High-performance clocks and frequency standards are used in many different industries that rely on time and frequency measurement, such as finance, broadcast, telecoms, navigation, power grids, and more. Because these clocks perform such important functions in society, it is essential to understand how to measure and assess the performance of timing equipment.

This course is an entry-level technical introduction to clock performance measures and statistics; it will help you to understand general principles of measuring time and frequency and the information on clock data sheets.

This course consists of three modules:

• Module 1: Principles of clock performance
• Module 2: Clock comparison and measurement techniques
• Module 3: Communicating clock performance

Learners who successfully complete the course will receive an NPL Certificate of Completion.

This course is the second in a series from the National Timing Centre (NTC) Programme, in partnership with the NPL Quantum Programme, that will help people to build skills in time and frequency to support the maintenance and innovation required for many sectors of society to function properly.