Advanced SMS Essentials

The “Advanced SMS Essentials” is a complete course concerning the updated commercial and the technical aspects of SMS and Business Messaging, that every Account Manager needs to be aware.

The course is divided into 8 lessons, performed by 7 C-Level professionals, willing to share with trainees, their knowledge and their experience. The total duration of the course is 18 hours and lessons are performed every Tuesday in 6 consecutive weeks, starting on 12 November, until 17 December 2024.

Course Overview

Lesson 1: Induction to the SMS and Business Messaging Industry

Lesson 2: Telco Conferences: Opportunities & Monetization

Lesson 3: A2P SMS Sales Mastery

Lesson 4: Enterprise Messaging Explained

Lesson 5: SaaS / CPaaS and the A2P SMS Messaging Tools

Lesson 6: SMS Fraud Uncovered

Lesson 7: LinkedIn a Social Media tool or your Trustful Business Partner

Lesson 8: Fundamentals of Routing Management

Course Breakdown

Lesson 1.

Induction to the SMS & BM Industry

Date: Tuesday 12 November ’24

Duration: 120 Minutes (2 hours) / Starting at 14:00 CET

Tutor: Andreas Constantinides, Messaging Expert, Head of MoreThan160 Ltd

Topics

  • The Basic Principles of Messaging

  • Omni-Channel Vs Multi-Channel

  • Channels, Tools, and Media in Communication

  • The Two-Way Communication Evolution

Lesson 2.

Telco Conferences: Opportunities & Monetization

Date: Tuesday 12 November ’24

Duration: 60 Minutes (1 hour) / Starting at 16:00 CET

Tutor: Florence Sebastien, CEO at FSE Consulting

Topics

  • Conference Preparation & Attendance

  • Efficient Meetings & Follow-Up Strategies

  • Lead Management Techniques

Lesson 3.

A2P SMS Sales Mastery

Date: Tuesday 19 November ’24

Duration: 180 Minutes (3 hours) / Starting at 14:00 CET

Tutor: Bernardo Fonseca, VP Business Development LATAM at TMT Analysis

Topics

  • A2P SMS Account Management Overview

  • Understanding the 360° Sales Approach

  • Customer Onboarding: Best Practices

  • Effective Communication Strategies

  • Tools and Technologies

  • Case Studies and Real Examples

Lesson 4.

Enterprise Messaging Explained

Date: Tuesday 26 November ’24

Duration: 180 Minutes (3 hours) / Starting at 14:00 CET

Tutor: Mila Budylo, CCO at BSG

Topics

  • Enterprise vs Wholesale Messaging

  • Enterprise Clients Checklist

  • Market Overview & Client Needs

  • Client Retention

Lesson 5.

Fundamentals of Routing Management

Date: Tuesday 3 December ’24

Duration: 180 Minutes (3 hours) / Starting at 14:00 CET

Tutor: Zaffar Owais Andrabi, CEO at Almuqeet INC

Topics

  • Routing Management in the A2P Ecosystem

  • Route Types and their Characteristics

  • KPIs for Routing Management

  • Best Routing Management Practices

Lesson 6.

SaaS / CPaaS and the A2P Messaging Tools

Date: Tuesday 10 December ’24

Duration: 180 Minutes (3 hours) / Starting at 14:00 CET

Tutor: Rafal Nowak, Business Messaging Director at HORISEN

Topics

  • SaaS/CPaaS Demands: Enterprises & Telcos

  • Efficient B2B Relationships with Telcos & Enterprises

  • Tailored SaaS/CPaaS Solutions for Client Needs

  • Customer Demands & Resources

Lesson 7.

SMS Fraud Uncovered

Date: Wednesday 11 December ’24

Duration: 90 Minutes (1.5 hours) / Starting at 14:00 CET

Tutor: Vladimir Smal, Co-founder & CEO at AVISO Messaging

Topics

  • Major types of SMS fraud

  • Main actors & victims

  • AIT, Generation of SMS traffic

  • Reasons and consequences of AIT fraud

  • Ways to mitigate SMS Fraud

Lesson 8.

LinkedIn as your Trustful Business Partner

Date: Wednesday 11 December ’24

Duration: 90 Minutes (1.5 hours) / Starting at 15:30 CET

Tutor: Andreas Constantinides, Messaging Expert, Head of MoreThan160 Ltd

Topics

  • Fostering a Strong LinkedIn Network

  • Crafting & Sharing Engaging Content

  • Cultivating Personal Branding & Managing Reputation

  • Forging Connections & Strengthening Relationships

Pricing:
€ 1.490,00