UMass is able to expand its offerings to include two new classes on Artificial Intelligence and Computer Network Security, both extremely timely subjects in our industry. These classes provide a great opportunity to reach our call center and other “inside workforce” member with the continuing education benefits we’ve negotiated on their behalf.
We are pleased to share with you the latest classes covered by our CWA negotiated Horizons program offered by UMass Global. These cutting-edge classes are fully covered by your annual benefit with no out-of-pocket expense to you. They each have the flexibility you need to learn from home through an innovative, live-streaming platform. All classes are held LIVE ONLINE with expert instructors using UMass Global’s Adobe Connect Pro platform. And in case you miss a session, all class sessions will be recorded and can be watched at your convenience.
This June, UMass is offering five of their most popular classes plus 2 new classes:
FCC GROL
Fiber Optic Technician Outside Plant
Python Coding Basics
TKT II Technical Knowledge Test
Wireless Communications With Intro to 5G
Introduction to AI
CompTIA Security+
June Horizons Classes
FCC GROL
Starts 6/09/25 / End 6/19/25
Mon/Tue/Wed/Thur
7:30pm – 10:30pm
This class gets you the FCC GROL “lifetime” license. The license is respected within AT&T as well as outside AT&T.
To Register for FCC GROL click link below:
https://forms.office.com/r/zsJmm4Npjp
Fiber Optic Technician Outside Plant
Northern California Only
FOT OUTSIDE PLANT
Starts 6/09/25 / End 6/19/25
Mon/Tue/Wed/Thur
This course is our updated/upgraded Fiber Optics class with Fiber to the Prem. It is great for those that work with (or looking to work with) Fiber.
**There will be one in-person hands on lab for: Fusion splicing/OTDR/Certification Exam**
Class prepares you for the ETA FOT-OSP Certification. This is an industry standard certification.
To Register for Fiber Optics course click link below:
https://forms.office.com/r/EAvGnA8vG4
Python Coding Basics
Starts 6/10/25 / End 7/10/25
Tue & Thur
7:30pm – 10:30pm
Python Coding is the most popular and widely used programming language in the World particularly in the field of Data Science. This course is a great entry level class.
**This class prepares you for the PCEP “Lifetime” Certification**
(Certified Entry-Level Python Programmer)
To Register for Python Coding click link below:
https://forms.office.com/r/H511yY5mjq
TKT II Technical Knowledge Test
Starts 6/17/25 / End 7/10/25
Tue/Wed/Thur
7:30pm – 10:30pm
This class prepares you for the AT&T TKT II Exam. Course great for those that want to bid on some of the Wage Scale 12 positions at AT&T once you pass exam.
To Register for TKT II click link below:
https://forms.office.com/r/sRMuv13bXs
Wireless Communications With Intro to 5G
Starts 6/17/25 / End 7/10/25
Tue/Wed/Thur
7:30pm – 10:30pm
This class prepares you for the ETA Wireless Networking (WNT) Certification
To Register for the Wireless Communications class, click link below:
https://forms.office.com/r/F9KWBiUitn
Introduction to AI
Starts 6/17/25 / End 7/17/25
Tue/Thur
7:30pm – 10:30pm
To Register for Introduction to AI Class, click link below:
https://forms.office.com
CompTIA Security+
Starts 6/24/25 / End 7/24/25
Tue/Wed/Thur
7:30pm – 10:30pm
To Register for Security+ Class, click link below:
https://forms.office.com/r/6V607vLqe1
