Program
• DoD 5200.08-R Physical Security Program
• DoD 7000.14-R Department of Defense Financial Management Regulation (FMR)

Logistic Support for Government Furnished

• GFAE: Government-Furnished Aeronautical Equipment
• GFE: Government-Furnished Equipment
• GFF: Government-Furnished Facilities
• GFI: Government-Furnished Information
• GFM: Government-Furnished Material
• GFP: Government-Furnished Property
• GFS: Government-Furnished Software

TARGET AUDIENCE

Government Civilian, Military, and Navy support contractor personnel, Department of Defense Contractors (Equipment / System Contractors, Shipbuilders and Ship Repair Contractors)

Activity-Based Intelligence Training, learn about Activity-Based Intelligence solution and gain the expertise that is changing how the Intelligence Community planning, reviewing, processing and analyzing critical intelligence data in real-time from sources such as ground, airborne, ocean, space-based electro-optical, infrared, hyper-spectral sensors and others. Activity-Based Intelligence (ABI) Training  bootcamp covers all aspects of intelligence-oriented data analysis approaches for efficient, real-time data analysis. Learn about Activity-Based Intelligence (ABI) tools, principles, processes and skills for data analysis and more.

Activity Based Intelligence (ABI) has been defined and sponsored by the U.S. Office of the Director for National Intelligence and has been embraced by the major U.S. intelligence agencies and their intelligence activities such as:

• Air Force Intelligence
• Department of the Treasury
• Army Intelligence
• Drug Enforcement Administration
• Central Intelligence Agency
• Federal Bureau of Investigation
• Coast Guard Intelligence
• Marine Corps Intelligence
• Defense Intelligence Agency
• National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency
• Department of Energy
• National Reconnaissance Office
• Department of Homeland Security
• National Security Agency
• Department of State
• Navy Intelligence

Computer-assisted problem solving techniques and methodologies such as as ABI can impact intelligence analysis and make ie more efficient and timeliness since too much big data being collected for human analyst and sometimes it is impossible to see the big picture. We need to understand and take action upon historical, current and anticipated activities involving national or global security.

The intelligence extracted from ABI make it easier for analysts to identify potential adversaries and their targets. By organizing and collecting large volumes of collected data, relevant patterns can be recognized and eventual suspicious behaviors can be acted on before a possible threat is imminent. The intelligence communities have a stunning  amount of critical data at their disposal collected and stored each second, however when analyzed correctly, this analytical data set can help accelerate mission outcomes to address emerging security threats, and  quality of the analysis in real time.

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Seeing the Big Picture Inside Activity Based Intelligence – Looking for the big picture

Inside Activity Based Intelligence, we as analysts are looking for any interesting connections, in any types of data that constantly being produced and updated.

Activity Based Intelligence (ABI) refers to a method that allows varied types of data, almost like searching for a needle in a haystack even when we don’t know that we are looking for a needle or that we will find it in a particular haystack, very interesting.

ABI, A paradigm shift in analyzing data, points to a multi-INT approach to activity and transactional data analysis to resolve unknown-unknowns, develop intelligence, and drive collection:

• Analyze large, diverse, known and unknown data streams in real time
• Understand principles behind Intelligence Gathering
• What is Activity Based Intelligence?
• How does Activity Based Intelligence work?
• ABI Uniqueness
• Analyze ABI tools and techniques
• Learn about Patterns of Life (PoL) analysis and ABI techniques applied
• Wide-area motion imagery (WAMI), Esri’s use of ArcGIS and MARINA
• Targeted Approach based on the Analysis of an individual Target’s Movements and Communications
• Collection of data of all sorts
• Use of a continuous influx of data and understanding how unconventional adversary networks operate
• Patterns of interaction and activity in a particular area or population
• Events, movements, measurements and transactions
• Audio, video, infrared, radar, multispectral imagery, and information from Signals, Human and Measurement and Signature Intelligence
• Geotags and metadata classification
• Geo-reference to Discover
• Integrate before Exploitation
• Sequence Neutrality
• Data Neutrality
• Why data is considered equally valuable, no matter its source
• Why classified intelligence is not prioritized over open source data
• Discovering Unknown
• Behaviors & Signatures
• Known Behaviors & Signatures
• Object-Based Production
• Activity-Based Intelligence
• Signature-Based Search
• Structured Observables
• I&W, Monitoring, Targeting
• Known Locations and Targets
• Unknown Locations & Targets

ABI Training Course Objectives

Upon completion of this course, the attendees will be able to:

• Define what ABI methodology and approach is
• Identify the motivating factors behind ABI
• Explain value proposition of ABI
• Define the key features of ABI
• List the functional requirements of ABI
• List the four pillars of ABI
• Compare and contrast ABI, big data, Patterns of Life (PoL) and data mining and analysis methods
• Define Extracting, Transforming, and Loading (ETL) operations
• List ABI technology capabilities
• Describe the important scenarios for ABI applied to intelligence or defense mission
• Practice using the ABI methodology

Who Should Attend

Project and Program Managers, Intelligence analysts, Business Developers, Defense Contractors, System Engineers,  Software Developers or anyone other U.S. citizen who is interested in gaining key concepts and principles involved in Activity-Based Intelligence and their applications and impact to intelligence and defense missions.

Course Outline

Introduction to Activity-Based Intelligence (ABI)

• What is Activity-Based Intelligence (ABI)
• Activity-Based Intelligence (ABI) value proposition
• History of ABI
• Why ABI
• Pillars of the ABI Approach
• What is Patterns of Life (PoL)
• Multi-INT approach to activity and transactional data analysis
• How to resolve unknown-unknowns develop intelligence
• Data Discovery Patterns
• Data Discovery Strategies
• Integrated intelligence and information-sharing
• Geo-spatial intelligence (GEOINT)
• Human Domain Analytics (HDA)
• Open-source information
• HUMINT or classified intelligence
• Intelligence Taxonomy and Ontology
• Principals of Structured Observation Management (SOM)
• Principals of Object Based Production (OBP)
• Role of Flexible Content Management (FCMS)
• The ABI multi-Intelligence (multi-INT) approach
• TrueFoundation of ABI
• Unknown-Unknow Location vs. Behavior
• Value of knowledge management

Process Flow for Intelligence

• Key Intelligence Questions
• Understanding
• Living Knowledge
• Objects and Activities
• Associations and Attributes
• Foundation
• Georeference to Discover
• Advanced Analytics
• Knowledge Capture

Why ABI?

• ABI as an intelligence tool
• Application to the vast wash of metadata and internet transactions Scaling with data
• ABI came out of the realization that the
• Scheduled, targeted, stove-piped analysis and collection paradigm
• Discover entities without signatures.
• Analyzing vs. discovering data
• Improve collection efficiency & effectiveness.
• Volume, Velocity, Variety, Veracity
• Activity-­based GEOINT vs, target-based GEOINT
• Monitor activity
• Analyze entities
• Anticipate behavior and patterns
• ABI and “pattern of life” analysis

ABI Key Elements

• Collect, characterize and locate activities and transactions
• Identify and locate actors and entities conducting the activities and transactions
• Identify and locate networks of actors
• Understand the relationships between networks
• Develop patterns of life
• Geo-reference to discover
• Sensor neutrality
• Sequence neutrality

Activity-Based Intelligence Methodology

• Intelligence collection cycle
• Analysis, production and operations process cycle
• Establishing the ABI Methodology
• ABI as an analysis methodology
• ABI vs. Big Data
• Methodology in Action
• ABI methodology
• Analytic processes applied to situational analysis
• Sequential and pillars
• Georeference to discover
• Spatially and temporally indexed data
• Integrate before exploitation
• Data (sensor) neutrality
• Sequence neutrality

Intelligence Discipline of Activity-based Intelligence (ABI)

• Focusing on the activity and transactions
• Geospatial domain actions
• Cyber, social, financial and commercial domains
• Big data, across all domains, as the substance for ABI analysis
• Focused intelligence analysis, within critical timelines
• Data and Knowledge Management for ABI
• Information about activities, transactions and entities
• Using activity data (and its related metadata)
• Why associating data is vital to ABI analytics

Activity-based Intelligence (ABI) Applied

• ABI and intelligence analysis
• Irregular warfare, counterterrorism, counterinsurgency and counter-weapons of mass destruction
• Geospatial analysis
• Human network analysis
• GIS Visualization
• Data forecasting and modeling
• Spatiotemporal analysis
• Tabular visualization
• Pivot tables
• Link analysis strategies
• Quantitative estimation
• Analytic modeling
• Ontology design
• Graph analytics

ABI and Effective Tactical Data Science

• Intelligence production cycle
• Core fundamentals of Gathering and Acquiring Data
• Geospatial data
• Extract, Transform and Load (ETL) Operations on data
• Geospatial Transformations
• Textual Transformations vs. Imagery Transformations
• Big Data and Artificial Intelligence: Intelligence Matters
• CRUD operations
• Difference between REST and CRUD
• Data objects vs. complex objects abstractions
• Example of MongoDB CRUD Operations
• Geospatial analysis methods
• Human network analysis methods
• Data forecasting and modeling
• Spatiotemporal analysis
• Tabular visualization
• Pivot tables
• Link analysis strategies
• Quantitative estimation
• Analytic modeling

Workshops and Hands-on Exercises

NERC CIP Training Bootcamp, a 5-Day Hands-on Cybersecurity Certificate

NERC CIP Training Bootcamp,   North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) training bootcamp is a crash course style training program designed and crated to meet the needs of the electric in regards to CIP compliance: Cyber Security for NERC CIP Versions 5 & 6 Compliance.

Security specialists, CIP Senior Manager, analysts, designer engineers, system operators, directors of CIP compliance, VPs of operations.

NERC Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) training bootcamp is a 5-day crash course empowers attendees with knowledge and skills covering version 5/6 standards. NERC Critical Infrastructure Protection training bootcamp addresses the role of FERC, NERC and the Regional Entities.

Learn approaches for identifying and categorizing BES Cyber Systems and requirements tio implement and comply the standards including strategies for the version 5/6 requirements.

TONEX is the industry leader in Cyber Security and NERC CIP. Our courses are planned, designed and developed by NERC CIP experts in CIP implementation and audits.

Learn how NERC Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) requirements address physical security and cybersecurity of the critical electricity infrastructure of North America including:

• References to NERC CIP associated documents
• References to Implementation Plan for Cyber Security Standards
• References to Mandatory Reliability Standards for CIP
• Guidance for Enforcement of CIP Standards
• References to NERC CIP Rules
• Best practices for managing NERC Compliance
• Protecting: physical security, cybersecurity, emergency preparedness and response
• Business continuity planning, and recovery from a catastrophic event with emphasis on deterring, preventing, limiting, and recovering from terrorist attacks
• Sabotage Reporting
• Critical Cyber Asset Identification
• Security Management Controls
• Personnel & Training
• Electronic Security Perimeter(s)
• Physical Security of Critical Cyber Assets
• Systems Security Management
• Incident Reporting and Response Planning
• Recovery Plans for Critical Cyber Assets
• Deterring to dissuade an entity from attempting an attack
• Preventing  to cause an attempted attack to fail
• Limiting  to constrain consequences of an attack in time and scope
• Recovering – to return to normalcy quickly and without unacceptable consequences in the interim
• Operating, Planning, and Critical Infrastructure Protection Committee
• Security Guidelines
• Control Systems Security
• Cyber Security Analysis
• Operating Security
• Business Continuity Guideline
• Physical Security
• Protecting Sensitive Information
• Security Policy
• Bulk Electric System Security Metrics
• Personnel Security Clearances
• Compliance Enforcement and Input

Learn about:

• Concepts behind The Energy Policy Act of 2005 (Energy Policy Act)
• Concepts behind Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (Commission or FERC) authority
• Concepts behind Reliability of the bulk power system, commonly referred to as the bulk electric system or the power grid
• Concepts behind Mandatory cybersecurity reliability standards
• Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (EISA)
• Role of National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) for smart grid guidelines and standards

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LTE Fundamentals Training, LTE Standards Training

LTE Fundamentals Training, LTE (long-term evolution) mobile communication system, standardized by 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP), a united telecommunications standard development organizations (ARIB, ATIS, CCSA, ETSI, TSDSI, TTA, TTC).

TONEX  has developed comprehensive LTE Training Programs to satisfy the
competence needs of professionals exploring new LTE business opportunities to expertise
required for operating a LTE network.

Learn the fundamentals of the LTE services, features, network architecture, radio interface and the evolution of 4G telecommunication and LTE-Advanced.

LTE Fundamentals Training – Course Description

LTE Fundamentals Training course covers the fundamentals of LTE features and procedures. It gives an in-depth high-level understanding of the LTE Systems, radio access and core network architecture  as well as the EPS Bearer Service, End-to-End QoS, policy and security. Also covered in this course are the protocols used over LTE interfaces.

LTE Fundamentals Training course gives an overview of the fundamental technology of Long Term Evolution (LTE). Attendees  will learn the basics of the LTE, LTE radio interface, including multiple input, multiple output (MIMO), OFDM, uplink and downlink, SIMO, TDD, FDD, channel coding and GSA.

Learn about LTE standards, LTE services and network technologies, including radio access, the core transport network, and service capabilities, codecs, security, quality of service (QoS) and hooks for non-3GPP radio access to the core network, and for interworking with Wi-Fi networks. Topics included: LTE Radio Access Networks (RAN), LTE/EPC Service & Systems Aspects (SA), LTE Core Network & Terminals (CT) and interworking with UMTS and GSM EDGE Radio Access Networks (GERAN).

