The Broadband Telecom Center Specialist (BTCS) curriculum is designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of a headend technician's facility, the services and signal that flows throughout the facility, and the optical transport that delivers the broadcast to the customer premise. The curriculum is made up of three separate courses that can be purchased separately. The three courses also can be completed in any order. Once the three courses are completed, the learner will be ready to take the BTCS certification.
BTCS Curriculum
- Facilities
- RF and Baseband
- Optical Transport
- Video Services
- Test Equipment and Testing
Format
Self-paced interactive Online Course: Learners start the SCTE VirtuLearn® course at any time, study at their own pace, and have access to dynamic online content after they register. On average, learners will spend approximately 3 hours per week over 12 weeks completing course activities. SCTE provides access to the course for 3 years from date of purchase.
System Requirements: A high speed Internet (HSI) connection, Internet browser with HTML5 support. For tablet or smartphone access, HTML5 may be used for online eBook content.
Instructor-Led Onsite Boot Camp Course: The SCTE VirtuLearn course may be delivered as an onsite boot camp over 4 days.
Course access information will be emailed when the course is purchased.
Included in Course
- In-depth content modules
- Apply eBook knowledge with real life experiences in a simulated environment; 6 NetworkSim® modules included
- Module assessments
Target Audience
- Network Operations Center (NOC) Engineers
- Network Operations
- Headend / Hub Engineers
- Inside Plant / Field Engineers
- Maintenance Technician, Plant Technician or equivalent
- Technical Operations and Engineering Managers
Certification
Upon completion learners will be prepared to earn the nationally recognized SCTE Broadband TelecomCenter Specialist (BTCS) certification. The certification is designed for individuals interested in working in the cable telecommunications industry for a cable provider, contractor or vendor.
NOTE: To fully prepare for the BTCS Certification Exam, it is recommended that individuals also take the following courses:
- Network Specialist (CompTIA® Network+ N10-008)
- Distributed Access Architecture (DAA)
- Internet Protocol Television (IPTV)
Upon Successful Completion
- SCTE course completion certificate
- 4 recertification units (RUs) towards SCTE certification renewal