Microwave Link Design & Network Planning: 5-Day Course

Why This Course

Microwave transmission remains a critical backbone technology for modern telecommunications networks, supporting mobile backhaul, enterprise connectivity, and long-haul communications. As networks expand and demand for capacity, reliability, and availability increases, engineers must be able to design microwave links that perform reliably under real-world conditions.

The Microwave Transmission Link Design & Network Planning Excellence Program is an intensive five-day course designed for telecommunications engineers, planners, and technical professionals involved in microwave network design and optimization. The program provides a structured understanding of microwave propagation, link budget analysis, frequency planning, and network optimization—bridging theory with hands-on application.

Through practical exercises, industry-aligned methodologies, and real-world scenarios, participants develop the technical confidence required to design and manage high-performance microwave networks.

What You’ll Learn and Practice

By the end of this program, participants will be able to:

• Understand microwave propagation principles and their impact on link performance
• Perform accurate link budget calculations and availability analysis
• Design microwave links that meet capacity, reliability, and quality targets
• Develop effective frequency plans and mitigate interference
• Optimize microwave networks for traffic growth and resilience
• Use industry-standard planning tools and software confidently

The Program Flow (5-Day Structure)

Day 1 – Fundamentals of Microwave Transmission

• Overview of microwave communication systems and applications
• Microwave propagation principles and path behavior
• Antenna theory, characteristics, and selection
• Free-space path loss, atmospheric effects, and terrain considerations

Day 2 – Link Budget Analysis & Performance

• Link budget components and step-by-step calculations
• Fade margin concepts and availability prediction
• Modulation techniques and adaptive modulation schemes
• Error performance, throughput, and quality of service (QoS)

Day 3 – Frequency Planning & Management

• Frequency allocation, licensing, and regulatory considerations
• Channel arrangements, bandwidths, and polarization techniques
• Interference analysis, coordination, and mitigation methods
• Frequency reuse strategies and spectrum efficiency

Day 4 – Network Planning & Optimization

• Microwave network topology and architecture design
• Capacity planning and traffic engineering principles
• Reliability, protection schemes, and redundancy planning
• Network management systems and performance monitoring

Day 5 – Advanced Topics & Practical Application

• High-capacity and long-haul microwave link design
• Microwave backhaul solutions for mobile and broadband networks
• Using software tools for link design and network planning
• Case studies and real-world microwave deployment scenarios

Individual Impact

Participants will leave the program with:

• The ability to design and optimize microwave links with confidence
• Practical experience in link budget analysis and performance evaluation
• Strong skills in frequency planning and interference management
• Greater confidence using professional microwave planning tools
• A structured approach to microwave network design and optimization

Organizational Impact

Organizations will benefit through:

• More reliable and higher-performing microwave networks
• Improved spectrum efficiency and reduced interference issues
• Better planning for capacity growth and network resilience
• Reduced design errors and deployment risks
• Stronger technical capability within engineering teams

Training Methodology

The program follows a practical, engineering-focused learning approach, including:

• Step-by-step technical exercises and calculations
• Real-world microwave design case studies
• Hands-on use of planning and simulation tools
• Group problem-solving and design workshops
• Expert-led instruction grounded in telecom industry practices

Beyond the Course

After completing the program, participants will be ready to:

• Design and deploy microwave links for diverse applications
• Optimize existing microwave networks for performance and scalability
• Support mobile backhaul and high-capacity transmission requirements
• Contribute effectively to telecom network planning and engineering teams