Project Management Training

Cognitel Training Services Pvt Ltd. is a focused Telecom and IT services company with specialization in Consulting, Research and Training. The Company is headquartered in India with presence in Kenya, Indonesia and Romania.Cognitel’s fast growing list of clients comprise Fortune 500 Corporations and leading Educational institutions that offer Engineering and Telecom Management Programs.

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Emerging Telecom Technologies – A New Era of Communication

From the invention of the printing press to the telephone, the radio, and internet, the ways (through networks like 2G, 3G, 4G, etc) people communicate is changing dynamically. The effects of these changes often resound through generations. Telecom technology is the very essence of today’s telecommunications industry. To par with the ever-growing need for sophisticated IT industry and people’s needs with the aim to keep the cost levelheaded is the challenge for telecom industry.

Today this industry has affected every phase of life – not just the corporate sector, but lives of common people too, in ways they have never envisioned. Here is an insight on development in telecom industry and, the anticipation how it is going to feed the needs of present and upcoming generation.

IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS)

IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) is a generic architecture. It includes multimedia and voice over IP services, defined by 3GPP -3rd Generation Partnership Project . It supports multiple access types such as WCDMA, GSM, CDMA2000, WLAN, Wireline broadband and other packet data applications. Due to its invention, the internet technologies – be it e-mail, web browsing, instant messaging and video conferencing, etc – are accessible to everyone from any location. IMS is also meant to enable operators to introduce new services, such as MMS, WAP & web browsing at top level of packet-switched networks.

IMS is designed to provide a unified architecture that supports an array of IP-based services over both circuit and packet-switched networks, employing a range of different wireless and fixed access technologies. One can use IMS in various applications such as Full Duplex Video Telephony, Unified messaging, Instant messaging, Multiparty gaming, Multimedia advertising, Video streaming and Web/Audio/Video Conferencing etc.

High Speed Downlink Packet Access (HSDPA)

HSDPA is a packet based technology for W-CDMA downlink. Its data transmission rates are 4 to 5 times more than that of current generation 3G networks (UMTS). And, 15 times faster than GPRS. The latest release of HSDPA is equipped with advanced technology that boosts downlink speeds. One can experience increased speed from the current rate of 384 kbps (up to 2 Mbps according to standards) to a maximum value according to standards of 14.4 Mbps. With the higher data rates and higher capacities, HSDPA creates a smooth path for Universal Mobile Telecommunications System (UMTS). It also provides enhanced Data rates for GSM Evolution (EDGE) does in the Global System for Mobile communication (GSM) world.

A New Era of Mobile TV

These days mobile TV has become one of the most effective media to stream TV series onto the mobile or on the hand-held device. Over the next couple of years, Mobile TV will get more and more popularity. These days, this technology is typically streamed over 3G networks. Though sending an individual data stream to each viewer is inefficient, it will unsustainable in the long run if mobile TV takes off.

It is usually believed that 3G streaming is a prelude to construct a mobile – TV broadcast networks – which transmits digital TV signals on different frequencies to those used for voice and data.

Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO)

MVNO is a GSM phenomenon. It is a ground-breaking solution to maintain network for those operators or companies that don’t have a licenced spectrum and any networking infrastructure. MVNO resell wireless services using regular telecom operator’s network with which they have a business arrangements. Generally, they purchase minutes of use from a licenced telecom operator and then resell minutes of usage to their MVNO customers.

Virgin Mobile is one of the burning examples of it. Virgin does not maintain its own network. Instead, it signs a contract with other providers to use their existing networks. For example, it uses T-mobile network in the UK whereas the Sprint network in the US. Optus and Bell Mobility are other networks used by Virgin Mobile in Australia and Canada.

Internet Protocol Version 6 (IPv6)

Defined by IETF to replace the current version of Internet Protocol version 4 (IPv4), Internet Protocol Version 6 (IPv6) is an innovative suite kept under the standard protocols for the network layer of the internet. Being interoperable with the current IPv4, it is also known as Next Generation Internet Protocol, which can easily be installed as a normal software upgrade in internet devices.

4G or Fourth Generation

Fourth Generation (4G in short), the upcoming technology in the field of mobile and wireless communications, will be the successor of the 3Rd Generation (3G) network technology. It expected to be technologically developed as long as by the end of 2015. Currently, 3G networks are on rise. There is huge demand of this third generation network. Mainly, TV series and video are driving forward third generation (3G) deployment. And, within two years, higher speeds data at lower cost will drive forward the fourth generation (4G) as short-range communication emerges. With the high degree of synchronization and personalization between various user appliances, service and application ubiquity will be another driver. At the same time, it is possible that the radio access network will evolve from a centralized architecture to a distributed one.

