The Global Standard for Professional Excellence in the Mobile Industry
As the defining voice of the mobile ecosystem, we empower organizations worldwide with the sectors only universally recognized Accreditations. Validating your talent with the highest authority, strengthening organizational capability, and supporting mission-critical performance.
For decades, the GSMA has stood as the trusted voice of the mobile industry. Now, through GSMA Advance, we bring that same authority to professional education – offering industry-accredited training programmes that empower individuals and organisations to lead in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.
Our curriculum spans the most critical areas in mobile and telecoms:
- Policy & Regulation
- 5G & Next-Gen Connectivity
- Open RAN & Legacy Networks
- eSIM, Fraud & Privacy
- Sustainable Governance & Responsible AI
Learning Designed for the Modern Workforce
Whether you’re an individual or part of a global workforce, GSMA Advance offers flexible learning options:
- Self-paced accreditations: Learn anytime, anywhere, at your own speed
- Live cohort-based programmes: Join scheduled sessions with peers and experts
- Custom training: Tailored programmes for enterprise clients
For Organisations: Train at Scale, Lead with Excellence
Our annual licensing model allows organisations to enrol staff across multiple accreditations at the best price-per-learner. Companies that invest in GSMA Advance annually earn People Excellence Partner status- an industry-recognised badge of commitment to workforce development.
Ready to elevate your team or career?
Shaping the future of global connectivity
Influential Experts
As the world’s largest mobile operator association, we draw on niche global expertise to develop and teach targeted content. Gain insights from subject-matter specialists with real-world telecoms and regulatory experience.
Exclusive Intelligence
Much of our content is underpinned by exclusive data and analysis from GSMA Intelligence, the trusted source of mobile industry insights, forecasts, and syndicated research incorporating the broader telecoms sector.
Bespoke Training
In-person or cloud-based learning delivered to suit your needs: online, onsite or a blend of both. Content and courses can be customised to the right level of knowledge and seniority.
Who we have recently supported
Your Needs, Our Mission
Our mission is to develop, evolve, and empower individuals and organisations in the mobile and technology ecosystem to be ready for today and resilient for tomorrow. Dr. Drew MacFarlane, Head of GSMA Advance, discusses his vision for the future of empowerment and learning in the global telco industry, and beyond.
