Description

RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) technology is at the very heart of the next stage of the evolution of the Internet. If broadband connectivity represents the last mile of connectivity, then RFID represents the last INCH. RFID is now being rolled out to production environments across a multitude of industries, such as consumer product goods supply chains, automotive manufacturing, aerospace, health care, and pharmaceuticals, because it’s a technology perfectly suited to enhance visibility and automation in the supply chain, help improve patient care in hospitals, and provide real-time visibility of high-value assets. The rapidly growing number of uses for RFID technology and the many commercial factors driving the adoption of the technology are creating an ever increasing demand for trained and certified professionals who can evaluate, implement, maintain, and troubleshoot RFID systems.

RFID on the Web gives you 70 hours of high-quality, graphical, interactive training. The training include links on each screen, which provide definitions or additional explanations; the O-tag, which provides more in-depth explanations of important concepts; a comprehensive glossary of RFID terms; and the OTA RFID Acronym Finder. These features, coupled with knowledge assessments and practice tests, are presented in the framework of a real-world RFID implementation and will provide you with the most engaging environment possible.

Most importantly, the program will provide you with the information and practice exams necessary to sit for the CompTIA RFID+ certification exam and the knowledge necessary to evaluate and implement RFID technology in various application scenarios.

Upon successful completion of this program, you’ll be able to:

• Understand how an RFID system operates
• Identify the different frequency ranges for RFID and know how to select which one is appropriate for a particular use
• 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
• Determine best practices around interrogation zone implementation
• Understand some of the main standards and regulations around RFID

Outline

Major topics covered in the RFID training are outlined below.

The course consists of twelve (12) modules, which provide in depth training in all aspects of RFID implementation and include certification testing modules designed to prepare the student to sit for the CompTIA™ RFID+ certification exam. Below is an outline of all the modules with their respective sections.

• Systems Approach to RFID Implementation™
  • Introduction to RFID
  • • Introduction
    • RFID vs Barcode
    • Basic RFID System
    • A Few Concepts in Physics
    • Summary
    • Knowledge Assessment
  • Hardware: Tags
  • • Introduction
    • Types of Tags
    • Tag Construction
    • Tag Frequencies
    • Passive Tag Communication
    • EPC Tag Classes
    • Tag Selection and Placement
    • Real Time Location System (RTLS)
    • Summary
    • Knowledge Assessment
  • Hardware: Interrogation Zones
  • • Introduction
    • Interrogators
    • Types of Interrogators
    • Antennas
    • Related Terms
    • Gen 2 Interrogators
    • Managing UHF Gen 2 Tags
    • Interrogator Installations
    • Antenna Installations
    • Summary
    • Knowledge Assessment
  • Hardware: Peripherals
  • • Introduction
    • Printer Functions
    • Printer Installations
    • Loading, Configuration, Calibration
    • Label Applicators
    • Feedback Systems
    • Summary
    • Knowledge Assessment
  • RFID Data Management
  • • Introduction
    • Dealing with Data
    • Key Concepts
    • Integration Approaches
    • EPCglobal Network
    • Summary
    • Knowledge Assessment
  • Standards and Regulations
  • • Introduction
    • Overview
    • Some Terms
    • ISO and EPCglobal
    • FCC, ETSI, and the UHF Band
    • Safety Regulations
    • Summary
    • Knowledge Assessment
  • RFID Implementation
  • • Introduction
    • Site Analysis Phase
    • Design Phase
    • Installation Phase
    • Summary
    • Knowledge Assessment
  • Troubleshooting
  • • Introduction
    • Tag Problems
    • RFID Setup Issues
    • Summary
    • Knowledge Assessment
  • RFID Simulation
  • • Introduction
    • Implementation
    • Optimization
    • Best Practices
    • Summary
    • Knowledge Assessment
  • Final Knowledge Assessment
  • • Practice Mode
    • Certificate Mode
  
  
• RFID+ Certification Preparation
• • Exam Cram
  • • About the Exam
    • RFID Tags
    • Interrogation Zone Basics
    • Peripherals
    • Site Analysis
    • Design Selection
    • Installation
    • Troubleshooting
    • Standards and Regulations
  • Practice Exam
  • • Practice Mode
    • Certification Mode

Demo

Additional Info

Languages

English

Course Length

70.00 hours

Duration of Access

All of our programs are self-paced and open enrollment, so you can start them when you want and finish them at your own pace. Most programs allow you 180 days after your register to complete them. If you need more time, extensions are available

Instructor

OTA Training, LLC, is the worldwide leader in RFID education and author of the best-selling RFID+ exam prep guide in the industry: the CompTIA RFID+ Exam Cram. OTA Training was a founding member of the CompTIA RFID+ Cornerstone Committee and acted as subject matter experts for this exam. OTA Training will provide a team of professionals to facilitate the program.

Richard Harden has designed, built, and managed multiple RFID testing and training labs worldwide and was responsible for RFID product testing for hundreds of products in those testing centers. He has established RFID training centers in more than five countries and conducted RFID training programs at all of these locations. He currently holds the RFID+ and RFIDSCM certifications.

Richard 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 is currently the vice president of training and certification at OTA Training, responsible for the delivery and development of OTA's quality courseware materials worldwide.

Jason Brewer is responsibile for the RFID program management for pharmaceutical, asset tracking, andtransportation. 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.

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 vice president 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 programs that are offered at the center.

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 seven 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’s responsible for designing RFID solutions to meet supplier mandates as well as closed-loop systems.

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’s of Science in packaging from Michigan State University, is a member of several EPC global working groups, and the author of various RFID articles.

Prerequisites/Audience

The intended audience for our RFID training course would include any student who is interested in pursuing a career in RFID as well as students who already are or are planning to be involved in the value chain of RFID: i.e. RFID hardware and software vendors, RFID systems integrators, and end user companies who are looking at RFID to either, comply with a customer mandate, or to improve visibility and business process efficiency within their own operations. Some examples of job roles that would benefit from this training and Certification include students who wish to pursue careers as or already are: IT managers and staff, RFID consultants, RF engineers, operations managers and staff, Supply Chain Managers, and the like.

Below is a list of basic student pre-requisites.

Required

• Basic understand of computers and how to use them
• Familiarity with e-mail and how to use
• Ability to navigate the Internet

Requirements/Materials Included

Minimum  System Requirements:

• Intel Pentium III (or compatible) processor 450Mhz or above
• Display 1024 x 768 pixels,  32-bit color
• 128MB with minimum 64MB available for this application
• Microsoft Windows 2000/ME or XP SP1 or SP2
• Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5 or higher with JavaScript enabled. The browser should be set in the trusted zone.
• Plug-in: Flash 6.0.79 or higher
• Network: broadband Internet access or dial-up with minimum of 128 Kbps
• Additional Hardware: multimedia card installed on the PC
• External Hardware: speakers or headphones, keyboard, and mouse

You’ll receive a copy of our RFID+ Exam Cram textbook and an RFID Ready Reference poster.