This online short course in 5G is made for those who would like to understand 5G technology from an overview perspective. One will get good idea of 5G network applications and uses, network overview and various new approaches to be taken by telecom companies for implementing 5G. 5G wireless, i.e. 5th generation wireless systems or mobile networks, course wraps next major phase of wireless and mobile telecommunications standards ahead of the current 4G/IMT-advanced standards.
This Short course in 5G Technology Engineering aims to provide participants with a multi-dimensional view of the 5G technology, the term standardized for Fifth Generation telecommunication technology, from the perspective of technology, specifications etc. The definite objectives of the course is to know (1) what 5G is and its fundamental understanding and the key requirements, key specifications and operational scenarios of 5G and the key architecture behind it; (2) to guide everyone to identify the various aspects of 5G and technologies such as multi-access edge computing (MEC) offered by 5G and (3) to provide understanding about the uses and challenges of wireless 5G communication. Course Benefits
Module List
1 Introduction to 5G
2 Requirements of 5G
3 Specifications of 5G
4 Progress of 5G Standardization
5 5G Wireless Air Interface
6 Overview of the 5G Mobile Network
7 Operational Scenarios of 5G
8 Technology Enablers of 5G
9 Network Architecture and Services of 5G
10 Security for 5G Wireless Communications
11 Applications and Use Cases of 5G
12 5G Challenges and Requirements
After completion of this course, one will be proficient in the knowledge of the fundamentals of 5G wireless communication. One will be able to find out how 5G wireless networks will improve upon the facilities of 4G and understand how it complements the latest trends such as Smart Grid, SCADA, EMS and critical infrastructure monitoring, V2X, 3D/virtual reality (VR), new radio-access technologies (RAT), M2M, self-driving cars, smart cities, internet of things (IoT), device-to-device communication, broadcast-like services, lifeline communications in times of natural disaster etc.
After completion of this course, one will be proficient in the knowledge of the fundamentals of 5G wireless communication. One will be able to find out how 5G wireless networks will improve upon the facilities of 4G and understand how it complements the latest trends such as Smart Grid, SCADA, EMS and critical infrastructure monitoring, V2X, 3D/virtual reality (VR), new radio-access technologies (RAT), M2M, self-driving cars, smart cities, internet of things (IoT), device-to-device communication, broadcast-like services, lifeline communications in times of natural disaster etc.
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Who will benefit All students who are keen to learn the trending 5G wireless technologies, all engineers, officials, executives, managers, employees from MNCs, regulators, private organizations, telecom operators, vertical industries, telecom investment companies, personnel who are dealing with the planning, developing and implementing 5G networks and MNCs that are committed to edifice their capacity related to wireless 5G.
You are expected to spend approximately 5-8 hours per week learning the course content. This includes attending fortnightly webinars that run for about 90 minutes to facilitate class discussion and allow you to ask questions. This program has a 65% attendance requirement in the live webinars in order to graduate from the program. If you are unable to attend the live webinars, you have the option of watching the recording of completed webinars and sending a summary of what you have learnt from the webinar to the Learning Support officer. The summaries go towards your attendance requirement for the program.
This program is run online on an intensive part-time basis and has been designed to fit around full-time work. It will take three months to complete.
We understand that sometimes work commitments and personal circumstances can get in the way of your studies, so if at any point you feel that you are struggling with the pace of the course or finding a particular module challenging, you are encouraged to contact your designated Learning Support Officer for assistance.
Registrations are open for our upcoming intakes. Please ensure you book your place at least one week before the start date of the program.
