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BICSI recognizes the following trainings for the listed BICSI Continuing Education Credits (CECs).

NEW: Media Conversion in Video Security and Surveillance Systems
BICSI Continuing Education Credits (CEC): 1 RCDD, 1 NTS, 1 INSTALL
In the ever increasing reach of today's video security and surveillance systems, many security professionals are finding that the quality, bandwidth and distance needed to perform even the most basic surveillance is beyond the reach of coaxial and UTP cabling. Learn the benefits of utilizing fiber optic cabling to overcome these copper limitations, as well as how media conversion can ease the transition within an existing video architecture.

Conversion in Fast Ethernet Environments
BICSI Continuing Education Credits (CEC): 1 RCDD, 1 NTS, 1 Installer Technician
Fast Ethernet is quickly becoming the protocol of choice in network backbones. Moving from a legacy 10 Mbps Ethernet backbone connection to higher speed connections presents some interesting challenges to network professionals. The popularity of deploying N-way devices as a migration tool also presents its own unique set of challenges. Join us and discover some of the ways in which conversion technology can be applied to overcome some of these issues.

Conversion in Industrial Environments
BICSI Continuing Education Credits (CEC): 1 RCDD, 1 NTS, 1 Installer Technician
Industrial environments present unique challenges for the use of media converters and other electronics. In addition to serial protocols already in use today, Ethernet is becoming the protocol of choice among network professionals designing Industrial applications. Ethernet is quickly moving from the office to the factory floor and to outdoor enclosures. Learn about the history of protocol revolution, unique design challenges and applications for conversion technology in industrial environments.

Conversion Platforms for Enterprise Level Deployments
BICSI Continuing Education Credits (CEC): 1 RCDD, 1 NTS, 1 Installer Technician
This session will discuss various platforms available for large scale deployments of media converters. When enterprises begin adding fiber to and existing copper based network they are faced with intergration challenges. Challenges that require them to maintain a high level of integrity in thier network connections while keeping costs reasonable. Typically, they must choose between installing network devices (switches, hubs, routers, etc...) with fiber interfaces or using media converters. This session will explore challenges and options unique to larger networks.

Conversion Technology in Telco Environments: T1/E1 and DS3/E3 Solutions
BICSI Continuing Education Credits (CEC): 1 RCDD, 1 NTS, 1 Installer Technician
This training will cover the technology overview, product features and benefits as well as typical applications for t1/e1 as well as DS3/E3 signal in data and voice environments.

Fiber Mode Conversion
BICSI Continuing Education Credits (CEC): 1 RCDD, 1 NTS, 1 Installer Technician
Learn how fiber mode conversion technology can be deployed as a cost effective alternative in mixed multimode and single mode cabling environments.

Fiber Optic Basics
BICSI Continuing Education Credits (CEC): 1 RCDD, 1 Installer Technician
This session describes the nomenclature of fiber optic cable, discusses types of fiber optic cable and covers common deployments of Single Mode and Multi mode fiber.

Introduction to Media Conversion Technology
BICSI Continuing Education Credits (CEC): 1 RCDD, 1 NTS, 1 Installer Technician
If you're new to selling conversion technology, this seminar will get you started on the right foot.

Intro to Switching 1
BICSI Continuing Education Credits (CEC): 1 RCDD, 1 INSTALL, 1 NTS
Intro to Switching provides a general overview of Ethernet Switching technology. The session will present the role of Ethernet switches in the network and offer a basic understanding of Ethernet traffic patterns in local area networks. Listeners will learn about different types of switches for different applications.

Intro to Switching 2
BICSI Continuing Education Credits (CEC): 1 RCDD, 1 INSTALL, 1 NTS
The session will present a general overview of advanced Ethernet switching technology. The session will explain VLAN, QoS, Spanning Tree, Trunking and IGMP protocols. Listeners will learn about different types of prioritization techniques commonly used in today's networks.

Managing Your Conversion Platform
BICSI Continuing Education Credits (CEC): 1 RCDD, 1 NTS, 1 Installer Technician
Learn how the optional management module on the Conversion Center and support for HP OpenView and SNMPc can help your customers better monitor their cabling plants.

Media Conversion in Half Duplex Environments
BICSI Continuing Education Credits (CEC): 1 RCDD, 1 NTS, 1 Installer Technician
If the performance of your Fast Ethernet network isn't what you expected, it might be that you're using the wrong converter. Learn when to use the Bridging Media Converter for optimal network performance.

Networking Basics for Cabling Installers & Electrical Contractors
BICSI Continuing Education Credits (CEC): 1 RCDD, 1 NTS, 1 Installer Technician
Cabling installers and contractors in the past had typically focused on intallation of the cabling plant only. Cabling installers are, in some cases by choice and in other cases by customer demand, becoming more involved in the installation of active network components. In new construction, electrical contractors are being asked with increased frequency to install data cabling along with the electrical cabling they install; which also many involve the need for active network components. This session is intended to give installers and contractors who are considering adding the installation of active network components to thier product/service offering a basic understanding of common network components and protocols.

New at Transition
Every last training session of the month Transition will highlight new additions to its line of Conversion Technology products.

Point System: The Point Where Copper and Fiber Meet
BICSI Continuing Education Credits (CEC): 1 RCDD, 1 NTS, 1 Installer Technician
Transition Networks will soon be releasing the most intelligent conversion platform in the industry: "The Point System". This 18-slot conversion platform features enhanced management capabilities which allow you to remotely manage virtually every aspect of the system. The Point System is also NEBS level 3 compliant (for installation in Telco central offices) and FCC/CISPR class B compliant (for installation in residential applications). To learn more about the most advanced conversion platform attend one of our upcoming seminars.

Putting the Pedal to the Metal: 1000BASE-T
BICSI Continuing Education Credits (CEC): 1 RCDD, 1 NTS, 1 Installer Technician
With the recent ratification of the 1000BASE-T standard (Gigabit over UTP copper cabling) by the IEEE 802.3ab working group, many of the world's switch manufacturers have begun to release Gigabit products with UTP interfaces. This technology, as it matures, stands to offer significant benefits to network professionals faced with the need for greater bandwidth. Transmitting across UTP cabling at Gigabit speeds will present new and unique issues which will be discussed in this seminar.

QoS in High Priority Applications
BICSI Continuing Education Credits (CEC): 1 RCDD, 1 NTS, 1 Installer Technician
With the introduction of new technologies such as Voice over IP and digital video, network managers and administrators have a tough time keeping up with ever-increasing bandwidth requirements. Quality of Service (QoS) promises better handling of these requirements; increasing reliability and quality of the networks. Join us to learn about QoS techniques and how they can resolve network congestion issues.

Wavelength Division Multiplexing 101
BICSI Continuing Education Credits (CEC): 1 RCDD, 1 NTS, 1 Installer Technician
The ability to increase network bandwidth "Without Digging" is becoming an increasingly popular topic among network managers. WDM technology can multiply the bandwidth of a fiber optics communications system by transmitting several lasers of various wavelengths into a single fiber strand. Learn the basics and typical applications of this technology.

When Conversion Makes the Most $en$e
This session discusses different alternatives when the deployment of devices with Fiber Optic interfaces are being considered. When does it make sense to use media converters vs using fiber uplink modules or network devices with fiber interfaces? This seminar will provide information that will help you make a more informed decision.