LEVEL I
 | This badge allows the student to understand the basic concepts of telecommunications in our ever-changing world. Understanding how broadband communications transmit and receive data allows the badge earner to diagnose and repair relatively simple problems with communication, both wired and wireless, The badge also gives the earner the ability to increase their productivity through the use of the Microsoft Office Applications of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access. Skills Learned: •4G Evolution •5G •Access Database •Analytical Skills / Critical Thinking •Big Data & Analytics •Broadband Communications •Cloud Computing •Ethics •Integrating And Monitoring Wired And Wireless Networks •Microsoft Office •OSI Model •Router •Secure Data Transmission •TCP/IP Model •Telecommunications And Network Security What it takes to earn this badge: Complete AIT 109 Broadband Essentials Complete AIT 107 Computer Applications for Telecom |
LEVEL II
 | The badge earner will examine the impact of network security as it relates to voice, video, and data networks. Identify how cryptographic can be used including the various strengths and weaknesses of these algorithms and demonstrate how to design and construct network layouts as well as signify which network hardware will be required for the network to properly operate. The earner will also create a robust network security plan. Skills Learned: •Analytical Algorithms •Basic Cryptography Implementation •Boundary Firewalls •Business Continuity And Disaster Recovery •Data Communications •Designing Networks •Host Intrusion Prevention Intrusion •Detection Planning •Network Cabling •Network Hardware •Network Security Plan •Network Topologies •Security Audits •Voice Communications What it takes to earn this badge: Complete CIT 251 Computer Security Overview Complete CIT 221 Global Networking Technology Requires Telecom Essentials badge |
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 | The badge earner will be able to work with UNIX/LINUX basic commands and editors, understand how to write and execute Unix/Linux Shell Scripts, to demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Project by creating project-based schedules and budgets. Badge holders will be eligible to take the Microsoft Office User exam for Excel and perform statistical analysis and Web 3.0 tools including wikis and blogs. Skills Learned: Advanced Analytics •Blog Management •Command Line Tools •Corporate Social Media •Data Visualization •Financial Calculations •Linux Command •Line Processing •Pivot Tables •Project Budgeting •Project Management •Project Scheduling •Shell Scripting •Statistical Analysis •Twitter For Business What it takes to earn this badge: Complete CS199H Unix Fundamentals Complete CIS102N Introduction to Project Management Complete CIS122 Advanced Spreadsheet Skills Complete CIS133 Social Media Requires Telecom Essentials badge |
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 | The earner of this badge will demonstrate foundational mathematical, electrical circuit, and computer system skills. The earner will be able to measure and calculate voltages, currents, and resistance for electrical circuits, identify key components determine their purpose, and troubleshoot computer and information systems, and demonstrate the mathematical foundation necessary for continued study in the field. Skills Learned: •AC/DC Electrical Circuits •Advanced Functions •Circuit Construction •Computer Components •Computer Hardware Troubleshooting •Mathematical Problem Solving •Motherboard Components •Secure Data Transmission •Computer Information Systems What it takes to earn this badge: Complete MAT 125 Technical Mathematics Complete AIT 111 AC/DC Electrical Circuits Complete CIT 211 Introduction to Computer Systems Requires Telecom Essentials badge |
LEVEL III
 | The badge earner will demonstrate the knowledge of and the ability to configure organizational software defined networks using Vmware, Microsoft, or Amazon virtualization software. The earner will demonstrate the ability to design, install, and maintain both a software defined network, and a cloud computing method of delivering information over a secure environment not reliant on where in the world the individual is located. Skills Learned: •Amazon Web Services •Azure •Cloud Computing Concepts •Data And Network Security •Internet Security •Microsoft Hyperterminal •Network Virtualization Fundamentals •Secure Network Protocols •Software Defined Network •VMWare Workstation What it takes to earn this badge: Complete CIT223 Introduction to Software Defined Networking and Virtualization Complete CIT224 Cloud Computing Complete CIT252 Overview of Network and Internet Security Requires IT Core badge Requires Telecom Core badge |
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 | Badge earners will be able to create and execute python scripts for a variety of projects both large and small. The earner will be able to design and develop databases using Microsoft Access and use SQL language or python programming language to access data. The earner will demonstrate the ability to conduct statistical analyses using Excel, interpret descriptive and inferential statistics, and explore relationships among variables. Skills Learned: •Analyzing and Visualizing Data •Basic Probability •Basic Python Programming •Basic Scripting Data Types And Data Objects •Database Design Models •Descriptive And Inferential Statistics •Introduction to Python for Data Science •MS Excel Pivot Tables •MySQL •Reverse Engineering •Structured And Unstructured Data What it takes to earn this badge: Complete CIT201 Introduction to Programming Using Python Complete CIT241 Database Management Complete MAT117 Elementary Statistics Requires Telecom Core badge |
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 | The badge earner will understand how to design and deploy Internet Protocol-based networks for voice and data, understand technologies now emerging in the industry, and security concerns surrounding these new technologies. The earner will have a firm grasp on the concepts of fiber-optic based networks and will understand how to implement them from one endpoint to another. Skills Learned: •4G Evolution •5G Deployment Strategies •Data Compression •Data Encapsulation •Develop And Manage Internet Of Things - Cloud Service (IOTCS) Applications •Digital Television •Fiber Optics •High Speed Transfer •IPTV Light Sources And Detectors For Fiber Based Networks •Satellite Systems •Session Initiation Protocol •Voice Digitization •Voice Over IP •Wireless Security Model What it takes to earn this badge: Complete AIT371 Fiber Optics Complete AIT381 Emerging Broadband Technologies Complete AIT383 Emerging Wireless Technologies Complete AIT382 Voice Over IP Technologies Requires Telecom Core badge |