Courses Details
Course Overview
To provide participants with a clear understanding of IMS and its role in shaping the future of the telecommunications industry from manufacturer, operator and end user perspective
Course Schedule
Target Audience
Engineers and technicians working in the telecommunications industry
Course Objectives
To provide participants with a clear understanding of IMS and its role in shaping the future of the telecommunications industry from manufacturer, operator and end user perspective
Course Prerequisites
Should have knowledge of basic telecom, radio and IP principles
Expected Accomplishments
On completion of course, participants will be able to:

•Understand why IP networks are the focus of present and future network buildups
•Understand the role IMS plays in relation to the different underlying technologies and protocols 
•Highlight the role of IMS in supporting the present and future services
Course Outline
Telecommunication Trends
User needs
Operator needs
Regulator needs

Introduction to IP Networks
IPv4, IPv6
TCP/IP protocol suite
VoIP services
QoS

Multimedia Networking
Challenges
Multimedia and Internet
MM Protocols (RSVP, RTP, RTCP, and RTSP)

IMS History, Standards and Specifications
How IMS works
Architectural overview
Protocols involved
Service enabling and provisioning
FMC and IMS

IMS Services
Presence
Messaging
Push to Talk over Cellular 
Conferencing
Group Management