LTE Fundamentals Training discusses all aspects of high bitrates in IP communications with Fourth Generation Mobile Communications/LTE and various aspects of LTE including change of business and service paradigm, which it is bringing to mobile communications and M2M/IoT. LTE Fundamentals Training is a rich content training course developed and delivered by knowledgeable instructors and consultants focused on the entire mobile communication community.

LTE Fundamentals Training coverage also includes: LTE services,  standards and architecture, Radio access sub-system, Evolved Packet Core (EPC), Signaling on the radio path, Macrocells, microcells, femtocells, SIM card and security, location based driven applications, and much more more.

Target Audience

The target audience for LTE Fundamentals Training course is: Business and Operations Professionals, HR, Network Engineers, Systems Engineers, Service Engineers, Service Design Engineer, and Network Design Engineer

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of completing this course, attendees will:

• Understand what LTE and EPC are
• Explain the evolution of cellular networks GSM, WCDMA, CDMA, TD-SCDMA, LTE and LTE-Advanced
• Compare and contrast Service functionalities of LTE and GSM, CDMA, 1xEV-DO and UMTS
• Understand LTE standardization and the role of 3GPP
•  Discuss LTE service and business environment
• List LTE and EPC terminology, services and features
• Identify the key goals, functions and requirements of LTE and EPC
• List LTE Radio Fundamentals, Spectrum, Standards, Network Technologies, Architectures, Generations, Terminals & Devices
• Identify Key LTE Carriers, Network Operators & Resellers
• List necessary functions for LTE and EPC implementation
• Describe the key technical components of LTE and EPC
• Explore the role of LTE and EPC in future wireless deployments
• Discover voice and video over LTE requirements and implementation
• Compare and contrast Service functionalities of LTE and LTE-Advanced
• Gain a high level understanding of Voice and Video over LTE profiles
• Examine the future of LTE, LTE-Advanced, Voice over LTE (VoLTE) and Video over LTE (ViLTE)
• Explore the role of LTE and EPC in future M2M and IoT deployments

Course Outlines

LTE Overview

• What is LTE?
• LTE Standardization
• 3rd generation partnership project (3GPP)
• 3GPP history
• 3GPP, the current organization
• 3GPP releases
• GPP LTE release and beyond (LTE-advanced)
• IMT-advanced process
• LTE Market Trends
• Key LTE Business Challenges
• End User LTE Services and Applications

LTE Architecture Overview

• Overall high level description of LTE
• LTE performance
• FDD, TDD, LTE advanced
• Frequencies for LTE
• Basic parameters of LTE
• Radio access subsystem: E-UTRAN (also called EUTRA) E-UTRAN characteristics
• E-UTRAN interfaces
• Macrocells, microcells and femtocells
• Core network
• LTE network elements
• Functional split between the E-UTRAN and the EPC
• LTE – roaming architecture
• LTE network mobility management
• Role of IMS in LTE/EPC
• Voice over LTE (VoLTE)
• Video over LTE (ViLTE)
• SIM, USIM and ISIM

LTE Network Deployment considerations

• LTE Radio Network Considerations
• Transport Network Considerations
• LTE/EPC Core Network Considerations

LTE  Radio Technology

• E-UTRAN (Evolved UTRAN)
• What is OFDM/OFDMA?
• OFDM (Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing)
• SC-FDMA (Single-Carrier Frequency Division Multiple Access)
• FDD and TDD
• OFDMA advantages
• LTE channel: bandwidths and characteristics
• OFDM applied to LTE
• MIMO (Multiple Input Multiple Output)
• General facts behind MIMO

LTE Flat IP Core Network

• Fixed mobile convergence
• IP multimedia subsystem (IMS)
• General description of IMS
• Session Initiation Protocol (SIP)
• IMS components and interfaces
• Evolved packet system in GPP standards
• Policy and charging rules function (PCRF)
• Enhanced voice quality
• Circuit-switched fallback (CSFB)
• Simultaneous voice and LTE (SVLTE)
• Voice over LTE (VoLTE)
• Over-The-Top (OTT) applications

LTE Protocols and Procedures

• LTE RAN protocols and procedures
• Mobility in LTE
• LTE Systems radio access network architecture
• QoS in LTE
• Policy and charging
• LTE security
• Principles of LTE security
• LTE EPC security
• SIM card physical interface

Why should you choose TONEX LTE Training?

LTE Training by TONEX is an intensive learning experience that cover the essential elements of Long Term Evolution (LTE). LTE Training Crash Course covers the foundation of LTE, LTE RAN, concepts behind OFDMA/SC-FDMA, Overview of MIMO, LTE Cell Planning, LTE Capacity Planning, EPC, IMS, Diameter, EPC Signaling, Security, Voice over LTE, LTE-Advacned, LTE Backhaul (both Microwave and Metro Ethernet), PPE-TE, MPLS-TP and more.

TONEX Long Term Evolution (LTE) training crash course – bootcamp introduces LTE and related technologies required to plan, design, implement and manage the evolution route for wireless and cellular network operators towards 4G broadband mobile networks. These courses range from basics technological overview programs to detailed engineering and design LTE courses.

TONEX has been involved with over couple of dozens of LTE deployment worldwide, doing training for the engineers and non-engineers, LTE planning, architecture, systems engineering, design, implementation, security and OSS/network management.

LTE Training Boot Camp ® is the answer to your LTE-EPC/EPS technology needs. This innovative and intensive learning experience covers the essential elements of LTE and SAE/EPC/EPS in a nutshell by the industry experts.

Here is the schedule you can expect to follow during your boot camp:

Overview. We begin the seminar with an overview of LTE, its recent progression and what to expect during the seminar.

Body of Class. Throughout the seminar, we add a lot of detail to what we talked about in the overview. Expect comprehensive information that is current and relevant. Also expect to engage in hands-on activities and other interactive, real-world examples that make sense out of the information.

Wrap Up. The specialty course comes to a close, and clients receive their certificates. Tonex provides both Tonex certificates and industry certificates for clients to have on file to show their completion of the LTE training programs.

By choosing Tonex for your company’s technology, management and training seminars, you are getting the most up-to-date, highest quality boot camps possible. Our LTE courses are specifically designed by experts in the field, and they are continuously evaluated to ensure they are up to date. Contact Tonex to learn more about our innovative LTE training courses and the difference they can make for your employees.

LTE (Long Term Evolution) Training Bootcamp can combine the following training modules into a 4-days intense bootcamp based on the customer needs and requirements:

• OFDM and MIMO
• LTE Air Interface and Core Network
• LTE Core Network Planning and Design
• LTE RF Planning and Design
• LTE Protocols and Signaling
• LTE RAN Signaling and Operations
• LTE RF Performance
• LTE QoS
• LTE Capacity Planning and Traffic Engineering
• LTE Security
• LTE GSM/UMTS and EV-DO (eHRPD) Interworking
• IPv6 and MPLS
• LTE-Advanced (R10)
• IMS and Voice over IMS for LTE-EPC
• Voice over LTE (VolTE)
• SMS over LTE

LTE Training Crash Course Outline (base):

•  Introduction to LTE (Long Term Evolution)
• Overview of IP Convergence in the mobile networks
• Introduction to LTE (Long Term Evolution) and SAE/ePC/EPS
• LTE Network Architecture
• LTE Interfaces and protocols
• LTE Packet Core (SAE/EPC and EPS)
• LTE/SAE/EPC Network Architecture
• Evolved UTRAN and Evolved Packet Core
• LTE/EPC Interworking
• LTE Protocol Stacks
• LTE Interfaces covered in details
• LTE-EPC Signaling
• IMS (IP Multimedia Subsystem) in LTE
• Overview of Diameter Protocol
• Diameter Applications in IMS
• LTE Operations and Procedures
• LTE Planning and Optimization
• Ethernet Backhaul for LTE
• QoS Applied to LTE-EPC
• PCC (Policy and Charging Control
• LTE and EPC Security
• Overview of LTE Air Interface; Overview of OFDM and MIMO
• LTE RF Planning and Design
• LTE Backhaul Requirements
• LTE Backhaul Aggregation Network Technology
• Overview of LTE-Advanced

Who Should Attend

Engineers and Non-Engineers professionals who need a through understanding of LTE, EPC, Services, Protocols, RF and Core Planning and Design, Backhaul, Capacity Planning, QoS, Security, VoLTE and LTE-Advanced,

Objectives

Upon completion of this training, the attendees will be able to :

• Understand HSPA/HSPA+ and Migration to LTE/EPC/EPS
• Understand how Different End User Services are Performed in LTE/EPC/EPS
• Understand and Comprehend the basics of LTE/EPC/EPS
• Understand LTE Architecture, Protocols and Signaling
• Understand LTE Network Architecture and Protocols (Radio and Core)
• Understand the Main Functionality in the Evolved UMTS Radio Access Network, E-UTRA/E-UTRAN or LTE
• Understand LTE Multiple Access Methods: OFDMA and SC-FDMA and MIMO
• Describe Evolved Packet Core (EPC), SAE (System Architecture Evolution) and Evolved Packet System (EPS)
• Describe UTRAN, All IP Network (AIPN) and E-UTRA/E-UTRAN architecture
• Highlight E-UTRA Air Interface and physical layer (downlink and uplink) functionalities and procedures
• Highlight E-UTRA Layer 2 and 3 Signaling Functionalities and Procedures
• Highlight LTE Radio and Core Network Planning and Design Procedures
• Highlight LTE Backhaul Requirements
• Describe LTE Backhaul Aggregation Network Technology
• Understand LTE Traffic Engineering
• Identify LTE Interworking
• Identify the following aspects of LTE networks: Quality of Service (QoS), Call setup procedures, Mobility support, LTE and EPC Security Architecture
• Describe Call flows and operational scenarios in HSPA/HSPA+ and LTE

Outline

LTE Training Modules (Customizable based on attendee’s background, needs and objectives)

What is LTE (Long Term Evolution)?

• Evolution from GSM/GPRS and UMTS/HSPA to LTE and LTE Advanced
• GSM (Global System for Mobile Communications
• GPRS (General Packet Radio Service)
• EDGE and EDGE II
• UMTS (Universal Mobile Telecommunication System)
• HSPA/HSPA+
• LTE and LTE Advanced

Overview of IP Convergence in the mobile networks

• Wireless Internet Basics
• GSM/EGPRS/UMTS/HSPA/HSPA+
• Ethernet Backhaul for LTE
• LTE Protocols and Signaling
• Overview of LTE SAE, Evolved Packet Core (EPC) and EPS
• Overview of LTE-EPC Networks and Signaling
• LTE and 1x/1xEV-DO (eHRPD) Interworking
• LTE and GSM/UMTS Interworking
• IMS Architecture and Protocols Applied to LTE
• LTE and EPC Security
• QoS Applied to LTE-EPC

Introduction to LTE (Long Term Evolution) and EPC/EPS

• Long Term Evolution (LTE) as a new radio platform technology
• Support to achieve higher peak throughputs than HSPA+ in higher spectrum bandwidth
• LTE for mobile, fixed and portable wireless broadband access
• Optimized for IP-based traffic
• Increasing capacity
• Reducing network complexity
• Lowering deployment and operational costs
• Enhanced UMTS Air Interface (E-UTRA)
• System Architecture Evolution (SAE) and Evolved Packet Core (EPC)
• EUTRAN/LTE and the SAE/EPC as the Evolved Packet System (EPS)

LTE Network Architecture

• LTE Interfaces and protocols
• Introduction to E-UTRAN
• E-UTRAN network architecture
• E-UTRAN protocols
• Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM)
• Multiple Input/Multiple Output (MIMO)
• Architecture and node functions
• The LTE Evolved Packet System (EPS)
• LTE SAE Evolved Packet Core (EPC)
• LTE-EPC Network Architecture
• Network nodes and roles of HSS, MME, S-GW, P-GW, and PCRF
• Key interfaces: S1, S5, S6, S10 and S11
• Key features and services

LTE Packet Core (SAE/EPC and EPS)

• Mobility Management Entity (MME)
• User Plane Entity (UPE)
• Serving Gateway (S-GW), PDN-GW and enhanced Packet Data Gateway (ePDG)
• DIAMETER, IPv6, SIP, SCTP and SIGTRAN
• Role of IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS)
• Co-existence and Inter-working with 3GPP Radio Access Technology (RAT)
• Architecture and migration

LTE/SAE/EPC Network Architecture

• New enhanced base station, “Evolved NodeB (eNodeB)
• LTE air interface and performs radio resource management for the evolved access system
• Access GateWay (AGW) and termination of the LTE bearer
• Key logical functions
• MME (Mobility Management Entity) for the Control
• SAE PDN GW (System Architecture Evolution Packet Data
• Network GateWay for the User Plane
• Comparing the functional breakdown with existing 3G architecture
• Radio Network elements functions,
• Radio Network Controller (RNC), the AGW and the enhanced BTS (eNodeB)
• Core Network elements functions
• SGSN and GGSN or PDSN (Packet Data Serving Node)
• Routers and the AGW
• Overview of E-UTRAN’s Logical, Transport and Physical channels UE protocol stack
• Changes in MAC, RLC, RRC, NAS and PDCP

Evolved UTRAN and Evolved Packet Core

• Basic Concepts: bearers, Quality of Service
• NAS (Non Access Stratum) Protocols – EMM and ESM
• EPS Mobility Management (EMM) Procedures
• ESM Session Management (ESM) Procedures
• GTP – the GPRS Tunneling Protocol
• GTP-C and GTP-u
• Main GTP Procedures for EPS
• Mobility in EPS
• Multimedia over IP and IMS Basics
• EPS Security Mechanisms

