Advanced 5G and Beyond Network Engineering Course

Course Introduction

Advanced 5G and Beyond Network Engineering Course is designed to equip telecommunications engineers, network architects, ICT professionals, systems engineers, infrastructure planners, and technology leaders with advanced knowledge and practical expertise in designing, deploying, optimizing, securing, and managing next-generation mobile communication networks. The course provides an in-depth understanding of 5G New Radio (NR), standalone and non-standalone architectures, network slicing, edge computing, virtualization, automation, and emerging technologies that are shaping Beyond 5G (B5G) and early 6G ecosystems.

As global demand for ultra-fast connectivity, intelligent automation, low-latency communications, and massive machine-type connectivity continues to grow, organizations require highly skilled professionals capable of designing resilient and scalable telecommunications infrastructures. This course addresses modern engineering challenges associated with evolving wireless technologies while providing participants with practical methodologies, engineering tools, and international standards necessary for successful implementation of advanced mobile communication networks across public and private sectors.

Participants will gain practical competencies in radio access network engineering, core network architecture, spectrum management, RF planning, network virtualization, software-defined networking, network function virtualization, transport network optimization, cloud-native deployment, quality of service engineering, and performance optimization. Practical case studies, design simulations, implementation scenarios, and engineering exercises provide participants with valuable real-world experience applicable to modern telecommunications environments.

The course also explores emerging technologies driving the evolution toward Beyond 5G and 6G, including artificial intelligence-driven network automation, machine learning for predictive optimization, Open RAN architectures, cloud-native mobile networks, digital twins, integrated terrestrial and non-terrestrial networks, satellite communications integration, quantum communications research, intelligent reflecting surfaces, integrated sensing and communication technologies, and sustainable green network engineering practices.

Special emphasis is placed on cybersecurity, network resilience, regulatory compliance, spectrum governance, network reliability, service assurance, energy-efficient network operations, and digital transformation strategies. Participants will learn how to integrate automation, orchestration, intelligent monitoring, predictive maintenance, and zero-touch network management into advanced telecommunications infrastructures that support enterprise, industrial, smart city, healthcare, transportation, and critical national infrastructure applications.

By the end of this course, participants will possess the advanced engineering knowledge, practical implementation skills, and strategic perspective required to design, deploy, optimize, secure, and future-proof advanced 5G and Beyond networks. They will be prepared to lead next-generation telecommunications initiatives, improve network performance, accelerate innovation, support digital transformation, and contribute to the development of intelligent, resilient, and globally connected communication ecosystems.

Duration

10 days

Who Should Attend

• Telecommunications Engineers
• Network Engineers
• RF Engineers
• Mobile Network Architects
• Core Network Engineers
• Systems Engineers
• ICT Infrastructure Managers
• Wireless Communications Specialists
• Network Security Engineers
• Cloud Network Engineers
• Telecommunications Consultants
• Technology Project Managers

Course Objectives

• Develop comprehensive expertise in advanced 5G architecture, Beyond 5G evolution, and emerging 6G technologies supporting future telecommunications infrastructures.
• Master the design, deployment, optimization, and lifecycle management of radio access networks, transport networks, and cloud-native mobile core infrastructures.
• Apply advanced RF engineering principles, spectrum planning methodologies, propagation analysis, and capacity optimization techniques for high-performance mobile networks.
• Design scalable standalone and non-standalone 5G architectures using virtualization, software-defined networking, and network function virtualization technologies.
• Develop practical capabilities in implementing network slicing, edge computing, ultra-reliable low-latency communications, and massive IoT connectivity solutions.
• Utilize artificial intelligence, machine learning, predictive analytics, and automation platforms to improve network performance, resilience, and operational efficiency.
• Strengthen competencies in cybersecurity, zero-trust architecture, network resilience, threat detection, and secure telecommunications infrastructure engineering.
• Integrate Open RAN, cloud-native orchestration, Kubernetes, containerized network functions, and multi-cloud deployment strategies into mobile networks.
• Conduct advanced network performance monitoring, KPI analysis, service assurance, troubleshooting, optimization, and root-cause analysis using industry-standard tools.
• Evaluate emerging technologies including digital twins, intelligent reflecting surfaces, satellite integration, quantum networking, and sustainable green communications.
• Enhance project planning, engineering governance, regulatory compliance, spectrum management, and stakeholder coordination for complex telecommunications projects.
• Develop strategic roadmaps for migrating existing networks toward Beyond 5G and future 6G ecosystems while maximizing reliability, scalability, and business value.

Course Outline

Module 1: Evolution of Mobile Network Technologies

• Understanding the evolution from 4G LTE through 5G NR toward Beyond 5G and emerging 6G communication ecosystems.
• Reviewing global telecommunications standards, 3GPP releases, regulatory developments, and technology roadmaps.
• Identifying key drivers transforming mobile communications across enterprise, industrial, healthcare, and smart city applications.
• Evaluating future network architectures supporting intelligent digital transformation and ubiquitous connectivity.

Module 2: Advanced 5G Network Architecture

• Understanding standalone and non-standalone architectures with cloud-native mobile core implementations.
• Analyzing service-based architecture principles supporting scalable telecommunications infrastructure deployments.
• Designing distributed and centralized network architectures optimized for performance and resilience.
• Integrating transport, access, and core network components into unified telecommunications ecosystems.

Module 3: Radio Access Network Engineering

• Designing advanced 5G New Radio deployments for enhanced coverage, capacity, and network performance.
• Applying RF planning methodologies using propagation modeling and interference management techniques.
• Optimizing antenna systems, beamforming technologies, and massive MIMO implementations.
• Conducting radio network optimization using performance analytics and engineering measurements.

