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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 19 years. detailed outline |
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DENVER, Colorado
Located across from the Denver Center for Performing Arts and just blocks from the bustling 16th Street Mall.
The Curtis
Doubletree by Hilton
1405 Curtis Street
Denver CO 80202
Hotel direct: 303-571-0300
Toll-free reservations:
Reserve sleeping room online
We have a negotiated room rate of 159. Use the link above, or all the hotel with reservation code 2757096 to reserve before January 7 to get this rate. |
February 7-8-9, 2012
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ORLANDO, Florida
Held at a AAA 3-diamond family-friendly hotel, right in the center of everything Orlando has to offer. In addition to great meeting facilities for the course, the hotel offers shuttles to theme parks, no charge for kids and a huge pool if you are thinking of combining the training course with a family trip, and lighted tennis courts and spa for adults.
Best Western Plus Orlando Gateway
7299 Universal Blvd
Orlando FL 32819
Hotel direct: 407-351-5009
Toll-free reservations: 1-800-445-7299
We have a very good negotiated room rate of 73.50 if reserved before January 20. Hotels in this area sell out during this time period, so if you are thinking of attending, please reserve a sleeping room immediately... you can always cancel the sleeping room up to 48 hours before if need be.
To get this rate, please call 1-800-445-7299 and ask for the Teracom Training rate. |
February 22-23-24, 2012
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SANTA CLARA, California
In the heart of Silicon Valley - near Google, Intel, Cisco, Sun, 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, click the link above or call the hotel and ask for the Teracom meeting rate (code TERA). 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
BOOT CAMP is Course 101 + Course 130
Course 130 Understanding VoIP is scheduled immediately following 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 on the same registration:
use coupon 1073. This makes the price $1995 for a full five days of training... an unbeatable value.
more info |
February 27-28-29, 2012
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WASHINGTON DC
In the heart of the nation's capital, steps from the White House.
Seminar hours 8 am - 4 pm.
Residence Inn by Marriott
1199 Vermont Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20005
Hotel direct: (202) 898-1100
Toll-free reservations:
1-800-331-3131
Reserve sleeping room online
We will have a negotiated rate for sleeping rooms.
Please contact Teracom to get the group code.
Prices for sleeping rooms may be high if the supply is short. Click here to open a Google page listing nearby alternate hotels.
If you work for the Federal Government or any Federal agency, armed forces etc., you can book through FedRooms, which gets you the GSA rate. Nearby hotels include the Doubletree and the Holiday Inn both on Rhode Island Ave, and the Washington Plaza on Thomas Circle. more
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March 6-7-8, 2012
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VANCOUVER
The most beautiful city in North America! The course is held in a great room on the top floor of a highrise on Robson Street, in the heart of Vancouver's shopping, dining and coffee bars, a short walk to Stanley Park. Priced in CAD$.
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 |
April 17-18-19, 2012
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NEW YORK, NY
Ideally located between Times Square and Central Park, very convenient to commuters and with a special sleeping room rate for those traveling.
Sheraton New York Hotel and Towers
811 7th Avenue at 53rd Street
New York NY 10019
Hotel direct: 212-581-1000
Toll-free reservations: 1-888-627-7067
Reserve sleeping room online
We will have a negotiated rate for sleeping rooms.
Please contact Teracom to get the group code. |
April 23-24-25, 2012
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TORONTO, Ontario
This seminar is being held in high-quality meeting space managed by the Toronto Board of Trade in
First Canadian Place (1 on the photo).
1 First Canadian Place,
Adelaide St Entrance
Toronto Board of Trade Conference Facility
77 Adelaide St W
Toronto, Ontario
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May 2-3-4, 2012
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ATLANTA, Georgia
The Residence Inn by Marriott Atlanta Downtown is an instructor favorite, centrally located in the heart of downtown Atlanta.
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
We will have a negotiated rate for sleeping rooms.
Please contact Teracom to get the group code. |
June 5-6-7, 2012
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MONTREAL, Quebec 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 historic architecture, lively atmosphere, unsurpassed food and drink, as well as the charm and safety of its streets.
Montreal is the home of the administrative offices of Teracom Training Institute Canada. The Director of the Institute, Eric Coll, will be teaching this course.
Walking / picture tour of the area
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 of $169.
Please contact Teracom for the group code. |
June 5-6-7, 2012
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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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