Telco technical

& business courses

available worldwide

Network Efficiency

managers and analysts
available worldwide
Ask for offer

Who Should Attend? 

This training is aimed at Finance and Telecom technical managers and experts who want to familiarise themselves with the principles of effective cost optimisation of OPEX and CAPEX at a Telecom operator. It is especially useful for companies looking to decrease costs in a smart and efficient way. The training is based on a series of cost cutting real life projects run by our experts at various Telecom operators in all areas, including marketing, network operations and IT, and control function.


Course Content

  1. How to Design, Build, and Operate a Network Costing Model.
    • Goals of Network, Service Costing Models, and Selection of the Cost Base.
    • Cost Categories & Cost Allocation Methodologies.
    • Cost Calculation Methodologies.
    • Case Study FL-LRAIC+ Bottom-up Model of Mobile Networks and Services.
  2. Cost Cutting & Cost Efficiency Projects Management.
    • Introduction to Cost Cutting & Efficiency projects.
    • Management of Cost Cutting Projects at Telecom Operators – case studies.
    • Examples of tools used in cost cutting projects.
    • Benchmarking vs. Bottom-up Approach
    • Examples of Benchmarks in the areas of:
      • Finance,
      • HR,
      • IT,
      • RAN,
      • Transmission,
      • Core Network.
    • Benchmarking: Drawbacks & Risks.
    • Benchmarking: case studies.
    • Cost Cutting, Quality, and SLA.
    • Monitoring of Revenue Loss Due to Breakdowns – case study.
  3. Examples of Network Efficiency Initiative.
    • Internal Finance Efficiency Indicators (RAN, Core, VAS).
    • Network & IT Budgeting Process and Controlling Function.
    • Network Budgeting Modelling Tool – case study.
    • Site Profitability Optimisation – case study.
    • Optimising Network Rollout – case studies.
    • Optimising Network Usage – case studies.
    • Optimising your own Network’s Infrastructure:
      • Site acquisition,
      • Civil Works,
      • Locations,
      • Energy,
      • Transmission,
      • Licenses and maintenance fees,
      • Spare stock,
      • Capex vs. Opex.
    • Service Profitability – case studies.
    • Optimising Network & Service Management – case studies.
    • Network Sharing.
    • Network Sharing – case studies.

Course Objectives

The training introduces network and service cost modelling and cost cutting project management supported by extensive case studies from real life cost cutting and cost efficiency projects.  The main objective is to provide the participant with the practical knowledge to be applied in their own Telecom operators in order to be able to decrease their cost base.


Prerequisites

None; Telco management experience is recommended.


Training Structure

Three-day session divided into logical components. 


Methodology

Lectures, presentation, case studies, and facilitated discussion.

Trainer understands local market experience.

Mr. Andrew Sweetman, Wataniya

Trainer was able to answer practical questions.

Mr. Daniel Krolikowski, Play Poland

The trainer is capable of answering all my questions.

Ms. Ana Gheorghe, Vodafone RO

This course will be very useful in my daily work.

Mr. Leopoldino Ferreira, Unitel Angola

Amazing, more than excellent, audience-oriented trainer.

Mr. Evgeniy Dmitriev, Astelit Ukraine

Excellent, knowledgeable trainer, open to communication.

Mr. Dmitrii Kropotov, Tele2 Russia

Highly professional trainer with lots of practical experience. Friendly and open.

Ms. Olga Rudnicka, Tele2 Latvia

The whole course was very valuable.

Mr. Sayyid Ali, Dhiraagu Maldives

Good class notes and great examples.

Mr. Ghaffar Masood, Mobilink Pakistan

The course exceeded my expectations. Hats off!

Mr. Adnan Syed, Mobily

Unique training covering the most important areas of my work.

Mr. Eldar Mursaqulov, Azercell

Trainer adapted to the expectations of the audience.

Mr. Antoine Blanchet, Monaco Telecom

The course covers all the impacted areas.

Ms. Gratia Scanteie, Vodafone, RO

Experienced trainer. Excellent descriptions.

Mr. Ahmad Doar, Mobily, KSA

Excellent course and instructor.

Mr. Nikolay Suetin, Beeline Russia

Training was above expectations!

Mr. Ariel Haxhiu, Eagle Mobile, AL

I received a lot of useful information which I use in my work every day.

Ms. Viktoriya Gusarova, Beeline RU

The training exceeded my expectations.

Ms. Irida Gjashta, AMC Albania

Deep and detailed topic analysis.

Mr. Mohamed Sabry, Vodafone Egypt

Perfect course.

Mr. Arseniy Mazanik, Beeline Russia

The best training ever.

Mr. Timur Zagretdinov, MTT Russia

Trainer understands local market experience.

Mr. Andrew Sweetman, Wataniya

A lot of useful materials and knowledge.

Mr. Shukhrat Khaydar, UCell

Good logical structure of the course and explanation.

Ms. Elena Shevtsova, Beeline, KZ

Everyone gets individual attention from the trainer.

Ms. Inga Tomsone, Tele2 Latvia

The training is completely excellent.

Mr. Philipp Korostelev, Beeline Moscow

Experienced trainer. Real cases with references to recommendations.

Mr. David Curkan, T-Mobile Croatia

Training provides useful methods to analyze real protocols.

Mr. Seema Karn, NCell Nepal

Great teacher with deep knowledge and experience.

Mr. Philippe Wrzecionek, TATA

I can proudly recommend these courses for others as well.

Mr. Tarvo Jammer, Elisa Estonia

More than excellent course!

Ms. Inessa Mijiferjyan, Vivacell

Professional, high-quality trainer.

Mr. Gagik Shatveryan, Vivacell

Seminar entirely for Telecommunication operators. A lot of issues covered.

Ms. Pinelopi Tragoudara, Vodafone GR

Excellent methodology of teaching. Simple and easy to understand training.

Mr. Arben Shabani, PTK Kosovo

Very well organized training programmes.

Mr. Mihnea Teodorescu, Cosmote, RO

Excellent knowledge from the trainer.

Ms. Catherine Barman, Swisscom

Course covers all important issues and presents relevant examples.

Mr. Mohamed Kamel, Vodafone Egypt

Very clear explanations.

Ms. Tatyana Krasyuk, Life Ukraine

Trainer is open for comments and discussion.

Ms. Natalya Nerubenko, Life Ukraine

I feel like the trainer is the best professor and mentor one can have.

Ms. Ledia Meici, AMC Albania

Very effective training methods.

Ms. Erjona Xhemali, AMC Albania

Really practical and very fruitful training.

Mr. Niroj Raya, NCell Nepal

Trainers have passion to teach & impart knowledge.

Mr. Kanchan Chitrakar, Ncell Nepal

Regardless of technology I received theoretical and practical answers.

Mr. Kosta Pribić, T-Mobile Croatia

Excellent exercises!

Mr. Muhammad Ali, Mobilink Pakistan

Good direct connection between course material and real problems.

Mr. Alex Konstantopoulos, Cosmote, GR

Many different people from different operators can share their problems and ideas.

Mr. Omar El-Fiky, Vodafone Egypt

I am very impressed with the trainer's knowledge and experience.

Mr. Mouin Al Saghir, Vivacell

A clear picture of GSM switching and signalling.

Ms. Anette Chale, mCel Mozambique

A good approach to a complex problem.

Ms. Horia Catrinoiu, Vodafone RO

Overwhelming knowledge and expertise. Interactive and enjoyable learning.