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Building technical capacity among NREN engineers in DWDM transmission network technology through innovative blended training combining theoretical foundation with hands-on practical experience
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Led by Bangladesh Research and Education Network (BdREN), this comprehensive program builds technical capacity among NREN engineers in Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing (DWDM) technology across eleven countries.
Our innovative two-phase blended format combines online theoretical sessions with intensive hands-on training using real CISCO DWDM ONS equipment, promoting collaboration, supporting gender inclusion, and bridging the digital divide in LMICs.
Our innovative blended approach maximizes learning outcomes through a carefully structured progression from theoretical foundation to practical application.
Duration: 8 sessions over Zoom Platform
Schedule: 2 hours, twice weekly
Focus: SDH principles, DWDM overview, key technologies (OTN, FOADM, ROADM, ASON)
Duration: 4-day intensive training
Location: BdREN, Dhaka, Bangladesh
Focus: CISCO DWDM ONS equipment, real production network environment
Entry Requirement: Pass Phase 1 Quiz
Equipment: CISCO DWDM ONS15454
Network: TEIN Infrastructure
Methodology: Train-the-Trainer
Lead Country - BdREN
Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing principles and optical network architecture
Hands-on experience with professional CISCO DWDM ONS equipment in production environment
Synchronous Digital Hierarchy working principles and network fundamentals
Optical Transport Network protocols and advanced multiplexing techniques
Reconfigurable Optical Add-Drop Multiplexer and flexible optical networking
Automatically Switched Optical Network design and implementation strategies
Bangladesh Research and Education Network (BdREN) serves as the lead institution, providing comprehensive DWDM training facilities including access to modern CISCO DWDM ONS equipment in a real production network environment.
BdREN's expertise in optical network systems, combined with industry partnership with Huawei Bangladesh, ensures participants receive world-class training in transmission network technology.
Real CISCO DWDM ONS15454 equipment for authentic hands-on training experience.
Collaboration with Huawei Bangladesh providing expert industry trainers and insights.
Participants become regional trainers, ensuring sustainable knowledge transfer.
30% quota for female engineers promoting gender equality in transmission networks.
Lead Institution: Bangladesh Research and Education Network
Industry Partner: Huawei Bangladesh
Location: Dhaka, Bangladesh
Network: TEIN Infrastructure
NREN engineers gained comprehensive theoretical and practical understanding of state-of-the-art Optical Network System (ONS) DWDM technology for network deployment and operation.
Successfully aroused latent demand among participating NRENs without existing DWDM networks, helping them understand benefits of establishing sustainable infrastructures.
Significantly helped bridge the digital divide among Least Developed Countries (LDCs) and Lower Middle-Income Countries (LMICs) through enhanced technical capacity.
Contributed to educating female engineers and increasing their skills in transmission networks, supporting gender equality in the engineering sector.
Enhanced collaboration and fostered development of human networks among NRENs, with engineers exchanging knowledge and ideas for future problem-solving.
Successfully introduced new blended training format combining virtual and physical components, achieving higher benefit-cost ratio and maximum training benefits.
Virtual training phase led to higher utilization of TEIN network as overseas participants connected through it, demonstrating unique research network leveraging.
Established train-the-trainer methodology ensuring participants can share acquired knowledge with engineers in their respective NRENs and member institutions.
Expanding DWDM technology adoption and capacity building across the Asia-Pacific region through sustained knowledge transfer and network development initiatives.
Engineers apply gained expertise in deploying and operating DWDM network systems and services in their respective NRENs.
Participants organize similar workshops in their countries, spreading Optical Network Technology knowledge for self-sustainable capacity development.
All workshop materials and instructor contacts updated in Learning Management System for participants' future access and reference.
BdREN engineers remain available to assist other NRENs with future DWDM-based transmission network installations and configurations.
Junior engineers deploy new services targeting member institutions using learned network virtualization and security configurations.
Organizational learning from active participation enables broader regional optical network technology adoption and implementation.