In this 5-day certification course, participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of submarine cable system networks, covering both technical and commercial perspectives. Submarine cable systems serve as the backbone of global internet connectivity, supporting international data traffic and enabling high-speed, reliable communications across continents. As the demand for high-capacity, low-latency connectivity continues to grow, the planning, development, construction, and operations of submarine cable systems have become more complex, requiring expertise in both engineering design and business strategy. This course provides in-depth coverage of key submarine cable system components, including wet and dry plant infrastructure, Branching Units (BU) for multi-destination connectivity, and essential equipment like Submarine Line Terminating Equipment (SLTE), Power Feed Equipment (PFE), and Optical Add-Drop Multiplexing (OADM) architectures. Participants will also learn about optical transmission technologies used in modern open submarine cable networks, including Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing (DWDM), Optical Transport Networks (OTN), and Carrier Ethernet. The course delves into the engineering aspects of submarine network design, including fiber optic technologies such as ITU-T G.654 (cutting-edge ultra-low-loss fibers) and ITU-T G.979 (characteristics of monitoring systems) and ITU-T G.977.1 (open cables). Participants will explore critical system performance optimization tools such as ROADMs, ensuring flexible signal transmission across long-haul subsea networks. Additionally, the course covers submarine cable project lifecycle stages, from proposal development and financial viability assessment to route planning, route survey, cable construction agreements, permits and licenses for cable laying, and wet plant maintenance agreements in different marine zones. Through industry case studies, participants will understand how submarine cable businesses are structured—whether through Consortium models, Private-Public Partnerships (PPP), or privately owned submarine networks—to support the evolving needs of global telecommunications and cloud service providers. From a commercial standpoint, the course will provide insights into how submarine cable bandwidth (e.g., MAU/MIU allocation) is monetized through services such as IP transit, peering, International Private Leased Circuits (IPLC), and Dedicated Wavelength Agreements (DWA). Participants will also explore the role of Open Submarine Cable networks in fostering competition and enabling carrier-neutral interconnectivity for global internet traffic. By the end of this certification program, participants will have a solid foundation in submarine cable systems, equipping them with the necessary knowledge to design, operate, and manage subsea networks in an increasingly interconnected world. Module 1: Submarine Cable Systems Overview & Technologies 2025_Q1_cable_map_digital.pdf Chapter 01 - Slide Sources & References.pdf Submarine_Cable_Map_2025_Global.jpg Submarine_Cable_Map_2025_Middle_East.jpg Submarine_Cable_Map_2025_Americas.jpg Submarine_Cable_Map_2025_Asia_Pacific.jpg Submarine_Cable_Map_2025_Europe.jpg Chapter 01 - Slides.pdf Module 2: Submarine Cable Networks Chapter 02 - Slides.pdf Module 3: Laws of Seas and Protection of Cables Convention_on_Protection_of_Cables_1884.pdf Network_Infrastructure_Security_Paper_2008.pdf Convention_Continental_Shelf_1958.pdf Convention_High_Seas_1958.pdf Convention_Territorial_Sea_1958.pdf Legal_Regimes.PDF Chapter 03 - Slides.pdf Module 4: Submarine Cable Project Life Cycle - Planning, Development, Construction, Operations (Part I) Chapter 04 - Slides.pdf Module 5: Submarine Cable Project Life Cycle - Planning, Development, Construction, Operations (Part II) Chapter 05 - Slides.pdf Module 6: Open Cables and Monitoring Chapter 06 - Slides.pdf Module 7: Ownership and Financing Options Chapter 07 - Slides.pdf Case Studies & Additional Reference Materials 8.1 Almanac_Issue_55-1 (Aug-2025).pdf 8.15 Nokia 1830-PSS.pdf 8.16 Ciena-6500-Packet-Optical-Platform.pdf 8.2 CS2 - SMC Network.pdf 8.3 CS3 - Guidelines for Regulators.pdf 8.4 CS4 - SMS Project Life Cycle.pdf 8.5 CS5 IOX Route Survey v8.pdf 8.6 CS6 - Open Cables.pdf 8.8 CS8 - SMC - Modern Trends.pdf