Asterisk Training Programme - dCAP Course
Telappliant, in association with Digium, are now offering you the chance
to embark on the most comprehensive London-based Asterisk course in
existence. We will teach you how to install, configure, tune and maintain
a complete Asterisk system. The course runs for five days. By the end
of the five days, we'll have transformed you into an Asterisk guru.
The course is geared towards administrators, developers and tech staff
working with Asterisk or people who want to learn more about Asterisk.
The next dCAP course takes place on 15th
September 2008, however
this course is now fully booked. We also have a course which takes place
in the first week of December in London. Further details will be released
shortly.
What is Asterisk?
Asterisk is the world's leading open source PBX, telephony engine, and telephony applications toolkit. Offering flexibility unheard of in the world of proprietary communications, Asterisk empowers developers and integrators to create advanced communication solutions... for free. It is also one of the most celebrated emerging technologies and demand is great for experts in the field. To find out more click here.
Course outlook
DAY 1 - Telephony and Asterisk Theory
Overview of Digium and Asterisk Asterisk Licensing What Asterisk Can Do Understanding Telephony and VoIP Digium Hardware Asterisk Architecture
DAY 2 - Station and Dialplan Configuration
Setting up Zap and SIP Phones Planning a dialplan Basics of extensions.conf Intermediate/Advanced Dialplan Logic Creating/Improving an IVR
DAY3 - Trunking
Zaptel and Analog Trunking Connecting with Analog Trunks Connecting with IAX2 Connecting with SIP VoIP Connectivity with IAX2 & SIP Zaptel, T-1 and PRI Configuring ISDN PRI
DAY 4 - Advanced Concepts
Macros and the AstDB Queues Troubleshooting DUNDi
DAY 5 - More Advanced Concepts and dCAP Exam
Asterisk Gateway Interface Asterisk Manager Interface dCAP Review dCAP Examination
Digium certifications (dCAP)
At the end of the course, you will have the option to take the dCAP examination. If you pass this written test, you will earn a coveted Digium-Certified Asterisk Professional qualification. This qualification enables you to be recognized within the industry as an expert on Asterisk. More on dCAP certification below.
The Digium-Certified Asterisk Professional (dCAP) certification is a verification of your knowledge of Asterisk. The certification covers a specific released, stable version of Asterisk. The dCAP test consists of a 150 question written exam concerning Asterisk and Asterisk-related technology, and a hands-on practical lab exam in which you are asked to configure a PBX according to a given specification.
Please note that taking the Asterisk Bootcamp course does not guarantee that you will pass the dCAP exam.
To pass the dCAP exam, it is recommended that you have read Asterisk: The Future of Telephony, 2nd Edition by O'Reilly, have actual working knowledge of setting up and maintaining an Asterisk server, have familiarity with the Asterisk sample configuration files, and have taken the Asterisk Bootcamp course. Information on open source Asterisk can be found at Asterisk.org.
Booking details
The five day Bootcamp costs £1750.00 + VAT.You may optionally take the dCAP exam at the end of the course for an additional £150 + VAT.If you already have extended training or experience with Asterisk and only want to take your dCAPexam, you may do this for £150 + VAT.
A 30-day or greater notice for cancellation or rescheduling prior to the start of training results in a 100% refund. A 7-day to 29-day notice for cancellation or rescheduling prior to the start of training results in a £250 cancellation fee. A 6-day or less notice for cancellation or rescheduling prior to the start of training results in a 0% refund.
Cancellation and Rescheduling by Digium
Training courses and certification programs may be canceled without prior warning with a 100% refund of course fees if severe inclement weather, or local or natural disasters affect class participation and deliverance of training. Digium will gladly move a student to another scheduled class at no cost to the student.