LTE/EPC Interworking

• Interworking with 3GPP IP-access
• Interworking with Non-3GPP IP-access
• PCC (Policy and Charging Control)
• X2, S1 and S11-interface protocol stacks
• E-UTRA Layer 3 Protocols (NAS and RRC)
• Non Access Stratum protocols and procedures (EMM and ESM)
• Idle mode mobility mechanisms
• NAS security mechanisms
• The S1 and S11-Interface
• S1 Application Protocol (S1AP) procedures
• The GTP version 2 protocol (eGTP)
• X2 Application Protocol (X2AP) procedures
• Data forwarding and in-order delivery of data PDUs at handover
• Role of SCTP and IPv6 in LTE-EPC
• End-to-end signaling and traffic flow

Overview of LTE and EPC Protocol Stacks

• LTE-Uu Interface Protocols
• MAC, RLC, PDCP and RRC
• UE states and state transitions (NAS and RRC)
• Radio Resource Control (RRC) procedures
• Packet Data Convergence Protocol (PDCP)
• Radio Link Control Protocol (RLC)
• Medium Access Control Protocol (MAC)
• E-UTRAN and NAS Protocols
• S1 and X2 interfaces and protocol stack
• NAS states and functions
• NAS messaging
• Network identities of UE and EPC
• Connected Mode and UE States
• Attach to the Network
• Selection of MME, S-GW, and P-GW
• Authentication and IP address allocation
• Default bearer setup and registration
• LTE-EPC Protocols
• NAS protocol states
• Role of EMM and ESM
• GTPv2-C, GTP-U, Proxy-MIP (PMIPv6)

Overview of LTE and EPC  Interfaces

• S1: S1-MME/S1AP (eNB – MME)
• S1-U (eNB-SGW)
• S2A, S2B
• X2 (eNB – eNB)
• X2AP (X2 Application Protocol)
• S3 (S4 SGSN – MME)
• S4 (S4 SGSN – SGW)
• S5 (SGW-PGW)
• S6A (HSS – MME)
• S6B (PGW – 3GPP AAA)
• S6D (HSS – S4 SGSN)
• S8 (SGW – PGW)
• S9 (PCRF – PCRF)
• S10 (MME – MME)
• S11 (MME – SGW)
• S12 (UTRAN – SGW)
• GX (PCRF – PGW)
• GXC (PCRF-SGW)
• RX (PCRF – IP APPLICATION [P-CSCF FOR IMS])
• GR (SGSN – HSS)
• GN (SGSN – MME / SGSN – PGW)
• GP (SGSN – PGW)
• SGi

LTE-EPC Signaling Principals

• Network identities and UE identities
• Signaling bearers
• Data bearers, EPS bearers
• PDN connections and APNs
• Intra-LTE Mobility
• X2-based handovers
• Intra and inter MME handovers
• Intra and inter S-GW handovers
• Tracking area updates
• IMS and Support for Voice
• IMS and seamless mobility
• Circuit-Switched Fallback (CSFB)
• Voice Call Continuity (VCC)
• Single Radio Voice Call Continuity (SRVCC)

IMS (IP Multimedia Subsystem) in LTE

• IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) Architecture
• P-CSCF (Proxy Call Session Control Function)
• CSCF (Interrogating Call Session Control Function)
• S-CSCF (Serving Call Session Control Function)
• BGCF (Breakout Gateway Control Function)
• MGCF (Media Gateway Control Function) / MGW (IMS-MGW)
• IMS Signaling Protocols
• IMS Scenarios & Operations
• IMS Quality of Service

Overview of Diameter Protocol

• Diameter and Related Interfaces
• Diameter Protocol
• Diameter Node
• Diameter Peer
• Client
• Server
• Agent
• Relay Agent
• Proxy Agent
• Redirect Agent
• Diameter Applications in EPS
• Diameter in EPS
• S6a between MME and HSS
• S6d between S4-SGSN and HSS
• S13 between MME and EIR
• S13 ’ between S4-SGSN and EIR
• S9 between Visited PCRF and Home PCRF
• Gx between PDN-GW and PCRF
• Gxx (Gxa, Gxb, Gxc) for policy control
• Gy between PDN-GW and OCS
• Gz between PDN-GW and OFCS
• Rx between P-CSCF and PCRF
• Sp between PCRF and SPR

Diameter Applications in IMS

• LIA: Location-Info-Answer
• LIR:Location-Info-Request
• MAA: Multimedia-Authentication-Answer
• MAR: Multimedia-Authentication-Request
• PPA: Push-Profile-Answer
• PPR: Push-Profile-Request
• RTA: Registration-Termination-Request
• RTR: Registration-Termination-Request
• SAA: Server-Assignment-Answer
• SAR: Server-Assignment-Request
• UAA: User-Authorization-Answer
• UAR: User-Authorization-Request

LTE Operations and Procedures

• System acquisition
• Idle mode operations
• Synchronization
• Cell search and random access
• RRC connection establishment
• Traffic operations in DL & UL
• Bearer setup and handover
• Power control
• LTE/SAE signaling
• EPC (MME) registration
• Security procedures

LTE Planning and Optimization

• Traffic and QoS considerations
• Security considerations
• Capacity planning considerations
• Planning tools
• Antenna selections
• Site location and integration

Ethernet Backhaul for LTE

• Wireless Networks Backhaul Overview
• GigE and Metro Ethernet
• IP and MPLS/GMPLS
• Ethernet Backhaul for LTE
• Carrier Ethernet in IP Backhaul
• Circuit Emulation (CESoE) and Circuit Bonding
• LTE Backhaul Evolution Scenario
• LTE Backhaul Capacity Planning

QoS Applied to LTE-EPC

• General Requirements for LTE QoS
• End User Requirements for QoS
• LTE End-to-End QoS Architecture
• LTE Service Establishment and QoS
• LTE QoS Parameters
• The class of QoS
• Guaranteed Bit Rate (GBR)
• Level of latency (delays in packet transmission)
• Jitter (variation in latency)
• Dropped packets
• EPS bearers, SDFs and TFTs
• PCC Architecture
• Service based Local Policy (SBLP)
• Policy Control Function (PCF)
• Technical Requirements for LTE QoS
• LTE Bearer Service Attributes
• Mapping QoS to LTE Services

PCC (Policy and Charging Control

• PCC architecture
• Policy and Charging Control Architecture
• Policy and Charging Rules Function – PCRF
• Subscriber Profile Repository (SPR)
• Application Function (AF)
• Policy and Charging Enforcement Function (PCEF)
• Gx, Rx and Sp interfaces
• Policy Control
• QoS handling and authorization
• Charging Control
• Roaming Scenarios and the S9 interface

LTE and EPC Security

• LTE Security Architecture
• UMTS and HSPA/HSPA+ Security Features
• Security in E-UTRAN
• Security in EPC/EPS
• Authentication and Key Management (AKA)
• AKA Algorithms
• LTE Security Procedures

Overview of LTE Air Interface; Overview of OFDM and MIMO

• LTE Air Interface
• Basics of OFDM and OFDMA
• Basics of SC-OFDMA
• LTE DL OFDMA
• LTE UL SC-OFDMA
• LTE Antenna Considerations
• Principles of MIMO
• Radio Resource Management requirements
• The eNB host functions
• Radio Resource Management
• Radio Bearer Control
• Radio Admission Control
• Connection Mobility Control
• Dynamic Resource Allocation (scheduling)

LTE RF Planning and Design

• Overview of LTE Radio Network Design and Engineering
• Link Budget for LTE
• LTE Capacity Planning
• LTE Design and Site Selection
• LTE Configuration Parameters
• LTE Operational Parameters
• KPIs in LTE Radio Network

LTE Backhaul Requirements

• LTE Services
• LTE User Download Speeds
• Estimated Net LTE User Data Peak Rates
• LTE Cell Site Backhaul Requirements
• Topologies for LTE Backhaul
• Hub and Spoke
• Tree/Tiered Networks
• Mesh And Ring Networks
• Ring Network Topology
• LTE Capacity Planning Models
• Statistical Traffic Distribution
• Traffic Dimensioning
• Traffic Asymmetry

LTE Backhaul Aggregation Network Technology

• Technologies
• RPR
• IP/MPLS and TP-MPLS
• VPWS/VPLS/H-VPLS
• GMPLS
• PBB-TE
• EPON
• Microwave wireless
• QoS support
• Backhaul migration
• IP/Ethernet backhaul
• Phased migration options
• Backhaul Evolution Strategies for LTE Operators
• Intelligent mobile core platform
• Metro IP edge router platform and
• Intelligent network management system
• IP/MPLS-based backhaul platform
• IP/GMPLS-based backhaul platform

Overview of LTE-Advanced

• IMT-Advanced by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU)
• LTE-Advanced in 3GPP in Release 10
• LTE-Advanced to qualify as IMT-Advanced/4G
• LTE-Advanced as a further evolution of LTE, an OFDMA-based technology, specified in Release 8 and 9
• Evolution of current OFDMA approaches
• High-order MIMO (e.g., 4X4)
• Wider radio channels (e.g., 50 to 100 MHz)
• Optimization in narrower bands (e.g., less than 20 MHz) due to spectrum constraints in some deployments
• Multi-channel operation in either same or different frequency bands
• Ability to share bands with other services
• IMT-2000 and IMT-Advanced
• 450 MHz band
• UHF band (689-960 MHz)
• 2.3 GHz band
• C-band (3 400-4 200 MHz

TONEX LTE Training 101 will give you an effective introduction to the technology and market needs.

Certified In-Building Wireless Network Design Training, A Hands-on Certification Training by TONEX – Earn 26 CE (PDH – Professional Development Hours from PIE)

Certified In-Building Wireless Network Design Training provides knowledge and skills for in building RF Engineering and Design. In-Building Wireless Training course will cover all the essentials aspects of the wireless indoor network planning, design, implementation, and optimization.

In-Building Wireless Training Program is designed to give you knowledge and skills in  in-building wireless from concepts to optimization. The course modules are covering: indoor design concepts, planning, design, network deployment, installation and optimization process. Learn about indoor wireless planning, site surveys, design, project management, and commissioning of indoor systems including DAS (distributed antenna systems) and small cells.

Discover how to examine building layout, coverage and capacity requirements, and service objectives, to provide an affordable indoor design and solution.  Guidelines and technical, product selection, installation, commissioning, performance, GoS, QoS, QoE, optimization, and complete documentation are included in our training solution to assure cellular/PCS, two-way radios, and other mobile devices work reliably in buildings, tunnels, bridges, airports, concert halls and sport venues.

Master your knowledge and skills to plan, design, implement and optimize indoor wireless and small cell networks. Learn about RF, radio waves, propagation, antennas,  modulation, coding, services, architecture, design, capacity planning, verification, interference and various trends in-building technologies including DAS, WiFi, GSM, CDMA, 3G and LTE-Advanced.

Understand design and implementation of indoor wireless technologies, Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS) and small cell technologies. Discover methods and tools for indoor wireless planning, design, implementation, deployment and optimizations of indoor wireless and small cell networks.

During the training, we will work with real projects to evaluate the feasibility, coverage  and performance of the indoor wireless network, write system requirements and specifications, verify and validate design, implement and optimize the solution and produce as-built specs.

Learning Objectives

Upon completing this course, the attendees will be able to:

• List the various types of indoor wireless systems and solutions including DAS and small cells
• Discuss indoor wireless system solutions, DAS and small cells and their co-existence with micro and macro cells
• Determine the types of indoor wireless for a given coverage, technologies such as WiFi and LTE and service capacity requirements
• Determine how to effectively design an indoor wireless system in a cost effective manner with the highest performance as expected
• Identify the key RF parameters and design targets of indoor wireless systems including mobile, WiFi and Public Safety
• Discuss tools and methods to create as-built documentation
• Identify the various components and equipments used in deploying indoor wireless systems
• Prepare a indoor wireless systems engineering
• Discuss indoor wireless system ConOps, requirements, design, testing and optimization processes
• Prepare  indoor wireless link budgets using our free tools
• Prepare link budgets for the optical links using our free tools
• List the indoor wireless system configuration and design parameters
• Identify best practices for the deployment of indoor wireless systems including project management site survey design, installation and optimizations.
• Identify the factors that may impact indoor wireless system performance through hands-on exercises and workshops.

Who Should Attend

Become expert in  in-building wireless and perform service provisioning of cellular/PCS/LTE, Analog, VHF/UHF, Public Safety and WiFi (WLAN’s) inside buildings and other structures such as sport venues, concert halls, airports, tunnels and bridges.

Whether you work for a wireless service provider, system integrator, ISP, equipment manufacturer, building manager or business owner, this course will enhance your knowledge and skills to evaluate various wireless services in poor coverage areas and know-how on technologies to expand coverage into new areas. Our experienced and dedicated instructors will help you maximize your in building wireless communication capabilities in the most cost effective manner during this course.
This course is a comprehensive technical program to plan, design, implement, verify, validate, optimize indoor wireless systems including DAS and small cells and is intended for project managers, engineers, technicians and anyone else involved in planning, design,  deployment and optimization of indoor wireless systems.

