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SBE University
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Online, on-demand courses on a variety of broadcast technical topics
Developed by experts for the SBE
With these online self-study courses, you pick the date, time and location to learn. Now that’s convenience! Once you register for the course, you immediately receive a link to the course where you can access it again and again as your schedule permits.
Each course in SBE University is an electronic book that typically includes 8-14 chapters. At the end of most chapters are quizzes, as well as a final exam at the end, all to help you confirm your knowledge of the material. One great thing about this Internet-based program is that it keeps track of where you have been in course, including noting the last chapter you viewed. In addition, the program keeps track of the chapters you completed, even if you skipped around.
Courses
All courses are available to SBE Members for less than $100 each!
Click here for a .pdf file which provides a high-level overview of all the courses on SBE University.
SBE University Course Previews - Click here to see a preview of any of the courses on SBE University.
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COMING SOON!
Adaptive Media Systems Engineering
Author: Philip Cianci, CSTE, CBNT
SBE Members: TBD; Non-Members: TBD
This course addresses the challenges of a contemporary technologist who works in the broadcast or media industry and offers techniques to ease the transition from Broadcast Engineer to Media Systems Engineer. Each chapter provides practical suggestions and solutions for the digital era. Subjects include and introduction to media systems engineering, the role of the media systems engineer, the importance of professional societies and standards bodies, project management techniques, the planning process, process improvement, organizational efficiency and more.
“The author uses lots of industry standards and relates them very well to the broadcast industry. This is a thought provoking course that guides the project engineer to new methods of managing the unmanageable task of today’s broadcast IT-centric projects.”
- Paul Claxton, CPBE, CBNE, Course Reviewer
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Author: Douglas W. Garlinger, CPBE, 8-VSB, CBNT
SBE Members: $99; Non-Members: $149
The purpose of the SBE 8-VSB course is to give the student an overview of the 8-VSB system from end to end, providing all the basic information he or she will need to understand the nature of 8-VSB modulation and to recognize deficiencies in the transmitted signal. This information will be invaluable in installing, maintaining and operating a digital television transmitter facility.
Author: Cris Alexander, CPBE, AMD, DRB
SBE Members: $80; Non-Members: $115
This course takes the student through every facet of AM antenna systems in all their forms, dealing with each element or variation separately and pulling the elements together to show how they are used in concert.
Author: Stephen M. Poole, CBRE, AMD, CBNT
SBE Members: $80; Non-Members: $115
This course, intended for the intermediate-to-experienced broadcast engineer, takes a practical, real-world approach to audio processing. Topics include loudness and the human ear, gain control, limiting and clipping, adjusting a wideband processor for voice and multi-band processing.
Computer Networking for Broadcast Engineers
Author: Paul Claxton, CPBE, CBNE
SBE Members: $99; Non-Members: $169
The purpose of this course is to give the student an introduction to the fundamental concepts of computer networking. This course will assist the broadcaster in passing the SBE Certified Broadcast Networking Technologist exam.
Author: Mike Seaver, CBT
SBE Members: $85; Non-Members: $85
This course, designed for non-technical personnel, covers the basics necessary to produce a safe, good quality field produced shot from both microwave based vehicles and satellite uplink vehicles. We begin with a concentration on safety, advance to the basics of microwave principles and operation, then on to audio, video, various IFB techniques, lighting basics, use of wireless microphones and some advanced applications.
Author: Cris Alexander, CPBE, AMD, DRB
SBE Members: $80; Non-Members: $115
This course will help the student understand the proper design, installation and maintenance of an FM transmission system and how its components and variables related to those components impact the performance of an FM station.
Author: Cris Alexander, CPBE, AMD, DRB
SBE Members: $80; Non-Members: $115
The purpose of this course is to give the student a good overall understanding of the various types of networks used in an AM transmission system, the situations in which each might be used and calculating the leg values thereof. It also discusses the phase budget for a phasing and coupling system and the use of power divider and phasing networks therein.
Television Video and Audio - a Ready Reference for Engineers
Author: Randy Hoffner
SBE Members: $99; Non-Members: $149
The purpose of this course is to give the television engineer a solid grounding in the various aspects of video and audio for television, and to serve as a ready reference to the pertinent standards. This course provides an overview of video and audio for television, from the dawn of analog television broadcasting to today’s digital television transmission.
The New Lifecycle of Media - IP and File Based Architecture and Workflows
Author: Gary Olson
SBE Members: $99; Non-Members: $149
This course will provide an understanding of all the technical considerations that need to be taken into account in a file based architecture, as well as the changing roles and responsibilities engineers will have in designing and maintaining these new systems. The changes in workflow and business processes are also reviewed, as well as the new jobs / roles that are necessary in handling media in this architecture.
Use of the Simple Network Management Protocol in Broadcast Monitoring and Control Systems
Author: Tony Peterle, CSRE
SBE Members: $85; Non-Members: $120
The purpose of this course is to give students an introduction and overview of the Simple Network Management Protocol, or SNMP. With IP networking becoming an ever-increasing part of a broadcast engineer’s environment, there is an opportunity to take advantage of this legacy IT protocol for our benefit. SNMP is a way to monitor data points and control different functions in remote equipment, using an existing IP network. Much of the latest generation broadcast equipment supports this protocol, and facility control devices are appearing on the market that can incorporate data and control functions obtained via SNMP alongside information and controls that use traditional hardwired inputs and outputs.
Voice Telco Networks and Studio Interface Systems
Author: Steve Church
SBE Members: $80; Non-Members: $115
The course provides the student with a working understanding of how a signal gets from end to end, how to troubleshoot telco problems and how to properly interface broadcast equipment to the telco world. This course will benefit individuals in either television or radio station facilities.
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What People are Saying about SBE University
“After going through several other interactive courses since the SBE 8-VSB course, I can honestly say it is top notch in its course presentation. I do look forward to taking other courses as well.” - Todd Creamer, SBE Member, Marion, Illinois
First Section of Chapter 5 - Computer Networking SBE University Course
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SBE University is just one more way for the broadcast engineering professional to get the education needed to succeed. It is not meant to take the place of traditional in-person learning, like the Ennes Workshops, local SBE meetings and other live, in-person learning opportunities. However, SBE understands how difficult it can be to get away. By offering this library of self-study courses, SBE gives members additional avenues to acquire knowledge. That’s what it’s all about.
SBE Recertification Credit
The completion of a course through SBE University qualifies for 1 credit, identified under Category I of the Recertification Schedule for SBE Certifications.
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Questions?
Questions about SBE educational opportunities? Contact Kimberly Kissel, either via email or by phone at (317) 846-9000.