Resumen del curso

La política pública y la regulación desempeñan un papel fundamental en la forma en que la industria móvil responde al cambio, desde la asignación del espectro hasta la protección del consumidor, y la GSMA ocupa una posición de influencia y liderazgo en este ámbito.

Este curso de 5 semanas está diseñado para que los profesionales del sector móvil adquieran una base sólida de conocimientos en políticas y regulación.

Objetivos del curso

• Interactuar eficazmente con reguladores y responsables de políticas, alineando las prioridades de los operadores con los marcos de políticas públicas y globales.
• Defender posiciones con confianza utilizando investigaciones, estudios de caso y buenas prácticas respaldadas por la GSMA.
• Reforzar las capacidades internas para responder con rapidez a nuevos desarrollos políticos y retos regulatorios.
• Dar forma a un entorno político favorable que impulse la innovación, el despliegue del 5G, la cobertura rural y los servicios digitales.
• Anticipar y gestionar riesgos regulatorios mediante la comparación con otros actores del sector y el seguimiento de tendencias globales.

Formato

• Módulos online a su ritmo: Permite que los participantes aprendan a su propio ritmo en la plataforma de GSMA Advance.
• Seminarios de expertos: Seminarios impartidos por expertos de la GSMA.
• Trabajo aplicado: Refuerzo del aprendizaje mediante tareas prácticas diseñadas para generar impacto en el mundo real.
• Finalización flexible: Aunque el curso ha sido diseñado para que sea posible terminarlo en cinco semanas, los participantes disponen de tres meses para completarlo y obtener su certificado, lo que lo hace ideal para equipos con agendas ocupadas.

Los alumnos de GSMA Advance también reciben acceso exclusivo a seminarios temáticos durante todo el año, en los que los expertos analizan las últimas novedades del sector.

Módulos

El curso consta de cinco módulos, cada uno diseñado por expertos de la GSMA en su respectivo ámbito. Estos son:

• Gestión del espectro para telecomunicaciones móviles
• Principios de privacidad y seguridad móvil
• Internet de las cosas
• Políticas sobre competencia en la era digital
• 5G: El camino hacia la próxima generación

Certificado

Una vez que hayan completado todos los módulos y evaluaciones, los participantes recibirán su acreditación. Es necesario renovar la acreditación cada dos años.

¿A quién va dirigido?

Esta acreditación está diseñada para profesionales de las telecomunicaciones (y quienes trabajan con ellos) cuyo rol esté relacionado con políticas, regulación, cumplimiento normativo o legal, y que deseen generar un impacto en su organización.

Requisitos

Los solicitantes deben contar con al menos 1 año de experiencia en la industria de las telecomunicaciones.

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Overview

Public policy and regulation are decisive factors in how the mobile industry grows, innovates, and delivers impact — from spectrum strategy and competition policy to privacy, security, and next‑generation networks. As the global voice of the mobile ecosystem, the GSMA plays a unique role in shaping evidence‑based policy and supporting operators in navigating complex regulatory environments.

This five‑module, bespoke accreditation experience has been customised for Zain to strengthen organisational capability in public policy and regulatory engagement. It equips participants with a practical understanding of global policy frameworks, GSMA insights and real‑world case studies, connecting regulatory knowledge directly to commercial outcomes, investment decisions, and long‑term growth opportunities.

Participants will emerge better prepared to engage confidently with policymakers and regulators, anticipate regulatory change, and shape enabling policy environments across Zain’s markets.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of the accreditation, participants will be able to:

• Engage more effectively with regulators and policymakers by aligning Zain’s strategic priorities with national, regional and global policy objectives.
• Advocate with confidence using GSMA research, global benchmarks, and proven industry best practices.
• Strengthen internal readiness to respond proactively to emerging policy developments and regulatory challenges.
• Contribute to policy environments that support innovation, 5G deployment, rural connectivity, and the expansion of digital services.
• Anticipate and manage regulatory risk through peer benchmarking, global trend analysis, and scenario‑based thinking.

Programme Format

The experience is designed for flexibility and impact, recognising the demands on senior and specialist teams:

• Self‑Paced Online Modules
  Participants complete expert‑designed modules on the GSMA Advance platform at their own pace.
• GSMA Expert Seminars
  Curated video seminars featuring GSMA policy leaders provide global context, practical insights and current examples.
• Applied Coursework
  Practical assignments focus on real‑world application, enabling learners to translate policy insight into tangible business value.
• Flexible Completion Window
  While structured as a five‑week experience, participants have up to three months to complete the programme and earn accreditation.