Course Agenda

Indoor wireless System  Overview

• What and Why?
• Types of Indoor wireless systems
• DAS (Distributed Antenna Systems)
• Pico and Micro-cells
• Small Cells
• WiFi hotspots
• Indoor wireless technology overview
• Coverage requirements
• Indoor wireless capacity planning
• Indoor wireless system architecture
• Active and passive solutions
• Planning considerations
• Indoor wireless system design considerations
• Site surveys
• Pico and macro cell site considerations
• Mobile networks considerations
• LTE small cell considerations
• WiFi considerations
• Public Safety considerations
• Installation considerations
• Optimization considerations

Indoor wireless System Planning and Design

• Project deployment process
• Project management and system requirements baselines
• Scope of Work (SoW) for an In Building Wireless System
• Analysis of services
• Business and budgetary objectives
• Facility and document the as-built configuration
• RF environment in the design frequency
• Building drawings
• Design challenges
• Network architecture and  topology
• RF planning and design
• Principles of sire survey
• Radio waves and propagation
• RF and optical Link Budget calculations
• Materials and RF propagation
• Refraction, Reflection, Diffraction and scattering
• Noise and Noise Figure
• Intermodulation and BER
• In-Building components
• Backhaul connection to the network
• Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS)
• Network management and operations
• in-Building Wireless System Architecture
• Passive DAS
• Active DAS
• Hybrid DAS
• Repeaters vs. base station solutions
• Technical considerations for various technologies
• GSM, CDMA/CDMA2000, UMTS, HSPA/HSPA+, LTE and LTE-Advanced
• OFDM/OFDMA/SC-FDMA and MIMO
• 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ad

Workshop: Designing an indoor wireless  project

• System design and development
• wireless voice/data needs
• Software analysis to specify optimum placement of access points and cells
• Large network “holes”
• Radio resources for outside mobile users.
• Macrocell
• Capacity requirements and security measures
• Design to architectural and operational constraints
• System procurement management
• Equipment specifications
• Performance guarantees
• Construction requirements
•  Site-walks and pre-bid

Indoor wireless Site Survey

• Environment, layout and network requirements
• Antennas
• RF propagation
• RF measurements
• Equipment location
• Cable routing
• Performance evaluation
• Optimization

DAS and Small Cell Technology

• What is DAS?
• What is a small cell?
• Types of DAS and small cells
• Indoor vs. outdoor
• Co-existence with macro-network
• Coverage considerations
• Capacity considerations
• Small cell Connectivity
• Small cell architectures
•  Power consideration

Testing, optimization, and final acceptance

• Installation and integration management
• Project management of installation and testing with all systems
• Integration with other systems and trades
• Verify proper interconnect
• Configuration of access points
• Tests of system performance
• System security demonstration
• Operational verification tests through facility with client staff
• As-built and test documentation for completeness

Workshop 2: Designing an Indoor Wireless System with PCS/Cellular/LTE and Public Safety Coverage Extension

• Dedicated radio resources
• General Technical Features
• Frequency range 100 MHz to 100 GHz
• Accurate propagation predictions
• Propagation models
• Conductivity, permittivity and transmission loss
• Time dispersion/multipath (RMS delay spread) studies
• Angle of arrival calculations
• 2D and 3D ray-tracing models for outdoor microcell
• Indoor wireless LAN/PBX/cell-extender studies.
• Line-of-sight (LOS) and NLOS rays
• Wall transmission
• Corner diffraction
• Attenuation due to partial Fresnel zone obstruction.
• Hata propagation model
• COST-231 propagation model
• Walfisch-Ikegami propagation model
• Simplified outdoor microcell studies
• Multi-story indoor studies
• Calculate attenuation between floors
• Plot results in a 3D, multi-story projection.
• Free-space propagation
• Reflection
• Diffraction
• Diffuse wall scattering
• Pico and microcells
• High and low powered passive repeaters
• Passive coax-based transport
• Low and high powered active distributed antenna systems
• Radio over Fiber (RoF)
• Cable-distributed vs. Fiber-distributed

Workshop 3: In-Building Wireless, DAS and Small Cell System Design Case

• Application and Design Principles
• Using BDA devices and systems
• Repeaters, Boosters, Cell Enhancers
• HVAC ducting “waveguide” distributed
• Over-the-air donors
• Microcell and on-Site donors
• Community and Multi-Operator
• Public Cellular and PCS
• Law Enforcement, Public Safety
• 150, 450, 800-900 trunked
• SCADA telemetry: 150, 450, 900 MHz.
• Public Unlicensed Mobile
• Basic Modulation Types
• Law Enforcement, Public Safety: FM, QPSK
• SCADA telemetry :  FM, QPSK, others
• Public Unlicensed Mobile
• Signal Quality Criteria
• C/I, Linearity, Dynamic Range
• Headroom and Noise Performance
• Interference – External sources
• Internal sources generated
• Reflection-mode in cluttered environment
• Obstructions and Diffraction
• In-Building Propagation
• Free-space in rooms, hallways
• Attenuation through walls, floors, ceilings, doors, windows
• Frequency variability (“tilt”) of losses
• Loss, Tilt, and coupling in the use of HVAC ducts as waveguide
• Gains and Losses of system components
• Basic Design, Operational, and Troubleshooting discussions

Discussions and Solution Case Studies to focus on:

• Challenges in designing and executing in-building wireless projects
• Factors affect ROI and ongoing costs
• Gain a holistic approach to RF planning and solution integration
• Auditing In-building Wireless Deployment
• Active Distributed Antenna System (DAS)
• Passive DAS
• Repeater
• Pico or microcell
• Facility and Installation Considerations
• What is the type of facility?
• Open/warehouse
• Industrial/Manufacturing
• Cubed office
• Drywall office
• Hi-rise building
• Government building
• Hospital building
• Mall
• Airport
• Convention center
• Stadium/Arena
• Calculating number of subscribers within the venue
• Single-mode fiber vs. multi-mode fiber
• CAT3/5 cable
• CATV
• Coax
• Installation of conduit/innerduct required
• Plenum-rated cables
• Leaky Coax
• RF carriers per band

 Final Assessment, Project and Certification

PPAP Training, Production Part Approval Process Training 

PPAP Training, Production Part Approval Process Training Course Description 

PPAP Training course, Production Part Approval Process Training discusses the requirements, procedures and protocols, and practices and activities specified by the PPAP manual.

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Through this PPAP training, students prepare a sample PPAP package for submission, from the beginning to the end.

What is PPAP?

Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) is an analysis management to measure the capability of the system. Once the PPAP protocol is obeyed, the number of dysfunctional parts will reduce down to below a handful per million parts produced. This conclusive process will evaluate the performance of all the processes and steps involved in producing parts and it will assure that all the specifications and requirements are met.

This process assesses how well the processes used to produce parts will meet the specifications. Participants who complete this course They also know how to conduct and evaluate the processes, and

Added Value of the PPAP Training:

• Learn how to evaluate a PPAP report
• Review and prepare PPAP forms
• Learn how to submit PPAP reports
• Discuss the specific needs for part approval records or sample retention
• Know when/where PPAP submissions are required
• Recognize various levels of PPAP submission
• Understand where and how the PPAP submissions can be incorporated into the APQP
• Understand the statistics of process capability, process capability index, performance capability, and performance capability index (Cp, Cpk, Pp, and Ppk.)
• Learn how to present the outcomes to the customer in a high-qualified format align with the customer’s expectation.

TONEX PPAP Training Will Also Cover:

• The concepts and principals of the PPAP
• All the components of PPAP
• Review all the required documentation for each submission level
• Real-life examples and case studies

TONEX PPAP Training Methodology

TONEX PPAP training course is in the form of an interactive workshop. The seminar includes many in-class activities including hands on exercises, case studies and workshops. During the PPAP training course, students can bring in their own sample projects and through our coaching, develop their own PPAP.

Audience

Production Part Approval Process Training, PPAP Training is a 2-day course designed for:

• Internal auditors
• Second-party auditors
• The ISO/TS 16949 implementation team
• Cross-functional team members
• Project Managers, Engineers and Quality Department Personnel
• All individuals involved in submitting PPAP report
• All individuals involved in product quality planning activities
• All individuals interested in learning more about PPAP

Training Objectives

Upon the completion of PPAP training course, the attendees are able to:

• Understand the goals and objectives of PPAP
• Understand the phases of PPAP
• Explain why PPAP is applied
• Discuss all components of the PPAP
• Understand the customer specific requirements for submitting PPAP
• Discuss the evidence required by customers to submit PPAP
• Complete all phases and steps of a PPAP
• Define the scope and purposes of the PPAP
• Follow all the PPAP submission levels
• Evaluate all PPAP reports
• Prepare and fill out PPAP forms
• Understand how to incorporate the PPAP submissions into APQP
• Articulate and discuss the results of the PPAP

Course Outline

Overview of PPAP

• PPAP definition
• The purpose of PPAP
• When is a PPAP required?
• Benefits of PPAP submission
• What are the elements of a PPAP submission?
• What are the levels of PPAP?
• What is “Significant Production Run”?
• Run @ Rate
• Definition of risk
• PPAP status
• Authorized Engineering Change Documents

PPAP Requirements

• AIAG requirements
• Design Records
• Engineering Change Documents
• Customer Engineering Approval, if required
• Design Failure Modes & Effects Analysis (DFMEA) Process Flow Diagram
• Process Failure Modes & Effects Analysis (PFMEA) Control Plan
• Measurement Systems Analysis (MSA) Dimensional Results
• Qualified Laboratory Documentation
• Appearance Approval Report (AAR)
• Sample Product
• Master Sample
• Checking Aids
• Customer-Specific Requirements
• Part Submission Warrant (PSW)
• Internal, costumed, requirements

PPAP Levels

• Level 1 – Warrant only and Appearance Approval Report as requested submitted to the customer
• Level 2 – Warrant with samples and limited supporting data submitted to the customer
• Level 3 – Warrant with product samples and complete supporting data submitted to customer
• Level 4 – Warrant and other requirements as defined by the customer
• Level 5 – Warrant with product samples and complete supporting data reviewed at the supplier’s manufacturing location
• PPAP level table
• New parts levels
• Part changes levels

Production Warrant

• Definition
• Purpose
• When to use it
• Reviews checklist

Process Flow Diagram (PFD)

• What is PFD
• Purpose
• Symbols
• PFD example
• Reviewers checklist

Process FMEA (PFMEA)

• Origin of FMEA
• Definition
• Objectives
• When to use it
• Steps of PFMEA procedure
• Ratings
  • Severity
  • Occurrence
  • Detection
• Analyzing the results
• PFMEA exercise

Control Plan

• Definition
• Purposes
• Application
• Tool interaction
• Phases
• Process, tools, characteristics
• Specifications, Measurement, Sample Size & Frequency
• Control Method, Reaction Plan

Measurement Style Analysis (MSA)

• Definition
• Objective
• Application
• Who needs to be involved?
• Attribute
• Variable
• Observed variation
• Resolution
  • Error in resolution
  • Possible causes
• Repeatability
• Reproducibility
  • Error in resolution
  • Possible causes
• Gage R&R study
• Gage R&R steps

1. Select 10 items that represent the full range of long-term process variation
2. Identify the evaluators
3. Calibrate the gage or verify that the last calibration date is valid
4. Record data in the Gage R&R worksheet in the PPAP Playbook
5. Have each appraiser assess each part 3 times (trials – first in order, second in reverse order, third random)
6. Input data into the Gage R&R worksheet
7. Enter the number of operators, trials, samples and specification limits
8. Analyze data in the Gage R&R worksheet
9. Assess MSA trust level
10. Take actions for improvement if necessary

• Gage R&R case study
• Reviewer’s checklist

Dimensional Results

• What is it?
• Objectives
• When is it applied?
• Acceptance criteria
• Reviewer’s checklist

Material & Performance Test Results

• Material test results
• Module test results
• Performance test results

Initial Process Study

• Definition
• Purposes
• Applications
• Steps for Determining Process Capability

1. Choose the product or process characteristic
2. Validate the specification limits
3. Validate the measurement system
4. Collect data
5. Analyze data characteristics
6. Analyze process stability
7. Calculate process capability

• Variable data
• Capability indices
  • CpK
  • PpK
  • Cp vs CpK
• Reviewer’s checklist

Appearance Approval Report

• Definition
• Objective
• Application
• Sample report

Sample Production Parts

• Definition
• Purpose
• Application
• Labeling
• Part label example

Completing the PPAP Submission

• Electronic submission
• Element 1 Part Submission Warrant
• Element 2 Design Records and & Bubbled Part Prints
• Element 3 Approved Engineering Change Documentation
• Element 4 Customer Engineering Approvals
• Element 5 Design FMEA (DFMEA)
• Element 6 Process Flow Diagrams
• Element 7 Process FMEA (PFMEA)
• Element 8 Control Plan
• Element 9 Measurement System Analysis (MSA)
• Element 10 Dimensional Report
• Element 11 Material, Performance Test Results
• Element 12 Initial Process Study (Cpk/Ppk)
• Element 13 Qualified Lab Documentation
• Element 14 Appearance Approval report
• Element 15 Sample Parts
• Element 16 Master Sample
• Element 17 Checking Aids
• Element 18A Tooling Information Form
• Element 18B Packaging Form 

Discussion for Successful Implementation

TONEX Hands-On Workshop Sample PPAP

• Choose one case to conduct a PPAP on
• Prepare all the elements of the report
• Prepare required forms for submitting PPAP
• Use data to provide specific requirements for part approval records and sample retention
• Go through all the PPAP levels
• Perform required statistics analysis including Cp, CpK, or PpK
• Ensure the submission meet the customer’s specific requirements
• Present your final report to an imaginary customer

Production Part Approval Process Training, PPAP Training

Bluetooth Training Course Description: Bluetooth Courses and Bluetooth Technology Training Program; Topics can be customized based on the requirements.

Bluetooth training course explores core concepts of the Bluetooth. This course presents the fundamentals of Bluetooth for anyone who need to be grounded in the fundamentals and existing professionals who need to fill in any gaps they may have in their understanding of Bluetooth wireless technology.

Although Bluetooth has been around since 1994, it has made some of its greatest strides over the last decade. Workers in the field keep up with this changing information by taking Bluetooth training courses, which focus on the fundamentals of Bluetooth technology as well as the evolving market trends.

