📌 Session 1: Evolution of Mobile Networks
The journey from 1G to 4G and the transition to 5G
Why 5G? – Understanding the need for next-gen networks
Key differences between 4G and 5G
📌 Session 2: 5G Architecture & Key Concepts
5G Core Network, RAN, and User Equipment
5G NR (New Radio) and frequency bands
Latency, throughput, and speed improvements in 5G
📌 Session 3: 5G Standards & Performance Metrics
3GPP and ITU-R standards
NSA vs. SA 5G networks – Key differences
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) of 5G
🛠 Hands-On Workshop: Comparing LTE vs. 5G deployment challenges
📌 Session 1: Technologies Powering 5G
Massive MIMO & Beamforming – Enhancing coverage & capacity
Network slicing & virtualization (SDN/NFV)
Edge computing & its role in 5G performance
📌 Session 2: 5G Deployment & Spectrum
Sub-6 GHz vs. mmWave – Understanding spectrum allocation
5G deployment scenarios – Urban, suburban, rural
Dynamic spectrum sharing & spectrum management
📌 Session 3: Real-World 5G Applications
Enhanced Mobile Broadband (eMBB)
Ultra-Reliable Low Latency Communications (URLLC)
Massive Machine Type Communications (mMTC)
5G in smart cities, healthcare, and Industry 4.0
Hands-On Workshop: Designing a 5G use case for an industry (e.g., healthcare, smart cities)
📌 Session 1: Security & Privacy in 5G Networks
Cybersecurity threats in 5G and risk mitigation strategies
Encryption, authentication, and privacy concerns
Security in network slicing & virtualization
📌 Session 2: Challenges in 5G Deployment
Infrastructure challenges – Cost, coverage, densification
Regulatory & policy considerations
Backhaul and core network upgrades
📌 Session 3: The Future of 5G & Beyond
5G monetization strategies for telecom operators
6G – The next frontier in mobile networks
AI/ML in 5G – Role in network optimization
Future trends: AR, VR, and the metaverse in 5G
Final Hands-On Workshop: Developing a 5G deployment roadmap for a selected region
Course Summary & Q&A
Key takeaways from the training
Challenges & opportunities in the 5G ecosystem
Q&A session & participant feedback