Course Modules

Module 1: Evolution of Mobile Networks and 5G Fundamentals

• Evolution from 1G to 5G technologies
• Key features and capabilities of 5G
• 5G use cases and business opportunities
• Telecommunications standards and ecosystem
• Regulatory considerations
• Case Study & Practical Application: Analysis of a national telecom operator's transition from 4G to 5G and identification of deployment priorities and challenges.

Module 2: 5G Network Architecture and Components

• 5G network architecture overview
• Radio Access Network (RAN)
• 5G Core Network
• Service-Based Architecture (SBA)
• Network functions and interfaces
• Case Study & Practical Application:
• Designing a high-level 5G network architecture for a telecom operator serving urban and rural markets.

Module 3: Radio Access Network (RAN) Planning

• RAN design principles
• Coverage and capacity planning
• Site selection methodologies
• Small cells and macro cells
• RF planning tools and techniques
• Case Study & Practical Application: Developing a radio network deployment plan for a metropolitan area with high subscriber density.

Module 4: Spectrum Management and Utilization

• Spectrum allocation principles
• Frequency bands for 5G
• Spectrum efficiency optimization
• Regulatory requirements
• Spectrum sharing strategies
• Case Study & Practical Application: Evaluating spectrum allocation options and developing a utilization strategy for a telecom operator.

Module 5: 5G Core Network Design

• Core network functions
• Network slicing concepts
• Virtualization technologies
• Service orchestration
• Cloud-native telecom infrastructure
• Case Study & Practical Application: Designing a network slice to support enterprise and IoT services within a 5G network.

Module 6: Small Cells and Network Densification

• Small cell deployment strategies
• Capacity enhancement techniques
• Urban network densification
• Backhaul considerations
• Infrastructure sharing
• Case Study & Practical Application: Planning a small-cell deployment strategy to improve network coverage in a smart city environment.

Module 7: Quality of Service (QoS) and Performance Optimization

• QoS frameworks in 5G
• Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• Traffic management
• Performance monitoring tools
• Optimization techniques
• Case Study & Practical Application: Analyzing network performance data and recommending optimization measures to improve user experience.

Module 8: Network Testing, Monitoring and Troubleshooting

• Network testing methodologies
• Drive testing and benchmarking
• Fault detection and diagnostics
• Monitoring systems
• Incident management
• Case Study & Practical Application: Troubleshooting network performance issues using real-world operational scenarios.

Module 9: Security in 5G Networks

• 5G security architecture
• Threat landscape
• Authentication and access control
• Data privacy and protection
• Security operations best practices ad
• Case Study & Practical Application: Conducting a security risk assessment for a newly deployed 5G network.

Module 10: 5G Deployment Case Studies and Capstone Project

• Global 5G deployment experiences
• Lessons learned and best practices
• Future developments in 5G
• Emerging pathways toward 6G
• Project presentations
• Case Study & Practical Application: Development of a comprehensive 5G deployment and optimization strategy for a telecommunications service provider.