Course Summary

This course provides a comprehensive understanding of Mobile Technologies at a technical overview level, and is ideal as a foundation for a wide range of job functions and roles within telecommunications and adjacent industries.-

The programme builds a solid understanding of 2G (GSM), 3G (UMTS), 4G (LTE) and 5G, focusing on the most important aspects of cellular communication technologies and how the principles are applied within each generation. This includes techniques that support basic GSM Voice and SMS, through to the complex set of network and connection requirements needed for advanced 4G and 5G services and use cases. Services, Air Interface, Radio Access Networks, Core Networks, Transmission, Interworking (between generations), and end-to-end connectivity aspects are all considered in order to build a complete picture of modern networks.-

On completion, participants will be much better placed to significantly contribute across a wide range of projects and business activities within their own organisation.-

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

Who would benefit

This course is suitable for engineering, technical sales, technical management and other staff who require a general technical overview of mobile technologies but who do not need to invest the time necessary to learn about each technology in depth.

Prerequisites

A basic understanding of telecoms principles would be beneficial.

Topic Areas Include:

An overview of basic radio and cellular techniques and technologies
Network Generations from 2G to 5G
3GPP Release programme
An overview of 2G (GSM) network architecture and functionality
GSM TDMA air interface operating principles
GPRS and EDGE upgrades to GSM
GSM services
TETRA networks
An overview of 3G (UMTS) network architecture and functionality
UMTS WCDMA air interface operating principles
HSPA and HSPA upgrades to UMTS
An overview of 4G (LTE) network architecture and functionality
LTE OFDMA air interface operating principles
Evolved Packet Core (EPC) operation
Small cells and heterogeneous networks

Self Organising Networks (SON)
LTE voice options
LTE Advanced and LTE Advanced Pro
Wi-Fi/Cellular interworking
LTE operation in unlicensed frequency bands
Machine Type Communications (MTC)
LTE for public safety
Introduction to 5G
3GPP use cases for 5G
Performance targets for 5G
Radio Spectrum for 5G
5G OFDMA air interface
5G System Architecture
Non Standalone (NSA) and Standalone (SA) New Radio (NR)
5G Core Network Functions

On-Demand Online Training

Accessible on any device on-demand online training allows you to study at a time and location convenient to you. Each course includes:

Illustrated Course Books - featuring leading-edge knowledge from subject matter experts.
Videos - Detailed videos expand the points covered in the course books.
Tutor Support – Connect with leading experts, ask questions to deepen your understanding.
Formative Assessment - Modules include regular quizzes to support learning.
Certification – Complete the end-of-module tests to earn Digital Badges to demonstrate the depth of your knowledge of the topic.

Included in Wray Castle Hub

This course is also available as part of the Wray Castle Hub. An annual subscription delivers unlimited access to this course and over 500 hours of learning material consisting of 30 Courses, 190 Learning Modules, and 1,000 Videos.

Annual Subscription: £1400 (Most cost-effective option)