This is a three-module, 40-hour online noncredit certificate program.  The price of the online certificate program is $869, which covers the cost of all three modules. The modules may not be taken individually. This program will help prepare you for the industry-standard Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA) CTP exam. For additional certificate information, please contact Anita George at george.anita@spcollege.edu.

Module I - 15 hours - CTP Data Networking
Data Networking Part 1 teaches Internet and networking operations. Data Networking Part 2 teaches components and strategies required in the building of successful networks. Each unit within Data Networking contains pre- and post-assessments. The pre-assessment option can be used to generate a personalized learning plan for self-paced study, which could affect the total learning time.

Module II - 15 hours - CTP Telephony Networking
Telephony Networking Part 1 teaches standard circuit-switching networks. Telephony Networking Part 2 teaches analog and digital signaling, and integration and troubleshooting. Each unit within Telephony Networking contains pre- and post-assessments. The pre-assessment option can be used to generate a personalized learning plan for self-paced study, which could affect the total learning time.

Module III - 10 hours - CTP Convergence Technologies
This module teaches industry standards and protocols, Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP), and topology convergence. Each unit within Convergence Technologies contains pre- and post-assessments. The pre-assessment option can be used to generate a personalized learning plan for self-paced study, which could affect the total learning time.