RF & Microwave
Engineering 101
An 80-hour programme bridging theory and practice. 20 live sessions delivered via Zoom every Wednesday.
Course Specification
- Format
- Live online cohort
- Platform
- Zoom
- Cadence
- Wed 15:00–19:00 CET
- Language
- English
- Level
- Foundation to advanced
- 80h
- Total Duration
- 20
- Live Sessions
- 25 Nov
- Start Date
- 2,270
- CHF
About the Course
An industry-leading programme delivered for over 20 years
This industry-leading programme provides a comprehensive foundation in RF and Microwave engineering, combining theoretical knowledge with practical applications used in modern communication systems.
Attendees receive certified electronic copies of original training materials including whitepapers, homework assignments with solutions, and presentation slides. An optional online final exam is available for attendees who wish to add a grade to their certificate of completion.
Ideal For
Newcomers
Engineers who are newcomers to the RF and Microwave industry
DSP Engineers
DSP / Algo engineers expanding into the PHY world of radio systems
Experienced Engineers
Experienced Microwave engineers refreshing & updating their knowledge
Curriculum
Topics Covered
Basic familiarity recommended. Background materials provided for all topics.
- 01Noise Budget
- 02Impedance Matching
- 03Receiver Architectures
- 04Filters
- 05IF Digitizers
- 06Antennas
- 07Basic RF Components
- 08S-Parameters
- 09Non-Linearity
- 10Transmitter Architectures
- 11PLL Synthesizers
- 12Link Budget & Test
Timetable
Course Schedule
Weekly sessions every Wednesday from 15:00 to 19:00 CET, starting November 25, 2026 and running into 2027.
- 80
- Total Study Hours
- 20
- Number of Sessions
- 4
- Duration Per Session
- 15:00–19:00
- Time (CET)
NOV
- 251Introduction to the exciting world of RF and Microwave engineering
DEC
- 22ANon-Linear device characterization (1)
- 92BNon-Linear device characterization (2) and dynamic range
- 163AThermal noise, SNR and Noise Figure (1)
- 233BThermal noise, SNR and Noise Figure (2)
- 304RF and microwave Mixers and spur charts
JAN
- 65Standard test equipment (1): Spectrum Analysis basics, RF signal generators
- 136ADistributed systems and impedance matching techniques (1)
- 206BDistributed systems and impedance matching techniques (2)
- 278Passive RF devices and basic building blocks
FEB
- 39Standard test equipment (2): Network Analysis basics, Power meters, cable and connector care
- 1010ASignal Sources, PLL Synthesizers, and phase noise
- 1710BDigital wireless communications and Vector Signal Analysis (1)
- 2410BDigital wireless communications and Vector Signal Analysis (2)
MAR
- 311ARF and IF sampling by RF ADCs (1)
- 1011BRF and IF sampling by RF ADCs (2)
- 1712Transmitter and Receiver system architectures
- 2413Antenna concepts and the wireless channel
- 3114Moving up to millimetre waves
APR
- 715Concluding exercise: Receiver system design
Meet the Instructor
Mr. Oren Hagai
Founder, INTERLLIGENT RF & Microwave Solutions
Mr. Oren Hagai has over 25 years of hands-on experience in RF and Microwave engineering, spanning defense systems, telecommunications, and commercial applications.
He founded INTERLLIGENT RF & Microwave Solutions to bring industry-grade training and consulting to engineers worldwide.
His teaching approach combines rigorous theoretical foundations with practical, real-world examples drawn from his extensive career. Every session includes hands-on problems and industry case studies to reinforce learning.
Investment
2,270
CHF / per person
What's Included
- 80 hours of expert-led live training
- 20 weekly Zoom sessions with Mr. Oren Hagai
- Complete course materials & whitepapers
- Homework assignments with solutions
- Certificate of completion
- Optional graded final exam
- Access to session recordings (1 year)
- Direct Q&A with the instructor
Certification
Secure Your Spot
November 2026 Cohort
Starting 25 November 2026. Limited seats available.
Questions? Email info@swiss-ccc.com
Questions
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