2025 Training Schedule
GE’s MDS technical training courses are taught in state-of-the-art, hands-on labs that simulate real world experience. The courses teach students how to maximize the features and functionality of their MDS products, and examine the physical characteristics such as product interfaces, configuration, management, maintenance, and firmware upgrades.
Course | Description | Dates* |
| MDS Orbit Platform Trainings 5-Day Advanced Certification **2-Day Basics ** The first 2x days of the Advanced Certification class are the 2-Day Basics. Students may schedule just the first two days if desired. | This 5-day course provides a deep dive into all MDS Orbit features, configuration and use cases. This is an intensive, hands-on course that completes with an examination. The first 2 days are from the MDS Orbit Platform Basics course. View the course agenda. **The 2-Day Basics course provides a hands-on introduction to the MDS Orbit Platform, its capabilities, configuration, typical applications, and unique security features. View the course agenda. | Jan 27 March 24 May 12 July 21 Sept 22 Oct 6 Nov 17 |
| MDS Master Station & MDS SD Basics | This 2-day course provides a hands-on introduction to the MDS Orbit platform, its capabilities, configuration, typical applications, and unique security features. This course includes the Master Station for Licensed Narrowband (LN) and Unlicensed 900 as well as the MCR & ECR remotes. View the course agenda . | Feb 12-14 May 21-23 Aug 20-22 Nov 5-7 |
| Fundamentals of Industrial Wireless Communications | Maximize the performance of your communications network by increasing your knowledge of RF and Data test equipment. This course is an ideal RF refresher and an excellent introductory course. View the course agenda . | Feb 10–11 May 19–20 Aug 18–19 Nov 3–4 |
| PulseNET Enterprise w/LaunchNET | On request, please inquire within “Contact Training” or your Regional Sales Manager |
*These dates are tentative based on minimum number of attendees registered three weeks prior to the training session start date.
Registration & cancellation policies
Please note that registration closes two weeks prior to the course. GE reserves the right to cancel any course. If a cancellation does occur, registration fees can be refunded or applied to a future class.
Additional training opportunities
GE offers training on-site at customer locations, as well as training on legacy MDS product lines, with group rates available. To inquire about these offerings, please contact the MDS technical training team.