Tonex provides the highest quality Bluetooth technology training programs for small businesses, government agencies and Fortune 500 companies. Our skilled instructors and high level of information in the courses are not limited to large companies, and we enjoy the diverse group of clients that we serve year-round. In fact, our Bluetooth technology training program is flexible and adaptable, meeting the unique needs of your business.

While all of our Bluetooth courses do follow a particular format that we have found to be most successful, we can modify the details of the course so that they reflect the nature of your business. For instance, all Bluetooth training courses begin with an overview of the seminar. We then expand on these ideas by bringing in new information and using real-world examples to relate to this information.

Our seminars are known for incorporating interactive lesson plans and hands-on activities that make the material learned more memorable and fun. After all, this is the type of information that sticks with you; not the type that is written down on paper or taught through a monotone lecture. Clients then receive certificates upon successful completion of the course.

Why should you choose TONEX for your Bluetooth Training?

Bluetooth Training course illustrates and highlights the importance of several aspects of Bluetooth.

Bluetooth Training is an ideal course for Engineers and Non-engineers professionals to fill in their gaps in understanding the Bluetooth technology.

• Bluetooth Smart Devices: Nike creates the world’s first Bluetooth Smart shoes
• Bluetooth Core Specification

Bluetooth Training covers the following topics:

• Bluetooth 101
• Bluetooth Applications
• Bluetooth Services
• Bluetooth Technology
• Bluetooth Smart: Bluetooth LE, Bluetooth Low Energy
• Bluetooth Core Specification
• Bluetooth Profiles
• Bluetooth Networking Architecture
• Bluetooth Operations
• Bluetooth implementations
• The Bluetooth Protocols
• Bluetooth Architecture
• Bluetooth Physical layer (PHY)
• Physical Channels
• Physical Links
• Spectrum
• Interference
• Class of radio
• Power and range
• Bluetooth Packets
• Link Manager Protocol (LMP)
• Host controller Interface (HCI)
• Logical Link Control and Adaptation Protocol (LCAP)
• Bluetooth Security
• Bluetooth LE (Low Energy)
• Bluetooth Smart
• Configuring Bluetooth devices
• Installing Bluetooth
• Device discovery and Service discovery
• Bluetooth standards
• Conformance and compatibility testing

Bluetooth training Course is a unique high quality training designed for engineers and non-engineers considering Bluetooth, BLE, and Bluetooth Smart planning, architecture and design, product development,  testing, verification and validation or transforming plans into working systems.

Topics Include:

• Bluetooth, Bluetooth Smart and BLE device types, design goals, terminology, and core concepts
• Bluetooth Architecture : including controller, host, applications, and stack splits
• Bluetooth Physical Layer: modulation, frequency band, radio channels, power, tolerance, and range
• Bluetooth Link Layer: state machine, packets, channels, broadcasting, encryption, and optimization
• Protocols such as HCI-physical/logical interfaces, controller setup, and connection management and L2CAP-channels and packet structure, and signaling channels
• Attributes-grouping, services, characteristics, and protocols
• Bluetooth Security considerations such as pairing, bonding, and data signing
• Generic Access Profiles (GAP) including roles, modes, procedures, security modes, data advertising, and services
• Bluetooth Applications, devices, services, profiles, and peripherals
• Bluetooth Testing and qualification: planning, testing, verification, validation and compliance

Tonex offers the following types of training courses in addition to our innovative Bluetooth training program:

• Telecom Training
• IP Networking Training
• IT Training
• RF Training
• Wireless Training
• Systems Engineering Training
• Enterprise Architecture Training
• Leadership and Management Training

This list of topics is not complete, however. Since the field of information technology and telecommunications is constantly evolving, our course offerings evolve as well. As a company known for delivering the highest quality boot camps, overview classes and specialty courses, you can expect a comprehensive catalog of seminars that reflect the current market climate. To learn more about Bluetooth training courses, contact our team at Tonex today.

Objective: The objective of this class is to increase NSWC PHD proficiency in the

Computer Architectures arena where it is frequently involved in; design architectures,

computer program development and documentation, computer program testing, and

configuration management. Computer systems are the driving force in the perpetual

evolution of automation in all modern-day weapon systems. They enable an unlimited

amount of access to information, weapons precision and speed-of-response, value

added command and control processes, high-speed automated assignment of

resources, integrated sensors with close coupling to weapons, and a list too long to

continue. DoD organizations across the globe continue to develop architectures that

represent great strides in innovation for advanced combat operations. However,

significant differences in these architectures exist that complicate the ability to maximize

interoperability when sharing technology across organizations. In the accomplishment

of its In-Service Engineering Agent role, NSWC PHD engineers are frequently called

upon to develop unique solutions to network-centric interoperability and integration

issues, particularly the sustainment of outdated computer equipment. Proficient

execution of this effort requires an intimate knowledge of basic computer architecture.

Topics of Discussion include:

 Computer Design

o Terminology

o Operating principles

o Major components

 Identification

 Functionality

o Construction

o Performance benchmarking

 Identification

 Tools

 Measurements

o Troubleshooting

Why should you choose TONEX for your LTE RF Planning Training?

LTE RF Planning Training is focused on carrying out RF planning and Design and capacity planning for Long Term Evolution (LTE) based networks. It provides a solid understanding of how to plan, design and optimize and a high quality LTE network. Learn how to plan and design LTE networks, techniques to boost LTE capacity, and how to lower interference and increase quality in the LTE network.

LTE RF Planning Training Course will show the attendees how to plan, design and optimize LTE networks efficiently?

With the proliferation of smart devices, M2M, social networking and location-based services, operators are seeing LTE data usage expand rapidly to augment traditional GSM voice service revenues. With the increased data traffic delivered through LTE networks and  increasing of more bandwidth-intensive applications, operators are experiencing capacity issues on their LTE networks. Unfortunately adding more spectrum is more costly and is not always an option.

LTE networks promise to be more spectral-efficient however LTE many operators are planning  to target a series of non-traditional vertical markets and M2M (machine-to-machine) communications. So any additional LTE capacity could be quickly used up. The need for proactive  RF planning, design and optimization, is the purpose of LTE RF Planning Training Course.

Learn the theory and practical aspects of LTE RF Planning including:

• High level overview of LTE
• LTE Air Interface Overview
• Basic Spectrum Planning
• Radio Network Planning Basics
• Initial LTE RF Link Budget
• Detailed LTE RF Propagation
• RF Link Budget Principals
• LTE Capacity Planning
• LTE RF Components, RF Propagation Theory and LTE Channels
• Basics of RF designs
• Planning a LTE Network
• Planning the parameters of Network
• Performance of Network (KPI Analysis)
• LTE Cell Planning
• Fine Tuning and Optimization
• Continuous Optimization
• RF Antenna Systems
• Inter System Interference
• Inter-Technology Antenna Sharing

Who Should Attend

RF Engineers, Radio Network Planning Engineers, project managers, operators,  Regulators. or anyone else responsible for RF planning or design will benefit from LTE RF Planning Training Course: Radio Network Planning, Design and Optimization.

Objectives

Upon completing this course, the attendees are able to to:

• Understand LTE Air Interface and basic Spectrum Planning
• List main LTE radio interface parameters
• Describe LTE Air Interface applied to RF Planning, Design and Optimization
• Understand the LTE RF planning, design and optimization principals
• Understand basics of  Frequency Reuse for LTE
• Describe the impact of  MIMO on LTE and its planning
• Calculate Link Budgets for LTE using TONEX tools
• List Timing and Synchronization for LTE
• List LTE RF planning and design tools
• Describe the impact of the LTE backhaul in the planning and design process

Outline

Introduction to the RF Planning, Design and Optimization Processes

• What is RF Planning?
• Planning for Capacity and/or Coverage
• Nominal Cell Size
• Radio Propagation 101
• Propagation Models
• Link Budgets 101
• The Power Law
• Using a Planning Tool
• Site Acquisition and Selection
• Mast Options
• Nominal Areas for Sites
• Feedback Loop
• Detailed Site Design
• Concrete Canyons
• High Sites
• Drive Testing
• Flat Earth Modeling
• RF Planning and Tools

LTE Air Interface Overview

• S-OFDMA (LTE downlink)
• SC-FDMA (LTE uplink)
• Number of Subcarriers
• Symbol Size
• Subcarrier Types
• Frames
• Resource Blocks (RB)
• UL Allocation
• Modulation Techniques
• Error Correction
• Basic Spectrum Planning in LTE
• Operating Bands
• Channel Bandwidths
• Channel Spacing
• Guard Band Considerations

LTE RF Link Budget

• Effective Radiated Power
• Thermal Noise
• Noise Figure
• Ambient Noise
• SNR
• Implementation Margin
• Fast Fading
• Receive Diversity Gain
• System Gain and Losses
• Typical Parameter Values
• Base Station Antenna Gain
• Uplink Budget
• Downlink Budget
• Data rate (Mbps)
• Receiver sensitivity (dBm)
• Interference Margin (dB)
• Control Channel Overhead (dB)
• Maximum path loss
• Propagation (Path Loss) Models
• Environment : urban, rural, dense urban, suburban, open, forest, water
• Estimated Number of Sites
• Neighbor Cell Lists for each site
• Detailed Coverage Predictions (e.g. Signal Strength (RSRP), Signal Quality (RSRQ) Best CINR, Best Server Areas, Uplink and Downlink Throughput)
• Sites Coverage by Signal Strength
• Fine Tuning and Optimization

RF Propagation Models

• Free Space
• HATA
• Okumura Model
• COST-HATA
• COST-231 Walfisch-Ikegami Model
• ERCEG-GREENSTEIN
• Stanford University Interim (SUI) model
• SEMI-DETERMINISTIC Models
• Ray Tracing Model
• Factors Impacting Propagation Models

Mapping of Path Losses to Cell Sizes

• Okumura–Hata parameter
• Urban Indoor
• Suburban Indoor
• Rural Indoor
• Rural outdoor fixed
• Base station antenna height (m)
• Mobile antenna height (m)
• Mobile antenna gain (dBi) 0
• Slow fading standard deviation (dB)
• Location probability (%)
• Correction factor (dB)
• Indoor loss (dB)
• Slow fading margin (dB)
• Cell Size in Km

LTE Capacity Planning

• Uplink Throughput
• Capacity and  MPR Distributions
• CINR Distributions
• MAC Scheduler
• Antenna Schemas
• LTE System Spectral Efficiency
• TDD Capacity
• Workload Modeling
• LTE Traffic Planning and Calculations

Practical LTE Planning Considerations

• Coverage vs. Capacity Planning
• Coverage in Noise-Limited Cases
• Definition of average SINR
• Optimizing LTE system bandwidth for coverage
• LTE in Interference-Limited Cases
• Link budget with non-negligible interference: Interference Margin
• Trade-off between cell range, network load and cell edge throughput
• Cell range vs. network load, fixed cell edge throughput
• Network load vs. cell edge throughput, fixed cell range
• Antenna Systems MIMO Transmission Schemes in LTE
• Frequency Reuse
• Timing and Synchronization for LTE
• Carrier to Interference
• Noise ratio
• Inter System Interference
• Inter technology Antenna Sharing
• Cell range versus cell edge throughput, fixed network load
• Frequency-Aware UL/DL Scheduling
• Example of Measured MIMO Radio Channel
• Backhaul Capacity Planning

Case Studies, and Hands-on Workshops

• Creating a brand new LTE network in Johannesburg
• Planning a LTE network in Hawaii
• Designing a LTE network in Dubai
• Link-budget analysis of a LTE network in Frankfurt, Germany
• Optimization a LTE network in Tokyo

Telecom Pricing, Cost and Financial Analysis Training by TONEX

Telecom Pricing, Cost and Financial Analysis Training, is a four-day Telecom training covering telecom pricing, cost and financial analysis. Learn the key concepts of practical telecom pricing, cost, financial analysis and management.

In Telecom Pricing, Cost and Financial Analysis Training course, participants will learn to perform  price analysis and cost analysis and financial modeling to determine price reasonableness in accordance with telecom authorities. This course is designed for personnel involved in establishing or modifying the price or cost of telecom services and products.

elecom Pricing, Cost and Financial Analysis Training course delves deep into telecom financial analysis and modeling. The participants will lean how to perform accurate financial analysis, how to use telecom financial indicators and benchmarks to allocate resources and evaluate potential projects for maximum ROI (return-on-investment).
Who Should Attend

Telecom financial analysts,cost accountants, cost analysts, budget analysts, systems analysts, auditors, accountants, accounting managers, and financial planners.

