RFID+

Associated Certification: CompTIA RFID+


Course Summary

Duration: 3 days, Classroom

Prerequisites: CompTIA A+ Certification: OS Technologies, 2003 Objectives or equivalent experience

Introduction

CompTIA Radio Frequency Identification (RFID+) certification validates the knowledge and skills of professionals who work with RFID technology. It is an international, vendor-neutral credential that recognizes a technician's ability to install, maintain, repair, and troubleshoot the hardware and software functionality of RFID products. Although not a prerequisite, it is recommended that CompTIA RFID+ candidates have a minimum of six to twenty-four months of RFID or other auto-id technology experience.

RFID is quickly becoming the standard technology for tracking goods in the supply chain, but it will only be effective if it is executed by properly trained and certified individuals. CompTIA RFID+ provides a baseline for the knowledge and skills required of RFID workers, giving business owners the opportunity to hire qualified professionals, and individuals a credential to prove their ability.


Course Outline

Introduction to RFID
RFID basics

RF physics
RF propagation
Antenna field performance
Radiated power output

Interrogation zone basics
Interrogators
Dense environments
Configuring interrogation zones

Regulations and standards
Regulations
RFID standards

Characteristics of tags
Basics of tags
Components of tags
Packaging

Tag implementation
Interaction between tags and interrogators
Factors affecting tag performance
Selection and placement of tags

Site analysis
Electrical environmental conditions
Physical environmental conditions
Coverage area
Site blueprints

Design selection
Virtual components of RFID systems
Hardware components of RFID

Installation
Hardware installation
Installing RFID systems

Monitoring and troubleshooting
Analyzing read rates
Troubleshooting tag failure
Troubleshooting software

RFID peripherals
RFID printers
RFID enterprise systems