The primary objective of the RCSA certification program is to enable trainees to acquire at a working level:
An understanding of Redline’s network elements.
The ability to assemble and install the IDU and ODU system units.
The ability to align the RF link and perform link fine tuning and basic trouble shooting to mitigate interference and multi-path
An understanding of the operating parameters of Redline equipment in the context of wireless transmission of voice, video and IP data with the desired QoS.
The ability to perform basic product configurations to ensure end-to-end data connectivity for user traffic streams
An understanding of the Integration of Redline network elements into customer networks.
Pre-Requisite:
The pre-requisite for the RCSA certification program is a working knowledge of RF propagation, antenna parameters, RF transmitters and receivers performance measures, PSK and QAM modulation schemes and a sound understanding of the TCP/IP network model with a focus on layer-2 and layer-3 devices.
The Curriculum:
Candidates attend a hands-on training session. The training session can be on customer site on customer demand or as scheduled by Redline.
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Candidates who have worked on Redline equipment under the supervision of a Redline Certified Expert and have been actively involved in the deployment and support of Redline equipment can write the RCSA exam provided the Redline Certified Expert certifies the candidate’s hands-on experience as satisfactory.
The Result:
Candidates will write an examination on the completion of the curriculum. Candidates who pass the exam based on the criteria set by Redline will receive RCSA certification. Those who do not pass the RCSA examination will receive a certificate of attendance.
A customer who has successfully completed an RCSA program can proceed to the Redline Certified Support Professional (RCSP) level for the respective product without needing to attend further in-class training. However, RCSA certification is not a pre-requisite for RCSP certification.
Note: the RCSA course is currently offered on customer demand at a customer site.
Redline Certified Support Professional (RCSP)
The RCSP program is a higher level of certification which focuses on enabling trainees to acquire a subject matter expert level knowledge specializing in the RedMAX or RedCONNEX family of products, their underlying technologies, applicable standards and performance requirements.
The program is open only to Redline partners and customers.
Objective:
The primary objective of the RCSP program is to:
Enable attendees to acquire in-depth and SME level knowledge of the foundation technologies, operation, commissioning and maintenance of Redline products.
Enable attendees to support Redline equipment in the context of theory of operation, ability of handling differing traffic types and applications, configuring systems in a variety of deployment and traffic support situations and remote management.
Enable trainees to offer SME level support for performance issues on Redline equipment, in the field.
Perform advanced levels of fault isolation and troubleshooting, expert installation and performance fine tuning on Redline equipment.
Pre-requisite:
The pre-requisite for the RCSP certification program is a comprehensive understanding of the following subjects:
The OSI network model: TCP/IP protocol suite, working of routers, bridges, IP addressing, sub-netting and the working of VLAN systems.
Transmission components in the Transmit and Receive path of a digital communications system.
Digital modulation schemes such as BPSK, QPSK, QAM, digital communications systems performance parameters such BER, PER, latency.
Radio Frequency (RF) Systems: Basic understanding of RF signal propagation as a function of signal frequency, path loss models, fading models, frequency selective nature of the wireless channel, channel delay spread and Doppler Effect.
Working of TDM systems – knowledge of E1/T1 systems
The Curriculum:
Candidates holding RCSA can complete the course requirements for RCSP certification on-line and through webinars that will be communicated by Redline. Candidates are advised to participate in product installation and support classes and to provide a certificate of completion. Upon completion of these training activities and hands-on work experience, candidates will take the respective RCSP exam on-line.
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Candidates without RCSA certification can register for 4-day fast track RCSP classes. Candidates with RCSA certification desiring to fast track their certification process can also register for the 4-day fast track classes.
The Result:
On completion of curriculum, candidates will write the RCSP examination. Those achieving a score of 75% or over in the RCSP examination will receive RCSP certification covering the respective product family. Candidates scoring above 50% but less than 75% in the RCSP examination will receive RCSA certification. Those scoring below 50% will receive a certificate of completion.
Candidates not achieving RCSP certification in the first examination will be advised by Redline on retaking the examination.
A candidate who has successfully completed the RCSP certification program can proceed to the Redline Certified Support Expert (RCSE) level for the respective product.
Note: The RCSP courses are offered on a monthly basis at the Redline Headquarters in Markham, Ontario, Canada. Additional sessions can be scheduled on customer demand at the Redline Headquarters or at a customer site.Redline Certified Support Expert (RCSE)
The RCSE program is a specialized level of certification which focuses on enabling trainees to acquire a subject matter expert level knowledge either Redline’s RedMAX or RedCONNEX product families, their underlying technologies, applicable standards and performance requirements, network design, capacity and RF planning and cell design at the SME level.
The program is open only to Redline partners and customers.
Objective:
The primary objective of the RCSE program is to:
Enable attendees to acquire in-depth and SME level knowledge of the foundation technologies, operation, commissioning and maintenance of either RedMAX or RedCONNEX products.
Perform advanced levels of fault isolation and troubleshooting, expert installation and performance fine tuning.
Enable trainees to understand the challenges of interference mitigation and wireless deployment in the sub 11 GHz licensed and unlicensed frequency bands
Develop a full understanding of the RF channel characterization in the context of OFDM and OFDMA technologies.
Undertake RF planning as a process and be able to design cells.
Understand how to optimize frequency reuse and minimize spectrum requirements for different deployment scenarios.
Learn and apply the use of an RF planning tool that Redline would recommend to be used for generating RF planning and frequency usage layouts.
Pre-requisites:
The pre-requisites for the RCSE certification program are the following:
RCSP certification in the Redline product family in which the candidate seeks RCSE certification.
CCNA certification or equivalent qualification
Formal and verifiable training and qualification in RF engineering
Verifiable experience in RF planning and familiarity with RF planning tools.
The Curriculum:
Candidates will attend a 5-day class at the Redline headquarters or at a customer site scheduled on customer demand.
The Result:
On completion of the curriculum, candidates will write the RCSE examination. Those scoring 85% or more in the RCSE examination will receive the RCSE certification which is valid for a period of one year from the date of issue. Those not qualifying for the RCSE can retake the examination as per guidelines communicated along with the RCSE examination results.
The RCSE certification program includes the following:
Note: in view of the specialized nature of the RCSE certification program, RCSE program classes are offered only on customer demand at the Redline Headquarters in Markham, Ontario, Canada or at a customer site.
Redline Certified Training Instructor (RCTI)
The RCTI program is a specialized certification program focusing on preparing the candidate to offer certification level technical training on Redline’s products. This program is open to Redline partners, professional services organizations, technical training organizations and educational institutions.
For further details on the RCTI program, please contact the Redline training department or Redline’s regional representatives in your area.
Note: in view of the specialized nature of the RCTI certification program, the RCTI program classes are offered only on customer demand at the Redline Headquarters in Markham, Ontario, Canada.
RedMAX Product Familiarization (RPF-RedMAX)
This course focuses on the learning needs of sales and management team members in the RedMAX family of products.
Objective:
The primary objective of the course is to enable attendees to acquire a high level knowledge of the following:
WiMAX and broadband connectivity
RedMAX as a network element as per the 802.16-2004 specifications
Operating parameters of the RedMAX systems to carry time sensitive and IP traffic with desired QoS.
RedMAX application and QoS.
RedMAX PHY/MAC/RF parameters
Pre-requisite:
none
The Curriculum:
Trainees will attend a 1-day in-class training.
The Result:
Trainees will receive a certificate of attendance.
