Duration: 22 Hours
Description
This 5G Engineering on-demand training course is designed to provide a comprehensive technical introduction to 5G technology. The course covers the design goals, development schedule, principles, design, and implementation of the 5G air interface, radio access network, and core network. Participants will gain a deep understanding of the operation of the 5G system through illustrated course books, videos, tests, and full tutor support.
Engineers who are new to the field of mobile communications or those already working in the industry can benefit greatly from this course. Familiarity with telecommunications and general engineering terminology is assumed, and some understanding of LTE cellular systems would be beneficial for participants looking to get the most out of this training.
By enrolling in this course, participants will delve into key topics such as 5G introduction, use cases, air interface principles, radio access network architecture, core network protocols, network function virtualisation, interworking between 5G, LTE, and Wi-Fi, and much more. With a total duration of 22 hours, this on-demand training course offers a flexible and convenient way to enhance your knowledge and skills in the rapidly evolving field of 5G technology.
Who would benefit
This course is intended for engineers either new to, or already working in, mobile communications.
Prerequisites
Familiarity with telecommunications and general engineering terminology is assumed. Some understanding of LTE cellular systems would be beneficial.
Topic Areas Include
- 5G introduction, key features and standardisation
- Use cases and performance objectives
- Principles of the air interface: radio spectrum, OFDMA and multiple antennas
- Air interface protocol stack
- Architecture of the air interface physical layer
- Procedures for data transmission and reception on the 5G air interface
- Radio access network architecture and protocols
- Non-standalone and standalone deployment options
- Core network architecture and protocols
- Network function virtualisation and network slicing
- Interworking and compatibility between 5G, LTE and Wi-Fi
- PDU connectivity, Quality of Service and service provision
- Signalling procedures in the 5G network
