Module One: Introduction to Communications

Module One provides an introduction to the concept of communications. This module

explores the development of the modern Public Switched Telephone Network and
provides students with practical real world examples of equipment and services
found in modern companies and telecommunications service providers.

Training Objectives
1. Understand the history of the modern public network.
2. Components of a Telecommunications Network.
3. The structure and topology of the PSTN.
4. The application of voice and data communications technology in the modern
enterprise.

Topics:
1-0: Introduction to the concept of communications.
1-1: Key milestones in the development of the modern PSTN.
1-2: Introduction to the modern PSTN.
1-3: Intro to Telecom terminology.
1-4: The history of divestiture and the effects of deregulation.
1-5: The North American and International Numbering Plans.
1-6: Overview of the Telecommunications Industry in 2000.