In addition, GSMA Advance learners and alumni receive exclusive access to year‑round topical seminars, where GSMA experts unpack the latest policy and regulatory developments affecting the mobile industry.

Overview

The mobile industry is the foundation of modern life and enterprise. This course takes learners on a ‘101’ journey through the history of networks and the ‘Gs’, looking at how successive generations of connectivity have unlocked increasing value for consumers and the economy.

Learners gain fundamental knowledge on the technological aspects of telecoms, but more importantly, the drivers behind the innovations and the criticality of data privacy in an increasingly data-fragile world

This course is particularly suited for organisations looking for a mobile/telco onboarding course, ensuring that new joiners bridge knowledge gaps quickly and effectively.

Learning Outcomes

• Understand how mobile connectivity underpins every aspect of our modern economy.
• Understand how mobile networks have evolved from 2G to 5G — and what’s coming with 6G.
• Grasp core telecom concepts like spectrum, bandwidth, IoT, and network slicing.
• See how mobile technologies power real-world use cases in everyday life and work.
• Collaborate more effectively with technical teams using shared language and context.
• Use telecom knowledge to communicate confidently and clearly with colleagues, clients, partners and suppliers, improving relationship-building and solution planning.

Format

• Self-Paced Online Modules: Empower your people to learn at their own pace on the GSMA Advance platform.
• Expert Seminars: Video seminars from GSMA experts.
• Applied Coursework: Reinforce learning through practical assignments designed for real-world impact.
• Flexible Completion: While the course is structured for five weeks, participants have three months to complete and earn their certificate—ideal for busy teams.

GSMA Advance learners and alumni also receive exclusive access to our year-round topic seminars, where our experts distill some of the latest happenings across the sector.

Modules

The course consists of four modules, each curated by the GSMA experts in the relevant fields. Please download our brochure for more information. These are:

• A History of Mobile
• Today’s Mobile Networks
• 5G – The Path to the Next Generation
• Privacy Essentials for the Mobile Ecosystem

Certificate

Upon completion of all the modules and assessments, participants will be issued with their accreditation. This will be valid for two years. Thereafter, participants will be required to refresh their accreditation at two-year intervals.

Eligibility

There are no pre-requisites for this 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.

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Overview

This dynamic 5-week course empowers employees of mobile network operators and their supply chain partners to develop governance principles across ESG, AI and Privacy. Participants will learn to: enhance sustainability performance, connect ESG reporting with business goals, understand the impact of the mobile sector on the SDGs, mitigate risks, seize opportunities, manage reputation and brand, embed privacy by design, and ensure that AI is strategically considered, ethically managed and responsibly embedded in operations.

Learning Outcomes

• Understand how ESG, sustainability, privacy, and AI ethics shape brand reputation, growth, and compliance in telecoms.
• Embed responsible business practices into operations using real-world telco case studies and practical strategies.
• Integrate sustainability, data protection, and ethical AI into products, services, and governance frameworks.
• Drive effective cross-functional collaboration to deliver on ESG, regulatory, and innovation goals.

Format

• Self-Paced Online Modules: Empower your people to learn at their own pace on the GSMA Advance platform.
• Expert Seminars: Video Seminars from GSMA experts
• Applied Coursework: Reinforce learning through practical assignments designed for real-world impact.
• Flexible Completion: While the course is structured for five weeks, participants have three months to complete and earn their certificate—ideal for busy teams.

GSMA Advance learners and alumni also receive exclusive access to our year-round topic seminars, where our experts distill some of the latest happenings across the sector.

Modules

The course consists of four modules, each curated by the GSMA experts in the relevant fields. Please download our brochure for more information. These are:

• ESG in Telco
• Climate Change and the Mobile Industry
• Privacy Essentials for the Mobile Ecosystem
• Introduction to Responsible Artificial Intelligence

Who is this for?

This accreditation is ideal for professionals across the mobile, telecom, and connected industries—especially those in governance, AI, ESG, privacy, regulation, and strategy roles. That said, truly innovative companies ensure that this knowledge is spread wide, so that cross-functional collaboration is not stalled by knowledge gaps.

No prior knowledge is required; all backgrounds are welcome.

