Live Open Sessions
Courses
  • Monday 25th March 2024, 13:00 UTC – Introduction to New Radio
    Mon 25 Mar 24 at 1pm London, join us for this live session hosted by Philip Nugent. This beginner course will cover key aspects of Introduction to New Radio and lasts approximately 3 hours.
  • Monday 29th April 2024, 13:00 UTC+1 – Introduction to 5G and Cloud Computing
    Mon 22 Apr 24 at 1pm London, join us for this live session hosted by Kevin Moore. This beginner course will cover key aspects of 5G and Cloud Computing and lasts approximately 3 hours.
  • Monday 20th May 2024, 13:00 UTC+1 – 5G Registration Analysis
    Mon 20 May 24 at 1pm London, join us for this live session hosted by Gavin Mitchell. This advanced course will cover key aspects of 5G Registration Analysis and lasts approximately 3 hours.
  • Monday 24th June 2024, 13:00 UTC+1 London – Introduction to 5G Fixed Wireless Access
    Mon 24 Jun 24 at 1pm London, join us for this live session hosted by Philip Nugent. This intermediate course will cover key aspects of 5G Fixed Wireless Access and lasts approximately 3 hours.
5G Courses
Courses
All 5G
New 5G
5G End-to-End
5G RAN
5G Core
5G Interworking
5G Services and Use Cases
  • 5G Protocols – NAS
    Examines the 5G NAS (Non-Access Stratum) protocol, NAS States, 5GMM and 5GSM header formats, NAS security header and NAS message delivery.
  • 5G Use Cases
    This course covers broad variety of current and future 5G use cases, exploring scenarios in areas such as Industrial, agricultural, and healthcare markets.
  • Telecoms Bytes – 5G
    Telecoms Bytes are snack-sized learning videos designed to deliver quick, easy-to-digest telecoms topics to supplement your training.
  • Introduction to 5G
    This course offers a high level synopsis of 5G, encompassing key aspects such as driving factors, deployment methods, architecture, operation and use cases.
  • Exploring 5G
    Covering network design and roll-out through to monetization, as well as Network Slicing, Multi Access Edge Computing (MEC) and Voice over New Radio.
  • 5G System Engineering
    Mpirical's 5G System Engineering course has been updated and is now available for Live delivery.
  • 5G Security
    Including security roles in the 5G System, 5G AKA analysis with API flows and SBI security using OAuth 2.0.
  • Introduction to 5G and Cloud Computing
    Exploring the close relationship between 5G and cloud technologies, including the cloud-native 5G core, Cloud RAN, MEC and Network Slicing.
  • MMTC and 5G
    MMTC adds new capability to 5G to support the billions of IoT type devices that will connect to the network in the future.
  • 5G Network Slicing
    Exploring key aspects such as driving factors, NESTs, architectural requirements, slice definition, orchestration, slice utilization and security.
  • 5G KPI Basics
    Exploring 5G end to end KPIs categories and performance measurements within the NG-RAN, 5G Core and Edge Network.
  • Private 5G Networks
    This short course focuses on the driving factors, challenges, spectrum usage, deployment and use cases for Private 5G networks.
  • 5G – Pushing the Boundaries
    This course covers the basics of 5G networks, including EMBB, URLLC, & MMTC. It also covers key enabling technologies such as virtualization, cloud, and MEC.
  • Introduction to New Radio
    This 5G New Radio course discusses key principles associated with the 5G Air Interface, including Frequency Ranges, Numerology and Massive MIMO.
  • Introduction to 5G Radio Planning
    This course explores key challenges when planning a 5G system, including Spectrum Planning, Propagation Models and factors affecting the 5G Link Budget.
  • 5G Air Interface
    5G Air Interface course, updated to 3GPP Release 17, details SA (Standalone) and NSA (Non-Standalone) operation of 5G NR (New Radio).
  • Indoor Mobile Radio for 4G and 5G
    Covering traffic analysis, indoor propagation, indoor mobile solutions, indoor distribution systems, indoor radio units and indoor mobile radio planning.
  • URLLC and 5G
    Covering critical MTC, latency reduction, high reliability under low latency constraints, eliminating mobility related interruptions and Time Sensitive Networking.
  • C-RAN for 5G
    Outlining the deployment options, architectural aspects, procedures and transport network considerations of Centralized RAN for 5G.
