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Education Programs
NEW!
The SBE is now offering project management courses from the Project Management Institute®. Click here to see available courses.
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The Society of Broadcast Engineers is raising the bar by providing more and more relevant, affordable education to its members using various instructional methods. These programs are designed to help broadcast engineers keep up with the ever-changing demands of the job and the industry, help prepare for SBE Certification and qualify for SBE recertification. Click on any of the links below to learn more about these programs.
Here is a list of courses, including live, recorded, Internet-based or otherwise, available through SBE:
Online, on-demand courses
Click here for a .pdf file which provides a high-level overview of all the courses on SBE University.
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COMING SOON!
Adaptive Media Systems Engineering
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Computer Networking for Broadcast Engineers
Television Video and Audio - a Ready Reference for Engineers
The New Lifecycle of Media - IP and File Based Architecture and Workflows
Use of the Simple Network Management Protocol in Broadcast Monitoring and Control Systems
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Online seminars, typically 60-120 minutes in length
Click here for a .pdf file which provides a high-level overview of all the webinars and courses available through SBE.
Upcoming Live Webinars
Thursday, January 31, 2013 - IP Networking, part 3 - IP Address Management
Thursday, February 21, 2013 - IP Networking, part 4 - the Fundamentals of IPv6
On-Demand Webinars
IP Networking, part 2 - Routing and Switching
BXF: Improving Broadcast Operation Workflow
IP Networking, part 1 - the OSI Model and Layers
AM Directional Antenna Modeling
TV White Space Devices & Wireless Microphones Free to SBE Members, thanks to
Chief Operator Responsibilities - What should I be doing?
Creative Strategies for Translators and Boosters
KREX - the Real World of Disaster Recovery
Free to SBE Members, thanks to
1) The Function and Nature of Leadership
3) Motivation
Managing a Project and Outside Contractors for Success
Networking Technology for Broadcast Engineers -
Webinar 1 - TCP/IP & UDP Fundamentals, IP Addressing - IPv4 focused
Webinar 2 - IPv6 Fundamentals, Switching and Routing, QoS Basics, Controlling Traffic and Security Concerns
Springtime Maintenance to Keep You on the Air Free to SBE Members, thanks to
Streaming Radio: a Tutorial for Broadcasters
The Nuts and Bolts of the FCC FM Allocation Procedures
SBE Leadership Development Course
This three-day course challenges you to refine your leadership skills as you better understand and improve how you interact with others.
These one-day workshops were created in 1991 through the Ennes Educational Foundation Trust in an effort to bring affordable education to members locally.
2013 Ennes Workshops
Sacramento Ennes Workshop - February 23
South Florida Ennes Workshop - March 8
New England Ennes Worksho - November 7
New! Online Project Management Courses from the Project Management Institute®
The SBE is offering online project management courses from the Project Management Institute® at a discount to members of the SBE.
Each course integrates text, graphics, interactive exercises, videos, practice exams, web references, readings and more to help learners quickly retain lessons. An “Ask the Expert” feature also provides on-going support, allowing you to ask questions about course content and receive an answer from a subject matter expert within 24 hours.
Participants successfully completing the PMP Exam Prep course earn 35 Professional Development Units and are well prepared for the PMP® certification exam. Or, if you already have your PMP® certification, select from many other online courses and simulations to earn 3.5-25 PDU’s to maintain your certification. Click here for a full listing of available courses.
SBE Technical Presenters Group
The Society of Broadcast Engineers has chosen select industry professionals to participate in the SBE Technical Presenters Group. For a reasonable fee and travel expenses, groups such as state broadcasters associations, broadcasting companies, SBE chapters and others have the opportunity to include one of these presenters in their engineering conferences, or as a trainer for their engineering staff. Speakers from the SBE Technical Presenters Group are generally available to speak across the country. Click here for details on the current presenters and programs being offered.
Career Advancement Newsletter
The Certification and Education departments produce a monthly career advancement newsletter. Check out archived issues, where you can find information on SBE Certification, upcoming educational opportunities and more.
Need ideas on how to get your next education opportunity approved by your company?
Click here for suggestions and things to consider.
Interested in helping the SBE develop education?
Complete and submit this form to help the SBE understand your background, experience and interests. It also describes our focus and areas of need.
If submitting for an SBE University Course or Webinar, please also include: subject, outline, target audience, paragraph describing how it will benefit SBE Members
If submitting for a presentation for an Ennes Workshop, please also include: presenter, title, abstract. Please note: most Ennes Workshop presentations are about 45 minutes.
Email this information to Kimberly Kissel, Education Director, at kkissel at sbe.org.
Questions?
Questions about SBE educational opportunities? Contact Kimberly Kissel, either via email or by phone at (317) 846-9000.