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5G Overview

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Who Should Attend?

The course is addressed to managerial, technical and not technical staff who require general knowledge on 5G technology and its key features.

 

Course Scope

  1. 5G introduction
    • What is 5G?
    • What is new this time?
    • 3GPP standardisation roadmap
  2. 5G system architecture
    • Overall network architecture (NG-RAN and 5G CN).
    • Functional split between NG-RAN and 5GC
    • Nodes (gNB and ng-eNB, AMF, UPF, SMF, PCF, AF, NEF, AUSF, UDM, NSSF, NRF) functions and interfaces
    • User identities.
  3. 5G protocol architecture
    • Introduction (protocols, SAP, OSI model)
    • NG-RAN protocol layer
    • Strata (NAS, AS)
    • User plane (SDAP, PDCP, RLC, MAX, PHY)
    • Control plane (RRC, SRB, System information)
    • QoS (QoS concept, QoS flow, QoS profile, QoS architecture)
    • Radio interface structure
    • 3GPP TS for 5G
  4. Key concepts in 5G
    • Network slicing
    • Multi-access Edge Computing (MEC)
    • Local Area Data Network (LADN)
    • Quality of Service (QoS concept, QoS flow, QoS profile (5QI, ARP, RQA), QoS architecture).
    • Session and Service Continuity (SSC) modes
  5. 5G RAN
    • NR-RAN architecture
    • Frequency band
    • Bandwidth part
    • Carrier Aggregation (CA)
    • Supplementary uplink
    • Dual connectivity (DC)
    • Massive MIMO and beamforming
    • C-RAN
  6. NR physical layer structure
    • Numerology
    • Time domain structure
    • Antenna ports
    • Channel mapping (logical channels, transport channels, physical channels and physical signals)
  7. Network Function Virtualisation (NFV) introduction
    • Virtualisation by hypervisors
    • NFV objectives
    • NFV framework
    • NFV use case
  8. 5G-based V2X
    • V2X overview
    • 5G advantage for V2X
    • V2X network slicing
    • V2X evolution
    • Mobile network operators role


Course Objectives

The course introduces the 5G mobile telecommunications system with its network architecture, protocol architecture, key 5G concepts, new NG-RAN functions and NR interface structure. It also includes an introduction to the Network Functions Virtualisation (NVF) and advantage of 5G in V2X communications.

The course is based on the 3GPP Release 15 version September 2018.

 

Prerequisites 

The course does not have specific requirements, however general knowledge on LTE would be beneficial.  

 

Training Structure 

Two-day training divided into logical sessions.

 

Methodology 

Instructor-led training.

Many different people from different operators can share their problems and ideas.

Mr. Omar El-Fiky, Vodafone Egypt

I am very impressed with the trainer's knowledge and experience.

Mr. Mouin Al Saghir, Vivacell

The training is completely excellent.

Mr. Philipp Korostelev, Beeline Moscow

I can proudly recommend these courses for others as well.

Mr. Tarvo Jammer, Elisa Estonia

Everyone gets individual attention from the trainer.

Ms. Inga Tomsone, Tele2 Latvia

Good class notes and great examples.

Mr. Ghaffar Masood, Mobilink Pakistan

Trainers have passion to teach & impart knowledge.

Mr. Kanchan Chitrakar, Ncell Nepal

Great teacher with deep knowledge and experience.

Mr. Philippe Wrzecionek, TATA

Experienced trainer. Excellent descriptions.

Mr. Ahmad Doar, Mobily, KSA

Excellent methodology of teaching. Simple and easy to understand training.

Mr. Arben Shabani, PTK Kosovo

Amazing, more than excellent, audience-oriented trainer.

Mr. Evgeniy Dmitriev, Astelit Ukraine

Excellent, knowledgeable trainer, open to communication.

Mr. Dmitrii Kropotov, Tele2 Russia

Unique training covering the most important areas of my work.

Mr. Eldar Mursaqulov, Azercell

Overwhelming knowledge and expertise. Interactive and enjoyable learning.

Mr. Ashish Shrestha, NCell Nepal

Good logical structure of the course and explanation.

Ms. Elena Shevtsova, Beeline, KZ

Excellent knowledge from the trainer.

Ms. Catherine Barman, Swisscom

Regardless of technology I received theoretical and practical answers.

Mr. Kosta Pribić, T-Mobile Croatia

Excellent course and instructor.

Mr. Nikolay Suetin, Beeline Russia

A lot of useful materials and knowledge.

Mr. Shukhrat Khaydar, UCell

Course covers all important issues and presents relevant examples.

Mr. Mohamed Kamel, Vodafone Egypt

This course will be very useful in my daily work.

Mr. Leopoldino Ferreira, Unitel Angola

Really practical and very fruitful training.

Mr. Niroj Raya, NCell Nepal

The course covers all the impacted areas.

Ms. Gratia Scanteie, Vodafone, RO

Good direct connection between course material and real problems.

Mr. Alex Konstantopoulos, Cosmote, GR

Professional, high-quality trainer.

Mr. Gagik Shatveryan, Vivacell

Trainer is open for comments and discussion.

Ms. Natalya Nerubenko, Life Ukraine

Training was above expectations!

Mr. Ariel Haxhiu, Eagle Mobile, AL

Trainer understands local market experience.

Mr. Andrew Sweetman, Wataniya

Trainer understands local market experience.

Mr. Andrew Sweetman, Wataniya

Highly professional trainer with lots of practical experience. Friendly and open.

Ms. Olga Rudnicka, Tele2 Latvia

Trainer adapted to the expectations of the audience.

Mr. Antoine Blanchet, Monaco Telecom

A clear picture of GSM switching and signalling.

Ms. Anette Chale, mCel Mozambique

The trainer is capable of answering all my questions.

Ms. Ana Gheorghe, Vodafone RO

Very well organized training programmes.

Mr. Mihnea Teodorescu, Cosmote, RO

Very clear explanations.

Ms. Tatyana Krasyuk, Life Ukraine

Trainer was able to answer practical questions.

Mr. Daniel Krolikowski, Play Poland

I feel like the trainer is the best professor and mentor one can have.

Ms. Ledia Meici, AMC Albania

Very effective training methods.

Ms. Erjona Xhemali, AMC Albania

The whole course was very valuable.

Mr. Sayyid Ali, Dhiraagu Maldives

Seminar entirely for Telecommunication operators. A lot of issues covered.

Ms. Pinelopi Tragoudara, Vodafone GR

The training exceeded my expectations.

Ms. Irida Gjashta, AMC Albania

More than excellent course!

Ms. Inessa Mijiferjyan, Vivacell

Excellent exercises!

Mr. Muhammad Ali, Mobilink Pakistan

Training provides useful methods to analyze real protocols.

Mr. Seema Karn, NCell Nepal

A good approach to a complex problem.

Ms. Horia Catrinoiu, Vodafone RO

The best training ever.

Mr. Timur Zagretdinov, MTT Russia

Experienced trainer. Real cases with references to recommendations.

Mr. David Curkan, T-Mobile Croatia

Perfect course.

Mr. Arseniy Mazanik, Beeline Russia

Deep and detailed topic analysis.

Mr. Mohamed Sabry, Vodafone Egypt

The course exceeded my expectations. Hats off!

Mr. Adnan Syed, Mobily

I received a lot of useful information which I use in my work every day.