Convergence Technologies Professional (CTP)

Course Supplier: CNET Telephone Number: 0121 326 2219 Cost: £1,470

Description:

With countless technological advancements over the past five years, the convergence of communications technologies has grown at an exponential rate.

Endorsed by the worlds’ leading manufacturers of convergence solutions the CTP program provides an independent world recognised professional qualification for those involved in designing, installing and trouble shooting convergent networks.

The qualification covers the three core elements of :

Data Networking
Voice
Convergence

According to the TIA 2006 Market Review and Forecast:

“In the Enterprise market the long heralded move to convergent technologies is now taking off, and the Internet Protocol (IP) equipment and IP based services are now replacing legacy technologies.”

Data & IP Networing for Convergent Networks 45%

Relate networking models and standards to convergence networking practices
Identify appropriate local area network/wide area network (LAN/WAN) infrastructures
Plan an Internet Protocol (IP) network
Describe wireless networks
Troubleshoot convergent networks
Identify elements and benefits of LAN (VLAN)
Define quality of Service (QoS)

Voice Services, Functions and Technologies 15%

Define codecs and Pulse Code Modulation (PCM)
Define Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN) elements and concepts
Identify common voice services and features sets
Identify and troubleshoot problems with voice calls in digital and analog environments

Convergence Technologies 40%

Identify essential elements of a convergent network
Identify requirements for transporting text, voice, video, modem and fax through a convergence solution
Identify methods for providing video services through a converged solution
Explain how protocols such as Realtime Transport Protocol (RTP), Realtime Transport Control Protocol (RTCP), Session Initiation Protocol (SIP), H.323 and Media Gateway Control (Megaco) are used to carry and control convergent network traffic
Identify convergence devices
Troubleshoot common convergence technology
Identify security issues for converged networks

Entry Requirements:

No formal qualifications are required however the CTP exam is designed to challenge communications professionals - 2 years industry experience is recommended.

Assessment:

Passing the on-line exam will gain the delegate the Convergence Technologies Professional (CTP) certification.