As broadband networks continue to evolve, so do the skills required to build, operate, and support them. Meeting that challenge takes collaboration—and a shared commitment to workforce development.
That’s why NCTI has entered into a new strategic partnership with SCTE, expanding access to trusted broadband training for professionals across the industry.
Through this collaboration, SCTE members can now explore selected NCTI online training courses directly through the SCTE website. The streamlined access makes it easier for broadband professionals to develop critical skills that complement SCTE’s existing education programs and align with the industry’s most pressing needs.

For more than five decades, NCTI has supported the broadband workforce with practical, role-based training that bridges theory and real-world application. By pairing that experience with SCTE’s industry leadership, the partnership helps ensure technicians, customer service teams, and network professionals are prepared not just for today’s networks—but for what’s coming next.
Courses available through this collaboration help learners:
Build knowledge in 5G and fixed wireless technologies
Strengthen customer experience and field support capabilities
Gain practical insight into network construction and operations
This partnership is about meeting the industry where it is—and where it’s going. By expanding access to NCTI training through SCTE, we’re helping broadband professionals build the practical skills needed to support today’s networks and prepare for what’s next.
— Stacey Slaughter, CEO, NCTI
At a time when workforce readiness is critical to broadband expansion, the NCTI–SCTE partnership reflects a shared focus on accessibility, relevance, and long-term industry impact.
Together, NCTI and SCTE are helping shape a workforce that is skilled, adaptable, and ready to support the future of broadband.
