WiMAX Forum Certified Training Program
The WiMAX Forum Certified Training Program
The WiMAX Forum Certified Training Program brings value by providing a broad range of high-quality WiMAX Forum-branded education programs to WiMAX Forum members and the global WiMAX industry. This exclusive program is comprised of a suite of courses designed for both business and highly technical audiences, providing offerings ranging from introductory technology content to in-depth cellular planning and methodologies to ensure quality assurance.
The WiMAX Forum Certified Training program courses will be delivered by DoceoTech, Inc. and Informa Telecoms Academy training specialists during WiMAX Forum-sponsored trade shows, member conferences, on-site training, and in numerous other regional venues. Developed in conjunction with and endorsed by the WiMAX Forum, the industry association responsible for certification of WiMAX products and promoting WiMAX industry growth and development, the WiMAX Forum Certified Training Program courses will be taught in all regions of the world.
The ultimate goal of the WiMAX Forum is to promote and accelerate the introduction of cost-effective broadband wireless access services into the marketplace. Professionals who understand standards-based, interoperable solutions help enable economies of scale that drive price and performance levels unachievable by proprietary approaches. WiMAX Forum Certified Training course curriculum equips industry professionals with the necessary knowledge for successful WiMAX network implementations.
WiMAX Forum Certified Training culminates in a test of knowledge and skills that may result in certification of the course content. Certification proves that you have the skills to design, install, or operate WiMAX networks. Move your career ahead by distinguishing yourself in the wireless industry with WiMAX Forum Certified Training.
Initial course offerings made available to WiMAX Forum members and other WiMAX technology providers include: WiMAX Forum RF Network Engineer Certification Boot Camp; WiMAX and 802.16e: Broadband Wireless Standards; WiMAX Explained; and WiMAX Technology and Applications.
WiMAX Forum RF Network Engineer Certification Boot Camp
This four-day course is designed for engineers who have some RF background, to develop their RF engineering skills, specifically for WiMAX network design. The boot camp covers all of the necessary topics to prepare a technical student to take the WiMAX Forum RF Network Engineer certification exam.
WiMAX Forum RF Network Engineer certification proves that you have the skills to design efficient WiMAX networks for RF coverage and capacity. Move your career ahead by distinguishing yourself in the wireless industry with WiMAX Forum Certified Training.
Course Contents
- WiMAX Network Design Options
- Review of RF Fundamentals
- Antennas for WiMAX
- RF Design Considerations for WiMAX
- Performing a WiMAX Link Budget
- WiMAX Path Loss Modeling
- Frequency Reuse in Fixed and Mobile WiMAX Networks
- WiMAX Performance and Coverage Considerations
- Modeling tools
- Capacity Design and Oversubscription
- In-class Certification Testing Opportunity
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WiMAX and 802.16e: Broadband Wireless Standards
This course is designed for students who are working on WiMAX and 802.16e-based products and services, or expect to be working on those projects soon. A student who is just beginning to work on broadband wireless projects will gain a fundamental understanding of the 802.16 standards, and the activities of the WiMAX Forum.
The course modules cover:- Broadband Wireless Markets
- Applications, and Requirements
- 802.16 High-level Architecture
- The 802.16 Family of Standards
- 802.16 Medium Access Control
- 802.16 Physical Layer
- Frequency Reuse Fixed and Mobile
- Mobility Management Procedures
- WiMAX Profiles
WiMAX and 802.16e: Broadband Wireless
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WiMAX Explained
The basic elements and principles of WiMAX operation (including a protocol stack) are covered, including adaptive modulation, MAC convergence layers, and Support for QoS and PMP/Mesh architectures. Radio and Capacity planning issues are presented, along with methods of reducing interference and improving performance. WiMAX security is considered with respect to Security Associations, Key Management Protocols, and Encryption techniques
Course Contents
- Introduction to WiMAX
- WiMAX Applications
- Deploying WiMAX Systems
- Planning for Coverage and Capacity
- IEEE 802.16 Protocol Suite
- Security in WiMAX
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WiMAX Technology & Applications
This one day course introduces both technical and non-technical aspects of WiMAX technology to enable the delegate to fully understand how this important technology fits into the future of wireless communications. The need for WiMAX-enabled services is analyzed and the standards process from the IEEE and other bodies are covered. Examples of current and future WiMAX applications are given including broadband wireless access (BWA), backhaul networks, and mobile systems. WiMAX technology may be deployed in licensed or unlicensed bands; the differences are explained in this course, along with methods of reducing interference and improving performance. Radio and Capacity planning are also considered as well as some aspects of WiMAX system security.
Course Contents
- Introduction to WiMAX Technology
- WiMAX Applications
- Deploying WiMAX Systems
- Security in WiMAX
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WiMAX Forum™ Background
The WiMAX Forum has more than 440 members comprising the majority of operators, component and equipment companies in the communications ecosystem. The WiMAX Forum is an industry-led, not-for-profit organization formed to certify and promote the compatibility and interoperability of broadband wireless products based upon the harmonized IEEE 802.16/ETSI HiperMAN standard. A WiMAX Forum goal is to accelerate the introduction of these systems into the marketplace. WiMAX Forum Certified products are fully interoperable and support broadband fixed, portable and mobile services. Along these lines, the WiMAX Forum works closely with service providers and regulators to ensure that WiMAX Forum Certified systems meet customer and government requirements.
DoceoTech Background
DoceoTech is the leading knowledge-transfer services provider for the Broadband Wireless industry. DoceoTech offers both knowledge-based and certification-skills-based WiMAX training for managers, engineers, network designers, implementers and operators. DoceoTech adds value to its clients operations by certifying that they have the skills to efficiently design and operate customer-satisfying products and networks, which results in increased revenues and reduced costs.