Learning Objectives

Upon completing of Telecom Pricing, Cost and Financial Analysis Training course, the attendees will be able to:

• List financial terminology applied to telecom service providers
• Explain telecom operators’ cost, financial models and pricing models
• Determine how cost analysis shall be used and applied
• Explain telecom financial analysis and performance measurement
• Describe the role of telecommunications regulatory authorities, operating companies applied to cost and price Analysis
• List telecom price and cost ratio analysis techniques
• Describe best practices for telecom budgeting and forecasting
• Summarize telecom project analysis and evaluation
• List telecom cost and pricing Key performance indicators (KPIs)
• Evaluate effective telecom financial management and cost control
• Calculate new telecom service and product ROI
• List cost related labor and support services
• Negotiate telecom service cost analysis, financial techniques and contract audit
• Calculate a telecom cost objective and a price/cost objective
• List steps in financial analysis and modeling for project planning processes and financial projections
• Review proven financial analytical tools and understand how and when to use them
• Describe techniques to improve your organization’s profit picture by making sound business decisions
• Determine pre-negotiation position applied to different stakeholders using cost and financial calculations
• Use best practices in budgeting, forecasting, project evaluation and analysis
• Master the processes of telecom pricing, financial management and cost
• Control and strategies for telecom tariffing  and estimation of cost of network services
• Describe financial analysis and modeling for services. infrastructure, network operations, IT, legal, competition, sales and marketing
• Suggest modifications to telecom price or cost to assure reasonableness

Course Outline

Fundamentals of Telecom Cost and Pricing  

• Principles of telecom products and services
• Identifying telecom pricing and cost objectives
• Identifying approaches to telecom pricing
• Identifying target participants and stakeholders in the price, cost and financial analysis
• Conducting market research for telecom price analysis
• Techniques using market research to estimate probable telecom prices
• Introduction to cost or managerial accounting
• Principles of budgeting
• Activity-Based Costing (ABC) for management control
• Principles of standard costing and variance analysis
• Cost-Volume-Profit analysis
• Return on Investment analysis
• Payback analysis
• WACC and Hurdle Rates
• NPV, IRR, ROI, ROIC, ROA RONA-ROCE
• DuPont Formula and Residual Income (EVA) analysis
• Internal cash management ratios analysis
• Cash conversion cycle
• Burn Rate
• Turn and Earn
• Exercise

Fundamentals of Telecom Financial Analysis

• Ratios and metrics
• Financial strategic planning and capital budgeting
• Principles of financial forecasting and economic value-added models
• Capital Investment proposals and projects
• Income tax and capital investments
• Balance sheet analysis
• ROI, ROA, ROE
• DuPont formula
• Income statement analysis
• Past performance and project outcomes
• Benchmarking performance
• Cash flow analysis applied to operations, investing, and financing
• Cash flow performance indicators
• Profitability vs. liquidity
• Financial statement analysis
• Managing capital
• Debt and equity
• Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM)
• How to Calculate Present Value
• Internal rate of return (IRR)
• Net present value (NPV)
• Analyze Financial Statements

Introduction to Telecom Cost Analysis

• Cost of products and services
• Cost analysis
• General cost principles
• Specific cost principles
• Techniques to prepare cost analysis
• Technical and audit support
• OPEX vs. CAPEX
• Direct labor costs
• Indirect labor costs
• Direct infrastructure and material costs
• Profit calculation
• Factors affecting profit analysis
• Weighted guidelines
• Trade-Off Analysis
• Exercises

Applying Price-Related Factors to Telecom Products and Services

• Telecom trend analysis
• Telecom products and services cost factors
• Price evaluation preferences
• Comparing telecom services and product prices
• Calculating consumers and businesses Should-Pay price
• Techniques to calculate telecom Price Index Number
• Price-Volume analysis and modeling
• Cost Estimating Relationships
• Calculating Ratio of price to estimated direct and indirect costs
• Exercise and workshop

Advanced Techniques for Telecom Budgeting, Cost and Price Analysis

• Operational budgeting and techniques
• Time Value for Money
• Compound interest and of present value
• Capital budgeting
• Telecom cost analysis, profit planning and volume/price risks
• Cost analysis process
• Cost analysis players, projects and initiatives
• Pricing strategies
• Cost accounting standards
• Regulations to negotiated contracts and subcontracts
• Contract cost principles and procedures.
• Fundamental quantitative problems
• Fundamental quantitative pricing skills
• Telecom cost analysis techniques
• Telecom cost accounting standards
• Price Index Numbers
• Net Present Value
• Cost estimating relationships
• Cost-volume analysis
• Cost-volume-profit analysis
• Contract Financing
• Cost vs. price Analysis
• Price analysis techniques
• Price-related factors
• Scenarios for price analysis
• Exercise

Advanced Telecom Cost Modeling, Pricing and Financial Analysis – Methodologies

• Telecom cost and pricing modeling techniques
• Network costs
• Interconnection costs
• Installation and provisioning cost
• Cost allocation techniques
• Inventory costs
• Statistics in pricing
• Simplified regression analysis
• Activity based costing/management (ABC/ABM)
• Profitability and variance analysis
• Non-financial performance measures (“Balanced Scorecard”)
• Long Run Incremental Costs (LRIC)
• Real world examples
• Telecom Activity-Based Costing (ABC) case study
• Macroeconomics and growth
• Politics
• International trade
• Microeconomics, supply & demand
• Big data, analytics and forecasting techniques
• Pricing influences
• Quality vs. competition
• Elasticity of demand
• Fixed and variable cost modeling
• Cost Function and transfer pricing
• Economies of Scale
• Engineering & redesign
• DFSS, DFMA, VE,
• Benchmarking
• Commercial decisions
• Calculate mean ands deviation of a dataset
• Modeling risk and uncertainty
• Monte Carlo simulations applied to uncertainty
• Option pricing models
• Workshop and Group Project
• Capstone Exercise

Link 16 and Tactical Digital Information Links (TADIL) Training Courses

Link 16 Training, TONEX is the world’s premier provider in Tactical Data Link (TDL) Courses including  Link 11 Training, Link 16 Training, Link 22 Training and JREAP Training.  TONEX is specialized in  specializes Tactical Data Link Training Courses including Link 11, Link 16, Link 22 and JREAP.

Tactical Data Link Training Courses including Link 16  Training Crash Course provides the concepts behind Link 16 tactical data Link system/ JTIDS / MIDS architecture, installation, integration, data processing and operation.

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Link 16 Training covers all aspects of tactical data links  employed by the U.S Navy, the Joint Services, NATO and Japan.  Link 16 / JTIDS / MIDS training course covers all aspects of Link 16 / JTIDS (Joint Tactical Information Distribution System)/ MIDS (Multifunctional Information Distribution System).

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Link 16 Training by TONEX

TONEX is an internationally recognized training company that  delivers customized Link 16 training solutions to DoD, NATO and defense contractors.

By choosing Tonex for your Link 16 training courses, you can expect that all the information learned in class is accurate, relevant and up to date. Our Link 16 courses are designed by Link 16 experts in the field, and this allows our workshops to excel in certain topics that only professionals in the field would understand. We also continually update our reading materials, teaching techniques and course offerings to reflect the latest trends in technology. Instead of following the trends, we stay ahead of them to be a frontrunner in the industry.

Our Link 16 training courses follow a specific format that includes the overview, the body of the class and the conclusion, which wraps up with Tonex and industry certifications. Our Link 16 training courses are flexible enough that they can be modified to fit the needs of your business so that your employees can focus on the core values of your organization. Browse our catalog of workshops or contact a Tonex representative to find the best boot camps to advance your career.

Link 16 Training crash course, Bootcamp style starts with an introduction to Tactical Data Links and covers concepts behind Network Centric Operations (NCO), Link 16  planning, network design, network management, operations and maintenance, and troubleshooting are discussed.

Other Tactical Data Link Training Programs

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Other Training Services

TONEX provides customized training to meet specific platform implementation goals Including:

• Data link: SADL/EPLRS
• Platform specific: Operator and Maintenance
• COMSEC Workshop
• Mission Planning Workshop
• LINK 16 OPTASK Link Workshop
• Advanced Link 16 

Learning Objectives

Upon completing of this course, the student will:

• Discuss Tactical Digital Information Link (TADIL)
• Understand the key concepts behind Link 16 / JTIDS / MIDS
• List LINK 16/ JTIDS / MIDS Principals and Features
• Explore Link 16 / JTIDS / MIDS architecture
• Discuss Link 16 system characteristics
• Explore network architecture, services, elements, protocols to support services
• Identify the role of key network nodes, interfaces, protocols, control and related protocols
• Discuss TDMA and CDMA and access mode
• Describe Network Participation Groups (NGP) and J-Series Messages
• Discuss various Link 16 terminals and message packing and pulses
• Understand similarities and differences between Link 16 Networks and Nets
• Describe Link 16 Network Access Modes, Network Time, Network Time Reference (NTR) and Terminal Synchronization
• Understand Link 16 Network Roles, Relays and  Pulse Deconfliction
• Calculate Link 16 capacity and Time Slot Duty Factor (TSDF)
• Discuss Communications Security and Link 16 Cyber Security
• Describe Link 16 MSEC/TSEC methods
• Discuss JTIDS / MIDS Network Planning and Design
• Discuss JTIDS / MIDS Management, Operation and Troubleshooting and Monitoring
• Understand the role of Joint Range Extension Applications Protocol (JREAP)
• Discuss Link 16 Network Enable Weapons
• Discuss Link 16 troubleshooting techniques and procedures

Course Outline

Overview of Tactical Digital Information Link (TADIL)

• What is TADIL?
• TADIL Capabilities
• Basic principles and purpose
• Platforms and Development
• Joint Tactical Information Distribution System (JTIDS)
• Surveillance Control Data Link (SCDL)
• Ground Station Modules (GSMs)
• Joint Tactical Data Link Management Plan (JTDLMP)
• Tactical data link for command, control, and intelligence
• TADIL A/B [Link-11]
• Link 16 as the prime data link for U.S. and NATO forces
• TADIL C [Link-4A]
• Conventional Link Eleven Waveform (CLEW)
• Single Tone Link Eleven Waveform (SLEW)
• Link 22 to replace Link 11 and to complement Link 16
• Secure digital radio link in HF and UHF band

Overview of TADIL J (Link-16)/JTIDS/MIDS

• Basic Link 16 principles and purpose
• Link 16 capabilities
• Link 16 protocol vs. terminals
• MIL-STD-6016 – Tactical Data Link (TDL) 16 Message Standard
• STANAG 5516 – Tactical Data Exchange – Link 16
• MIDS System Segment Specification (SSS)
• MIDS System Segment – Interface Control Document (Hardware ICD)
• MIL-STD-6016E: Tactical Data Link (TDL) 16 Message Standard
• Overview of  or Satellite TADIL J (S-TADIL J)
• Real-time Beyond Line-of-Sight (BLOS)

Overview of Link 16 System Architecture, Protocols and Components 

• Overview of Link 16 Operations
• Link 16 Architecture
• Link 16 Network Time and Network Roles
• Link 16 Terminal Navigation and Network Relays
• Link 16 Terminals and Platforms/Capabilities
• Link 16 Configurations / Maintenance
• Link 16 Data Terminals
• Voice Transmission and Reception over Link 16
• Principles of Multiple Access in Link 16
• TDMA Principles in the Link 16
• Link 16 Frequencies and Time Slots
• Link 16 Interference Protection Features
• Time Slot Duty Factor (TDSF)
• Participation Groups
• Network Operations, Roles and Responsibilities
• Precise Participant Location and Identification (PLLI)
• Link 16 Security
• Multinetting
• Range Extension Techniques

Purpose of Tactical Digital Information and Link 16 Systems

• Purpose and Description
• Data Link Advantages
• Link 16 for anti-jam (AJ), secure, data and voice system
• Standard waveforms and messages to promote interoperability
• Joint Tactical Information Distribution System (JTIDS) and Multifunctional Information
• Distribution System (MIDS)
• Architecture and Network Design
• Link 16 Parameters
• Pulse Deconfliction
• Frequency Assignments
• Architecture Examples
• Time Slot Blocks (TSBs)
• Message Construction
• Net synchronization
• Frequencies and Interference Protection Feature (IPF)
• Range Extension by Relay
• Time Slot Reallocation (TSR)
• Precise Participant Location and Identification (PPLI)
• Link-16 Enhance Throughput (LET)
• VMF Message Catalogue
• Video on Link-16

Principles and Features of Link 16 Systems and Terminals

• Link 16 System Characteristics
• Air/Ground Situational Awareness
• Link 16 Architecture
• LINK 16 Features
• LINK 16 Functions
• Fully Functional Link 16 Terminal
• MIDS LVT-1 (Ethernet)
• MIDS LVT-2 (Ethernet)
• MIDS LVT-2 (X.25)
• MIDS LVT-11 IP
• MIDS LVT-3 (1553)
• USN E-2 (1553)
• USAF E-8 (1553)
• USAF F-15 (1553)
• USAF MCE (1553)
• USMC MCE (1553)
• US Army 2M (X.25)
• LINK 16 Terminals
• Multifunctional information distribution system (MIDS) fighter data link
• Low Volume Terminals (LVT)
• Terminal Options: MIDS terminals, Class 2 terminals
• MIDS Low-Volume Terminals (LVTs)
• The MIDS-LVT (1) Family
• LVT (1) TACAN Tactical Air Navigation System, and Voice
• LVT (4) Voice, but eliminates TACAN
• LVT (6) provides TACAN no Voice
• LVT (7) bare-bones model, no TACAN or Voice
• MIDS LVT (2) family ground terminal
• Handheld Link 16 Radio, BATS-D
• Handheld Form Factor

LINK 16 Network Management Operational Scenarios

• LINK 16 Architecture and Management
• LINK 16 Troubleshooting and Monitoring
• LINK 16 Network Planning and Design
• LINK 16 Operation and Troubleshooting and Monitoring
• Related J series messages

LINK-16 Capabilities

• LINK-16 Basic Capabilities
• Tactical Data Link 16
• Link 16 Architecture
• Link 16 System Operation
• Waveform
• Time Slots
• Exchange real-time tactical data
• Architecture
• Time Division Multiple Access (TDMA)
• Synchronization
• Acquisition & maintenance of system time
• Network
• Time Slot
• Link 16 Division of Network Time
• Epochs, Frames and Timeslots
• Network Participation Groups (NPG)
• Terminal variations
• Class I, Class II, MIDS (LVT-1, LVT-2, LVT-3)
• Host platform integration requirements
• Link 16 Messages
• Link 16 Security

Joint Range Extension Applications Protocol (JREAP)

