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2023 Training Schedule

GE’s MDS technical training courses are taught in state-of-the-art, hands-on labs that simulate real world experience. The courses teach students how to maximize the features and functionality of their MDS products, and examine the physical characteristics such as product interfaces, configuration, management, maintenance, and firmware upgrades.

Course	Description	Dates^*	Price
MDS Orbit Platform Basics	This 2-day course provides a hands-on introduction to the MDS Orbit Platform, its capabilities, configuration, typical applications, and unique security features. View the course agenda.	Feb 6–7 Apr 17–18 Jun 5–6 Aug 7–8 Oct 23–24	$1,400
MDS Orbit Platform Advanced Certification	This 5-day course provides a deep dive into all MDS Orbit features, configuration and use cases. This is an intensive, hands-on course that completes with an examination. The first 2 days are from the MDS Orbit Platform Basics course. View the course agenda.	Feb 6–10 Apr 17–21 Jun 5–9 Aug 7–11 Oct 23–27	$3,500
MDS Master Station & MDS SD Basics	This 2-day course provides a hands-on introduction to the MDS Orbit platform, its capabilities, configuration, typical applications, and unique security features. This course includes the Master Station for Licensed Narrowband (LN) and Unlicensed 900 as well as the MCR & ECR remotes. View the course agenda .	Please contact the GE MDS technical training team.	$1,400
RF Fundamentals	Maximize the performance of your communications network by increasing your knowledge of RF and Data test equipment. This course is an ideal RF refresher and an excellent introductory course. View the course agenda .	Feb 14–15 Apr 25–26 Jun 13–14 Aug 15–16 Nov 14–15	$1,400

*These dates are tentative based on minimum number of attendees registered three weeks prior to the training session start date.

Registration & cancellation policies

Please note that registration closes two weeks prior to the course. GE reserves the right to cancel any course. If a cancellation does occur, registration fees can be refunded or applied to a future class.

Additional training opportunities

GE offers training on-site at customer locations, as well as training on legacy MDS product lines, with group rates available. To inquire about these offerings, please contact the MDS technical training team.