DoceoTech provides WiMAX professional certification training for the WiMAX Forum and WiMAX equipment manufacturers. DoceoTech is the only member of the WiMAX Forum that delivers knowledge transfer services as its primary business, and is the only IEEE Education Partner that teaches WiMAX Broadband Wireless courses.
Informa Telecoms Academy Background
The Informa Telecoms Academy delivers high quality interactive training courses for the telecommunications sector. As part of Informa Telecoms & Media, we benefit from over 25 years experience analysing the telecoms industry. Our training programmes are delivered worldwide, and used extensively as part of the training and development plans of many large operators, vendors and service providers. In addition to public training courses, we also offer the option of delivering all our courses in-house. Chose this option and our experienced course directors will develop a course to meet your exact needs.
Public Instruction Schedule
| Course Title | Certification | Duration | List Price |
| WiMAX Forum RF Network Engineer | 4 days |
$2995 US and South America*** $3595 plus applicable taxes outside of Americas |
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| WiMAX and 802.16e: Broadband Wireless Standards | Standards Courses | 2 days |
$1395 US and South America*** $2095 plus applicable taxes outside of Americas |
| WiMAX Explained | Comprehensive Overview | 2 days | $2095 |
| WiMAX Technology & Applications | Condensed Comprehensive Overview | 1 days | $1450 |
| *** Discounts available for 30-day advance payment. |
Course Schedule
| Course Title | Course Location | Course Date | Registration |
| WiMAX Forum RF Network EngineerTM Certification Boot Camp | |||
| Atlanta, GA | 5 - 8 May 2008 |  |
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| Leeds, UK | 19-22 May 2008 | |
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| Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | 26-29 May 2008 | |
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| Dubai, UAE | 1 - 4 June 2008 | |
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| San Francisco Bay Area, CA | 2 - 5 June 2008 | |
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| Singapore | 9-12 June 2008 | |
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| Amsterdam, Netherlands | 16 - 19 June 2008 (at the Global Congress 2008 WiMAX Forum Tradeshow) | |
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| Washington D.C | 24 - 27 June 2008 | |
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| Rio de Janiero, Brazil | 24 - 27 June 2008 | |
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| Brussels, Belgium (French Language) | 7-10 July 2008 | |
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| Atlanta, GA | 15 - 18 July 2008 | |
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| Chicago, IL | 15 - 18 July 2008 | |
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| Dallas, TX | 5 - 8 August 2008 | |
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| Leeds, UK | 11-14 August 2008 | |
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| Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | 18-21 August 2008 | |
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| San Jose, Costa Rica | 19-22 August 2008 | |
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| Sydney, Australia | 26-29 August 2008 | |
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| Atlanta GA | 9-12 September 2008 | |
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| San Jose, CA | 15-18 September 2008 | |
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| Singapore | 15-18 September 2008 | |
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| Macao, China | 22-25 September 2008 (at the WiMAX Forum Member meeting) | |
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| Sophia Antipolis, France (French Language) |
22-25 September 2008 | |
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| Santiago, Chile | 30 September- 3 October 2008 | |
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| Barcelona, Spain | 6-9 October 2008 | |
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| Chicago IL | 7-10 October 2008 | |
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| Washington D.C | 14-17 October 2008 | |
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| Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | 3-6 November 2008 | |
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| Leeds, UK | 3-6 November 2008 | |
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| San Jose CA | 11-14 November 2008 | |
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| Atlanta, GA | 11-14 November 2008 | |
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| Paris, France (French Language) |
17-20 November 2008 | |
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| Paris France (French Language) |
24-27 November 2008 | |
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| Sao Paulo, Brazil | 25-28 November 2008 | |
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| Singapore | 1-4 December 2008 | |
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| Dallas, TX | 9-12 December 2008 | |
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| Washington, D.C. | 9-12 December 2008 | |
| Course Title | Course Location | Course Date | Registration |
| WiMAX and 802.16e: Broadband Wireless Standards | |||
| Panama City, Panama | 6 - 7 May 2008 | |
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| Amsterdam, Netherlands | 16 - 17 June 2008 (at the Global Congress 2008 WiMAX Forum Tradeshow) |
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| Rio de Janiero, Brazil | 19 - 20 June 2008 | |
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| Chicago, IL | 15-16 July 2008 | |
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| San Jose, Costa Rica | 14-15 August 2008 | |
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| Sydney, Australia | 1-2 September 2008 | |
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| Santiago, Chile | 25-26 September 2008 | |
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| San Jose, CA | 29-30 September 2008 | |
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| Sophia Antipolis, France (French Language) |
9-10 October 2008 | |
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| Sao Paulo, Brazil | 20-21 November 2008 | |
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| Washington, DC | 2-3 December 2008 | |
| Course Title | Course Location | Course Date | Registration |
| WiMAX Explained | |||
| Dubai, UAE | 2 - 3 June 2008 | |
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| Amsterdam, Netherlands | 19 - 20 June 2008 | |
| Course Title | Course Location | Course Date | Registration |
| WiMAX Technology and Applications | |||
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Earn your WiMAX Forum Professional Certification: WiMAX Forum Professional Certification proves that you have the skills to design, install, or operate WiMAX networks. Move your career ahead by distinguishing yourself in the wireless industry with a WiMAX Forum professional certification.
Each certification program requires a passing score on a technical certification exam, which features practical hands-on exercises in addition to testing relevant knowledge.
Questions?
We welcome any questions you might have about WiMAX Forum Certified Training. Contact us at training@wimaxforum.org or call 503-924-2924.