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Course 101
Telecom, Datacom and Networking
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| Telecom, Datacom and Networking
for Non-Engineering Professionals is the first course in our Core Training section - an intensive three-day course designed for
non-engineering professionals, to get you up to speed on virtually all aspects of telecom, datacom and networking, from fundamentals and jargon to the latest technologies. |
| Three day course. 384-page course materials.
Top-ranked instructor. $1395.
The essential core knowledge set, tuned, refined and constantly updated over the course of 20 years. detailed outline |
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SANTA CLARA CA
In the heart of Silicon Valley - near Google, Intel, Cisco, Oracle, Yahoo... .
Newer facility with many restaurants and shops right next door. Free shuttle from San Jose airport (SJC). Complimentary breakfast: fresh fruit, cereal, made-to-order omelettes, brewed Starbucks coffee. Complimentary evening Bistro with premium wine, beer and specialty appetizers!
Hotel Sierra Santa Clara
3915 Rivermark Plaza
Santa Clara, CA 95054
Hotel direct:
408-486-0800
Toll-free reservations: 1- 800-474-3772
We have a special rate for sleeping rooms. To get this rate, call the hotel and ask for the Teracom meeting rate. Contact Teracom if you need any assistance.
Airport shuttle: free pickup from San Jose airport (SJC) if reserved with the hotel at least 24 hours in advance (408-486-0800). Free dropoff at SJC. Alternatively, it is a very short cab ride from SJC. If you are flying in to San Francisco (SFO) or Oakland (OAK), consider taking supershuttle or a renting a car.
OPTION: BOOT CAMP
Telecom, Datacom, Networking and VoIP
BOOT CAMP is Course 101 + Course 130
Course 130 Understanding VoIP is scheduled immediately following this one in the same location to make a full week of training. You will truly get up to speed on telecom, datacom, IP, networking and VoIP... and save $395! more info
Get a $395 discount when you register for
Courses 101 and 130 together:use coupon 1073. This makes the price $1995 for a full five days of training... an unbeatable value.
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June 10-11-12
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WASHINGTON DC
In the heart of the nation's capital, steps from the White House. Full breakfast and evening light supper included with sleeping rooms.
Seminar hours 8 am - 4 pm.
Residence Inn by Marriott
1199 Vermont Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20005
Hotel direct: (202) 898-1100
Toll-free reservations:
1-800-331-3131
We have a negotiated rate of $259 for sleeping rooms. Group code TERTERA, reserve before July 15.
Reserve sleeping room online
Nearby alternate hotels
A less expensive hotel a Metro ride away
Another hotel a Metro ride away
If you work for the government, or your company contracts with the government in any way, there are dozens of hotels nearby offering the GSA rate. Book via FedRooms.
OPTION: BOOT CAMP
Telecom, Datacom, Networking and VoIP
BOOT CAMP is Course 101 + Course 130
Course 130 Understanding VoIP is scheduled immediately following this one in the same location to make a full week of training. You will truly get up to speed on telecom, datacom, IP, networking and VoIP... and save $395! more info
Get a $395 discount when you register for
Courses 101 and 130 together:use coupon 1073. This makes the price $1995 for a full five days of training... an unbeatable value.
more info |
August 12-13-14
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MONTREAL QC Canada
Montreal is the coolest city in North America. This bilingual city is one of the oldest on the continent, and is renowned for its restaurants, historic architecture, lively atmosphere and the charm and safety of its streets. Direct flights from all major hubs. US professionals require only a US passport for travel.
Delta Montreal
475 President Kennedy Avenue
Montreal, Quebec H3A 1J7
Hotel direct: 514-286-1986
Reserve sleeping room online
We have a negotiated room rate.
Please contact Teracom for the group code. |
September 11-12-13
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NEW YORK NY
Preliminary listing, to be confirmed.
Great facility in midtown Manhattan, just off Park Avenue beside Bloomingdale's. Twelve short blocks from Grand Central Station and Times Square area. Adjacent to Lexington Av/59 St subway station and the Queensboro Bridge for commuters.
