Cohort-Based Online Course / 29 Apr

RF & Microwave
Engineering 101

An 80-hour programme bridging theory and practice. 20 live sessions delivered via Zoom every Wednesday.

80h

Total Duration

20

Live Sessions

29 Apr

Start Date

2,200

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.

Prior Knowledge

Basic familiarity recommended. Background materials provided for all topics.

  • Fourier Transforms01
  • Laplace Transforms02
  • Random Processes03
  • Basic Circuit Theory04

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

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 14:00 to 18:00 UK time, starting April 29 and running through September 2026.

Total Study Hours80 hours
Number of Sessions20 sessions
Duration Per Session4 hours
Time14:00 - 18:00 UK
#DateIndexStudy Subject
0129 APR1Introduction to the exciting world of RF and Microwave engineering
026 MAY2ANon-Linear device characterization (1)
0313 MAY2BNon-Linear device characterization (2) and dynamic range
0420 MAY3AThermal noise, SNR and Noise Figure (1)
0527 MAY3BThermal noise, SNR and Noise Figure (2)
063 JUN4RF and microwave Mixers and spur charts
0710 JUN5Standard test equipment (1): Spectrum Analysis basics, RF signal generators
0817 JUN6ADistributed systems and impedance matching techniques (1)
0924 JUN6BDistributed systems and impedance matching techniques (2)
101 JUL8Passive RF devices and basic building blocks
118 JUL9Standard test equipment (2): Network Analysis basics, Power meters, cable and connector care
1215 JUL10ASignal Sources, PLL Synthesizers, and phase noise
1322 JUL10BDigital wireless communications and Vector Signal Analysis (1)
1429 JUL10BDigital wireless communications and Vector Signal Analysis (2)
155 AUG11ARF and IF sampling by RF ADCs (1)
1612 AUG11BRF and IF sampling by RF ADCs (2)
1719 AUG12Transmitter and Receiver system architectures
1826 AUG13Antenna concepts and the wireless channel
192 SEP14Moving up to millimetre waves
209 SEP15Concluding exercise: Receiver system design

Meet the Instructor

Mr. Oren Hagai

Founder, INTERLLIGENT RF & Microwave Solutions

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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

2,200CHFper 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

Register Your Interest

Spring 2026 Cohort

Starting 29 April 2026. Limited seats available.

Questions? Email info@swiss-ccc.com

Questions

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