Pacific Region Training Schedule

These courses provide the training you need at the level required to increase your skills and performance in this fast paced industry.

* All courses can be tailored to your needs and delivered at your location for 6 or more attendees in NZ (9+ overseas) *

Certified Fibre Characterisation Engineer

$4,495.00 +GST

FOR UP TO 8 PEOPLE AT YOUR OFFICE/VENUE The CFCE course doesn’t currently have public dates, but we offer the course to businesses for up to 9 people at your office/venue in New Zealand, Australia & Asia Pacific. NZ$4,495 + GST per person plus travel. COURSE DESCRIPTION: The Certified Fibre Characterisation Engineer (CFCE) course is designed for test engineers who need to learn how to apply the full power of multi-purpose test platforms, with their powerful array of measurement capabilities, to carry out full fibre characterisation, including bi-directional OTDR testing, chromatic dispersion, Polarisation Mode Dispersion (PMD) and spectral attenuation measurements. Download course outline here

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Copper Structured Cabling Essentials

$750.00 +GST

Copper Structured Cabling Essentials - 1-day.
Zoom: Email us to request a date Classroom: Email us to request a date Email us HERE to register your interest for this course. COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This course gives a solid understanding of current copper structured cabling, safety considerations when handling low voltage LAN cables, installation procedures and testing. It will give electrical workers the essential knowledge to be able to work with, install and test structured cabling. Understand Cat.6, Cat.6A and Cat.7 cables, understand and comply with structured cabling standards, reduce maintenance calls due to poor installation and comply with design & earth bonding requirements.

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DWDM & Optical Transport Networks

Price range: $1,000.00 through $1,500.00 +GST

COURSE DESCRIPTION:
400ZR/800ZR, IP-over-DWDM and network automation.

Participants will learn how 100G, 400G and 800G services are transported across modern metro, backbone and data centre networks, and how optical networks are evolving for cloud, AI and hyperscale infrastructure. The course is vendor-neutral and focused on real-world architectures, operations, troubleshooting and automation.
October 20-21 - Online (zoom): 10am to 5pm NZ time. (7am to 2pm PNG time) NZ$1,250 + GST. AU$1,250. FJ$1,250. PGK3,300 Download course outline Here Book Online or email enquiries.ap@commslearning.com with your details.

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EPI Certified Data Centre Professional

Price range: $2,195.00 through $3,195.00 +GST

This intensive 2-day Virtual Instructor Led Training course delves deeply into every facet of the data centre facilities from identifying the correct location, power and mechanical design, networking, racks, lighting, water, fire safety, security, to auxiliary systems, all based on proven best practices and industry standards. Duration: 2 days Date: 2026 tba. 9am to 5pm Sydney time. Enquire Here
Price: Australia: A$2,975, NZ: NZ$2,695, Pacific Is: NZ$2,175 (including exam fee)
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Ethernet, TCP/IP & MPLS in Modern Networks

$1,500.00 +GST

Ethernet, TCP/IP & MPLS in Modern Networks. 2 days. Zoom: Dates on request. Book online now Email us HERE to register your interest for this course. COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course will explain how Ethernet & Switches interact with IP and Routers to form LAN's and WAN's. We will explain the framing, V-LAN’s & prioritisation, traffic profiles, and how to test the UNI and then the EVC traffic profiles using standards based tests. We then explore the Internet Protocol, v4 subnetting, v6 addressing, quality of service levels, security & VPN’s and the emergence of MPLS as a reliable transport technology. Learn how these technologies are shaping modern networks into “All Ethernet & IP” Infrastructures connecting us to the Internet, the World Wide Web, and everything beyond. Download course outline HERE

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Fibre Optic Essentials For Electricians and Installers

$750.00 +GST

Fibre Optic Essentials for Electricians & Installers - 1 day. In Person: Email us for dates. $750 + gst. Book online now Zoom: Email us for dates. $750 + gst. Book online now Email us HERE to register your interest for this course elsewhere. COURSE DESCRIPTION: Avoid costly installation errors caused when cables and connectors are incorrectly handled. This course will impart with lectures and practical exercises the knowledge and skills required to install the latest fibre optic cabling in LAN & premises environments. It covers safety, handling, installation, jointing, terminating and testing of optical backbones and horizontal runs. Download course outline HERE