Cognitel provides best Telecom Training for above mentioned technologies with online labs equipped with latest infrastructure and software packages.

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Why LTE Came in to Existence?

Long Term Evolution (LTE) is the latest high speed 4G technology introduced in 2010 by AT & This standard is developed by 3GPP and is specified in its release 8 series. Its architecture is based on Internet Protocol (IP) packet switched network. It is mainly used for data. There are many procedures to make a voice call:

1) Voice over LTE (Based on IP Multimedia Subsystem)

2) Circuit switched fallback (Fallback to circuit switched domain at calling time) 3) Simultaneous voice and LTE (simultaneously changes in circuit switched mode at calling time and LTE mode providing data services)

LTE is the best technology from 1G, 2G and 3G.First generation (1G) introduced in 1980 was based on analog technology. In it, signal is modulated to higher frequency, approximately 150 MHz and up. Its speed is so less.

To overcome the drawback of 1G, 2G came into picture in 1991 based on digital technique.2G technologies can be divided into TDMA (Time Division Multiple Access) based and CDMA (Code Division Multiple Access) based depending upon the type of multiplexing used. The main 2G standards are GSM, IS-95, PDC, D-AMPS and IS-136.The main disadvantage was that some digital signals may be weaker enough to reach the cell tower. Its data rate is less.

To increase its speed, 2.5G i.e. GPRS (General Packet Radio Service) came into existence. It has packet switched domain with circuit switched domain. It provides data rate of 56 kbps to 115 kbps. It can be used for services like WAP(Wireless Application Protocol),MMS(Multimedia Messaging Service) and internet communication services like email, www access etc. GPRS data transfer is charged in megabyte of traffic transferred while data communication via circuit switching is billed per minute of connection time whether the user is utilizing it or in idle state.

To increase the capacity, 2.75G i.e. EDGE (Enhanced Data Rate for GSM Evolution) came into picture. In it, 8PSK encoding is used. It has maximum 250 kbps speed.

After 2.75G, the technology moved to 3G. It was introduced in 2000.It offers faster data transmission speeds, greater network capacity and more advanced network services. Using 3G, we get the minimum speed of 2mbps for stationary mobile and 384 kbps for moving. It is known as “Mobile Broadband Technology” because using it; we can get the divergent data transfer rate. It uses packet switching for data transmission. It uses turbo codes for error correction.3G technologies are CDMA2000, UMTS etc. The frequency band used in 3G is 1.5-2.8 GHz. In it, peak upload rate is 5 Mbps and download rate is 100 Mbps. In it, video conferencing and other high quality services can be used. But wider bandwidth was not available in it.

Now data transmission is becoming more and more popular than voice calls. After 3G, 4G is specially designed for data transmission rather than voice. LTE is 4G technology with WiMAX introduced in 2010 .LTE is termed as “MAGIC-Mobile multimedia, anytime anywhere, Global mobility support, and customized personal service”. LTE supports peak download rate of 1 Gbps and upload rate of 500 Mbps. It uses packet switching and message switching.

It uses concatenated codes for error correction. Its frequency band is 2-8 GHz. For wider bandwidth to get access to multimedia, video conferencing, full motion video, uninterrupted global roaming and easy access to all the services, it is needed. We can easily watch streaming videos, games, location services, chat, online stores, information, entertainment etc. using LTE. So, it was the need of LTE.

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Importance of Long Term Evolution-LTE Training For Networking Professionals

LTE (Long Term Evolution) is the newest data transmission technology that is becoming immensely popular today due to several benefits that it offers. It provides high peak data rates, high spectral efficiency, frequency flexibility and short round trip time. It is a 4G networking technology which ensures that permanence of competitiveness of 3G network systems in future.

It is an incredible technology that provides much higher data rates and astonishing quality of service over a packet switched optimized system. LTE is a networking technology that is based on Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiple Access (OFDMA) which makes it possible to reach higher data volumes and data rates. Not only this, but LTE also provides very high order modulation of up to 64 QAM, MIMO transmission in the downlink and large bandwidth of 20 MHz. Since LTE provides such higher data rates & spectral efficiency, and also implements an architecture which is flexible to access, LTE is gaining huge popularity among the network operators and the customers. Thus as we are moving into this newer wireless broadband technology, it becomes quite essential for technology professionals working in the telecom & networking field to understand the fundamentals and unique nature of this technology.

Therefore, LTE Training becomes essential for proper implementation, usage and troubleshooting of this technology. LTE Training presents a perfect blend of evolving market drifts, new information and future goals etc. like the vision of a throughput of 1 Gb/sec with advanced LTE.

