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5G Concepts
Course Code PWS271

Duration 2 Day Course

Price £1,695

Course Description
The purpose of this short duration, high-level course is to enable the delegate to understand the technology ecosystem along with certain key policy/regulatory
elements of mobile communications.

Exploring the key concepts of 5G and explore the end-to-end architecture that comprises the new generation of mobile network environments, including radio
access network, core network and operational support systems.

We will also explore the seismic change to the way we communicate with smart phone has impacted mobile communications and the fact that components
such as; batteries, processors and antennas may require major upgrades.

Objectives
Upon completion of this course the delegate will be able to;

Understand Hexagon Based Mobile Cellular Telephony

Understand the Frequency Spectrum needs of 5G
Describe 5G Standardisation
Understand basic 5G concepts
Understand V2X case studies
Understand E2E slicing
Understand the basic concept of SDN and NFV in slicing
Understand mobility management in HetNet environments
Describe the 5G RAN Architecture
Understand mobile backhaul
Describe the 5G core network architecture
Understand OSS/BSS for 5G

Target Audience
Anyone requiring an overview of the important technologies deployed in the upcoming 5G environment launch.

Course Modules
The Beginning (2 topics)
■ Mobile Cellular Telephony Evolution
■ Hexagon Based Mobile Cellular Telephony
■ Manuscript Overview

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Radio Frequency Spectrum (3 topics)
■ Radio Spectrum and Mobile Communications
■ Frequency Allocation and Identification
■ Frequency Requirements Needs for 5G
■ Technical Solution
■ Financial Aspects

Standardisation (4 topics)
■ Key SDOs and their Standardisation Processes
■ 3GPP
■ IEEE-SA
■ ITU-T
■ ITU-R
■ IETF
■ 5G Standardisation

5G Concepts (15 topics)

■ 5G Objectives and Usage Scenarios
■ 5G Activities
■ Channel Access Method/Air Interface
■ Fundamental Concepts
■ Multiple Access/Waveform
■ Cognitive Radio
■ Standardisation
■ Spectrum Management
■ Regulatory Aspects
■ Massive Centralised RAN
■ Centralised RAN/Cloud RAN
■ Key Advantages
■ Key Challenges
■ Vehicular Communications
■ From V2V to V2X
■ Key Standards
■ VC Architecture
■ V2X Use Cases
■ VC Challenges
■ Regulatory Aspects
■ VC Evolution
■ Network Slicing
■ E2E Slicing
■ SDN and NFV in Slicing
■ Benefits/Challenges/Future
■ 5G Policy
■ Targets
■ How to Achieve Targets
■ Areas/Challenges in Realising Targets
■ 5G Timelines

Network Architecture, Mobility Management and Deployment (8 topics)

■ LTE and 4G (LTE Advanced) Network Architecture
■ Potential 5G Architecture
■ 30000 ft Birds Eye View
■ High Level 5G Network View
■ 5G Network Architecture (In-Depth)
■ Mobility Management

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■ EPS Mobility Management
■ Voice Management in LTE
■ Mobility Management in HetNets
■ Futuristic Mobility Management
■ Network Deployment
■ Planning and Engineering
■ Implementation
■ Optimisation
■ Network Management

4G/5G Radio Access Network (10 topics)

■ 3GPP Releases
■ LTE-Advanced
■ Carrier Aggregation
■ Antenna Diversity
■ Relaying
■ SON Enhancements
■ eMBMS
■ Latency Improvement
■ enhanced Inter-Cell Interference Coordination (eICIC)
■ Coordinated Multi-Point Transmission and Reception (CoMP)
■ LTE Advanced Pro
■ Carrier Aggregation Enhancements
■ Licensed Assisted Access using LTE
■ MIMO Enhancements
■ Latency Improvements
■ 5G NR
■ Requirements
■ 3GPP Phases for IMT2020
■ NR Air Interface
■ 5G RAN Architecture

Transport Network (3 topics)

■ 5G Transport Requirements
■ Mobile Backhaul
■ E-Band Microwave
■ Metro Transport Network
■ Core Transport Network

Core Network and Operational Support (4 topics)

■ Evolved Packet Core
■ Evolution of the IMS
■ 5G Core Network
■ Content Delivery Network
■ Operations and Support
■ OSS/BSS for LTE
■ OSS/BSS for 5G

Connected Devices (3 topics)

■ Smart Phone Components
■ Batteries
■ Device Processors
■ Massive MIMO
■ D2D Communications

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■ Role of SDOs for Connected Devices

Mobile Applications (3 topics)

■ Delivery Platforms
■ Advanced Value-Added Services
■ Mobile Financial Services
■ mHealth
■ Massive Internet of Things

The Way Forward to Year 2040 (2 topics)

■ Current Picture
■ Why 2040?
■ Key Big Trends
■ Final Suggestions

Course Dates
Code Location Duration Price Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan

PWS271 Bangalore 2 Days £1,695 07-08

(Classroom or Virtual)

PWS271 Dubai 2 Days £1,695 20-21

(Classroom or Virtual)

PWS271 Johannesburg 2 Days £1,695 14-15

(Classroom or Virtual)

PWS271 London 2 Days £1,695 05-06 25-26

(Classroom or Virtual)

PWS271 Mexico City 2 Days £1,695 19-20 04-05

(Classroom or Virtual)

PWS271 Reston, VA 2 Days £1,695 12-13 28-29

(Classroom or Virtual)

PWS271 Rio de Janeiro 2 Days £1,695 12-13 28-29

(Classroom or Virtual)

PWS271 San Jose 2 Days £1,695 19-20 04-05

(Classroom or Virtual)

PWS271 Singapore 2 Days £1,695 21-22

(Classroom or Virtual)

PWS271 Tel Aviv 2 Days £1,695 27-28

(Classroom or Virtual)

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