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FOA Certified Fibre Optic Specialist – Design

$1,500.00 +GST

Certified Fibre Optic Specialist - Design - 2 days. $1,500 +tax if applicable Zoom*: On request: email us below to enquire. In-house face-to-face Seminar: email us below to enquire. Email us HERE to register your interest for this course in other locations/time zones COURSE DESCRIPTION: This training program is designed to introduce the student to the process of fibre optic network design and the implementation of that design in a real world project. It is intended for those looking to acquire the FOA CFOS/D Fibre Optic Network Design Specialist Certification, either as a contractor, installer or end user. Interactive, classroom based with case studies, quizzes and an exam. Download course outline HERE

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FOA Certified Fibre Optic Specialist – FTTx & G-PON

$1,500.00 +GST

FOA Certified Fibre Optics Specialist - 2 days course Dates on request: Register Here COURSE DESCRIPTION: Fibre to the home, kerb, node… This Certified Fibre Optic Specialist in FTT-x (CFOS-H) training program from the Fibre Optic Association (FOA) is designed to introduce the student to the varieties of ways that fibre optics is moving closer or all the way to the subscriber. You will learn about all the options for FTT-x, what network architectures look like, what standards exist, and get an overview of how they are installed and tested. Price will be $1,250 + GST per person Download course outline HERE

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FOA Certified Fibre Optic Technician

Price range: $1,895.00 through $2,400.00 +GST

FOA - Certified Fibre Optics Technician - 3 days. (Bookings close 3 weeks prior to the course) SPECIAL OFFER: NZ Jobseekers and students: Save 25% + GST. Use discount code "CL25" when booking NZ courses. Suva, Fiji: Nov 16-18: NZ$1,995. Register HERE Honiara, SI: November 23-25. A$1,995. Register HERE Auckland: Dec 9-11 then Feb 17-19: NZ$1,895+gst. Book Online Below Port Moresby, PNG: Feb 1-3. A$1,995. Register HERE Email us HERE to register your interest for this course elsewhere. Prices exclude any applicable tax. COURSE DESCRIPTION: The Certified Fibre Optic Technician (CFOT) course is a balanced mix of hands on instruction and theory to provide the knowledge required for today’s fibre optic applications. The certification is internationally recognized and is intended to provide a baseline knowledge for anyone working within, or with aspirations to work in the fibre optic industry. To gain the Certified Fibre Optic Technician certification, you are required to complete three course modules, be competent in hands on exercises, pass a practical assessment and pass the final written exam. Duration: 2.5 days Download course outline HERE

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FOA Certified Premises Cabling Technician

Price range: $1,895.00 through $2,400.00 +GST

FOA Certified Premises Cabling Technician - 3 days Suva: Nov 18-20: NZ$1,995: Enquire Here Honiara: Nov 25-27: AU$1,995. Enquire Here Port Moresby: Feb 3-5: AU$1,995. Enquire Here Other Locations: on request. Email us HERE to register your interest for this course elsewhere. Prices exclude any applicable tax. COURSE DESCRIPTION: The Certified Premises Cabling Technician (CPCT) course is a balanced mix of hands on instruction and theory to provide the knowledge required for today’s copper, fibre optic and wireless in-building installation environments. The certification is Internationally recognised and is intended to provide a baseline knowledge for anyone working within, or with aspirations to work in the telecommunications premises installation industry. To gain the Certified Premises Cabling Technician certification, you are required to complete eight course modules, be competent in hands on exercises and pass the final written exam. Download course outline Here

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Foundation in Telecommunications

$3,000.00 +GST

Foundation in Telecommunications - 4.5 days. note: This course can be attended via blended delivery or classroom. Zoom + Classroom: Contact us for dates. Book online now Email us HERE to register your interest for this course COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course has been designed for people wanting to gain an understanding of the modern world of telecommunications with a view to moving into the telco industry. Starting from the beginning, it will explain the main principles of voice, data, video and text communications over fixed line (copper and fibre) and wireless (wi-fi, mobile, radio and satellite) networks, LAN's, Ethernet and TCP/IP. Learn how technologies have moved from circuit switched voice over copper networks to newer packet switched data over fibre and mobile networks, linking us to the Internet. No previous experience is required – this is a foundation course Download course outline HERE

