Carrier Ethernet Services Explained

Carrier Ethernet Services Explained provides an overview of Carrier Ethernet technologies, the relevant MEF CE 2.0 and MEF CE 3.0 specifications for services. It details how these services can be delivered over carrier core, metro and access networks along with other services deployed over a range of core transport and access technologies. It then provides a solid introduction to the principles of network and service design.

We understand it’s not just about passing an exam, but giving our students the opportunity to prove their worth by demonstrating a first-class understanding of the relevant technology. Our blended learning approach allows candidates to benefit from a wider understanding of associated technologies and skills to apply in the workplace, as well as acquiring the relevant skills to pass the MEF-CECP (Blueprint D) exam.

Who Should Attend:

Anyone requiring an in-depth knowledge of Carrier Ethernet and MEF standards and specifications. This includes Pre-sales Engineers, Network Engineers, Product Specialists and other job roles.

Pre-course preparation:

To ensure that candidates have the greatest opportunity to both pass the MEF-CECP Blueprint D exam and succeed in the workplace thereafter, Perpetual Solutions provides a unique set of pre-course preparation resources.

Pre-course skills assessment:

Our MEF-CECP pre-course skills assessment is free, and a quick way for candidates to check if they have the prerequisite level of knowledge in order to succeed on the course, at the exam and in the workplace. The assessment can be taken online and checks knowledge of fundamentals such as IP, WAN and Next Generation network principles.

Online learning modules:

For candidates whom the pre-course skills assessment identifies knowledge gaps, Perpetual Solutions offers a range of online, self-learning modules. These modules cover all the areas of fundamental knowledge required for MEF-CECP training including:

• IP & Transport Layer Technologies
• Ethernet Principles for the LAN Environment
• Layer 1 Transport Technologies
• Layer 2 Transport Technologies
• Layer 2.5 Transport Technologies
• Access Technologies 

Certification & Exam:

The exam is a 1 hour 45 minutes online exam consisting of 80 multiple choice questions and is delivered under MEF advised test conditions, in a virtual or physical format. When booking the course, we are able to book candidates in for the exam at the same time.

Candidates sitting the Carrier Ethernet Services Explained course can choose to either sit the MEF-CECP exam as part of an optional Day 5 MEF Exam Readiness Session. This is an optional session designed to greatly increase exam performance ensuring as many candidates as possible pass the exam first time, if this is your first MEF exam we highly advise adding the Exam Readiness Session to your package. For those taking the Exam Readiness Session we also offer a free retake of the exam should anyone fail to pass the exam first time. Recertifying candidates or those wishing not to add the Exam Readiness Session can take the exam virtually in the days following the workshop.

Due to the fast moving nature of the technology and continual improvements and additions the MEF makes to the MEF standards the MEF-CECP certification expires after 3 years.

Delivery Options for MEF-CECP Training and Exam

Public Training Schedule: The Public Training Schedule has dates available globally, please view available dates here.

Onsite training: Perpetual Solutions can deliver MEF-CECP Training and Examination at your company offices or, if you have no training facility onsite, at a third party venue in your city. Onsite training is available globally and is ideal for groups of four or more people. If you have a group of colleagues requiring this program, please call us or send an enquiry.

Future

We stay with our customers following the MEF-CECP, providing multi-level, multi-technology training programs, covering topics such as digital transformation, SD-WAN & SDN/NFV, OTN (Optical Transport Networks), 5G, Mobile Backhaul, MPLS and IP. With over 2000 courses to choose from, we aim to be your knowledge partner of choice over the long term.

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