Course Introduction
Mobile Core Network Engineering Course is designed to equip telecommunications professionals with comprehensive knowledge and practical engineering skills required to design, deploy, optimize, secure, and manage modern mobile core networks supporting 4G LTE, 5G Standalone (SA), 5G Non-Standalone (NSA), and future mobile communication technologies. As global demand for high-speed connectivity, ultra-low latency, IoT services, and cloud-native networking continues to increase, mobile core engineers play a critical role in ensuring reliable, scalable, and intelligent communication infrastructures. This course provides participants with the technical competencies needed to support next-generation mobile network evolution.
The evolution from traditional circuit-switched networks to packet-based LTE EPC and cloud-native 5G Core (5GC) architectures has transformed telecommunications engineering. Mobile operators now require highly flexible, virtualized, software-defined, and service-based core networks capable of supporting millions of connected devices, network slicing, edge computing, artificial intelligence, and mission-critical communications. Participants will gain a thorough understanding of these technologies while learning practical engineering techniques used in real-world operator environments.
This course combines engineering theory with extensive practical applications covering mobile core architecture, subscriber management, mobility management, authentication, session management, policy control, charging systems, signaling protocols, virtualization, orchestration, cloud-native deployment, network automation, and service assurance. Participants will strengthen their ability to troubleshoot network issues, optimize performance, improve security, and deliver resilient mobile communication services across complex telecommunications infrastructures.
Emerging technologies are integrated throughout the course, including Open RAN integration, network slicing, AI-driven network optimization, edge computing, MEC, software-defined networking, network function virtualization, digital twins, zero-touch automation, private 5G, IoT connectivity, ultra-reliable low-latency communications, quantum-safe security concepts, and intelligent network analytics. Participants will understand how these innovations are shaping the future of mobile communication engineering and digital transformation across industries.
Special emphasis is placed on engineering governance, cybersecurity, quality assurance, regulatory compliance, service reliability, disaster recovery, business continuity, sustainability, and operational excellence. Participants will develop structured methodologies for managing highly available mobile core infrastructures while complying with international telecommunications standards and supporting secure, scalable, and energy-efficient communication networks.
Upon successful completion of this course, participants will possess advanced engineering capabilities required to design, deploy, integrate, optimize, troubleshoot, and manage modern mobile core networks. They will be well prepared to lead telecommunications transformation initiatives, support advanced mobile broadband services, enable emerging digital applications, and contribute to the successful implementation of resilient, intelligent, and future-ready mobile communication infrastructures.
Duration
10 days
Who Should Attend
- Mobile Core Network Engineers
- Telecommunications Engineers
- Mobile Network Planning Engineers
- Network Operations Engineers
- LTE and 5G Engineers
- Telecommunications Consultants
- Network Security Engineers
- Cloud Infrastructure Engineers
- Systems Integration Engineers
- Telecommunications Project Managers
- ICT Infrastructure Specialists
- Technical Support Engineers
Course Objectives
- Develop comprehensive knowledge of LTE EPC, 5G Core architecture, service-based networking, and mobile core engineering principles supporting modern telecommunications infrastructure.
- Design scalable and highly available mobile core networks capable of supporting advanced broadband, IoT, mission-critical services, and future communication technologies.
- Master subscriber management, mobility management, authentication procedures, session control, and policy management across LTE and 5G mobile core environments.
- Configure and optimize signaling protocols, network interfaces, routing mechanisms, and communication services supporting reliable mobile network operations.
- Apply virtualization, software-defined networking, cloud-native deployment, and orchestration technologies within modern mobile core infrastructures effectively.
- Implement advanced network slicing, edge computing, MEC integration, and intelligent service delivery supporting next-generation mobile communication services.
- Strengthen troubleshooting capabilities by diagnosing signaling failures, subscriber issues, performance degradation, congestion, and interoperability challenges.
- Integrate cybersecurity frameworks including zero-trust principles, secure authentication, encryption, and resilient network defense mechanisms into mobile core operations.
- Utilize artificial intelligence, machine learning, automation, and predictive analytics to optimize network performance, capacity planning, and operational efficiency.
- Evaluate quality of service, quality of experience, charging systems, policy enforcement, and subscriber lifecycle management using industry best practices.
- Manage engineering projects involving mobile core deployment, migration, upgrades, testing, commissioning, and operational acceptance across complex telecommunications environments.
- Develop future-ready engineering strategies supporting Open RAN, private 5G, cloud-native transformation, intelligent automation, and evolving international telecommunications standards.
Course Outline
Module 1: Mobile Core Network Fundamentals
- Understanding mobile core evolution from legacy architectures through LTE EPC and cloud-native 5G Core technologies.
- Reviewing mobile communication standards governing modern telecommunications network architectures and interoperability.
- Identifying functional components supporting end-to-end mobile communication services across operator environments.
- Examining engineering principles that enable resilient and scalable mobile core infrastructures.
Module 2: LTE Evolved Packet Core Architecture
- Understanding EPC functional entities including MME, SGW, PGW, HSS, and PCRF interactions.
- Configuring LTE packet core services supporting subscriber connectivity and mobility management.