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Mobile Communication Technologies

$750.00 +GST

COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course is designed for people wanting to gain an understanding of the mobile communication technologies in use today. In this one-day course, we cover technologies from 4G/5G & wireless broadband to the upcoming 6G. The course will build the technology foundation for your day-to-day work or your research program. Download course outline Here Classroom-based: On request. $750 pp +gst (if any) Live online via zoom: on request: $750 pp +gst (if any)

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Modern Satellite Communication

$750.00 +GST

COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course will provide an introduction of the modern satellite communication technologies. In this oneday course, we cover technologies from geostationary satellite, low and medium orbits satellite constellations, to the latest 5G over satellite and non-terrestrial networks. The course will build the technology foundation for your day-to-day work or your research program.
Download course outline Here Classroom-based: On request. $750 pp + gst (if any) Live online via zoom. on request: $750 pp + gst (if any) Enquire HERE for dates & locations

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OTT Advanced OTDR Testing

$1,800.00 +GST

COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course is designed specifically for those who want to build an in-depth knowledge of OTDR testing for telecoms networks. We start by covering all basic tests using inspection probe, VFL, OLS & OPM then move onto the OTDR. A very hands-on course. We'll briefly review routine testing issues before looking at the basic capabilities & limitations of an OTDR. You'll learn to set up the OTDR correctly, carry out testing efficiently and effectively, using methodical file naming & checking that results are valid. You'll learn how to manage & control the complete testing process successfully from correctly interpreting test specifications, successful data acquisition, analysis & interpretation of results. Public courses: dates on request. Enquire HERE In-house courses: dates on request. $1,800 per person, 4-9 attendees Download Course Outline Here

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OTT Certified Optical Network Associate (CONA)

Price range: $4,495.00 through $4,995.00 +GST

Classroom based, NZ, Australia, Pacific, Singapore, India & other locations on Request PNG (Port Moresby): Oct 5-9. A$4,250 per person. Enquire Here Australia (Sydney): Oct 12-16. A$4,250 per person. Enquire Here or FOR 6 to 12 PEOPLE AT YOUR OFFICE/VENUE We offer the course to businesses for 6 to 12 people at your office/venue in New Zealand, Australia & Asia Pacific. $3,995 + GST (if any) per person plus travel. COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course introduces optical networking and the types of systems that are in widespread commercial deployment. You will learn how to design, plan and implement cost effective, efficient, high capacity optical networks or interconnects. Download Course Outline Here

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OTT Certified Optical Network Engineer (CONE)

Price range: $3,000.00 through $5,995.00 +GST

Classroom NZ (NZ$4,995), Australia (A$4,995) or PNG (A$4,995) PNG (Port Moresby): October 12-16: A$4,995. Enquire Here Australia (Sydney): Dates TBC: A$4,995. Enquire Here FOR 6 to 12 PEOPLE AT YOUR OFFICE/VENUE. Contact us to book We offer the course to businesses for 6 to 12 people at your office/venue in New Zealand, Australia & Asia Pacific. Price per person plus travel. COURSE DESCRIPTION: The unique, 5-day, CONE, advanced optical network certification programme, builds on the foundation provided by the CONA course. It deals with designing optical networks which use coherent transmission & digital signal processing, & tackles the requirements for designing high performance networks to meet key challenges such as increasing capacity, extending reach, increasing flexibility, controlling latency, providing quality of service and going open and interoperable, whilst also keeping costs under control and reducing electrical power consumption. Download course outline here

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OTT Optical Networks Test Technician

Price range: $2,700.00 through $3,000.00 +GST

This course is designed specifically for those who want to build up a solid knowledge of testing fibre optic networks. Depending on your environment the practical sessions can be focused on different application areas such as data centres, Enterprise/LANs or Telecom network links (up to 40km). Download Course Outline Here Dates on request. Contact Us

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Radio Frequency Technology

$1,500.00 +GST

COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course is designed for telecommunication and IT professionals wanting to understand the principles of radio frequency technology and to develop their knowledge of modern radio communication systems. The course will enhance the technical capability for your day-to-day work or your research program. Download course outline Here Classroom-based (Min 4-6): $1,500 pp +gst (if any) Live online via zoom: August 26-27: $1,500 pp + gst (if any)

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