Ericsson Certified Associate – Radio Network Optimization - ECP-381

Sections Section/Objective Title

Section 1 Cellular Technology 10%
Objective 1.1 Identify cellular industry standards
Objective 1.2 Identify cellular technologies used
Objective 1.3 Describe call procedures

Section 2 Cellular Network Architecture 10%
Objective 2.1 Identify cellular network architectures
Objective 2.2 Identify base station architectures
Objective 2.3 Describe base station RF and baseband components

Section 3 Cellular Network Fundamental Concepts 30%
Objective 3.1 Describe GSM concepts
Objective 3.2 Describe WCDMA/CDMA concepts
Objective 3.3 Describe LTE concepts

Section 4 Optimization Activities and Procedures 35%
Objective 4.1 Identify input data sources for optimization activities
Objective 4.2 Identify installation and external interference troubleshooting
Objective 4.3 Describe physical RF optimization
Objective 4.4 Describe GSM optimization procedures
Objective 4.5 Identify Ericsson GSM features
Objective 4.6 Describe WCDMA optimization procedures
Objective 4.7 Identify Ericsson WCDMA features
Objective 4.8 Describe LTE optimization procedures
Objective 4.9 Identify Ericsson LTE features

Section 5 Radio Network Optimization Tools 15%
Objective 5.1 Describe drive test tools used for optimization
Objective 5.2 Describe physical RF cell planning optimization tools
Objective 5.3 Describe RRM optimization tools
Objective 5.4 Describe SON tools
Objective 5.5 Describe frequency planning optimization tools
Objective 5.6 Describe neighbor and BSIC/SC/ PCI/PRACH planning optimization tools
Objective 5.7 Describe radio monitoring and troubleshooting tools