• What is JREAP?
• Tactical data over digital media and networks
• JREAP/TADIL Testing/Simulation
• JREAP Application Block
• Joint Range Extension (JRE) Gateway
• JREAP A – UHF DAMA
• JREAP B – Serial
• JREAP C – Ethernet

Satellite TADILS

• GEO  vs. LEO
• Link-11 via satellite
• Satellite TADIL-J (STJ)
• Multicast TADIL-J (MTJ)

Link 16 Network Enabled Weapon (NEW)

• Introduction to Link 16 Network Enable Weapons
• Net Enabled Weapons  supporting  missions Use Cases
• Network Enabled Weapons (NEW) Architecture
• Network Enabled Weapon Messages (J11.X)
• NEW Implementation Requirements
• In-Flight Target Updates (IFTUs)
• Targeting and engagement of Moving Targets
• In-flight Retargeting/Reallocation
• In-flight Abort
• Sensor to Weapon 3PS Targeting (S2W 3PS)
• Weapon to Weapon Coordination (Cooperative Attack)

Structured Link 16 Troubleshooting Approaches

• Isolate and solve Link 16 network, terminals and design problems
• Root Cause Analysis Techniques applied to Link 16
• TONEX Link 16 DFMEA and PFMEA processes and templates
• Systematic elimination of hypothetical causes
• Narrowing down on the possible causes
• The top-down approach
• The bottom-up approach
• The spot-the-differences approach
• The move-the-problem approach
• Failure at Upper Link 16 Layers
• Application Layer Failure
• Failure at Lower Link 16 Layers
• Failure at network topology
• Failure at security keys
• The Divide-and-Conquer Troubleshooting Approach
• Follow-the-Path Troubleshooting Approach
• The Compare-Configurations Troubleshooting Approach
• The Swap-Components Troubleshooting Approach

Link 16 Troubleshooting Procedures

• Link 16 Verification and Validation Plans
• Testing, Simulation and Analysis Techniques
• Verification of Link 16 initial and mission plans
• Testing Link 16 Hardware Platforms and Software Features
• Link 16 Network Design Verification
• Testing Link 16 RF Capabilities
• Synchronization testing
• Testing Link 16 Features
• Testing C2 to C2 Battle Management
• Testing C2 to Fighter mission assignments
• Testing Fighter to Fighter information exchange
• Testing Imagery and Voice communications
• Testing Network Enable Weapons

TONEX Link 16 Verification and Validation (V&V) Plans and Procedures

• Link 16 Network Integrity V&V
• Link 16 NPG Status V&V
• Cryptonet V&V
• Frequency Planning and Management V&V
• Time Slot Duty Factor (TSDF) Tests
• OPTASK Link V&V
• Multi-Link Network V&V
• Roles / Responsibilities V&V

Who Should Attend

Operators, Engineers, Designers, Architect, Software and Hardware Developers, Project Managers, Product Managers, Sales and Support and anyone else who is interested to understand concepts behind Link 16 / JTIDS / MIDS.

Telecom Audit Training Workshop Description

Telecom Audit Training workshop is designed to give telecom and non-telecom professionals the nuts-and-bolts of telecom audit. This course provides an overview of today’s telecom auditing, bill processing and reporting.

Telecom audit training workshop allows you to gain a better understanding of your telecommunications expenditures (CAPEX), processes (OPEX), reduce your current telecommunications expenses and provides key information to assist you with your future technology investments.

Topics covered:

• Overview of the Telecom Industry
• Audit processes
• Telecom auditing & optimization
• Telecommunications in organization’s OPEX and CAPEX
• Efficiency of your telecommunications expenditures
• Overview of North American Telecom Providers and Services
• Overview of European Telecom Providers and Services
• Overview of other Telecom Providers
• Analysis of Service Providers
• Cable companies rates
• Other providers rates
• AT&T, Sprint, Verizon and CenturyTel Business rates
• International rates
• Telecom services
• Voice, video and data services
• Local, long distance, and wireless
• Leased lines and trunks
• Security and VPN services
• Managed Services
• Hosted VoIP
• Cloud, Data, Voice and Managed Services
• Metro Ethernet for LAN, MAN and WAN networks
• Retroactive telecom audit
• Analyze your telecom usage
• Customer Service Records (CSRs)
• Call details records (CDRs)
• Billing errors
• Telecommunications invoices and verification
• Services not requested, but being billed
• Discontinued phone and data services still being billed
• Unused or underused circuits and services
• Variations between contractual terms and actual billing rates
• Improper long distance selection
• Local and long distance, 800, cellular, pager and data services
• Per-minute charges vs. contractual agreements
• Access and capacity inventory
• Monthly recurring fees and features
• Charges for non-contracted services
• Miscellaneous surcharges
• Taxes, Fees, and Surcharges
• Equipment rental and leasing charges
• Directory and Advertising charges
• New laws, taxes, tariffs and plans
• Federal, state, local, and franchise taxes
• Combination of rates and services
• Audit of calling area and patterns
• Analyzing your current rate plans and network infrastructure design,
• Possible savings on all of your telecom charges
• Consolidation of services
• Renegotiation of current pricing contracts with existing vendors
• Migration of services to more cost-effective vendors
• Negotiation of better contracts with vendors, inventory management and data control
• Principals of rating, billing and tariffing
• Invoice processing and workflow
• Cost center allocation
• General ledger and accounts payable
• Service and exception reporting
• Cost center, location, service type, vendor, general ledger accounts
• Inventory and contract management

Systems Engineering Crash Course Training, TONEX Professional Education boasts continuing education Systems Engineering Training courses and professional Systems Engineering certificates Worldwide.

Systems Engineering Training Crash Course is the unique answer to your Systems Engineering training needs from current to next generation technologies. Our mission is to clarify highly complex management and technical standards and topics in a systems engineering training bootcamp.

Emphasis is on the development of fundamental skills and knowledge in engineering, gap between program and project management versus systems engineering, systems analysis, modeling, and planning, combined with advanced computational techniques, to address problems affecting various applications and industries.

Systems Engineering Training Bootcamp is designed for professional engineers and scientists who have basic systems engineering responsibilities or who want to grow into this role. Other important topics such as Systems Engineering Leadership, Negotiation, Communications, Collaboration, Team Building, Innovation, Risk Management, and Configuration Management are discussed to address the gap issues between program and project management and systems engineering.

TONEX has created a Program Management, Project Management and Systems Engineering Competency Framework consists of Program Management competency areas, Project Management competency areas, Systems Engineering competency areas, and competency areas common to both the Program/Project Management and Systems Engineering disciplines. Systems Engineering Training sessions emphasize ongoing technical change and the technical, business, project management, communications, collaboration and interpersonal skills characteristic of systems engineering positions.

Systems Engineering Training Crash Course covers analysis, design, integration, production, testing, and operation of modern high technology systems. It also supplies attendees with underlying theoretical knowledge and practical experience applicable to diverse disciplines including:

• Concept Definition
• Requirements Engineering
• System Architecture
• System Design and Development
• Systems Integration
• Test and Evaluation
• Validation and Verification
• Systems Implementation, O&M, and Transition
• SE Planning and Management
• Collaborating with Technical Specialties
• Building Successful Teams
• Communicating with Impact
• Results Orientation
• Adaptability

Upon completion of the bootcamp, the attendees will :

• Acquire a practical approach to the engineering of system requirements
• Acquire a practical approach to the engineering design, development, and integration of complex systems
• Employ conceptual design of complex systems and System of Systems (SoS)
• Describe Requirements Analysis, Functional Definition, Physical Definition, and Design Validation
• Generate and work with the core SE products
• Describe phases of the systems engineering life cycle to a hypothetical systems problem
• Describe how the systems engineer manages systems projects and mitigates risks
• Explore approaches to architecture at the system
• Create an awareness of the activities required to deploy, maintain, and sustain a complex system in the operations environment

Core courses

• Introduction to Systems Engineering
• Advanced Systems Engineering
• Agile Software Development
• Software Engineering Management
• Management of Systems Projects

Selective courses

• Management of Complex Systems
• System of Systems Engineering
• Modeling and Simulation for Systems Engineering

Content

Overview of System Engineering Process

• Concept Exploration
• Concept Definition
• Requirements Analysis
• System Synthesis
• Design Tradeoffs
• Risk Assessment
• Engineering Design
• Verification and Validation
• System Integration
• Operations and Maintenance

Business/Mission Needs and Objectives

• Introduction of Tonex System Engineering (SE) Process and Templates
• Project Mission Objectives
• Cost, Schedule, Resources and Tasks
• Proposal Development (RFPs)
• Information for Bid (IFB)
• Resource Allocation
• Task Definitions
• Statement of Work (SOW)
• Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)

Apply standards (ISO, EIA, and IEEE), the SEI Capability Maturity Models – Integration (CMM – I)

• Working with advanced systems engineering process
• Working with V-Diagram
• Advanced engineering disciplines and program management
• Overview of advanced concepts in the development cycle
• Using Agile processes
• Case studies review including templates, and checklists that support the systems engineering approach

Leading and Managing SE Activities

• Planning for Design and Development (SEMP/TEMP)
• Program/Project Management vs. Systems Engineering
• Bridging the gap between Program Management and System Engineering
• Plans, Processes, and Documentation
• The Context of the System in its Environment
• Engineering Complex Systems
• Understanding the System Environment
• Needs Analysis
• Statement of Objectives
• Defining the Operational Requirements
• Measures of Effectiveness and Performance
• Concept of Operations (CONOPS)
• Describing System Requirements
• Requirements Engineering

Concept of Operations (CONOPS)

• Operational Scenarios
• Working with Use Cases

Requirements analysis and design with Use Cases

• System Engineering Management
• Tools and techniques essential for development of complex systems
• Definition of the Problem
• Measures of Effectiveness/Measures of Performance
• Needs and Objectives Analysis
• Concept and Engineering Development
• Design and Development
• Systems Engineering Method
• Requirements Engineering

Reliability Engineering

• Reliability engineering principles
• How operations can improve reliability of their processes
• How to influence improvements in availability
• How someone can assist in reducing process failures
• Root Cause Failure Analysis
• Error Control Coding (ECC) Fundamentals
• Related Case Studies and Projects

System Design, Development, and Integration

• Prototype Development
• Sub-system and component design
• Integrating, Testing, and Evaluating the System
• Planning for Design, Integration, and Testing

Design Reviews

• SRR (System Requirements Review)
• PDR (Preliminary Design Review)
• SFR (System Functional Review)
• CDR (Critical Design Review)
• DDR (Detailed Design Review)
• PRR (Production Readiness Review)
• TRR (Test Readiness Review)
• SVR (System Demonstration and Validation)

System Deployment and Operations

• Production and Deployment
• Transition to support
• Systems fielding
• Operations and maintenance of deployed systems
• System modifications and upgrades
• Modernization, the Big Upgrade
• Retirement and replacement of systems
• Training

Leading and Managing SE Activities

• Planning for Deployment, Operations, and the Transfer of Systems and Technologies
• Managing System Projects
• Managing Risks
• Integrated Logistics support
• Collaborating with Teams and Technical Specialties
• Presenting the Team Project

Why Systems Engineering?

Systems Engineering is an interdisciplinary approach and means to enable the realization of successful systems.

Systems Engineering Training program focuses on the analysis, planning, design, testing, integration, operation, and management of modern systems. This program integrates all the disciplines and specialty groups into a team effort forming a structured development process that proceeds from concept to production to operation:

• It considers both the business and the technical needs of all customers with the goal of providing a quality product that meets the user needs

TONEX’s Systems Engineering Training Program starts with focusing on defining customer needs and required functionality early in the development cycle, documenting requirements, and then proceeding with design synthesis and system validation while considering the complete problem:

• Project Management
• Cost & Schedule
• Risk Analysis
• Performance
• Quality Assurance
• Training & Support
• Operations
• Test
• Manufacturing
• Disposal

Systems Engineering Training course is 50% theory and 50% hands-on.

What is a TONEX Systems Engineering Training Boot Camp?

TONEX Systems Engineering Training Boot Camp is an intensive learning experiences that cover the essential elements of Systems Engineering.

TONEX Systems Engineering Training Boot Camp is ideal for busy professionals who want to stay current in their systems engineering fields but have limited time to be away from the office.

TONEX Systems Engineering Training Boot Camp includes:

• Experienced systems engineering instructors including senior technology leaders, senior systems engineers, project managers, systems engineering technical authors, engineers, systems engineering educators, systems engineering consultants, course developers, and CTOs.
• Real life systems engineering examples and best practices.
• Small class size.
• Personalized instructor mentoring.
• Pre-training discussions
• Ongoing post-training support via e-mail, phone and WebEx

TONEX is a member of International Council on Systems Engineering (INCOSE)

Microgrid Certification Training, Microgrid Certificate

Microgrid Certification Training curriculum is a leading edge certification and relevant to what is happening in the energy industry right now. Microgrid technology is an advanced technology developed in recent years as a critical competence of traditional power networks with reliable and efficient operation across a wide range of industries. The ability to deliver the technical information of smart grids to the right audience at the right time is a valuable skill, especially for those engaged in the field of power systems.

Microgrid Certification Training, Micro grid Certificate helps you to understand the microgrids, their operation and control as well as energy management principles applied to the microgrids. This certificate is divided into three main topics in microgrids which will help engineers and scientists to prepare themselves with the skills and required confidence to meet their organization’s needs or position themselves for their job responsibilities and promotions.  Our experts at TONEX will help you to understand the fundamental concepts of micro grids in order to tackle the real-world challenges. The micro gird certificate consists of four major topics:

• Introduction to Microgrids
• Microgrid operation and control
• Energy management systems in Microgrids

The first part of the Microgrid Certification Training briefly introduces the concept of microgrids, background of renewable energy sources as the main components of a microgrid, history of renewable energy sources, advantages of microgrids and transmission system implemented in microgrids. Furthermore, you will be introduced to the basic per unit systems applied to microgrids, different types of microgrids, main operating modes in a microgrid such as: islanded mode and grid connected mode To add more details to the microgrids, you will learn the basics of solar panels, wind farms and energy storage systems as three main components of a microgrid in detail.