  • Deploying Open RAN for 5G
    Exploring the deployment of Open RAN for 5G, covering key concepts, 5G and 3GPP C-RAN, Split 2 and 7-2x, O-RAN Alliance Architecture and finally RAN Intelligent Controllers.
  • SON for 5G
    Explores 5G SON features in the NG-RAN. Focusing on Self-Configuration, Self-Optimization, Energy Saving and Self-Healing features.
  • 5G Network Data Analytics
    Covering network analytics drivers and challenges, architecture, data gathering, analytics procedures and finally, specific use cases supported by the NWDAF.
  • 5G Service Based Architecture
    Covering key concepts including, AMF, SMF, UPF, UDM, AUSF, PCF, NEF, UDSF, NWDAF, NSSF, NRF, CHF, SCP, SMSF, SBA and SBI structure, protocols.
  • 5G PDU Session Establishment Analysis
    Exploring the composition of PDU Sessions, including detailed procedural aspects such as Application Triggering and PDU Session Establishment.
  • Analyzing the 5G Core
    A deep-dive into the 5G core network, covering 5G SBA, registration, security, PDU session establishment, utilizing PDU sessions, PCC, MEC, 4G Interworking and network slicing.
  • 5G Registration Analysis
    Covering key 5G Registration concepts, including NRF operation, subscriber registration detailed analysis, node selection, identification, subscription profile acquisition and policy control.
  • 5G Policy and Charging Control
    Covering PCC within 5G, including the 5G PCC architecture, SDFs, URSP, Rule Binding Process, PFDs, Application Identifiers and key charging concepts.
  • 5G Application Programming Interfaces
    This 5G course focuses on REST concepts, REST applied to 5G SBIs and specific use case scenarios for 5G APIs.
  • 5G and 4G Interworking
    Exploring key aspects of 4G and 5G Interworking, including Dual Registration, architecture, N26, combined network functions, idle and connected mobility.
  • Introduction to 5G and Wi-Fi Interworking
    Providing a comprehensive overview as to how 5G and Wi-Fi will interwork in order to support a range of devices as they “steer, switch and split” traffic across the two different radio technologies.
  • 5G Fixed Mobile Convergence
    This course explains how both broadband and cable fixed networks are now able to connect to the 5G Core and thus discusses the architecture and key network procedures.
  • 5G Massive MIMO and Beamforming
    This 5G course focuses on the key concepts related to Massive MIMO and Beamforming, defining the process of Beam Sweeping and Beam Management.
  • 5G and Non Terrestrial Networks
    This 5G course introduces the main concepts behind NTN satellite communications, and how 5G NTN enabled devices operate.
  • Introduction to VoNR
    Exploring key aspects of VoNR, including concepts, drivers, architecture, initial procedures, call establishment and interworking, including EPS Fallback.
  • Delivering 5G Voice
    Exploring the architecture, fundamental concepts, initial procedures and call flows of a VoNR deployment, including interworking with existing legacy and 3GPP voice networks.
  • MEC and 5G Networks
    Covering key concepts, ETSI MEC architecture, 3GPP EDGE architecture, MEC instantiation, Edge Discovery, Uplink Classifiers, DNAI, BPs and SSC modes.
  • 5G V2X for Automotive
    Covering 5G NR-V2X, Intelligent Transport Systems support, V2X use-cases, 5G and VAE (Vehicle Application Enabler) registration and NR-PC5 Sidelink operation.
  • Introduction to Artificial Intelligence
    Exploring Machine Learning, Explainable AI, Big Data, Algorithms etc, this course separates the hype from the reality with regards AI, 5G and Autonomous Vehicles.
  • Introduction to Fixed Wireless Access
    This course explores key concepts of FWA, or Fixed Wireless Access. In so doing, it examines both outdoor and indoor FWA solutions, radio spectrum aspects and the key operational procedures related to 4G/5G.
4G Courses
Courses
All 4G
4G End-to-End
4G RAN
4G Core
4G Interworking
4G Services and Use Cases
  • Telecoms Bytes – 4G
    Telecoms Bytes are snack-sized learning videos designed to deliver quick, easy-to-digest telecoms topics to supplement your training.
  • Introduction to LTE
    This LTE short course provides a concise synopsis of how LTE operates, focusing on the driving factors behind LTE, key network functions and LTE operation.
