5G Engineering
This is a technical introduction to 5G that includes the design goals and development schedule for 5G, the principles, design and implementation of the 5G air interface, radio access network and core network, and the operation of the 5G system.



Ideal For
This course is intended for engineers either new to, or already working in, mobile communications.
This course is intended for engineers either new to, or already working in, mobile communications.
This course is intended for engineers either new to, or already working in, mobile communications.
What to Expect
SKILL LEVEL
Beginner
DURATION
2 days (16 hours)
CERTIFICATION
After Completion
LANGUAGE
English
Skills You Will Learn
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
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
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
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
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
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
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Course Outcome
Discover how the technology (New Radio, NG-RAN, and SBA – Service Based Architecture), enables and supports the required flexibility, cost structures, diverse deployment scenarios, and new use cases – to support existing and new / emerging business models.
Discover how the technology (New Radio, NG-RAN, and SBA – Service Based Architecture), enables and supports the required flexibility, cost structures, diverse deployment scenarios, and new use cases – to support existing and new / emerging business models.
Discover how the technology (New Radio, NG-RAN, and SBA – Service Based Architecture), enables and supports the required flexibility, cost structures, diverse deployment scenarios, and new use cases – to support existing and new / emerging business models.
Course Intake
2 Sep 2025 → 11 November 2025
Every Tuesday and Thursday | 8PM → 10PM
Content Provider



We empower the global telecoms world by developing the specialist knowledge, skills and competencies organisations need to build, maintain, optimise and operate the cutting-edge communications networks of today and tomorrow that support national critical infrastructure.
We empower the global telecoms world by developing the specialist knowledge, skills and competencies organisations need to build, maintain, optimise and operate the cutting-edge communications networks of today and tomorrow that support national critical infrastructure.
We empower the global telecoms world by developing the specialist knowledge, skills and competencies organisations need to build, maintain, optimise and operate the cutting-edge communications networks of today and tomorrow that support national critical infrastructure.
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Pre-Work: Preparatory Lessons
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Pre-Work: Preparatory Lessons
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