GSM Air Interface (On-Demand)

Duration: 22 Hours / Technical Level: Level 3

A technical introduction to the world of GSM. This course describes the services, structure and operation of a GSM mobile network.

This self-paced on-demand distance learning course features illustrated course books, videos, tests and full tutor support.

Who would benefit

Those new to or entering the GSM industry who require a technical overview of GSM network operation and its associated technologies.

Prerequisites

A basic understanding of cellular radio networks and associated technologies, as well as an ability to comprehend technical subjects, is an advantage.

Topic Areas Include

• GSM organizations and standards bodies
  
• GSM services and service enablers
  
• Network architecture
  
• GSM/GPRS identities
  
• GSM EDGE radio access network
  
• GSM channels
  
• Cell coverage and capacity
  
• Propagation issues
  
• Core network architecture
  
• GPRS network architecture
  
• Idle mode procedures
  
• Dedicated mode procedures
  
• GPRS procedures
  
• GSM family evolution
  
• Real-world network configuration
  
• Network sharing