  • LTE System Engineering
    This LTE telecoms training course is part of our System Engineering range, these comprehensive and certified courses are both CPD and ITP accredited.
  • Introduction to Cellular IoT
    This IoT course focuses on the changes being made to 2G, 3G and 4G cellular networks in order to support machine to machine communications.
  • Cellular IoT System Engineering
    This IoT courses provides a technical explanation of the key 4G network enhancements including NB-IoT, LTE-M and Non IP Data Delivery.
  • LTE Protocols
    This course provides a detailed explanation of the E-UTRA, E-UTRAN and EPC protocols.
  • 4G – A Global Broadband Network
    A high - level overview of 4G networks, including VoLTE, mobile broadband, data transfer, quality of service, IoT and integrating Wi-Fi.
  • LTE Air Interface Operation
    This course examines the LTE air interface procedures, as well as the key aspects of OFDMA, Layer 1, RLC/MAC, RRC and measurements.
  • LTE Air Interface
    This course details the LTE air interface protocols and procedures, as well as the enhancments included as part of LTE-Advanced.
  • NB-IoT Air Interface
    Exploring the key aspects of the NB-IoT air interface including, roadmap, deployment, structure and operation.
  • LTE-M Air Interface
    LTE-M is one of the main 3GPP enhancements for MMTC deployment. This course focuses on the air interface aspects of the technology, detailing the structure and operation.
  • LTE Carrier Aggregation and MIMO
    This course explains the modifications and benefits to the LTE air interface in terms of supporting Carrier Aggregation and MIMO.
  • Cellular IoT Air Interface
    This IoT course explains the three key cellular IoT air interface technologies of EC-GSM-IoT, LTE-M and NB-IoT.
  • LTE Radio Planning
    This course discusses the LTE planning process, focusing on coverage and capacity planning.
  • Analyzing the E-UTRAN
    This course discusses the 4G protocols and procedures relating the LTE E-UTRAN.
  • Analyzing LTE Advanced
    This course builds on the LTE Air interface course and explores LTE-Advanced feature including Carrier Aggregation, SON, CoMP and Dual Connectivity.
  • Troubleshooting the E-UTRAN
    This course utilizes your network service assurance tools to discuss methodical approaches to troubleshooting the E-UTRAN.
  • Self Organizing Networks
    This course examines the various aspects of SON, including self configuration, self optimization and self healing.
  • LTE RAN Performance and Optimization
    This course details the LTE RAN performance parameters for LTE, as well as key LTE optimization techniques.
  • Analyzing the EPC
    Analyzing the EPC. Building on the foundation of LTE System Engineering, this course provides a detailed examination of the LTE Evolved Packet Core.
  • Troubleshooting the EPC
    Mpirical's Troubleshooting the EPC course will explore the key KPIs and failure scenarios associated with Accessibility, Retainability and also Mobility.
  • CUPS
    Exploring the concepts, advantages, architecture and procedures related to migration of the EPC towards a CUPS based core network design.
  • Introduction to NFV and SDN
    Introduction to NFV and SDN will outline the driving factors for NFV, NFV architecture, NFV Provisioning and the key principles of SDN.
  • Wi-Fi Offload
    This technical Wi-Fi course explains how 4G mobile networks interwork with Wi-Fi networks to support efficient data offload.
  • Wi-Fi Calling
    This course explains how LTE, Wi-Fi and IMS networks interwork to support voice communication across a modern mobile network.
  • Introduction to VoLTE
    This short course introduces VoLTE. The VoLTE network will be considered on an end to end basis, including the architecture, call procedures and interworking.
  • Introduction to ViLTE
    This short course is designed to introduce the main concepts behind today’s ViLTE networks, focusing on the end to end architecture, registration and session establishment.
  • VoLTE System Engineering
    This course will cover the end to end operation of a VoLTE network. Topics include the VoLTE architecture, registration, call procedures and interworking.
  • Analyzing VoLTE and VoWi-Fi
    This course provides detail on how the VoLTE and often associated VoWi-FI network operates. This is achieved through analysis of the network architecture.
  • Troubleshooting VoLTE
    This course utilizes your network service assurance tools to discuss methodical approaches to troubleshooting the VoLTE networks.
  • Introduction to LTE V2X
    This short course is designed to introduce the main concepts behind V2X technology, including the architecture, communication procedures and security.
