An End-to-End Practical Guide to 5G Networks, Deployment, and Future Evolution
Who Should Attend:
- Telecom engineers (Radio, Core, Transmission, Security)
- Technical pre-sales and solution architects.
- IT & Network professionals moving into 5G space.
- Regulatory bodies and telecom consultants.
- Project managers involved in 5G rollout.
- University students or recent graduates in telecom/ICT fields.
Course Objectives / Key Benefits:
By attending this course, participants will:
- Understand the 5G architecture and how it differs from legacy networks (2G–4G).
- Gain insights into the latest 3GPP standards and roadmap (including Release 17/18).
- Learn about the real-world commercial status of 5G NSA, SA, and 5G Advanced.
- Explore the end-to-end components of a 5G system: RAN, transport, core, security.
- Understand the vendor ecosystem and deployment models.
- Be better equipped to design, evaluate, or sell 5G solutions.
- Develop a future-ready perspective on 5G monetization, use cases, and technology evolution.
Course Outline:
Module 1: Introduction to 5G
- Why 5G? Drivers and global vision
- ITU IMT-2020 and 3GPP alignment
- 5G use cases: eMBB, URLLC, mMTC
- What is 5G FWA?
Module 2: 5G Standards & Market Landscape
- 3GPP Releases 15 to 18
- Global spectrum and regulatory updates
- Global 5G deployment snapshot (NSA, SA, 5G Advanced)
Module 3: 5G Wireless Access (RAN)
- New Radio (NR) architecture
- Frequency bands: low/mid/high (mmWave)
- Massive MIMO and Beamforming
- Dual Connectivity
- Dynamic Spectrum Sharing
- Open RAN overview
Module 4: 5G Transport Network
- xHaul concepts: fronthaul, midhaul, backhaul
- Time synchronization and latency
- Importance of fiber, microwave, and 5G slicing in transport
Module 5: 5G Core Network
- Service-Based Architecture (SBA)
- Key functions: AMF, SMF, UPF, PCF, etc.
- Network slicing and QoS
- Voice over NR (VoNR)
Module 6: 5G Security Architecture
- Zero Trust architecture
- Key security enhancements vs 4G
- Identity management, encryption, SEPP
Module 7: 5G Devices and Ecosystem
- 5G device types and chipset vendors
- IoT over 5G: NB-IoT, RedCap
Module 8: 5G SA and 5G Advanced
- Benefits of Standalone mode
- SA deployment case studies
- What’s new in 5G Advanced (Rel-18+)
Training Format:
The course will be delivered online, with all sessions recorded and made available for self-paced learning. You can study the material at your convenience, anytime, anywhere.