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RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) on the Web™

GES 306 -- 70 hours

Course Outline

    The course consists of twelve (12) modules, which provide in depth training in all aspects of RFID implementation and include certification testing modules designed to prepare the student to sit for the CompTIA™ RFID+ certification exam. Below is an outline of all the modules with their respective sections.

    1. Systems Approach to RFID Implementation™
      1. Introduction to RFID
        1. Introduction
        2. RFID vs Barcode
        3. Basic RFID System
        4. A Few Concepts in Physics
        5. Summary
        6. Knowledge Assessment
      2. Hardware: Tags
        1. Introduction
        2. Types of Tags
        3. Tag Construction
        4. Tag Frequencies
        5. Passive Tag Communication
        6. EPC Tag Classes
        7. Tag Selection and Placement
        8. Real Time Location System (RTLS)
        9. Summary
        10. Knowledge Assessment
      3. Hardware: Interrogation Zones
        1. Introduction
        2. Interrogators
        3. Types of Interrogators
        4. Antennas
        5. Related Terms
        6. Gen 2 Interrogators
        7. Managing UHF Gen 2 Tags
        8. Interrogator Installations
        9. Antenna Installations
        10. Summary
        11. Knowledge Assessment
      4. Hardware: Peripherals
        1. Introduction
        2. Printer Functions
        3. Printer Installations
        4. Loading, Configuration, Calibration
        5. Label Applicators
        6. Feedback Systems
        7. Summary
        8. Knowledge Assessment
      5. RFID Data Management
        1. Introduction
        2. Dealing with Data
        3. Key Concepts
        4. Integration Approaches
        5. EPCglobal Network
        6. Summary
        7. Knowledge Assessment
      6. Standards and Regulations
        1. Introduction
        2. Overview
        3. Some Terms
        4. ISO and EPCglobal
        5. FCC, ETSI, and the UHF Band
        6. Safety Regulations
        7. Summary
        8. Knowledge Assessment
      7. RFID Implementation
        1. Introduction
        2. Site Analysis Phase
        3. Design Phase
        4. Installation Phase
        5. Summary
        6. Knowledge Assessment
      8. Troubleshooting
        1. Introduction
        2. Tag Problems
        3. RFID Setup Issues
        4. Summary
        5. Knowledge Assessment
      9. RFID Simulation
        1. Introduction
        2. Implementation
        3. Optimization
        4. Best Practices
        5. Summary
        6. Knowledge Assessment
      10. Final Knowledge Assessment
        1. Practice Mode
        2. Certificate Mode

    2. RFID+ Certification Preparation
      1. Exam Cram
        1. About the Exam
        2. RFID Tags
        3. Interrogation Zone Basics
        4. Peripherals
        5. Site Analysis
        6. Design Selection
        7. Installation
        8. Troubleshooting
        9. Standards and Regulations
      2. Practice Exam
        1. Practice Mode
        2. Certification Mode