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CompTIA - RFID+

Duration:

Only 4 Days

Method:

Classroom / Online / Hybrid

Next date:

24/6/2024 (Monday)

Overview

Firebrand Training CompTIA Authorized Partner

Firebrand Training is an Authorized Partner of CompTIA. This means that you are guaranteed the highest level of instructor and course material, all of which is officially approved by CompTIA.

The goal of this four-day accelerated course is to teach students a base-line technical knowledge of RFID (Radio Frequency IDentification technology) for different career roles. Successful students will have mastered the fundamental knowledge and skills required to work in a RFID using environment. These foundational skills include basic knowledge of interrogation zone basics, testing, troubleshooting and design selection.

Those holding CompTIA RFID+ certification can demonstrate knowledge and competency to perform installation, configuration and maintenance of RFID hardware and device software, site surveys/site analysis or tag selection, placement and testing.

Our CompTIA RFID+ Certification Program

Allows you to achieve your certifications in a fraction of the time of 'traditional training' while delivering industry-leading exam passing percentages
Helps students grasp complex technical concepts more easily by identifying and catering to individual student learning styles through a mixed visual, auditory and kinaesthetic-tactual delivery system
Enhances retention by employing accelerated learning techniques focused on committing information to long-term memory

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Benefits

Having proof of your skills and knowledge gives you the edge over other candidates when applying for a job. Here are some additional benefits of earning CompTIA RFID+:

Independent validation of achievement of a level of competency accepted and valued by the industry
Proven understanding of fundamental RFID-related practices
Increased knowledge, leading to increased job satisfaction
Well-defined career path, leading to higher level certifications
Proof of transferable skills and a solid credential, which make you more marketable
Vendor neutral certification

What CompTIA RFID+ Can do for Your Company

Certification provides companies with skilled employees, leading to:

Maximized efficiencies in recruiting, hiring, training and promoting employees
Operational improvements and greater efficiencies organization-wide
Creation of best practices and uniform RFID processes across all industries
Increased productivity as certified professionals are able to perform at accepted industry standards

Who Should Earn a RFID+ Certification?

RFID job-role certification is important for all types of IT professionals, from career changers and business professionals to experienced and certified IT professionals who want to be involved in the latest technology for the shipping industry.

Career changers

RFID+ certification is an excellent way to enter the IT industry because vendor-neutral skill certifications address the roles and responsibilities of a specific position. RFID+ focuses on industry standards, and leading hardware and software technologies.

Business professionals

A RFID certification demonstrates knowledge of industry standards, best practices, and leading hardware and software technology. Taking the time to learn new IT concepts shows a commitment to keep pace with today's technology-driven economy, to better understand a customer's business, and to become more self-sufficient by better understanding the technology on which almost every professional relies.

Experienced and certified IT professionals

If an experienced IT professional does not already have a widely recognized certification, he or she should earn a certification to show current or potential employers a measurement of their skills and expertise. Those who hold certifications other than RFID+ can benefit from RFID+ certification by demonstrating an understanding of multiple and vendor-neutral skills, and knowledge of industry standards and best practices.

Seven reasons why you should sit your course with Firebrand Training

Two options of training. Choose between residential classroom-based, or online courses
You'll be certified fast. With us, you’ll be trained in record time
Our course is all-inclusive. A one-off fee covers all course materials, exams**, accommodation* and meals*. No hidden extras.
Pass the first time or train again for free. This is our guarantee. We’re confident you’ll pass your course the first time. But if not, come back within a year and only pay for accommodation, exams and incidental costs
You’ll learn more. A day with a traditional training provider generally runs from 9 am – 5 pm, with a nice long break for lunch. With Firebrand Training you’ll get at least 12 hours/day of quality learning time, with your instructor
You’ll learn faster. Chances are, you’ll have a different learning style to those around you. We combine visual, auditory and tactile styles to deliver the material in a way that ensures you will learn faster and more easily
You’ll be studying with the best. We’ve been named in the Training Industry’s “Top 20 IT Training Companies of the Year” every year since 2010. As well as winning many more awards, we’ve trained and certified over 135,000 professionals

* For residential training only. Doesn't apply for online courses
** Some exceptions apply. Please refer to the Exam Track or speak with our experts

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Curriculum

Course Materials

Students attending this blended-learning program will receive a robust set of course materials that caters to each of the three primary individual learning-intake styles (auditory, visual, and kinaesthetic-tactual) - critical for a successful accelerated learning experience.

Daily lectures, labs, and review sessions are supplemented by a combination of:

Proprietary Lab Manual & Program Courseware - developed to address the unique demands of accelerated learners
Self Test Testing Software

Firebrand Training has an aggressive educational schedule that thoroughly covers all essential elements necessary to attain the CompTIA RFID+ Certification during the program.

