Back by popular demand!
Spectrum management is becoming fundamental to an ever-expanding range of sectors: it is central not just to the traditional constituencies of broadcasting, mobile, aerospace, maritime and telecoms but increasingly important in industries like IT, healthcare, transport and even retailing. So why are there so few training courses devoted to this important subject?

It is to address this need that we have set up the Understanding Modern Spectrum Management training course being held at Merton College, Oxford, UK on 30 March - 3 April 2009. It is organised by Helios and PolicyTracker, the spectrum management newsletter.

The course will give a thorough grounding in the technical fundamentals of spectrum management, as well as assessing the latest economic and policy arguments. Full details of the course aims and contents are available at the Policy Tracker website, but here are some key points:

• The teaching team are acknowledged experts. From academia we have professors from the UK and France: Martin Cave and Gerard Pogorel; as well as Ofcom's head of research and development, Professor William Webb. Leading the technical module of the course is Richard Womersley from Helios.
• Feedback on the course has been outstanding. "One of the best I have attended" said one participant. "Superb, in depth but still understandable," said another attendee.
• An opportunity to debate best practice with like-minded professionals. The training will be lively and interactive with plenty of debate and discussion. There is also a programme of social events including a reception and a formal dinner in the delightful surroundings of one of Britain's oldest universities. So the course is also a chance to network and exchange views with colleagues from around the world.
• Compared to other courses, this is extremely good value. Delegates booking before 31 January will pay only £2745 + VAT, including accommodation and full board. Similar five-day courses can cost £700 more and don't include accommodation. The delegate fee for Understanding Modern Spectrum Management is even more competitive if you take out a PolicyTracker subscription at the same time.

For further information please feel free to email Helios' This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call the booking hotline on +44 (0)20 7100 2875.