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| droozybean 2001-10-05, 8:29 am |
| Anybody know of any telecommunication certs? Also what would be the best appraoch from switching from desktop support/ networking to a telecommunication position?
Thanks,
Craig | |
| gammann 2001-10-06, 2:44 pm |
| I don't know if there are any generic telcom certifications out there....probably the closest thing is the Lucent Certified Technical Expert (LCTE) .
Telecommunications is basically an extension of the LAN world, so the networking certs help. But the best way to transition, is to probably get a job in a NOC. Yeah it sucks, you may have to work the 3rd shift, but its your best way in, and you can gain a lot of experience. | |
| radup70 2001-10-08, 7:02 am |
| I think you have to work with some provider, to get hands on experience. telecomonications is a very large field (you may include here anything: telephony, microwave telecom, fiber, sonet, ATM, and a lot more). I think degree in some related field is a must if you want to get an engineer position. and there are different standars and regulations in different countries, so you see a simple certification isn't enough. | |
| studio78 2001-10-09, 6:02 pm |
| That looks interesting. I might pursue the LCTE after passing my Server+. I already work for a major telecommunications company with close to 4yrs. in the central office.
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Originally posted by gammann
I don't know if there are any generic telcom certifications out there....probably the closest thing is the Lucent Certified Technical Expert (LCTE) .
Telecommunications is basically an extension of the LAN world, so the networking certs help. But the best way to transition, is to probably get a job in a NOC. Yeah it sucks, you may have to work the 3rd shift, but its your best way in, and you can gain a lot of experience.
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| Fiber optic Tech (FOAI) and some Satillate Tech (forgot which one) also very good to know but requirement training and its mean = $$$$$.
I think local ISP and phone company hired people and train them to a be tech, but need to take the exam first. I believe Voice Stream did that before. |
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