Overview

In today’s rapidly evolving telecom industry, having comprehensive knowledge of the fundamental elements of the mobile ecosystem is crucial to staying ahead. That is why the GSMA, as a global information and thought leader in mobile and telecommunications, introduced the Mastering Mobile and Telecoms Accreditation, designed to empower professionals like you to excel in your career.

Benefits for Professionals

This five-week course is your gateway to mastering the key subjects in mobile and telecoms, with in-depth coverage of areas such as 5G, mobile privacy, network evolution, and more. With a combination of self-paced modules, live expert-led seminars, and practical coursework, you will gain a solid foundation that will set you apart from your peers and put you on the path to long-term success in the industry.

Format and Duration

• Self-paced online modules: Learn at your own pace on the GSMA Advance learning platform.
• Live seminars: Engage with GSMA experts in interactive, live online seminar sessions.
• Coursework: Apply your knowledge through submitted assignments.

This is a five-week course.

Who Is This for?

This accreditation has been designed to appeal to a broad range of professionals, not only in the mobile and telecom industry, but also in connected industries. It will be particularly beneficial for those who are newer to the sector, new to their roles in the sector, or who work across broad functions within the industry, such as Finance, HR, Legal or Operations Management. We want to support professionals to strengthen their knowledge of mobile and telecom to make informed, impactful decisions in whatever role they are in.

Eligibility

There are no prerequisites to joining this course.

Registration Fee

The registration fee for individuals is US$2500. Early-bird and bulk-purchase discounts are available – email [email protected] to find out more.

Annual Enterprise License

This accreditation can also be licensed by organisations, through our People Excellence Partner license model. This is the perfect option for companies looking for a more flexible learning option for their employees, providing a training solution across a 12-month period.

This option would also suit employees unable to join the course on the advertised calendar start dates. Nominated employees will have a full 12 months within which to complete the course curriculum on a self-paced basis, as well as submitting their required module assessments. All learners who complete the course within 12 months will be GSMA accredited for a period of 2 years. In this licensed version of the course, please note that attendance to live seminars is optional.

Annual licensing of this course provides a significant saving on a cost-per-learner basis, and represents a sound investment in your organisation’s training and people development initiatives. Minimum annual pricing rates apply.

Overview

In today’s rapidly evolving telecom industry, having comprehensive knowledge of the fundamental elements of the mobile ecosystem is crucial to staying ahead. That is why the GSMA, as a global information and thought leader in mobile and telecommunications, is thrilled to offer our professional accreditation in Leading Next-Gen Connectivity: 5G and Beyond.

With 5G at the heart of modern mobile technology, and deeply embedded in industry, society and our personal lives, there’s never been a more important time to develop a deep understanding in this area.

Benefits for Professionals

This five-week course is your gateway to mastering the key subjects in 5G enterprise and connectivity, with in-depth coverage of areas such as 5G, Internet of Things (IoT), Open RAN and Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTN). With a combination of self-paced modules and practical coursework, you will gain a solid foundation that will set you apart from your peers. This course will put organisations and individuals on the path to long-term success in the telecom industry.

Format and Duration

• Online-anytime modules: Learn at your own pace on the GSMA Advance learning platform.
• Coursework: Apply your knowledge through submitted assignments.

It should take you five weeks to view all the course content and submit your assignments. However, you will have six months to complete the course.

You will gain access to all the course content immediately upon registration.

Modules

This course consists of four modules, each curated by the GSMA experts in the relevant fields. These are:

• 5G: The Path to the Next Generation
• Internet of Things (IoT)
• Non-Terrestrial Networks
• Open-RAN

Who Is This for?

This accreditation has been designed to appeal to a broad range of professionals, not only in the mobile and telecom industry, but also in connected industries. It will be particularly important for organisations leveraging 5G as a key commercial and operational goal in their business, and for those in areas that have yet to see wider 5G rollout and want to ensure they are prepared. Knowledge gaps in organisations present a real risk to business operations, reputation and innovation – in other words, to the bottom line.

Eligibility

There are no prerequisites to joining this course.

Overview

GSMA is proud to offer our first ever industry accreditation. This initiative supports our mission to unlock the full power of connectivity, ensuring that people, industries, and society thrive in an increasingly digital world, whilst also raising standards and closing skills gaps across the global telecoms industry.

Backed by decades of experience in mobile policy, the GSMA is expertly positioned to guide the sector in establishing industry best practice. Gain deep insights into critical regulatory areas like spectrum allocation, data privacy, network neutrality, and consumer protection.

Benefits for Professionals

Earning a GSMA accreditation demonstrates a commitment to industry best practices and expertise. You will validate your knowledge and skills, positioning yourself as a subject matter authority in the rapidly evolving telecommunications industry. Continuous learning will support you in staying ahead in a competitive professional landscape through ongoing professional development.

Format

• Self-paced online modules: Learn at your own pace on the GSMA Advance learning platform.
• Coursework: Apply your knowledge through submitted assignments.

It should take you six weeks to view all the course content and submit your assignments. However, you will have six months to complete the course.

You will gain access to all the course content immediately upon registration.

Modules

The course consists of seven modules, each curated by the GSMA experts in the relevant fields. These are:

• Spectrum management
• Mobile privacy and security
• Climate change and the mobile industry
• Responsible artificial intelligence
• The internet of things
• Competition policy
• 5G

The GSMA Advance Best Practice in Public Policy and Regulatory Impact Accreditation

Upon completion of all the modules and assessments, participants will be issued with a GSMA Advance Accreditation in Best Practice in Public Policy and Regulatory Impact. This will be valid for two years. Thereafter, participants will be required to refresh their accreditation at two-year intervals.

Who Is This for?

This accreditation has been designed for telecoms professionals (and those working with telecoms professionals) whose role interests with policy, regulatory, compliance and legal.

Eligibility

Applicants must have at least 1 year of experience in the telecoms industry.