- Managing LTE control plane and user plane communication using standardized engineering methodologies.
- Evaluating EPC deployment architectures supporting carrier-grade telecommunications operations.
Module 3: 5G Core Architecture
- Understanding service-based architecture supporting modular and cloud-native mobile core deployment.
- Configuring network functions including AMF, SMF, UPF, UDM, AUSF, PCF, and NRF.
- Managing service discovery and communication within highly scalable cloud-native environments.
- Evaluating migration strategies from EPC toward standalone 5G Core deployments.
Module 4: Subscriber and Mobility Management
- Managing subscriber registration, authentication, authorization, and profile management across mobile networks.
- Implementing seamless mobility procedures supporting uninterrupted communication during user movement.
- Configuring roaming services supporting international mobile communication interoperability.
- Optimizing mobility management procedures improving service continuity and network efficiency.
Module 5: Session Management and Policy Control
- Managing session establishment, modification, and termination using standardized mobile core procedures.
- Implementing policy control supporting subscriber service differentiation and traffic optimization.
- Configuring charging rules supporting prepaid and postpaid mobile communication services.
- Optimizing subscriber experience through intelligent policy management frameworks.
Module 6: Mobile Signaling Protocols
- Understanding Diameter, GTP, SCTP, HTTP/2, and SBA communication protocols supporting mobile core operations.
- Analyzing signaling flows supporting registration, authentication, mobility, and session establishment.
- Diagnosing signaling failures affecting subscriber services and network performance.
- Optimizing signaling efficiency within high-capacity telecommunications infrastructures.
Module 7: Cloud-Native Mobile Core Deployment
- Deploying cloud-native network functions using containerized telecommunications infrastructure platforms.
- Managing Kubernetes orchestration supporting scalable mobile communication environments.
- Integrating virtualization technologies supporting flexible resource allocation and service deployment.
- Optimizing cloud infrastructure supporting resilient mobile core network operations.
Module 8: Network Function Virtualization and SDN
- Implementing NFV architectures supporting flexible telecommunications infrastructure deployment.
- Applying software-defined networking principles improving network programmability and automation.
- Managing virtual network functions across distributed communication environments.
- Supporting dynamic service orchestration using intelligent network virtualization technologies.
Module 9: Network Slicing and Edge Computing
- Designing network slices supporting industry-specific communication service requirements and performance objectives.
- Integrating multi-access edge computing platforms supporting ultra-low latency applications.
- Managing resource isolation ensuring reliable network slice performance.
- Optimizing edge computing infrastructure supporting intelligent digital services.
Module 10: Mobile Core Security
- Implementing authentication frameworks protecting subscriber identities and communication services.
- Applying encryption technologies securing mobile communication data and signaling traffic.
- Integrating zero-trust cybersecurity principles within mobile core engineering environments.
- Managing security monitoring supporting proactive threat detection and incident response.
Module 11: Performance Optimization and QoS
- Monitoring network performance using advanced engineering metrics and intelligent analytics platforms.
- Optimizing throughput, latency, packet delivery, and subscriber experience across mobile services.
- Managing congestion control supporting efficient resource utilization and service quality.
- Applying quality assurance methodologies improving operational excellence and customer satisfaction.
Module 12: Artificial Intelligence and Automation
- Utilizing artificial intelligence supporting predictive maintenance and autonomous network optimization.
- Applying machine learning models improving capacity forecasting and operational decision-making.
- Automating routine engineering activities using intelligent orchestration and workflow platforms.
- Integrating digital twins supporting mobile core simulation and operational analysis.
Module 13: Private 5G and Enterprise Networks
- Designing private mobile core infrastructures supporting industrial and enterprise communication environments.
- Integrating IoT platforms supporting manufacturing, healthcare, logistics, and smart infrastructure.
- Managing secure enterprise communication services using dedicated mobile core technologies.
- Evaluating emerging private network deployment models supporting digital transformation initiatives.
Module 14: Testing, Troubleshooting, and Service Assurance
- Performing end-to-end mobile core testing supporting successful deployment and operational acceptance.
- Diagnosing subscriber connectivity issues using structured engineering troubleshooting methodologies.
- Managing service assurance activities supporting continuous network availability and operational reliability.
- Preparing engineering documentation supporting maintenance and operational improvement initiatives.
Module 15: Network Operations and Lifecycle Management
- Managing software upgrades, configuration management, and change control across mobile core infrastructures.
- Implementing preventive maintenance strategies maximizing operational reliability and network resilience.
- Monitoring operational KPIs supporting continuous service improvement and engineering excellence.
- Supporting disaster recovery and business continuity planning for critical telecommunications systems.
Module 16: Future Mobile Core Technologies
- Evaluating Open RAN integration supporting flexible and interoperable mobile communication ecosystems.
- Understanding future mobile core evolution toward 6G communication technologies and intelligent networking.
- Integrating sustainability principles supporting energy-efficient telecommunications infrastructure deployment.
- Developing strategic engineering roadmaps supporting resilient, secure, scalable, cloud-native, and future-ready mobile core communication networks.
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.