  • Mission Critical Services
    This Mission Critical course focuses on the terminology, capabilities and functionality of 4G Mission Critical Services. In so doing explores MCPTT, MCData and MCVideo architecture and procedures.
Legacy Courses
Courses
All Legacy
Legacy End-to-End
Legacy RAN
Legacy Core
  • The Legacy Networks – 2G & 3G
    An introductory course on the development and evolution of 2G & 3G networks from the early days of GSM through to developments in packet-switched data.
  • Introduction to GSM and GPRS
    Mpirical's Introduction to GSM and GPRS provides an excellent overview of these two key 2G cellular technologies.
  • Introduction to UMTS
    This UMTS course will provide an overview of the architectural view of UMTS and explain how it supports circuit switched voice and packet switched data traffic.
  • GSM and GPRS System Engineering
    This technical courses explores the 2G cellular architecture, circuit switched and packet switched operation, security and mobility.
  • UMTS System Engineering
    This course covers the end-to-end operation of a 3G UMTS system. Focusing on both circuit and packet based procedures.
  • GSM Air Interface
    The GSM Air Interface course provides detailed technical analysis of the 2G radio interface used to support voice and text messaging.
  • GPRS and EDGE Air Interface
    This course explains how the 2G air interface has been modified to support packet data transfer including support for EC-GSM-IoT.
  • UMTS Air Interface
    This course discusses 3G RRC signalling and operation, as well as the detailed aspects of the UMTS physical layer.
  • HSPA Air Interface
    This course focuses on HSPA and HSPA+ features added to the UMTS air interface.
  • Analyzing the UTRAN
    This course examines in detail the 3G UTRAN protocols and procedures.
  • Analyzing HSPA+
    This course examines the HSPA+ features and techniques to maximise packet data performance on UMTS.
  • UMTS Radio Planning
    This course discusses the process of UMTS dimensioning, planning and optimization.
  • Analyzing the 2G and 3G Core Network
    This Mpirical course provides an exploration of the various protocols and procedures used to support CS and PS services in the 2G and 3G Core.
  • Troubleshooting Circuit Switched Networks
    This troubleshooting course will utilize your service assurance and network monitoring tools to examine key troubleshooting concepts for CS networks.
  • Troubleshooting Packet Switched Networks
    This course utilizes your own network monitoring and troubleshooting tools to aid in the investigation of potential network issues related to the PS core.
Complementary Courses
Courses
All Complementary
New Complementary
Cybersecurity
Wi-Fi
Small Cells
Networks
Cloud
IMS
Fundamentals
  • Resilience for Telecommunication Networks
    Explore telecom resilience, covering risks, historical examples, a modern infrastructure overview, resilience implementation, and risk assessments.
  • 5G and Transport Networks
    Covering key impacting factors such as New Radio, NG-RAN, Network Slicing and MEC, as well as packet transport technologies (OTN, Ethernet and MPLS).
  • Telecoms Bytes – Complementary
    Our portfolio of Telecoms Bytes videos provide a valuable insight into telecoms technologies. The portfolio is updated regularly.
  • Introduction to Cellular Cybersecurity
    Outlining cellular cybersecurity, with a focus on key concepts, threat actors, cellular vulnerabilities, attack vectors, maintaining compliance, mitigation techniques, and emerging technologies.
  • Introduction to Wi-Fi
    This course provides a concise explanation of Wi-Fi – what it is, how it works and why it plays an important role in the overall communication mix.
  • Wi-Fi System Engineering
    Focusing on the latest Wi-Fi technologies (Wi-Fi 4, 5 and 6) this course explains the architecture and operation of current Wi-Fi networks.
  • Introduction to Small Cells
    This certified Mpirical course covers the key concepts behind Small Cells, including the small cell backhaul network, as well as SON.
  • Deploying Small Cells
    This course covers small cell deployment considerations. These include deployment options, synchronization and location, and backhaul.
  • SS7 and Sigtran Explained
    A short course explaining the high level operation of SS7 and Sigtran from an architectural and procedural perspective.
  • IPv6
    This course focuses on the key concepts and operation of IPv6 networks, from initial IPv4 migration options through to addressing, routing and header format.
  • SS7 and Sigtran
    This course details the operation of SS7 and sigtran, covering architecture, key procedures, MTP lower layers, SS7 applications, SCTP and User Adaptation.