Renaissance New York Hotel 57
130 East 57th St.
New York, NY 10022
Hotel direct: 212-753-8841
Toll-free reservations: 1-866-240-8604
Reserve sleeping room online
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October 22-23-24
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CHICAGO IL
Preliminary listing, to be confirmed.
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November 13-14-15
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VANCOUVER BC
The most beautiful city in North America! The course is held in a great location on Robson Street, in the heart of Vancouver's shopping, dining and coffee bars, a short walk to Stanley Park. Priced in CAD$. There are direct flights from all major hubs. US professionals require only a US passport for travel.
Blue Horizon Hotel
1225 Robson Street
Vancouver, BC V6E 1C3
CANADA
Hotel direct: (604) 688-1411
Toll-free reservations: 1-888-663-1333
Reserve sleeping room online |
December 3-4-5
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SEATTLE WA
Preliminary listing, to be confirmed.
Lake view rooms overlook sailboats and sea planes on the waterway. Walking distance to many of Seattle's best restaurants and attractions.
Courtyard Seattle Downtown/Lake Union
925 Westlake Av N
Seattle, WA 98109
Hotel direct: 206-213-0100
Toll-free reservations: 1-800-321-2211
Reserve sleeping room online |
February 5-6-7
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NEW ORLEANS LA
Preliminary listing, to be confirmed.
Join us in the Big Easy for our acclaimed core training course. On Canal St., close to the French Quarter, Bourbon St., Riverwalk and many great restaurants.
Doubletree Hotel New Orleans
300 Canal St
New Orleans LA 70130
Hotel direct: (504) 581-1300
Toll-free reservations: 1-800-222-8733
Reserve sleeping room online |
February 19-20-21
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TORONTO ON
Preliminary listing, to be confirmed.
In the heart of downtown at the corner of Yonge and Richmond Street East. Connected via the underground PATH to the Eaton Centre and subway.
Direct flights from all major hubs. US professionals require only a US passport for travel.
Cambridge Suites Hotel Toronto
15 Richmond Street East
Toronto ON M5C 1N2
Hotel direct:
416-368-1990
Toll-free reservations: 1-800-463-1990
Reserve sleeping room online
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April 1-2-3
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ATLANTA GA
Preliminary listing, to be confirmed.
At the Residence Inn by Marriott Atlanta Downtown, centrally located in the heart of downtown Atlanta. Full breakfast and evening supper plus in-room kitchen with sleeping rooms. Located right beside the subway, 20 min direct to/from the airport for $2.50! Close to many interesting restaurants and a short walk to the CNN Broadcast Center.
Residence Inn Downtown Atlanta
134 Peachtree Street NW
Atlanta, GA 30303
Hotel direct: (404) 522-0950
Toll-free reservations: 1-800-331-3131
Reserve sleeping room online |
April 28-29-30
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OTTAWA ON
Preliminary listing, to be confirmed.
