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Introduction to 5G

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Event Date/Time:
27th Oct 2025 13:00 GMT
Learning Time:
3 Hours
Level:
Beginner
Delivery:
Live online
CPD Credits:
3
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This live open session course is designed to provide a concise synopsis of the key areas associated with the 5G System, with focus on the concepts and drivers, the 5G New Radio and NG-RAN, the end to end system architecture and key procedures associated with registration, PDU sessions and mobility. This short course is designed to provide a concise synopsis of the key areas associated with the 5G System, with focus on the concepts and drivers, the 5G New Radio and NG-RAN, the end to end system architecture and key procedures associated with registration, PDU sessions and mobility.

27th October 2025, 13:00, GMT
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Course Contents

5G Concepts and Drivers:

  • Enhanced Mobile Broadband.
  • Ultra-Reliable and Low Latency Communications.
  • Massive Machine Type Communications.
  • 5G vs 4G Performance Synopsis.

Deploying 5G:

  • Non Standalone 5G Deployment.
  • Standalone 5G Deployment.

5G New Radio:

  • Flexible Numerology.
  • Beam Forming and Beam Steering.
  • Dual Connectivity.

NG-RAN:

  • Small Cells.
  • Centralized RAN.

5G Core Network Architecture:

  • Data Sessions.
  • Core Network Elements.
  • Network Virtualization and SBA.
  • Network Slicing.

5G Network Operation:

  • Registering to the Network.
  • Establishing Data Connectivity.
  • Tracking Mobility within the Network.
  • Handovers.
  • Roaming.

5G Use Cases:

  • MEC and 5G – Making VR/AR a Reality.
  • 5G and FWA – Delivering Triple Play over 5G.
  • Private 5G – Deploying 5G on a Micro Scale.
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Will I receive certification for completing the course?

Yes, all our courses provide a shareable certificate of completion following the test of understanding.

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On-demand courses are accessible immediately following purchase. Each course will have a different access period ranging from 3-6 months on average. You can continue to access the Mpirical learning platform after your course licence expires; however, you won’t be able to view any course content or learning tools unless you are a paid customer.

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All students benefit from automatic access to our ‘Ask the Trainer’ feature with an on-demand course purchase. You will also get access to our acclaimed network visualisation tool, NetX.*

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Can I access the course offline?

Offline access is not currently available. You must use a connected device to access the course and learning tools. However, course pdfs and reference documents are downloadable.

Is there recommended follow-on training?

Yes, we do recommend follow-on training courses within the Mpirical learning platform.

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