Scale your organisation’s up-skilling with our Accredit Plus 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 cost-effective, scalable, and flexible learning option for their employees. Get in touch to find out how to scale our accreditations for your organisation’s success.

Overview

Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of the evolution of 5G, the current landscape, ongoing monetisation challenges and the outlook for the next generation of connectivity development and enhancement across the telecom’s ecosystem.

In today’s rapidly evolving tech landscape, 5G is the backbone of innovation, powering everything from IoT and smart cities to autonomous vehicles and advanced manufacturing. This course equips learners to grasp the opportunities inherent in 5G, understand how it intersects with technological and business elements of network architectures, connectivity and equipment, and how regulation affects rollout and commercialisation models

Learning Outcomes

• Identify and capitalise on Next-Gen Connectivity market opportunities and innovative business models.
• Collaborate effectively across technical and non-technical teams to drive 5G and other Next Gen Connectivity initiatives.
• Apply 5G and other Next Gen Connectivity insights to solve real-world business challenges and fuel strategic growth.
• Navigate 5G policy, regulation, and compliance with increased confidence and clarity.
• Clearly communicate the value and impact of 5G and other Next Gen Connectivity opportunities to clients, stakeholders, and internal teams.

Format

• Self-Paced Online Modules: Empower your people to learn at their own pace on the GSMA Advance platform.
• Expert Seminars: Video Seminars from GSMA experts.
• Applied Coursework: Reinforce learning through practical assignments designed for real-world impact.
• Flexible Completion: While the course is structured for five weeks, participants have three months to complete and earn their certificate—ideal for busy teams.

GSMA Advance learners and alumni also receive exclusive access to our year-round topic seminars, where our experts distill some of the latest happenings across the sector.

Modules

The course consists of four modules, each curated by the GSMA experts in the relevant fields. Please download our brochure for more information. These are:

• 5G – The Path to the Next Generation
• Internet of Things: Policy and Regulation
• The Evolution of Radio Access Networks: Disaggregation, Open RAN and 6G
• An Introduction to Non-Terrestrial Networks

Certificate

Upon completion of all the modules and assessments, participants will be issued with their accreditation. 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 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.

Scale your organisation’s up-skilling with our Accredit Plus 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 cost-effective, scalable, and flexible learning option for their employees. Get in touch to find out how to scale our accreditations for your organisation’s success.

Overview

Public policy and regulation play a crucial role in shaping how the mobile industry responds to change – from spectrum allocation to consumer protection – and the GSMA has an unrivalled  position of influence and advocacy in this arena. This 5-week course is designed for professionals in the mobile industry to gain a broad foundation in policy and regulatory insights, and to connect them to tangible business outcomes and opportunities.

Learning Outcomes

• Engage regulators and policymakers effectively by aligning operator priorities with public and global policy frameworks.
• Advocate confidently using GSMA-backed research, case studies, and best practices.
• Strengthen internal capabilities to respond swiftly to emerging policy developments and regulatory challenges.
• Shape a supportive policy environment that drives innovation, 5G rollout, rural coverage, and digital services.
• Anticipate and manage regulatory risks by benchmarking against peers and monitoring global trends.

Format

• Self-Paced Online Modules: Empower your people to learn at their own pace on the GSMA Advance platform.
• Expert Seminars: Video Seminars from GSMA experts.
• Applied Coursework: Reinforce learning through practical assignments designed for real-world impact.
• Flexible Completion: While the course is structured for five weeks, participants have three months to complete and earn their certificate—ideal for busy teams.

GSMA Advance learners and alumni also receive exclusive access to our year-round topic seminars, where our experts distill some of the latest happenings across the sector.

Modules

The course consists of five modules, each curated by the GSMA experts in the relevant fields. Please download our brochure for more information. These are:

• Spectrum Management for Mobile Telecommunications
• Principles of Mobile Privacy and Security
• Internet of Things: Policy and Regulation
• Competition Policy in the Digital Age
• 5G – The Path to the Next Generation

Certificate

Upon completion of all the modules and assessments, participants will be issued with their accreditation. 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 intersects with policy, regulatory, compliance and legal, and who want to make an impact in their organisation.

Eligibility

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

Scale your organisation’s up-skilling with our Accredit Plus 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 cost-effective, scalable, and flexible learning option for their employees. Get in touch to find out how to scale our accreditations for your organisation’s success.