Module 4: Spectrum Engineering and Resource Management

• Understanding spectrum allocation, licensing frameworks, and frequency planning methodologies.
• Managing spectrum efficiency through dynamic spectrum sharing and intelligent allocation techniques.
• Applying carrier aggregation and advanced radio resource management strategies.
• Evaluating emerging spectrum technologies supporting Beyond 5G innovation.

Module 5: Transport Networks and Fronthaul Technologies

• Designing high-capacity transport networks supporting modern mobile communication infrastructures.
• Integrating fronthaul, midhaul, and backhaul technologies into optimized network architectures.
• Applying synchronization, timing, and latency optimization strategies for mobile networks.
• Enhancing transport network resilience through redundancy and intelligent routing mechanisms.

Module 6: Cloud-Native Mobile Core Engineering

• Deploying cloud-native network functions using virtualization and containerization technologies.
• Managing Kubernetes-based orchestration supporting scalable mobile network operations.
• Implementing software-defined networking and network function virtualization solutions.
• Optimizing cloud infrastructure supporting carrier-grade mobile services.

Module 7: Network Slicing and Edge Computing

• Designing network slices supporting enterprise, industrial, healthcare, and public safety applications.
• Deploying multi-access edge computing platforms reducing latency and improving service quality.
• Managing application-specific service level agreements across virtualized infrastructures.
• Integrating edge intelligence into distributed telecommunications environments.

Module 8: Artificial Intelligence and Network Automation

• Applying machine learning algorithms for predictive maintenance and intelligent network optimization.
• Automating network operations using AI-driven orchestration and zero-touch provisioning technologies.
• Implementing anomaly detection supporting proactive fault management and service assurance.
• Leveraging predictive analytics for capacity forecasting and operational decision-making.

Module 9: Open RAN and Network Disaggregation

• Understanding Open RAN architecture supporting interoperability and vendor-neutral deployments.
• Integrating disaggregated radio access network components into scalable telecommunications environments.
• Managing open interfaces that improve network flexibility and innovation opportunities.
• Evaluating operational challenges and deployment strategies for Open RAN ecosystems.

Module 10: Cybersecurity for Advanced Mobile Networks

• Implementing zero-trust security architectures across cloud-native telecommunications infrastructures.
• Protecting mobile core networks from cyber threats using advanced security frameworks.
• Applying identity management, encryption, authentication, and secure access methodologies.
• Conducting cybersecurity assessments supporting regulatory compliance and network resilience.

Module 11: Network Performance Optimization

• Measuring advanced network KPIs supporting service quality and customer experience improvements.
• Conducting troubleshooting using intelligent diagnostics and automated performance analysis tools.
• Optimizing throughput, latency, reliability, and energy efficiency across mobile infrastructures.
• Developing continuous performance improvement strategies using operational analytics.

Module 12: IoT, Industrial Connectivity, and Smart Applications

• Supporting massive IoT deployments using advanced 5G connectivity architectures.
• Designing telecommunications infrastructure for Industry 4.0 and intelligent manufacturing systems.
• Integrating smart city, healthcare, transportation, and utility communication networks.
• Managing mission-critical communications supporting public safety and emergency services.

Module 13: Emerging Beyond 5G and Early 6G Technologies

• Evaluating intelligent reflecting surfaces and integrated sensing and communication technologies.
• Exploring non-terrestrial networks integrating satellite and airborne communication platforms.
• Understanding quantum networking research and advanced wireless innovation trends.
• Assessing future communication paradigms supporting intelligent digital societies.

Module 14: Sustainable Telecommunications Engineering

• Implementing energy-efficient network architectures reducing operational and environmental impacts.
• Applying green ICT principles supporting sustainable telecommunications infrastructure development.
• Managing renewable energy integration within telecommunications facilities and network operations.
• Evaluating carbon reduction strategies supporting environmentally responsible network engineering.

Module 15: Network Governance, Compliance, and Project Management

• Managing telecommunications projects using structured engineering governance frameworks and international standards.
• Understanding regulatory compliance, spectrum governance, and telecommunications policy requirements.
• Coordinating multidisciplinary engineering teams throughout complex network deployment projects.
• Developing technical documentation, engineering reports, and stakeholder communication strategies.

Module 16: Future Networks and Strategic Transformation

• Developing strategic migration roadmaps toward Beyond 5G and future 6G network ecosystems.
• Evaluating global case studies demonstrating successful advanced telecommunications transformations.
• Integrating artificial intelligence, cloud-native engineering, automation, and cybersecurity into future-ready networks.
• Preparing comprehensive engineering strategies that maximize innovation, resilience, operational excellence, scalability, and long-term telecommunications sustainability.

Training Approach          

This course will be delivered by our skilled trainers who have vast knowledge and experience as expert professionals in the fields. The course is taught in English and through a mix of theory, practical activities, group discussion and case studies. Course manuals and additional training materials will be provided to the participants upon completion of the training.

Tailor-Made Course

This course can also be tailor-made to meet organization requirement. For further inquiries, please contact us on: Email: training@upskilldevelopment.com Tel: +254 721 331 808

Training Venue 

The training will be held at our Upskill Training Centre. We also offer training for a group (at a discount of 10% to 50%) at requested location all over the world. The Onsite course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments, buffet lunch, airport transfers, Upskill gift package, and guided tour.

Visa application, travel expenses, dinners, accommodation, insurance, and other personal expenses are catered by the participant

Certification

Participants will be issued with Upskill certificate upon completion of this course.

Airport Pickup and Accommodation

Airport pickup and accommodation is arranged upon request. For booking contact our Training Coordinator through Email: training@upskilldevelopment.com, +254 721 331 808

Terms of Payment:

Unless otherwise agreed between the two parties’ payment of the course fee should be done 3 working days before commencement of the training so as to enable us to prepare better.