Course Title: RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) on the Web
Hours required: 70
Price: $2,495
Length course offered: N/A
Instructor: OTA Training, LLC. [Bio]
Description:
This nationally recognized RFID+ online certification training course is the most comprehensive online course on RFID implementation available today. RFID on the Web™ was designed by OTA Training, LLC., the world leader in RFID Training and Certification and the authors of the best selling RFID+ exam prep book in the market. RFID on the Web was designed using OTA's E3 Learning System - which makes learning RFID engaging, effective and easy to follow.
RFID on the Web™ provides 70 total hours of high quality, graphical, interactive training for the online student. At the conclusion of the course, students will posses the knowledge to successfully implement and support an RFID system and pass the CompTIA™ RFID+ Certification exam. This online certificate program is offered in partnership with major colleges, universities, and other accredited education providers.
Goals:
Upon successful completion of this program, students should be able to:
Understand how an RFID system operates. Understand the different frequency ranges for RFID and how to select which one is appropriate for a particular use case. Determine what type of tag is required for a particular application. Perform tag placement testing on various products. Understand how to install, optimize, and troubleshoot an RFID read zone. Identify and select the appropriate type of RFID printer and Label Applicators. Identify what types of feedback systems may be necessary. Understand issues around data management and integration approaches. Understand best practices around interrogation zone implementation. Understand some of the main standards and regulations around RFID.
Grading System:
Confirmation of Completion awarded with passing score.
School Description:
Offered in connection with a college or university near you, our self-paced, online career courses are designed to launch you into your dream job.
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Instructor Bio: OTA Training, LLC.
Richard Harden
Richard Harden has designed, built and managed multiple RFID testing and training labs world wide and was responsible for RFID Product Testing for hundreds of products in those testing centers. He has established RFID training centers in over 5 countries and conducted RFID training courses at all of these locations. He currently holds the RFID+ and RFIDSCM certifications. Richard Harden has held senior engineering leadership positions at several fortune 500 companies including HSBC, American Bottling Co., and Tenneco Corp and has led numerous high profile wireless infrastructure design and implementation projects at those companies. Richard Harden is currently the Vice President of Training and Certification at OTA Training and responsible for the delivery and development of OTA's quality courseware materials world wide.
Jason Brewer
His responsibilities include RFID Program Management for Pharmaceutical, Asset Tracking and Transportation. Previously Jason was Project and Business Development Manager at Precisia, developers and producers of conductive and advanced inks. These were used for printed electronics applications such as RFID-related products and printable thin batteries. In this position, Jason was responsible for business development including strategic partnerships to advance the business goals of the company. Additionally he was leading development projects in a wide range of industries, which include tag and inlay design, supply chain and logistics, pharmaceutical, gaming, personnel tracking, waste management and others utilizing RFID.
Jeffrey Polly
Jeff Polly obtained his technical expertise through 20 years of working in various engineering, technical services and management positions prior to joining Lowry Computer Products in 2002. As V.P. of Technical Services for Lowry, Jeff leads a highly trained Professional Services group as well as a nationwide network of technical repair specialists. Jeff was instrumental in the design and development of Lowry's new RFID Center and Testing Lab, and teaches the RFID Certification Training courses that are offered at the Center.
Brad Pendleton
Brad Pendleton has worked in software technology for 15 years, focusing primarily on systems integration and software implementation. He has experience implementing numerous large scale ERP systems for a large consulting organization. Brad has spent the last 7 years designing and implementing factory systems utilizing barcode data collection and RFID. Currently, Brad is the RFID Program Manager for Enterprise Information Systems, A Domino Group Company. At EIS, he is responsible for designing RFID solutions to meet supplier mandates as well as closed loop systems.
Jeffrey Tazelaar
Jeffrey Tazelaar is a seasoned RFID professional with real world RFID experience. He recently was a Programmer Analyst at Wal-Mart, the world's largest retailer, where he was responsible for installing and deploying RFID solutions at the Wal-Mart retail stores, Wal-Mart distribution centers, and Sam's Clubs across the country. As a leader of Wal-Mart's RFID Strategy Team, he identified, developed and specified new RFID retail applications such as the Fork Truck Mount and the RFID-enabled Bailer. Jeff has a Master of Science in Packaging from Michigan State University, is a member of several EPCglobal working groups and author of various RFID articles including: Four Steps to Making RFID Work for You, Harvard Business Review, Supply Chain Strategy Newsletter, February, 2006.
