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UMTS RAN Signalling

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Who Should Attend?

This course is designed for Telecom employees who need to know about signalling in UMTS Air Interface and Radio Access Network.

 

Course Scope

  1. UMTS Radio Introduction.
    • Overview.
    • Radio Access Evolution.
    • UMTS Network Architecture.
    • UTRAN Architecture.
    • Radio Access Methods: FDMA,TDMA,CDMA.
    • WCDMA Transmitter
      • Spreading,
      • Channelisation,
      • Scrambling.
    • Power Control and Handover.
    • Transport and Logical Channels.
    • Radio Interface Protocols Structure.
    • UTRAN Protocols Introduction.
  2. Radio Interface Protocols: RRC, RLC, MAC.
    • Radio Resource Control (RRC).
      • Interactions between Protocols,
      • Protocol Termination,
      • Model of RRC,
      • RRC States,
      • RRC Procedures,
      • RRC Connection Management,
      • Radio Bearer Control,
      • Measurement,
      • RRC Connection Mobility.
    • Radio Link Control (RLC).
      • Services,
      • Functions,
      • Transparent Mode,
      • Unacknowledged Mode,
      • Acknowledged Mode,
      • PDU Formats.
    • Medium Access Control (MAC).
      • Functions,
      • Transport Format,
      • MAC Architecture,
      • PDU Format.
  3. UTRAN Protocols: NBAP, RNSAP, RANAP.
    • UTRAN Architecture.
    • Radio Network Signalling Protocols.
    • UTRAN Interface Protocol Layers
      • Node-B Application Part (NBAP),
      • Iub Interface Protocol Structure,
      • NBAP Functions and Procedures.
    • Radio Network Subsystem Application Part (RNSAP).
      • Iur Interface Protocol Structure,
      • RNSAP Functions and Procedures.
    • Radio Access Network Application Part (RANAP).
      • Iu Interface Protocol Architecture,
      • RANAP Procedures.

Course Objectives

This course explains the main procedures of UMTS RAN Signalling and their importance for the effectiveness and quality of specific Telecom services.

 

Prerequisites

None. Basic knowledge of UMTS and air interface recommended.

 

Training Structure

Five-day training divided into logical sessions.

 

Methodology

Instructor-led training. Theory, procedures, and logs.

The course covers all the impacted areas.

Ms. Gratia Scanteie, Vodafone, RO

The whole course was very valuable.

Mr. Sayyid Ali, Dhiraagu Maldives

The best training ever.

Mr. Timur Zagretdinov, MTT Russia

Trainer is open for comments and discussion.

Ms. Natalya Nerubenko, Life Ukraine

Excellent knowledge from the trainer.

Ms. Catherine Barman, Swisscom

Training was above expectations!

Mr. Ariel Haxhiu, Eagle Mobile, AL

Excellent, knowledgeable trainer, open to communication.

Mr. Dmitrii Kropotov, Tele2 Russia

A good approach to a complex problem.

Ms. Horia Catrinoiu, Vodafone RO

Amazing, more than excellent, audience-oriented trainer.

Mr. Evgeniy Dmitriev, Astelit Ukraine

Everyone gets individual attention from the trainer.

Ms. Inga Tomsone, Tele2 Latvia

The trainer is capable of answering all my questions.

Ms. Ana Gheorghe, Vodafone RO

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

Ms. Pinelopi Tragoudara, Vodafone GR

A lot of useful materials and knowledge.

Mr. Shukhrat Khaydar, UCell

Very well organized training programmes.

Mr. Mihnea Teodorescu, Cosmote, RO

Regardless of technology I received theoretical and practical answers.

Mr. Kosta Pribić, T-Mobile Croatia

Deep and detailed topic analysis.

Mr. Mohamed Sabry, Vodafone Egypt

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

Mr. Arben Shabani, PTK Kosovo

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

Ms. Viktoriya Gusarova, Beeline RU

Excellent course and instructor.

Mr. Nikolay Suetin, Beeline Russia

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

Ms. Ledia Meici, AMC Albania

More than excellent course!

Ms. Inessa Mijiferjyan, Vivacell

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

This course will be very useful in my daily work.

Mr. Leopoldino Ferreira, Unitel Angola

The training exceeded my expectations.

Ms. Irida Gjashta, AMC Albania

Really practical and very fruitful training.

Mr. Niroj Raya, NCell Nepal

Experienced trainer. Real cases with references to recommendations.

Mr. David Curkan, T-Mobile Croatia

Training provides useful methods to analyze real protocols.

Mr. Seema Karn, NCell Nepal

Very clear explanations.

Ms. Tatyana Krasyuk, Life Ukraine

The training is completely excellent.

Mr. Philipp Korostelev, Beeline Moscow

A clear picture of GSM switching and signalling.

Ms. Anette Chale, mCel Mozambique

Very effective training methods.

Ms. Erjona Xhemali, AMC Albania

Experienced trainer. Excellent descriptions.

Mr. Ahmad Doar, Mobily, KSA

Trainers have passion to teach & impart knowledge.

Mr. Kanchan Chitrakar, Ncell Nepal

Good class notes and great examples.

Mr. Ghaffar Masood, Mobilink Pakistan

Overwhelming knowledge and expertise. Interactive and enjoyable learning.

Mr. Ashish Shrestha, NCell Nepal

Course covers all important issues and presents relevant examples.

Mr. Mohamed Kamel, Vodafone Egypt

Great teacher with deep knowledge and experience.

Mr. Philippe Wrzecionek, TATA

Unique training covering the most important areas of my work.

Mr. Eldar Mursaqulov, Azercell

Excellent exercises!

Mr. Muhammad Ali, Mobilink Pakistan

Good logical structure of the course and explanation.

Ms. Elena Shevtsova, Beeline, KZ

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

Mr. Omar El-Fiky, Vodafone Egypt

Perfect course.

Mr. Arseniy Mazanik, Beeline Russia

The course exceeded my expectations. Hats off!

Mr. Adnan Syed, Mobily

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

Mr. Mouin Al Saghir, Vivacell

Trainer was able to answer practical questions.

Mr. Daniel Krolikowski, Play Poland

Good direct connection between course material and real problems.

Mr. Alex Konstantopoulos, Cosmote, GR

Trainer understands local market experience.

Mr. Andrew Sweetman, Wataniya

Professional, high-quality trainer.

Mr. Gagik Shatveryan, Vivacell

Trainer adapted to the expectations of the audience.

Mr. Antoine Blanchet, Monaco Telecom

I can proudly recommend these courses for others as well.