Module Descriptions

RFID basics, Tags and Readers
Testing & Troubleshooting of RFID Systems, RF in RFID
RFID Systems Installation, Regulations, Standards and Mandates, Practice
RFID+ Certification Exam

Course program in detail

Interrogation zone basics

Describe interrogator functionality
I/O capability
Hand-held interrogators
Vehicle mount interrogator
LAN/Serial communications
Firmware upgrades
Software operation (GUIs)
Describe configuration of interrogation zones
Explain interrogator to interrogator interference
Optimization
System performance and tuning
Travel speed and direction
Bi-static / monostatic antennas
Define anti-collision protocols (e.g., number of tags in the field/response time)
Given a scenario, solve dense interrogator environment issues (domestic/international)
Understand how a dense interrogator installation is going to affect network traffic
Installation of multiple interrogators, (e.g., dock doors, synchronization of multiple interrogators, antenna footprints)

Testing and Troubleshooting

Given a scenario, troubleshoot RF interrogation zones (e.g., root-cause analysis)
Analyze less than required read rate
Identify improperly tagged items
Diagnose hardware
Recognize need for firmware upgrades
Equipment replacement procedures (e.g., antenna, cable, interrogator)
Identify reasons for tag failure
Failed tag management
ESD issues
Given a scenario, contrast actual tag data to expected tag data

Standards and Regulations

Given a scenario, map user requirements to standards
Regulations, standards that impact the design of a particular RFID solution
Identify the differences between air interface protocols and tag data formats
Recognize regulatory requirements globally and by region (keep at high level, not specific requirements -- may use scenarios)
Recognize safety regulations/issues regarding human exposure

Tag Knowledge

Classify tag types
Select the RFID tag best suited for a specific use case.
Pros and cons of tag types
Tag performance
Tag antenna to region/frequency
Identify inductively coupled tags vs. back-scatter
Identify the differences between active and passive
Given a scenario, select the optimal locations for an RFID tag to be placed on an item.
Evaluate media and adhesive selection for tags
Tag orientation and location
Tag stacking (shadowing)
Package contents
Packaging
Items
Tags
Labels
Inserts
Liquids
Metal
Polarization

Design Selection

Given a scenario, predict the performance of a given frequency and power (active/passive) as it relates to: read distance, write distance, tag response time, storage capacity
Summarize how hardware selection affects performance (may use scenarios)
Antenna type
Equipment mounting and protection
Cable length/loss
Interference considerations
Tag type (e.g., active, passive, frequency)

Installation

Given a scenario, describe hardware installation using industry standard practices
Identify grounding considerations (e.g., lightning, ground loops, ESD)
Test installed equipment and connections (pre-install and post-install)
Given a scenario, interpret a site diagram created by a RFID architect describing interrogation zone locations, cable drops, device mounting locations

Site Analysis (i.e., before, during and after installation)

Given a scenario, demonstrate how to read blueprints (e.g., whole infrastructure)
Determine sources of interference
Use analysis equipment such as a spectrum analyzer, determine if there is any ambient noise in the frequency range that may conflict with the RFID system to be installed
Given a scenario, analyze environmental conditions end-to-end

RF Physics

Identify RF propagation/communication techniques
Describe antenna field performance/characteristics as it relates to reflective and absorptive materials (may use scenarios)
Given a scenario, calculate radiated power output from antenna based on antenna gains, cable type, cable length, interrogator transmit power (include formulas in scenario)

RFID Peripherals

Describe installation and configuration of RFID printer (may use scenarios)
Describe ancillary devices/concepts
RFID printer encoder
Automated label applicator
Feedback systems (e.g., lights, horns)
RTLS

Exam Track

You'll sit the following exam:

RF0-101 RFID+ Exam

The exam breaks down into the following:

Interrogation Zone Basics 13% of examination
Testing and Troubleshooting 13% of examination
Standards and Regulations 12% of examination
Tag Knowledge 11% of examination
Design Selection 11% of examination
Installation 11% of examination
Site Analysis (ie. Before, during and after installation) 11% of examination
RF Physics 11% of examination
RFID Peripherals 7% of examination

What's Included

Your accelerated course includes:

Accommodation *
Meals, unlimited snacks, beverages, tea and coffee *
On-site exams **
Exam vouchers **
Practice tests **
Certification Guarantee ***
Courseware
Up-to 12 hours of instructor-led training each day
24-hour lab access
Digital courseware **

* For residential training only. Accommodation is included from the night before the course starts. This doesn't apply for online courses.
** Some exceptions apply. Please refer to the Exam Track or speak with our experts
*** Pass first time or train again free as many times as it takes, unlimited for 1 year. Just pay for accommodation, exams, and incidental costs.

Prerequisites

Students who are successful in the the CompTIA RFID+ Certification Firebrand Training should possess:

6-24 months of experience in the RFID industry
Foundational RFID knowledge

Unsure whether you meet the prerequisites? Don’t worry. Your training consultant will discuss your background with you to understand if this course is right for you.

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Course Dates

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