Exton, PA – The SCTE will be offering a record 50 virtual classes in 2013, including nine new or revised courses, in a wide variety of technical topic areas.
The virtual lineup, a doubling of the 25 offered in 2011, is part of an increased focus on training and career development by SCTE and the cable telecommunications industry. Total yearly SCTE professional development registrations increased from 164 in 2009 to more than 600 last year. Total registrations over the past three years exceeded 1,100.
In 2013, SCTE is introducing a variety of new courses, including: Business Class Service Specialist (BCSS); Broadband Distribution Specialist (BDS); Broadband Transport Specialist (BTS); Home Networking with Wi-Fi; DOCSIS Systems; and Wi-Fi Hotspots (CWTS). In addition, SCTE classes on Ethernet Transport, IPv6: Impact on Cable Networks, and DOCSIS Channel Bonding have been revised to capture new thinking in those areas. Many SCTE courses are designed to prepare students for industry certifications and qualify for college credits.
“Cable’s commitment to preparing today’s workforce for the networks of tomorrow has created tremendous demand for more efficient training, including an increased emphasis on distance learning,” said Daniel Howard, senior vice president, engineering, and CTO for SCTE. “SCTE is working directly with operators and vendors to create an expanded portfolio of virtual courses that provide high-quality training, are aligned with the industry needs, and can be easily accessed by the student.”
“The cable workforce has benefitted greatly over the years from the breadth and quality of SCTE professional development,” said Terry Cordova, senior vice president and CTO of Suddenlink Communications. “By making a greater amount of virtual training material available, SCTE is continuing to lay the foundation for higher levels of success within the cable engineering and operations communities.”
SCTE’s Professional Development group offers nine certifications, including: BCSS (Business Class Services Specialist); BPI (Broadband Premises Installer); BPT (Broadband Premises Technician); BPE (Broadband Premises Expert); BDS (Broadband Distribution Specialist); BTS (Broadband Transport Specialist); BTCS (Broadband TelecomCenter Specialist); DVEP (Digital Video Engineering Professional); and IPEP (Internet Protocol Engineering Professional).
SCTE also offers certifications from the SCTE Cisco Academy, the only cable-centric academy offering cable versions of CCENT, CCNA, CCNP ROUTE and A+. The SCTE Cisco Academy allows individuals to remain compliant with industry networking standards, while at the same time highlighting commitment to quality and professionalism in the cable telecommunications industry.
Cable technology professionals have earned nearly 19,400 certifications through SCTE. An average of 280 certifications are issued by SCTE every month.
