SCTE is offering a technical learning course aimed at preparing engineering and tech professionals for shifts in cable network architecture.
The Critical Facilities course, which can be taken onsite during an instructor-led boot camp or online, focuses on the changing role of headends and data centers in cable networks and addressing unexpected situations like power outages and natural disasters.
“FTTx/xPON technologies, Distributed Access Architectures, DOCSIS 3.1 and the rise in broadband traffic are creating unprecedented demands for capacity and reliability on operator networks,” said Steve Harris, executive director, Technical Sales, Learning & Development for SCTE/ISBE, in a statement. “Upwards of 80% of unplanned downtime is caused by people or process issues; we’ve designed this course to reduce those possibilities and to provide the decision-making structures and processes that can address unpredictable events such as power outages, natural disasters and manmade disasters.”
SCTE says in-depth instruction is provided across the following six disciplines: Critical Facilities, Critical Infrastructure, Cooling, Powering, Disaster Recovery, and Greener Facilities.
Participants who complete the full course receive a completion certificate and four recertification units toward SCTE/ISBE recertification renewal. Certificates and recertification units can also be earned for individual modules.
“As we evolve our networks to serve the growing needs of our customers, we’re continuously looking for ways to make our network facilities smarter, faster and more efficient,” said Sherita Ceasar, senior vice president, technology environments and strategy for Comcast Cable. “This Critical Facilities curriculum is a valuable tool for current and future workforce professionals seeking to support that evolution and achieve the highest possible levels of operational readiness.”