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 2025_Q1_cable_map_digital.pdf Chapter 01 - Slide Sources & References.pdf Module 2: Submarine Cable Technologies Module 3: Submarine Cable Network Undersea Telecommunication Cables.pdf Chapter 03 - Slide Sources & References.pdf Module 4: Laws of Seas and Protection of Cables Undersea Telecommunication Cables.pdf 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 04 - Slide Sources & References.pdf Module 5: Submarine Cable Construction Chapter 05 - Slide Sources & References.pdf Module 6: Submarine Cable Project Life Cycle - Planning and Development Tonga Submarine Cable.pdf Chapter 06 - Slide Sources & References.pdf Pre-Trenching, Pre-Sweeping and Backfilling for the 36” Offshore Pipeline Project in Taiwan.pdf Seg-18B_Lake-Champlain-Cable_App-4-A-Methodology-Statement-for-Pre-Lay-Grapnel-Runs.pdf Chapter 06 - Slides Module 7: Submarine Cable Project Life Cycle - Construction and Operations Chapter 07 - Slide Sources & References.pdf Chapter 07 - Slides Module 8: Open Cables and Monitoring Chapter 08 - Slide Sources & References.pdf Chapter 08 - Slides Module 9: Subsea Cable Financing and Ownership Models Chapter 09 - Slides Module 10: Pricing Strategy Chapter 10 - Slides Module 11: Tonga-Fiji Submarine Cable Project Tonga Cable - Post-Deployment CS.pdf Tonga Submarine Cable.pdf Tonga Fiji Cable - Initial Environment Examination.pdf Chapter 11 - Slides.pdf Module 12: Southern Cross Cable Chapter 12 - Slides.pdf Chapter 12 - Slide Sources & References.pdf Videos Animated Map - The World's Undersea Internet Cables.mp4 Chapter 13: New Trends Chapter 13 - Slides.pdf Chapter 13 - Slide Sources & References.pdf Digital Whiteboard Scribbles (By Instructor) SMC Notes 1.pdf SMC Notes 2.pdf SMC Notes 3.pdf