Course Overview

The first two phases of 5G standards have been released, but the commercial deployment of 5G mobile networks is yet to start. Interest, investment, and declarations of initial trials in various parts of the world continue to increase in preparation for the full and final standard due out by 2020.

This course provides an overview of 5G capabilities and use-cases based on the current field trials. 5G is reviewed from the perspective of cellular operators, regulators, and academia. The course evaluates the driving forces behind 5G efforts, timeline, key requirements of 5G, and pre-5G activities in the cellular infrastructure domain. Key topics include future road-maps for key operators, guidelines on spectrum and regulatory initiatives, and academic research on millimeter waves, massive MIMO, and IoT. The course also debunks various myths of 5G and its deployment.

Intended Audiences

  • All job types.
  • Those interested in learning about the develop-ment of 5G standards, requirements, expected timelines, current cases, and field trials.

Prerequisites

None

Key Takeaways

  • List the 5G wireless features and their benefits (5G wireless communication networks).
  • Describe key 5G technology drivers and enablers of 5G. Understand ITU 5G standards (IMT2020) along with 3GPP.
  • Gain understanding of 5G requirements and use cases.
  • Discuss the rationale for 5G wireless and key deployment topologies.
  • Outline changes required to implement 5G
  • Learn about features of Massive MIMO.

Course Includes

  • Course outline
  • Online access to self-guided PowerPoint deck
  • Certificate of completion

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