Accreditation

A GSMA Accreditation is a globally recognised professional credential developed by the GSMA – the world’s leading mobile industry association. Designed for professionals across the mobile and telecoms ecosystem, these accreditations combine self-paced learning with expert-led seminars, offering a flexible and rigorous pathway to mastering the most critical topics shaping the industry today.

Whether it’s 5G and IoT, mobile privacy and security, policy and regulation, or non-terrestrial networks, GSMA Accreditations are built on the decades of leadership in telecoms standards, policy, and innovation which the organisation has established.

GSMA Accreditations are developed and delivered by subject-matter experts who have helped shape global telecoms policy and infrastructure. Your team will gain insights grounded in real-world experience and the latest GSMA research.

Upskill for Competitive Advantage

In a fast-evolving sector, staying ahead means investing in your people. Our accreditations equip teams with the knowledge to:

• Navigate complex regulatory environments
• Lead on 5G, Open RAN, and IoT deployments
• Mitigate compliance risks and avoid costly penalties
• Drive innovation and operational resilience

Flexible Learning, Real Impact

Courses are delivered through a blend of:

• Self-paced modules for convenience
• Expert led seminars for real-world perpsctives and depth
• Practical assessments to validate learning

This format ensures your team can learn around their schedules while applying insights directly to their roles.

Official Recognition

Upon completion, learners receive a GSMA-issued certificate and digital credential – proof of their expertise and your organisation’s commitment to excellence.

Who Should Enrol?

GSMA Accreditations are designed for a wide variety of learners, depending on their roles and skills gaps:

• Policy, regulatory, and legal teams
• Network engineers and product leads
• Strategy, innovation, and compliance professionals
• Newcomers to the industry seeking to get up to speed fast

Join the Growing Alumni

GSMA Accreditations have already been adopted by leading operators and regulators across Africa, Asia, the Middle East, and Europe. Significant enterprise organisations are using GSMA Advance to build resilient, future-ready teams.