Emerging Technology: Wireless Optimization

Details

Field of Interest Award Type
Computer and Information Technology Fast-Track Certificate of Completion (CCL)
Academic Plan  Academic Plan Code 
Emerging Technology: Wireless Optimization 5365N
Total credits required  Catalog Year 
6 2025-2026
Program Duration  Delivery Format
August 2025 - February 2026 Live Online + On-Campus
Required GPA Requirement
Resident of Arizona 2.0

Tuition Free Opportunity for First 48 Enrollees

Thanks to funding from the NTIA Connecting Minority Communities Grant, the first 48 individuals who enroll in this cohort will receive:
100% Tuition Coverage
Free Materials and Tools 
Priority Access to Instructional Support and Job Readiness Resources

To enroll at Phoenix Community College, you will need to create a Maricopa Enterprise ID (MEID) account, apply for admission, and complete the enrollment steps outlined by the college. You'll need to submit proof of identification and ensure you meet the admission requirements, which may include a minimum GPA or placement test scores. 

The steps are shown below:

1. Create a MEID Account:

  • Go to the Maricopa Community College website and create a Maricopa Enterprise ID (MEID) account.
  • This account will be used to access various systems and platforms related to your enrollment. 

2. Apply for Admission/Provide Documents:

  • Apply for admission through the college's online application portal.
  • Submit all required documents, including proof of identification.
  • Provide necessary information (e.g., high school transcripts, ACT score, GED score) to determine your college course placement.
  • You may need to take a placement test to determine your starting level. 

3. Register for Classes:

  • Use the college's "Find a Class" tool to search for courses (CMC courses have ITS prefix).
  • Sign up for classes through your Student Center or the college's online registration system. 

4. Arrange Payment:

  • Payment arrangements are due at registration, and there may be a non-refundable registration processing fee (indicate that tuition is covered under the Connecting Minority Communities grant). 

5. Hannelly Enrollment Center (if applicable):

  • In-person enrollment support is available at a Hannelly Enrollment Center.
  • This center can help you complete enrollment steps and receive personalized answers to your questions. 

More Information:

 

Program Overview

Designed for both tech professionals and newcomers, the Wireless Optimization CCL program equips students with in-demand skills in wireless technologies, infrastructure, and optimization strategies. Participants explore state-of-the-art systems like 5G, CBRS, and smart cities, gaining hands-on experience through a blended delivery format. Graduates emerge ready to design, install, manage, and secure modern wireless networks for community, enterprise, and industrial needs.

✔ Fast-track credential: 6 courses in 7 months
✔ Ideal for rural, urban, and tribal community participants
✔ No tuition or materials fee for the first 48 students (NTIA grant-funded)
✔ Delivered through weekly online sessions + in-person workshops

Schedule & Delivery Format

Each 1-credit course runs over 3 weeks, with:

  • One 2.5-hour weekly online synchronous session (WebEx)
  • One 6.5-hour in-person Saturday hands-on session (Phoenix College)
  • Week 4 of each month is a break

Cohort model: Students begin and complete all six courses together to receive the full certificate.

Courses & Expanded Descriptions

Understand the evolution and design of modern wireless systems. Learn key protocols, network architectures, and deployment strategies for high-speed, low-latency connectivity. Apply concepts in urban, rural, and industrial use cases.

Explore the infrastructure behind smart cities—from IoT sensors to AI analytics and environmental monitoring. Analyze real-world implementations, address challenges like data privacy, and propose future-ready urban tech solutions.

Dive into CBRS spectrum sharing models and licensing structures. Study FCC regulations and real-world applications in education, manufacturing, healthcare, and municipal networks. Develop configurations for secure private networks.

Master the tools and methods for deploying and maintaining CBRS systems. Learn CPI compliance, spectrum allocation, SAS integration, and environmental sensing. Troubleshoot and optimize performance in real-time network environments.

Examine how technologies like cloud computing, AI, and data analytics reshape industries. Focus on aligning digital tools with strategic goals and managing organizational change for successful digital adoption.

Analyze and improve network performance through RF management, signal mapping, and load balancing. Use site survey data and heatmaps to troubleshoot interference and optimize throughput, latency, and efficiency.

Program Outcomes & Career Pathways

Program Outcomes

By the end of this program, students will:

  • Design and optimize wireless networks for various settings
  • Deploy and manage CBRS and smart infrastructure
  • Analyze digital transformation strategies
  • Apply security and compliance frameworks
  • Use GIS, RF tools, and data analytics in tech decision-making

Career Pathways

This credential supports roles such as:

  • Wireless Network Technician
  • CBRS Installer
  • Network Optimization Analyst
  • Digital Transformation Consultant

Enroll Today – Starts August 2025

Be part of Arizona’s digital infrastructure future.

Register at: phoenixcollege.edu
Contact: Paul Ross | cmc@phoenixcollege.edu