Course Overview

This course in Outdoor DAS and Small Cell Implementation streamlines the implementation process, illustrates key considerations for each step of the process, and highlights external factors with material impact. Topics will include access rights and easements for street furniture and pole attachments, relevant standards and codes for compliant implementation, and best practices around the implementation of all system components. The course also teaches ideal practices for installing small cells on utility poles. With over 75% of small cells expected to be placed on utility poles, special considerations need to be addressed when installing cellular equipment above the power lines.

Intended Audiences

  • Personnel who have worked with macro sites and want to transition to DAS and small cells.
  • Decision-makers and operations personnel
  • Personnel who are responsible for, or involved in, the implementation of outdoor DAS and small cells.

Prerequisites

Telecommunications Education Center DAS and Small Cell Course

DAS & Small Cell Basics

The cellular industry is facing the challenge of coping with the increasing number of mobile broadband data users with limited radio resources. This course provides an overview of Small Cell architecture and how it improves network performance and service quality by offloading the burden from the large macro-cells. Designed for all audiences, and as a…

Telecommunications Education Center DAS and Small Cell Course

The Evolving In-building Wireless Ecosystem

Designed for those who work in Cellular, Wi-Fi, DAS and Small Cells; this course provides a basic understanding of the technological, business, indoor environmental, and management ecosystem issues and challenges that are part of every initiative. This is a prerequisite course for the General, Project Management and Technical In-building certification tracks. This module explains why…

Key Takeaways

  • Outline the process for implementing DAS and small cells and identify the different real estate considerations for various types of DAS or small cell builds.
  • Identify the different physical site considerations for various types and DAS and small cell builds.
  • Understand the common techniques and representative tools for GIS and base-mapping.
  • Learn the common techniques and representative tools for coverage and capacity planning.
  • Determine the relevant codes and standards for compliance applicable to DAS or small cell builds.
  • Identify the different fiber considerations for various types of DAS or small cell builds.
  • Outline the construction and implementation process for DAS and small cells.
  • Review the operations and maintenance tasks for DAS and small cells.

Course Includes

  • Course outline
  • Online access to self-guided PowerPoint deck
  • Certificate of completion