At POYNTING, we are not only innovators but also knowledge creators. Our engineers are continuously involved in academic research and development at universities, contributing valuable insights that drive the innovation seen in our products.
This is why our solutions perform so well—we apply this deep expertise and cutting-edge research to improve the performance of the antennas we develop and produce.
At POYNTING we believe that sharing knowledge can make the world a better place. That's why we created the POYNTING Academy—to share our expertise and help others expand and grow their understanding of RF technology and antennas.
The POYNTING Academy offers self-paced online courses designed to guide learners through RF content. These flexible courses allow you to set your own schedule and progress at your own pace, making them ideal for:
Course Type: POYNTING Certified Advisor - Antenna Fundamentals
(Introductory Course) (Level 1)
Duration - 2 hours (Self-paced)
Cost: $69
Course Description
The Antenna Fundamentals Course is an introduction to antennas fundamentals, presenting the essential features and technical knowledge that salespeople must have to successfully understand and sell antenna solutions. The course briefly touches on the main antenna features and basic RF propagation and provides valuable insight to accurately navigate antenna specifications and understand performance based on the technical data.
Course Type: POYNTING Certified Advisor
Fixed Wireless Access (Level 2)
Duration - 2 hours (Self-paced)
Course Description
This course focuses on integrating POYNTING Antennas in Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) applications, highlighting how to maximize FWA performance.
Key takeaways include:
By the end, you'll be equipped to build effective FWA solutions using POYNTING Antennas.
Course Type: POYNTING Certified Advisor
Marine & Coastal (Level 2)
Duration - 2 hours (Self-paced)
Course Description
This course highlights POYNTING Antennas' vital role in the maritime sector, focusing on reliable connectivity in challenging maritime and coastal environments.
Key takeaways include:
By the end, you'll be ready to ensure seamless communication and safety for maritime operations.
Course Type: POYNTING Certified Advisor
Transport & Mobility (Level 2)
Duration - 2 hours (Self-paced)
Course Description
This course focuses on POYNTING Antennas' role in the transport industry, addressing the unique challenges of transportation environments.
Key topics include:
You'll be prepared to implement seamless communication and improve safety in transportation systems.
Course Type: POYNTING Certified Advisor
Critical IoT (Level 2)
Duration - 2 hours (Self-paced)
Course Description
This course covers POYNTING Antennas' role in the Critical IoT industry, addressing challenges in environments requiring reliable, high-performance connectivity.
Key takeaways include:
By the end, you'll be ready to enhance connectivity in mission-critical IoT applications.
POYNTING has its origins within the Electrical Engineering Department at the University of the Witwatersrand in South Africa. Both Dr. Andre Fourie - (CEO) and Dr. Derek Nitch (CTO) maintain strong connections with the University. They continue to engage in lecturing and mentoring Electrical Engineering students from various institutions.
