Voice | Samford University

Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

Reading ComprehensionActive ListeningCritical ThinkingActive LearningWritingSpeakingOperations MonitoringJudgment and Decision Making

Knowledge

TelecommunicationsEngineering and TechnologyComputers and ElectronicsEnglish LanguageMathematics

Abilities

Oral ComprehensionOral ExpressionProblem SensitivityWritten ComprehensionNear VisionInformation OrderingWritten ExpressionDeductive ReasoningInductive ReasoningFluency of Ideas

Tasks

Consult with users, administrators, and engineers to identify business and technical requirements fo
Implement system renovation projects in collaboration with technical staff, engineering consultants,
Keep abreast of changes in industry practices and emerging telecommunications technology by reviewin

Technology

Access softwareTransaction security and virus protection softwareDevelopment environment softwareComputer aided design CAD softwareHelpdesk or call center software

Tools

Aerial bucket trucksAmplifier probesCable analyzersCable cuttersCable plowsCable tie gunsCircuit testersCoaxial cable testersCombo crimping toolsCompaction tampersComputer serversContinuity testersDigger derricksDigital power metersElectricity monitors

Work Values

AchievementSupportWorking ConditionsRecognitionIndependenceRelationships

Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

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Occupations matched to this program, with median wage, top wage, growth, and openings
SOC	Occupation	Method	Wage	Growth	Openings
Match confidence: medium15-1241.01	Telecommunications Engineering Specialists	title_inference	—	—	—

Program Pathways

Credentials this program stacks toward

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What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: proficient (Level 3)(based on Bachelor's Degree)

Complex user and organizational requirements — analyze and translate into detailed technical specifications for proposed telecommunications system modifications.
Full-scope site inspections — conduct autonomously across diverse physical environments and produce comprehensive configuration reports used in engineering decisions.
System renovation projects — lead end-to-end implementation in coordination with engineering consultants, vendors, and technical staff across multiple work streams.
Telecommunications disaster recovery plans — develop and maintain comprehensive continuity strategies aligned with regulatory requirements and organizational risk tolerance.
Emerging telecommunications technologies — evaluate critically through literature review, peer engagement, and conference participation and recommend adoption paths to management.
Modification requests from engineers and managers — assess and prioritize independently, applying systems analysis and cost-benefit reasoning in a live enterprise environment.
Vendor negotiations — conduct detailed technical and pricing discussions to secure optimal hardware, software, and service agreements for large-scale deployments.
Network security and monitoring platforms — deploy and tune across enterprise infrastructure to ensure continuous operational visibility and threat detection.
CAD and development environment software — use proficiently to design telecommunications system layouts and prototype configuration solutions for non-routine problems.
Cross-functional technical briefings — deliver clearly to mixed engineering and business audiences, adapting communication style to audience expertise level.

Program Details

Detailed information about this program

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Requirements

What you need to earn this credential

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Financial Aid

Eligible funding programs

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Scholarships

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