IEEE ComSoc Training
3-Day Intensive Wireless Communications Course

8-10 December

Pricing:

Early registration - $1,350 IEEE / ComSoc member
$1,500 non-member
After early registration - $1,450 IEEE / ComSoc member
$1,600 non-member
**This course is not included in the registration fee for attending.**

Course Description

This course covers seven key areas in which every professional working in wireless should be proficient.  Get up to date on RF Engineering, Propagation and Antennas; Wireless Access Technologies; Network and Service Architectures; Wireless Network Management and Security; Infrastructure and Wireless Communication; Agreements, Standards, Policies and Regulations; as well as your basic fundamental knowledge.

Take this course to:

• Expand your understanding of current practices in wireless communications
• Gain a deeper appreciation of wireless network management and security, including industry standards
• Broaden your knowledge of wireless access technologies
• Bridge the gap in your current knowledge to areas you may not work on day to day
• Review your fundamental knowledge

 

Course Materials

A copy of the instructor's PowerPoint slides will be provided along with a copy of The Wireless Engineering Body of Knowledge (WEBOK), 2nd edition.

Course Agenda

Monday, 8 December 2014

9:00 - 12:30  - Lecture (3.5 hrs)
- Comsoc Training Intro (15 min)
- Fundamentals review (1:45 )
- RF Engineering, Propagation & Antennas (1.5 of 4)
12:30 - 1:30  - Lunch
1:30 - 5pm  - Lecture (3.5 hrs)
- RF Engineering, Propagation and Antennas (last 2.5 of 4 hrs)
- Wireless Access Technologies (1 of 4 hrs)

Tuesday, 9 December 2014

9:30 – 12:30  - Lecture (3 hrs)
- Wireless Access Technologies (last 3 of 4 hrs)
12:30 – 1:30    - Lunch
1:30 – 5:00   - Lecture (3.5 hrs)
- Network and Service Architecture (3.5 of 5 hours)

Wednesday, 10 December 2014

9:30 – 12:30  - lecture (3 hrs)
- Network and Service Architecture (last 1.5 of 5 hours)
- Network Management and Security (1.5 of 3 hours)
12:30 – 1:30   - Lunch
1:30 – 5:00  - Lecture (3.5 hours)
- Network Management and Security (last 1.5 of 3 hours)
- Facilities & Infrastructure (1 hour)
- Agreements, Standards and Policies (1 hour)

About the Instructor



Lee Vishloff
PEng, IEEE WCP

Mr. Vishloff is the principal engineer in a wireless consultancy focused on cellular-based M2M solutions and short-range wireless products.   He has over 30 years of experience in wireless systems and product design. During his  career he has designed a wide range of wireless products including satellite systems, terrestrial radio systems, rural communications, aeronautical and others.  Lee brings a wide range of practical experience with hands-on and management experience in wireless telecommunication systems, modem, RF, analog, digital, embedded firmware and mechanical design technologies.  He has spent the majority of his career working with equipment manufacturers with stints in the semiconductor and consulting businesses.  He has served on numerous joint industry-academic committees during his career, strengthening the link between academic research and practical industry needs. Lee has a degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of British Columbia and completed his management education at Simon Fraser University and the AEA/Stanford Executive Institute.  He holds one patent and is a Professional Engineer in the Province of British Columbia, Canada and holds the IEEE WCP (Wireless Communications Professional) designation.

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