For each part, the operation basics, and main components will be briefly introduced and recent advancement will be taught. For example, main components of a wind farm generation unit such as: wind generators, wind turbines, towers, and foundations will be introduced and power converters implemented for each device will be discusses briefly. By the end of the first part, the audience are supposed to understand the basics of microgrid operation and should be able to understand the solar photovoltaic panels, wind farms, and battery energy storage systems.

You will also learn:

• Transformers in microgrids
• Different types of load in microgrids
• Fault tolerance in microgrids
• Cost benefits regarding microgrids
• Hybrid microgrids
• Micrgorid stability assessment and protection
• Batteries in solar panels
• Different types of PV modules
• PV strings
• Hybrid PV systems
• Pulse width modulation techniques in microgrids
• Power voltage curves for PV system
• Power curves in wind turbines
• Different types of wind turbines
• Concept of pitch in wind farms
• Series compensation in wind parks
• Control of wind energy systems
• Concept of energy storage systems
• Applications of energy storage systems in microgrids
• Conventional energy storage systems
• Control of battery energy storage systems
• Droop control in energy storage systems

The second part of the Microgrid Certification Training, Microgrid certificate training focuses on operation and control of microgrids from basic traditional approaches to the advanced hierarchical control of microgrids.  Firstly, basics of microgrid control will be introduced and different control modes in islanded mode and grid connected operation mode of the microgrid will be discussed. You will also learn the power elecrtronic converter control, classifications and operation, operation principles of wind farms, PV, energy storage, concept of offshore wind farms, and maximum power point tracking in microgrids. Next our instructors will focus on two separate operating modes in a microgrid (islanded and grid connect) and will describe the different control methodologies applied to each mode so far. For example, effect of voltage dips in islanded mode, active power control in islanded/grid connected mode, supporting the voltage and frequency in grid connected mode, parallel operation of converters in islanded/grid connected mode, concept of droop control in islanded mode, reactive power sharing in grid connected mode, and low voltage ride through capability of converters in grid connected mode are covered in the second part. Finally, the advanced control methodology named as hierarchical control of microgrid will be introduced and concepts of primary, secondary and tertiary controllers will be discussed in detail. You will also learn:

• Voltage source converters in microgrids
• Distributed loads in microgrids
• Effect of electric vehicle charging in microgrid
• Operation of storage units in islanded mode
• Virtual synchronous generator effect in islanded microgrid
• Power quality in islanded mode
• Effect of LCL filter
• Inner current loop and frequency control in islanded mode
• Control of single converter in grid connected mode
• Master and slave control of microgrids
• Primary droop control
• Secondary voltage and frequency control in microgrids
• Primary control in wind farms, energy storages and PV
• Power flow using tertiary control of microgrids
• Frequency restoration
• Peak shaving in microgrids
• Demand response in microgrids
• Unbalance compensation
• Voltage harmonic reduction in microgrids

The third part of Microgrid Certification Training, Microgrid certificate training covers the energy management system (EMS) in microgrids. Firstly, the definitions and common terms will be provided to describe the concept of EMS. Then, the audience will be introduced with the main topics of EMS in microgrids such as: Data forecasting in microgrid EMS, DG scheduling, load dispatch, photovoltaic effect in EMS, effect of fuel cells in microgrid EMS, and optimization platform for microgrids.  After introduction part, our instructors will go into the details of EMS architecture and control in microgrids. You will learn the centralized and decentralized EMS techniques, market operator, local controllers, effect of real time data in centralized EMS, communication advancement in EMS, exchanging the price information between multiple DGs, advantages and disadvantages of microgrid EMS, forecasting the data for EMS, optimizing the power flow, optimizing the EMS policies and voltage and frequency control in short term microgrid EMS. Finally, the audience will be introduced to the challenges in the microgrid EMS such as renewable energy intermittency, network latency, and reliability of communications, two way communication challenges, and cyber security in centralized and decentralized microgrid EMS.  You will also learn:

• Optimal dispatch in microgrid EMS
• Monitoring devices for EMS
• Load dispatch in microgrid EMS
• Major vendors of EMS
• Photovoltaic in EMS
• Battery energy storage effect in microgrid EMS
• Centralized and decentralized EMS in microgrids
• Microgrid central controller (MGCC)
• Communicating with neighbors in microgrid
• Synchronization of microgrid through consensus objective
• Data transfer limit between neighbors in microgrid
• Human machine interface (HMI)
• Real-time control effect in microgrid EMS
• Optimization in microgrid EMS
• Weather forecasting
• Short term and long term EMS
• Electricity market in EMS
• Reliability of communications
• Time synchronization
• Openness of microgrid EMS
• Reliability and cyber security of microgrid EMS

Audience

The Microgrid Certification Training, Microgrid certificate training is a 4-day course designed for:

• All engineers who wants to learn, design, or operate the micro grids
• Power traders to understand the modern microgrid technologies.
• Independent system operator personnel.
• Faculty members from academic institutes who want to teach the renewable energy or micro grid courses.
• Investors and contractors who plan to make investments in smart grid industry.
• Professionals in other energy industries.
• Marketing people who need to know the background of the products they sell.
• Electric utility personnel who recently started career in power systems or having new job responsibilities related to micro grids.
• Technicians, operators, and maintenance personnel who are or will be working at green energy based companies.
• Managers, accountants, and executives of power system industry.
• Scientist or non-electrical engineers involved in micro grid related projects or proposals.
• Graduate students seeking a professional career in micro grids

Microgrid Certification Training Objectives

Upon completion of the Microgrid Certification Training, Microgrid certificate training course, the attendees are able to:

• Understand the concept of microgrids with its main components
• Understand the operation of battery energy storage systems
• Describe the main parts and operation principle of wind farms
• Explain the operation and control of solar PV modules.
• Describe the main power electronic converter types implemented in microgrids
• Understand the hierarchical control of microgrids
• Describe the differences between islanded mode and grid connected mode operation of microgrids
• Explain the droop control methods implemented in microgrids
• Understand the voltage and frequency control algorithms in microgrids
• Describe the power control methods in islanded or grid connected mode operation.
• Understand the energy management systems (EMS) in microgrids.
• Tackle different challenges related to microgrid EMS.
• Understand the EMS in centralized or decentralized microgrids.
• Explain the effect of data forecasting in microgrid EMS

Microgrid Certification Training Course Agenda and Topics

Microgrid Certification Training, Microgrid certificate-Part1 (Introduction):

Concept of Microgrids

• Traditional power network
• Background and history of renewable energy sources
• Trends for microgrids
• Power electronic based devices
• Common terms
• Cower consumption in microgrids
• Renewable generation units
• Transformers in microgrids
• Different types of loads in microgrids
• Component of a microgrids
• Per unit system
• Transmission lines
• DC and AC microgrids
• Advantages of microgrids
• Redundancy
• Modularity
• Fault tolerance
• Efficiency in microgrids
• Maintenance
• Smaller size and cost benefits
• Grid connected microgrids
• Islanded mode operation of microgrids
• Typical structure of microgrids
• AC-DC hybrid microgrids
• Microgrid configurations
• Synchronization of AC sources in microgrids
• Stability assessment of microgrids
• Microgrid protection

Solar Panels and Photovoltaics in Microgrids

• Why solar energy?
• High photovoltaic (PV) penetration and utility distribution systems
• Solar system owners
• Advanced distribution system and solar panels
• Main components of a PV system
• PV module or solar arrays
• Battery
• Charge regulator
• Inverter
• Back-up generator
• DC/AC loads
• Different types of PV modules
• Main elements of a PV module selection
• PV strings
• Connection of modules, series and parallel
• Lead-acid batteries in PV systems
• Nickel Cadmium batteries in PV systems
• Standalone PV system
• Grid connected PV system
• Hybrid PV system
• PV system design considerations
• Costs in PV systems
• Installation and operation principals of PV systems
• PV system control
• Maximum power point tracking
• Proportional resonance controller
• Pulse width modulation unit
• Current controller
• Phase locked loop in PV systems
• Voltage current characteristics of PV modules
• Power curves for PV system
• Incremental conductance control
• Perturb and observe control in PV system

Wind Farms in Microgrids

• Wind energy systems
• Wind farm scales
• Grid integration of wind farms
• Economics of wind farms
• Fundamentals of wind power
• Kinetic energy in wind power
• Efficiency in extracting the wind power
• Power curves in wind turbines
• Different types of wind turbines
• Doubly fed induction generators (DFIG)
• Permanent magnet based wind farms
• Main components of a wind farms
• Wind generator
• Wind turbine
• Wind turbine blades
• Horizontal and vertical axis wind farms
• Tower
• Drive train
• Electronics and control
• Pitch
• Brake
• Cooling system
• Foundation of wind farms
• Control of wind farms
• Transmission lines
• Concept of reactive power compensation in wind farms
• Oscillations in wind farms
• Control of drivetrain speed
• Blade regulation control
• Stalling and pitch angle control
• Active and reactive power control in DFIGs
• Wind forecasting
• Future technology developments of wind farms
• Cost of wind energy

Battery Energy Storage Systems in Microgrids

• Concept of energy storage systems
• Emerging needs for energy storages
• Effect of energy storages in utility, customers and generations
• Classifications of energy storage systems
• Economics of energy storages in market
• Energy storage applications in current grids
• Limiting factors in energy storage implementations
• Mechanical storage systems
• Electromechanical storage systems
• Chemical energy storages
• Thermal storage systems
• Conventional battery technology
• Capacitors
• Superconducting magnetic energy storage
• Contingency reserves by energy storages
• Reactive support and voltage control
• Black start capability of energy storages
• Congestion management by energy storages in microgrids
• Demand management
• Detailed models of energy storage systems
• Different sizes of energy storage system for microgrid applications
• Applications of energy storages in microgrids
• Grid operational support by energy storages
• Power quality and reliability improvements by energy storages
• Concept and power and energy in storage systems
• Discharging principles
• Short term applications of energy storages in microgrids
• Control of energy storage systems
• Droop control
• Active and reactive power control in energy storages
• State of charge (SOC) control
• Optimization techniques by energy storage system control

Microgrid Certification Training, Microgrid certificate-Part2 (Control and Operation):

Basics of Microgrid Control

• Types of operation of microgrids
• Control in grid connected mode
• Control in islanded mode
• Power electronic based equipments in microgrids
• Power electronic converters
• Power electronic switches
• Classification of power electronic converters implemented in microgrids
• Voltage source converters in microgrids
• Multilevel voltage source converters
• Pulse width modulation techniques
• Operation principles of PV panel system
• Operation principles of wind turbines
• Effect of UPS in microgrid systems
• Distributed loads in microgrids
• Effect of virtual inertias in microgrids
• Integration of distributed generation to shape smart grids
• Necessity of maximum power point trackers
• Operation of storage units in islanded mode
• Effect of electric vehicle charging stations in microgrids
• Wind turbine generations, offshore and on shore

Islanded Mode Operation of Microgrids

• Islanded mode operation basics
• Effect of long-term voltage dips or faults
• Importing and exporting the active and reactive power
• Controlling the current and voltage in converters
• Supporting the frequency and voltage
• Virtual synchronous generator effect
• Blackouts by main grids
• Voltage and frequency management in islanded mode operation
• Supply and demand balancing effect
• Power quality in islanded mode operation
• Hierarchy of loads in islanded mode
• Concept of point of common coupling
• Control of a voltage source converter in islanded mode
• Effect of LCL filter
• Direct and quadratic (d-q) axis based control
• Voltage control loop
• Effect of inner current loop in islanded mode
• Parallel converters in islanded mode operation
• Effect of master/slave control in islanded mode
• Frequency droop control in parallel operation
• Voltage droop control in parallel operation

Grid Connected Mode Operation of Microgrids

• Basics of grid connected operation
• Control of a single converter in grid connected mode
• Effect of parallel converters in control
• Concept of master and slave control
• Inner current loop and voltage control in grid connected mode
• Droop control strategy of grid connected converters
• Active power sharing among converters through droop
• Reactive power sharing droop
• Concept of inertia in microgrids
• Effect of synchronization through an inverter
• An inverter working as a synchronous generator
• Park transformation in droop control of inverters in grid connected mode
• Low voltage ride through capability of voltage source converters in grid connected mode

Hierarchical Control of Microgrids

• Primary control loop
• Secondary control in microgrids
• Tertiary control
• Centralized control of microgrids
• Decentralized control of microgrids
• Primary control in wind energy systems
• Primary control in PV systems
• Primary control in energy storages
• Secondary control in wind energy systems
• Secondary control in PV systems
• Secondary control in energy storages
• Calculating power flow for tertiary control
• SOC management control for energy storage system
• Cooperative synchronization of multiple energy storage units
• Secondary control in islanded microgrids
• Frequency restorations
• Power quality improvement
• Energy management systems for load shedding
• Load shedding
• Peak shaving control
• Synchronization of the microgrid with grid
• Optimization and upper level control as a tertiary control loop
• Low voltage ride through as a tertiary control loop
• Islanding detection
• Microgrids interconnections
• Harmonic compensation
• Voltage harmonic reduction in grid connected mode
• Voltage harmonic reduction in islanded mode
• Unbalance compensation in microgrids
• Concept of unbalance in microgrids
• Sources for unbalances
• Modeling the unbalance effect
• Designing the compensation algorithms