This 3-day course covers advanced topics in microwave transmission network planning, design, and optimization. Students will learn how to plan networks to meet performance and availability objectives while minimizing costs. The course covers transmission media selection, network topologies, frequency planning, interference analysis, availability and performance standards, and techniques for enhancing network capacity. Students must have prior knowledge of microwave and link planning. The course is intended for transmission engineers and others involved in network planning, maintenance, and optimization.