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      Radio y Televisión Española

      Competencias y recursos básicos para entornos digitales

      Skills you'll gain: Live Streaming, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Video Production, Journalism, Mobile Development Tools, Digital Communications, Education Software and Technology

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Georgia Institute of Technology

      Lesson | Telephone Language

      Skills you'll gain: Telephone Skills, Verbal Communication Skills, Language Competency, Vocabulary, Professionalism, English Language, Communication

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Strategic Technology Management

      Skills you'll gain: Organizational Change, Innovation, Change Management, Business Modeling, Technology Strategies, Design Thinking, Product Lifecycle Management, New Product Development, Technical Management, Business Transformation, Product Development, Customer Insights, Organizational Strategy, Service Design, Technology Roadmaps, Business Strategy, Customer experience strategy (CX), Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Team Leadership, Organizational Effectiveness

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      108 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Illinois Tech

      Business & Technology

      Skills you'll gain: Culture Transformation, Innovation, Organizational Change, Design Thinking, Business Transformation, Strategic Leadership, Product Lifecycle Management, Global Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Business Communication, Artificial Intelligence, Change Management, Organizational Leadership, Business Modeling, Generative AI, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Business Strategy, Applied Machine Learning, New Product Development

      Build toward a degree

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      65 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Institut Mines-Télécom

      5G Network Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Wireless Networks, Network Architecture, Network Security, Network Infrastructure, Service Oriented Architecture, Network Performance Management, Computer Networking, Emerging Technologies, Network Protocols, Telecommunications, Cloud Computing Architecture, Mobile Security, Interoperability, Authentications, Encryption

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      99 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Arizona State University

      English Communication for Tech Professionals

      Skills you'll gain: Business Writing, Presentations, Grammar, Rapport Building, Business Communication, Technical Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Writing, Vocabulary, Business Correspondence, Interpersonal Communications, Communication, Interviewing Skills, English Language, LinkedIn, Communication Strategies, Technical Writing, Constructive Feedback, Professional Networking

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      66 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      Networking Fundamentals and Protocols

      Skills you'll gain: OSI Models, Networking Hardware, Network Protocols, Network Architecture, Cloud Computing, Wireless Networks, General Networking, TCP/IP, Computer Networking, Local Area Networks, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Routing, Network Switches, Network Security

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Starweaver

      Data Communication Networks

      Skills you'll gain: Network Protocols, Network Security, Network Architecture, Network Monitoring, Virtualization, Network Routing, Cloud Computing Architecture, Computer Networking, TCP/IP, Emerging Technologies, Internet Of Things, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML)

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Illinois Tech

      Unleashing the Power of Networks and the Cloud

      Skills you'll gain: Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Virtualization, Platform As A Service (PaaS), Containerization, Cloud-Native Computing, Serverless Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, Network Security, Cloud Computing, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Management, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Cloud Computing Architecture, Virtual Machines, Network Troubleshooting, Cloud Platforms, Hyper-V, Software-Defined Networking, VMware ESX Servers, Network Monitoring

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      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      21 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Intel

      Intel® Telco Cloud Academy

      Skills you'll gain: Cloud-Native Computing, Software-Defined Networking, Cloud Infrastructure, Network Infrastructure, Application Deployment, Network Architecture, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Computing Architecture, Containerization, Computer Networking, Digital Transformation, Kubernetes, Microservices, Infrastructure Architecture, Hardware Architecture, Operational Efficiency, General Networking, Telecommunications, Virtualization, Risk Management Framework

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      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      8 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Tecnológico de Monterrey

      La telesalud y telemedicina enfocadas a la atención en salud

      Skills you'll gain: Telehealth, Chronic Diseases, Health Technology, Medical Telemetry, Patient Education And Counseling, Health Care, Health Assessment, Healthcare Ethics, Medical Privacy, Patient Education and Support, Patient Treatment, Patient Assistance, Medical Equipment and Technology, Telecommunications, Health Informatics, Patient Safety, Remote Access Systems, Technical Communication, Health Administration, Motivational Interviewing

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      37 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Meta

      نمذجة البيانات المتقدمة

      Skills you'll gain: Data Modeling, Database Design, MySQL Workbench, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Warehousing, MySQL, Database Management Systems, Databases, Relational Databases, Database Architecture and Administration, Tableau Software, Data Analysis, Data Storage, Data Visualization Software

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular telecommunication courses

    • Competencias y recursos básicos para entornos digitales: Radio y Televisión Española
    • Lesson | Telephone Language: Georgia Institute of Technology
    • Strategic Technology Management: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Business & Technology: Illinois Tech
    • 5G Network Fundamentals: Institut Mines-Télécom
    • English Communication for Tech Professionals: Arizona State University
    • Networking Fundamentals and Protocols: Packt
    • Data Communication Networks: Starweaver
    • Unleashing the Power of Networks and the Cloud: Illinois Tech
    • Intel® Telco Cloud Academy: Intel

    Frequently Asked Questions about Telecommunication

    The industry of telecommunications, or telecom, refers to the electronic methods in which information signals are exchanged. Telecommunication involves the ways that voice, data, and video are transmitted electronically through wired and wireless telephonic communication, mobile communication through our handheld devices via the internet, and satellite, radio, and television broadcasting via microwave communications, the internet, and broadband satellite communications. Telecommunications networks are linked together by electronic circuits, via transmitters and receivers, with information transmitted through cable and satellite networks, fiber cables, wireless communications, and other methods.‎

    It's important to learn about telecommunication because it is the network for all of our modern communications. Everything we do in our businesses—web browsing, phone, email, web conferencing, Zoom calls, social media and social networking, file sharing—it's all reliant on the advances of telecommunications. Transmitting information via analog systems has been used in most voice, radio, and television communications for years. Now, nearly all telecommunications are moving to digital, and that means systems that are still transmitting in analog must convert the signals to digital.‎

    Typical careers in telecommunications include jobs as telecommunications engineers, telecommunications operators, telecoms services providers, equipment manufacturers and service providers, and network and data systems roles. Most of the jobs in telecommunications are centered on telecommunications equipment, which includes the manufacture, production, and maintenance of telecom equipment; telecom services, which are many of the vendors who work in phone systems for major corporations, and wireless communication providers, which includes all of the major mobile phone careers. Working in telecommunications can open the door to working in data telephony, network security companies, radio and television, process automation, and other areas.‎

    Learning about telecommunication through online courses can give you a better understanding of the technical aspects of modern business communications and how it improves efficiencies and business performance across organizations. When you learn about telecommunications in online courses, you may also learn data sharing, voice transmission, and maximum collaboration and data sharing.‎

    Online Telecommunication courses offer a convenient and flexible way to enhance your knowledge or learn new Telecommunication skills. Choose from a wide range of Telecommunication courses offered by top universities and industry leaders tailored to various skill levels.‎

    When looking to enhance your workforce's skills in Telecommunication, it's crucial to select a course that aligns with their current abilities and learning objectives. Our Skills Dashboard is an invaluable tool for identifying skill gaps and choosing the most appropriate course for effective upskilling. For a comprehensive understanding of how our courses can benefit your employees, explore the enterprise solutions we offer. Discover more about our tailored programs at Coursera for Business here.‎

    This FAQ content has been made available for informational purposes only. Learners are advised to conduct additional research to ensure that courses and other credentials pursued meet their personal, professional, and financial goals.

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