Course Title and Description:
Learn how to extend connectivity to rural and remote areas. This course focuses on overcoming challenges to bridge the digital divide.
Learning Objectives:
- Plan and deploy internet infrastructure for rural areas.
- Address logistical challenges in connecting remote communities.
- Evaluate the financial and social impacts of rural connectivity projects.
- Develop scalable plans for rural telecommunications expansion.
Course Syllabus Overview (10 Units):
- Introduction to Rural Connectivity Challenges
- Basics of Rural Network Design
- Wireless and Satellite Technologies for Remote Access
- Infrastructure Solutions for Remote Areas
- Policy and Incentives for Rural Internet Expansion
- Addressing Community Needs Through Connectivity
- Financial Planning for Rural Connectivity Projects
- Case Studies: Successful Rural Internet Projects
- Sustainability in Rural Telecommunication Projects
- Capstone Project – Expanding Connectivity to a Rural Area