Become a Certified 5G NR Professional

Understanding Protocols & Design Principles

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Course Outline

01

5G Requirements and Standardization

  • IMT-2020/5G Requirements
  • 3GPP Standardization Process and Time Lines
  • Preview of Key Design Principles and Features in NR

02

Super Quick Review of LTE

  • E-UTRAN/EPC Architecture and Protocol Architecture
  • Frame Structure, Physical Channels and Signals
  • Resource allocation and Transmission Protocols
  • System Access and Mobility Management
  • Carrier Aggregation and Dual Connectivity
  • LTE Roadmap to LTE-Advanced (Pro)

03

5G RAN and 5G Core Network Architecture

  • 5GC/RAN Overview
  • Overview of key Network Functions and Interfaces
  • 5G RAN Functions and Internal Architecture
  • 5G Co-deployment and Migration Options
  • Review Discussion and Comparison with LTE

04

NR Air Interface Protocol Layers

  • Overview of Control and User Plane Protocols
  • SDAP and QoS Handling
  • PDCP and Packet Duplication
  • RLC and MAC Functions
  • RRC Functions
  • NAS Signaling
  • Review Discussion and Comparison with LTE

05

NR Transmission’s Time and Frequency Structure

  • Band Dependent and Flexible Numerology
  • Unified Frame Structure (FDD/TDD/Unlicensed)
  • Flexible Start times and Duration (Mini Slots & Slot Aggr.)

06

Physical Channels Design and Structures

  • Overview Logical, Transport and Physical Channels
  • BCH and Synchronization Signal Block (SSB)
  • PDCCH Structure and DCI Signaling
  • PDSCH and PUSCH Structure and PHY Processing
  • PUCCH Structure and Formats
  • PRACH Structure and Formats

07

Physical Layer Reference Signals

  • DL and UL Demodulation Reference Signals (DMRS)
  • Phase Tracking Reference Signals (PT-RS)
  • Channel State Reference Signals (CSI-RS)
  • Tracking Reference Signals (T-RS)
  • Sounding Reference Signals (SRS)

08

Resource Allocation and Transmission Schemes

  • Dynamic Resources Allocation Types
  • HARQ Transmission Protocol and Feedback
  • Dynamic DL Scheduling
  • Dynamic UL Scheduling (SR/BSR/PHR)
  • Configured Grant/SPS Scheduling
  • Pre-emptive Scheduling
  • Reserved Resources
  • Overview of DCIs for DL and UL Allocation
  • Power Control and Timing Alignment

09

Multi-Antenna Transmissions and Beam Management

  • DL MIMO Operation
  • Examples DL MIMO Operations
  • Single and Multi-Port Channel Sounding
  • CSI Feedback Types and Report Configuration
  • UL MIMO Operation
  • UL MIMO Precoding
  • Multi-Port SRS Configuration
  • Code based & Non-Code Based UL MIMO
  • Beam Management in NR
  • Analog, Digital and Hybrid Beamforming
  • Beam Establishment & Change
  • Beam Failure Detection and Recovery
  • Review Discussion and Comparison with LTE

10

Initial Synchronization and Access in NR

  • Overview Initial Access and RRC Connection Establishment
  • DL Synchronization and Cell/Network Selection
  • RF Scanning and DL Slot Synchronization
  • Obtaining Minimum and Other System Information
  • UL Synchronization and PRACH Procedures
  • Contention-Based and Contention Free RACH Procedures
  • Beam Sweeping & Selection in Initial Access

11

Power Saving and Mobility Management

  • UE RRC States and Procedures
  • Idle State Mobility and CN Based Paging
  • Inactive State Mobility and RAN Based Paging
  • RRM Measurements and Connected State Mobility
  • DRX Operation in Connected State
  • Radio Link Failure

12

Spectrum, Multicarrier Operation, and RF Requirement

  • NR-LTE Co-deployment & Coexistence
  • NR-NR and NR-LTE Dual Connectivity
  • DL and UL sharing
  • Supplemental Uplink
  • 5G/NR Spectrum Bands and Carrier Bandwidths
  • Overview of RF Requirements

13

Quick Preview of Key upcoming NR Features

  • NR in Unlicensed Band (NRU)
  • Integrated Access and Backhaul (IAB)
  • NR for V2X
  • NR Positioning
  • Remote Interference Management (RIM)
  • NR for Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTN)

Courses taught by industry leaders around the world

Technology Advisory and Leadership, Advanced Wireless Technology and 4G/5G Standards Development, Standards and IP development and Patent Analysis. Advanced Technology Training and consulting.