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June 17-18-19 2014
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| "Definitely recommended" |
| I would definitely recommend this course. Business Analysts and Project Managers that work with Telecom and Datacom groups would benefit tremendously. |
Susan Martin,
CB Richard Ellis
Grapevine TX |
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| "Really appreciated" |
| I really appreciated the Telecommunications training course provided by Teracom Training Institute. |
| For me the class was a refresher for some things I learned while in school for my Bachelors in Computer Networking, yet I did learn a lot and understand things better, so that I am now able to tie everything together to understand all the facets of Telecommunications. |
| Many of the acronyms, technologies, network designs and services - I would have no idea what they meant if it were not for this class. Thanks, I really enjoyed it. |
Natasha White
Comcast
West Chester PA |
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| "The instructor was the best I ever had" |
| Excellent! I learned a lot - everyday terms, definitions, and acronyms. Seminar notebook very helpful. The instructor was the best I ever had – lots of knowledge and experience and stories were GREAT. |
Serena Laursen,
Microsoft |
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| "TERRIFIC" |
| Feedback from my team was TERRIFIC. It gave our entire technical Call Center a common foundation, and you seem to have crafted that perfect balance between technical depth, real-world applications, and lively delivery. I couldn't be happier with the results. The things my team learned from this training were applied in real-world situations almost immediately. |
Rusty Walther,
Vice President,
Client Services,
AboveNet Communications |
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| "Incredibly Effective" |
| The selection of material – the order of its presentation – the way it was presented... incredibly effective at presenting concepts and ideas – uses great analogies and stays on topic. |
| Susan Lennon, Nortel |
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| "Truth In Advertising" |
| The seminar delivered exactly what was advertised, at a very high quality. Truth in advertising! |
Gary Lundberg,
Copper Mountain Networks |
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| "Awesome" |
| Learned IP addressing, routing - useful directly for my career. Awesome job explaining things in multiple ways so that the relationships made sense. |
Will Zoldak, Sales
Sentenia Systems |
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| "Best Course Ever" |
| Best course we have ever had onsite at 3Com |
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| "Perfect Content" |
Perfect content; well organized, well paced, building block approach,
resulted in a very nice cathedral. |
Jim George,
Qualcomm |
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| "Course Was Excellent" |
| Course was excellent! One of the best I have taken. Extremely well organized and presented. Seminar workbook is outstanding – a very valuable reference. |
Kieran Delaney,
Maritime Life |
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| "I Feel More Confident" |
| I liked most the use of analogies to explain complex concepts. It delivered exactly what the brochure promoted. Gave me a thorough understanding so I feel more confident. |
Judith Myers,
Ameritech |
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| "Built Up The Knowledge Layers Properly" |
| Excellent! Tied the individual pieces of knowledge together into a picture… was interactive and built up the knowledge layers properly. |
Jim Geiss,
Qwest |
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| "Filled In a Lot of Gaps" |
| Filled in a lot of gaps in my knowledge of networking... able to deliver the knowledge effectively and entertainingly. Excellent seminar. |
Kirk Kroeker,
IEEE Computer Society |
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| "Very Easy to Understand" |
| Great information that I will be able to use at work. Very easy to understand all the information especially the IP networking part. I wouldn't change a thing. |
Orlando Jasso,
AboveNet Communications |
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| "Understanding is Now CLEAR" |
| Layman's terms with humor was very relaxing – helped me concentrate... understanding is now CLEAR ... the manual will be very helpful. |
Linda Côté,
Bell Canada |
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| "Best Instructor" |
| Best instructor I have had on a course – excellent explainer in layman terms, not techie terms. |
Susan Coleman,
Bell Sygma |
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| "Best Course Materials Ever" |
Best course materials ever; the full text descriptions are invaluable.
Course filled in so many gaps for me. Bravo! |
Ross Brooks,
Vertek |
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| "Best I've Encountered" |
| Outstanding! The best I've encountered, and I've attended many seminars. |
Bob Gibbons,
WMX Technologies |
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| WHO SHOULD ATTEND |
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This course is for those needing to fill in the
knowledge gaps, understand the buzzwords and
jargon, popular technologies like Ethernet and TCP/IP, and
more importantly, understand the ideas behind these
technologies and understand how it all fits together. |
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Ideal for
NON-ENGINEERING PROFESSIONALS
who are in need of a solid knowledge base to be
more effective in dealing with technology projects and
technical personnel. |
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Decision-makers and managers and anyone else who wants to understand what the "techies" are saying. |
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Anyone who wants to eliminate jargon- and buzzword-related frustration, understand telecom and networking concepts and how it all fits together. |
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Anyone willing to invest three days to obtain career-enhancing training, with certification and reference book. |
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| PREREQUISITES |
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| There are no prerequisites for this course. We expect students will be reasonably intelligent, have a desire to learn - and are starting from the beginning of the telecom, datacom and networking story. |
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| "Excellent" |
| Extremely beneficial. Instructor and content were excellent. Extremely knowledgeable and excellent delivery. |
Lynn Teague
British Telecom |
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