CTP COURSE

• Define networking, and identify network architectures, network topology characteristics, cable distribution schemes, and network media and cabling procedures.
• Identify major industry standards bodies, and obtain and read standards documents.
• Compare and contrast various data and voice transmission technologies, including E-carrier, Tcarrier, Synchronous Optical Network/Synchronous Digital Hierarchy (SONET/SDH) and Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN).
• Explain the Open Systems Interconnection reference model (OSI/RM) and its relationship to the packet creation process and TCP/IP.
• Identify the network devices associated with LANs and WANs, and the common cable types used in networking, including coaxial, fiber optic and twisted pair.
• Define networking methods, standards and protocols, and their characteristics.
• Explain the concept of protocol tunneling, and identify elements and benefits of using a Virtual Private Network (VPN) in a convergent network.
• Identify wireless networking equipment and functionality, describe wireless settings, and identify security issues inherent to wireless networks.
• Explain the TCP/IP architecture, including the TCP/IP suite protocols, and common ports and services.
• Describe the routing process.
• Identify IP address classes, reserved IP addresses, IP addressing rules, and methods for IP address conservation.
• Determine default and custom subnet masks, and use CIDR notation.
• Identify the need for Quality of Service (QoS) in convergent networks, and identify QoS technologies.
• Identify the elements and benefits of Virtual LANs (VLANs) in convergent networks.
• Describe various diagnostic tools for troubleshooting TCP/IP networks.

All CTP course books offer Case Studies about real-world skills applications. Guided, step-by-step labs provide opportunities to practise new skills.

Students can challenge themselves and review their skills after each lesson in the Lesson Summary and Lesson Review sections. Additional skill reinforcement is provided in Activities, Optional Labs and Lesson Quizzes. Each course book also includes a supplemental CD-ROM containing exercise lab files.

The CTP course consists of the following items:

• Data Networking Course Book

The Data Networking course teaches students the fundamentals of networking. Students will learn the vendor-independent networking skills and concepts necessary for entry-level professionals seeking employment in the Information Technology (IT) or telecommunications industries.

In Data Networking, students will learn to identify networking models and topologies, describe the function and purpose of network operating systems, and monitor system performance. Students will learn how various networking components map to the layers of the Open Systems Interconnection reference model (OSI/RM).

Students will also learn about the process of packetisation; learn to identify key networking protocols; and explore the nature, purpose and operating essentials of protocols that make up the TCP/IP suite. Students will learn about various LAN, WAN and wireless standards, and about wireless vulnerabilities and security.

Students will explore the routing process, study Internet addressing, learn to identify address classes, learn about the use of private addresses, and learn to perform subnetting. Students will also learn how to use various TCP/IP diagnostic and troubleshooting tools.

• Telephony Networking Course Book

The Telephony Networking course provides detailed coverage of telephony standards and best practises for EMEA countries and North America. Students will learn the vendor-independent telephony skills and concepts necessary for entry-level professionals seeking employment in the telecommunications industry.

In Telephony Networking, students will learn about basic telephony concepts, including loop-start trunks, common telephony standards, and PBX elements. From Line A and Line B to exchange switches, students will learn how voice and data are routed across the global public switched telephone network.

Students will also learn about key infrastructure issues, including how equipment must be properly tested and secured. This course also focuses on specific troubleshooting techniques.

Students will learn how to use common troubleshooting tools, including a digital multimeter, a tone-and-probe kit, a line-test handset (i.e., butt set), and other tools that allow you to wire analogue and digital lines. Finally, students will learn about analogue and digital signaling, including analogue loop-start methods, ISDN and SS7.

• Convergence Technologies Course Book

The Convergence Technologies course teaches students the fundamental concepts, standards and practises related to converged networks. Students will learn the vendor-independent networking skills and concepts required for entry-level professionals seeking employment in the Information Technology (IT) or telecommunications industries.

In Convergence Technologies, students will learn to identify the characteristics of circuit-based and packet switched technologies, identify differences between the call flow in convergence-based calls and the call flow in circuit-based calls, and identify the types of signalling protocols for converged networks. Students will identify the transport protocols used for real-time communications, and learn about the functions of

gatekeepers and gateways. Students will also compare and contrast the three major signalling protocols for VoIP. Students will learn how to determine whether an existing network is capable of supporting convergent services, and they will identify the specific elements required for a successful VoIP implementation.

Students will also learn about common convergence devices, learn about codecs and their bandwidth requirements, and describe the impact of compressing voice in a network. Students will learn about various wireless convergence technologies, identify standards for transporting facsimile across convergent networks, and identify the features of presencing and unified messaging. Students will also identify methods for providing video services through a converged solution.

Students will define delay, latency, jitter and wander, and identify their impact on real-time communications; and students will also identify the importance of a jitter buffer. Students will learn about the need for Quality of Service (QoS) and identify QoS technologies used in converged networks. In addition, students will learn to identify the factors that affect the bandwidth of packetised voice, and identify requirements for transporting modem and fax transmissions through a converged solution. Students will also identify industry standards for determining voice and video quality, troubleshoot convergent communications over wireless networks, and identify security concerns and solutions.

• CTP 2007 Exam Study Guide

This official exam study guide will help you prepare for TIA exam TT0-201, Convergence Technologies Professional. This comprehensive exam study guide identifies and summarizes the key topics individuals must know to take the CTP exam.

The CTP exam study guide contains:

• CTP Exam overview and information on how to take the exam
• Complete listing of all exam domains, objectives and subobjectives
• Summarized content sections for all sub-objective sections
• Sample exam questions for each objective area
• Key reading and Internet resources

The following items are also available as add-ons when purchasing the course online:

• CTP 2007 Online Pre-Assessment Exam - £40.00

This Web-Based Pre-Assessment exam provides a mechanism for potential CTP students to gauge their current knowledge and skills gaps. This 65-question assessment provides students will with accurate placement advice prior to taking a CTP class, thus saving time and costly training remediation.

• Online Practice Exams (60 Days Access) - £75.00 or (120 Days Access) - £85.00

This online assessment tool allows a learner to measure their proficiency on the content covered in the CTP exam. CTP Online Practice Exams can be used to pre-assess certification aptitude, to prepare for the high-stakes exam environment, and to identify skills gaps and additional study needs.

Features of the CTP Online Practice Exams tool include:

• Broad selection of practice tests, from comprehensive exams to brief quizzes.
• Practice exams covering Data Networking, Telephony Networking & Convergence Technology.
• Questions mapped to each learning objective and lesson.
• Performance records, e-mail reports and personalized study plans.
• Options for instant feedback on each question.
• Simulation of the high-stakes testing environment.
• References to official CTP courseware and exam objectives.

Pre-Requirements:

There are no formal prerequisites for the CTP Course. Nevertheless, this exam is quite rigorous. It is not meant to certify entry-level convergence workers.

It is suggested that entry-level workers take the Certified in Convergent Network Technologies (CCNT) exam and then obtain the required knowledge to take the CTP exam. The CTP exam is designed to certify professional–level knowledge.

Course Duration & Support:

Students may register at any time. The courses are designed as self-study courses but if you have any problems you can email our email support. As the course is self study you can complete in as little or as long a time as you prefer, and we do not impose a cut-off date for study.

Assessment:

Assessment is by TIA CT Examination. Each delivery of the exam includes a random selection of 65 multiple choice questions. The examination period is 90 minutes. To achieve a passing score on the TT0-201 CTP exam, candidates must correctly answer at 75%. Upon completion of the CTP exam, candidates will receive a score report from the testing centre.