  • 90+ Patents in PHY and MAC Design
  • 25+ Years of experience in telecom Industry
  • 3GPP Delegate and Contributor


Job Roles
  • Senior Advisor, FCC
  • Former R&D Director, Intel
  • VP of Advanced Technology and Strategy, WFI
  • Executive Consultant, Sprint-Nextel
Your Expert

Dr. Kamran Etemad

Why 6G Academy?

Whether you’re an individual looking to learn on 6G to advance your career or an enterprise team looking to cut cycle times, speed up onboarding, or give your teams the skills to realize your strategies, we remove the challenges and roadblocks slowing you down. We’re advancing the world’s tech workforce, and that starts with making your work more efficient and effective—and giving you more to celebrate.
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Build in-demand skills in everything from 5G and beyond to Quantum Computing. And then use those skills to confidently take your career—and your take-home pay—to the next level.

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Average cloud engineer base salary in the US (plus $10,000 annual bonus).

50%

The amount of organizations worldwide already affected by the skills crisis. That number could rise to over 90% by 2025.

91%

The amount of technologists aiming to fulfill personal career goals by improving their tech skills.
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6G Program Manager, Keysight Technologies

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Dr. Kamran Etemad

Technology Advisory and Leadership, Advanced Wireless Technology and 4G/5G Standards Development, Standards and IP development and Patent Analysis. Advanced Technology Training and consulting.

  • 90+ Patents in 4G and 5G Design
  • 25+ Years of experience in telecom Industry
  • 3GPP Delegate and Contributor


Job Roles
  • Senior Technology Advisor, FCC
  • Former R&D Director, Intel
  • VP of Advanced Technology and Strategy, WFI
  • Executive Consultant, Sprint-Nextel

Frequently asked questions

Why Should I enrol? 

The global 5G market is currently worth 5.53 billion U.S. dollars in 2020. By 2030, the market is forecast to have a value of 620.72 billion U.S. dollars. Despite the downturn in the overall economy, businesses continue to invest in 5G and beyond because the majority of the workforce is critically dependent on telecom to function. This program was designed to help you take advantage of this growing need for skilled 5G NR professionals.

What jobs will this program prepare for me? 

Graduates of this program will have the 5G NR skills needed to be extremely valuable across many functions, and in many roles at mobile network operators, vendors, chipsets design, standardization and patent examination institutes, as well as Telco startups. Specific roles include: 
  • Radio Optimization Engineer
  • Radio Network Planning Engineer
  • Network Architect
  • RAN Design Architect
  • 5G Physical Layer Software Designer
  • Radio Engineer
  • System Test Engineer
  • Wireless System EngineerRF Engineer
  • Cellular Field Design Engineer
  • Systems Engineer
  • Product Manager – RAN 5G
  • Systems Engineer – Protocol and Network Architecture

How do I know if this program is right for me? 

If you’re an engineer or someone with a strong telecom background, this program offers you the ideal path to pursue a 5G career and prepares you to seek out 5G NR jobs across the telecom ecosystem.

Do I need to apply? What are the admission criteria? 

No. This 5G NR Training program accepts all applicants regardless of experience and specific background.

What are the prerequisites for enrollment?  

The 5G NR Training Program is designed for students with intermediate experience of telecom wireless systems. You should be familiar with LTE Systems at the architecture and Air Interface level.6. If I do not meet the requirements to enroll, what should I do?7. How is this training program structured?8. How long is this training program?9. What software and versions will I need in this program?10. What is the refund policy?

Do I need to apply? What are the admission criteria? 

We have a number of short free courses that can help you prepare. Reach out to us at info@6GAcademy.com to discuss the options.

What software and versions will I need in this program? 

To successfully complete this training program, you’ll need to have a good internet connection, at least 1MB/s.

What is the refund policy? 

There is no possibility to refund the payment for this training program.
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