We have been providing world class LTE training for experienced and inexperienced aspirants. We provide LTE Training with the goal of making intricate technology fundamentals as simplified as possible so that learners can easily understand these. The LTE training that we offer provides a profound understanding of SAE/ LTE signaling networks, protocols and architectures to the learners. On the completion of this training course, the learners would become well versed with E-UTRAN, evolved 3GPP architecture and LTE air interface. There are several LTE training programs which focus on different aspects of LTE and differ in duration on the basis of that.

Learners can choose from LTE RAN signaling training, LTE RF Planning Training which covers RF planning, designing and optimization, LTE security training which covers security aspects of LTE and LTE advanced, LTE self optimizing and self organizing networks training etc.

All these courses are in great demand today and after pursuing these courses the professionals and fresher both can experience amazing career growth. Since most of the organizations depend heavily on internetworks for their efficient functioning, there is no death of jobs for efficient and knowledgeable networking professionals. Thus, it is the right time to indulge yourself in LTE Training and acquire highly reputable and high salaried networking job opportunities.

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Project Management Skills – A Success Mantra to Project’s Success

The perfect blend of planning, executing, monitoring and controlling can aid in completion of a project on time, in budget and bring in excellence. An efficacious project manager is the one who can view in mind’s eye the entire project from its inception to finale and have an expertise to accomplish this vision.

Project Management Certification

Effective project management always rests on project manager’s aptitude to:

- determine the milestones

- design the plan to achieve the goal

- remain versed of the teams pace towards attainment of the goal

Thus, the project manager ought to:

a) Be prompt and pliant – Being bullheaded and bureaucratic, can work against the department. Hence, promptness should be used for soaring affairs.

b) Foster communication – Positive relationship and open communication is the key note to project management success. A good project manager will employ the entire team; encourage co-operation and voicing of opinion to arrive at best feasible solutions.

c) Be a leader not a “control freak” – Exerting oneself to take the driver’s seat in every facet of the process and being unduly analytical, may instigate the team members to feel that their lead does not trust them and value their inputs. This may be a major drawback to the project’s success. A project manager should always allow them to discharge their duties with minimal intervention. It is better not to micromanage or needlessly tangle in team member’s work.

d) Open minded planning – The agenda should be elaborated, methodized and integrate team participation. There should be planning and re-planning, catering to the changing circumstances.

e) Work as if in an aura of urgency – Given boundless time, money and resources, working should have been so great but since projects are time bound and resources restrained, therefore, it is an imperative necessity that project process is constantly steered towards its wrap-up.

f) Analyze and Adopt appropriate tools – Way advanced software and web- based project management applications should be employed to streamline channels to avoid replication of endeavors.

g) Perceive and execute deliverables bit by bit – As the adage goes “Rome was not built in a day”; one cannot plunge in with the thought of building project deliverables in a single attempt.

h) Never overlook the Big 3 i.e., Time, Cost and Quality – However, the practices be flexible and open, the bottom line is that the success of a project occurs only when it is handed over on time, is cost effective and has client appeasing deliverables. The project manager should ensure that his entire team abides by this Big 3.

i) Improve project management practices by continuous research and training – evolving technology requires brush up and dynamic knowledge of industry best practice.

An all embracing progress in knowledge and skills are highly crucial for project management success. For the same, professional project management training, relevant to work, will add larger value to organization as well as a boost to the profile.

Hence, it is indispensable to look for project management trainings, leading to project management certifications such as PMP®/PRINCE2®, through accredited and authorized institutions. While hunting for project training options, consider the project management certification trainings offered by Registered Education Provider of PMI.

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9 Live online Classes Leading to PMP Certification

Instructor Led Online PMP Certification Course

This course introduces the Project Manager to skills in managing a Project using generally accepted best practices as described by Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide) of Project Management Institute (PMI). The Course also prepares the Project Management Professional (PMP)® Certification aspirant for the PMP® Exam.

It provides the thirty-five contact hours/PDUs needed for submission of application. The concepts mentioned in the guide are explained and backed up with relevant examples. All the ten knowledge areas, five process groups (which have forty-seven processes) are taken through in a logical sequence with applications.

Course Objective

Upon completion of the instructor led virtual PMP® Certification Exam Preparatory Course, participants will learn how to:

Understand and implement Project Management framework in respective projects

Submit the application for PMP® Exam

Undertake PMP® Exam

PMP Eligibility Requirements

The course is applicable to practitioners of Project Management including Project Manager, Engineer, Lead, Executive, Business Analyst, member of PMO team and others.

To be eligible for PMP credential, you must meet the following educational and professional experience requirements. All project management experience must have accrued within last eight consecutive years prior to submission of PMP Application.