  • Packet Transport Networks
    Mpirical's Packet Transport Networks course will explore the concepts of IPv4, IPv6, MPLS, Carrier Ethernet, Timing and Synchronization and IP Services.
  • Introduction to Kubernetes
    This introductory course explores the basics of microservices, containers and container orchestration using Kubernetes in the context of 5G networks.
  • AWS for Mobile Networks
    This introductory course explores how AWS can be used to deploy and manage cloud-native mobile networks. It explores some of the key products and services offered by AWS and their application in 5G.
  • Cloud Security
    Explore telecom cloud security, covering threats, data security, monitoring, incident response, training, vendor security, compliance, and emerging trends for a resilient cloud environment.
  • Introduction to RCS
    This short course will outline the key concepts behind RCS, including architectural requirements, procedural aspects and RCS services.
  • Rich Communication Services
    Focusing on the GSMA’s Rich Communication Services, this course outlines the key principles, architectural requirements and RCS Service environments.
  • IMS and PCC System Engineering
    Mpirical's IMS and PCC System Engineering course covers areas such as IMS Drivers, IMS Architecture, SIP, Diameter, Registration and Session Control.
  • Radio & Communication Principles
    Discover the fundamentals of radio and communication in mobile networks with this introductory course aimed at beginners and non-technical users.
  • Introduction to Blockchain
    This course introduces the main concepts behind blockchain technology, and how the technology could complement 5G and IoT.
  • Introduction to Radio Concepts
    This course will provide basic radio communication terms and concepts, focusing on the fundamentals, antennas and techniques within radio systems.
Multi Technology Courses
Courses
  • Mega Bytes
    Mega Byte Playlists are a selection of our Telecoms Bytes videos in handy compilations, making it easier to digest our wide array of content.
  • Telecoms Bytes – Multi Technology
    Our portfolio of Telecoms Bytes videos provide a valuable insight into telecoms technologies. The portfolio is updated regularly.
  • Neutral Host Networks
    This course covers Network Sharing and Neutral Host Networks, addressing deployment, driving factors, sharing architectures (e.g., MOCN, MORAN), and regulatory aspects in network-sharing agreements.
  • Introduction to Telecommunications Networks
    Covering fundamental concepts, the telecoms ecosystem, fixed and mobile network architectures and finally, today’s services environment.
  • 2G to 6G Mobile Networks
    This course provides a high-level overview of the evolution of mobile networks, from early 2G networks through to the future with 6G.
  • 2G to 5G Mobile Networks (Intermediate)
    Comprehensive training on GSM, UMTS, LTE, 5G NR, CIoT and VoLTE, with focus on architecture, operation and interworking for each technology.
  • 2G to 5G Mobile Networks (Advanced – Radio)
    Detailed analysis of the GSM, GPRS, EDGE, LTE and 5G New Radio air interface, including physical layer, channels and frame structure.
  • 2G to 5G Mobile Networks (Advanced – Core)
    Detailed analysis of today’s core network architectures and operation, including 2G and 3G CS Core, PS Core, EPC, 5GC and IMS.
  • Cellular Location Services
    Exploring cellular location services, with focus on the key concepts, standards, architectural elements (GMLC, SMLC, LMF, LRF), protocols, 2G-5G LCS operation and location finding techniques.
  • SIMs, USIMs, ISIMs and eSIMs
    This SIMs, USIMs, ISIMs and eSIMs course explores the key aspects of SIM Cards, including: Form Factors, File Types, USAT Applications and eSIM Provisioning.
  • Mobile Networks in the 2020s
    This course offers a concise yet informative summary of the evolution of mobile networks, covering the journey from early networks to modern-day and beyond.
  • Delivering Voice & Video
    This introductory course covers the use of IP for voice and video in mobile networks, and looks at QoS, IMS as well as exploring VoLTE/VoNR & Wi-Fi Calling.
  • IoT & MMTC – The Rise of the Machines
    This introductory course explores the exciting new world of IoT & MMTC, exploring the key technologies and investigating use cases and market verticals.
Commercial Courses
Courses
  • Fast Track Telecoms Mini MBA
    This course is designed to provide participants with a broad, holistic view of the business from a financial, commercial and strategic context.
6G and Emerging Technologies Courses
Courses
  • Looking Ahead to 6G
    This introductory course looks ahead to what we can expect from 6G as well as exploring new developments, enabling technologies and future use cases.