Overview

Public policy and regulation play a crucial role in shaping how the mobile industry responds to change – from spectrum allocation to consumer protection. That’s why the GSMA, building on years of shaping global mobile standards, is sharing its extensive expertise through our first-ever industry accreditations.

Backed by decades of experience in mobile policy, the GSMA is expertly positioned to guide you and your organisation in establishing industry best practice. You will gain deep insights into critical regulatory areas like spectrum allocation, data privacy, network neutrality, and consumer protection. We designed our learning journey with busy professionals in mind: study our online content at your own pace, and then dive into our live, expert-led seminars to help crystallise that knowledge.

Benefits for Professionals

A GSMA Accreditation demonstrates a commitment not only to industry best practices and expertise, but to yourself. Through the course, you will validate your knowledge and skills, receive personalised feedback, and join a growing community of learners, positioning yourself as a subject matter authority in the rapidly evolving telecommunications 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 six-week course. The course will start on 17 March 2025.

Course Content

The course includes the following modules:

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

Gain Your Credential

Upon completion of all modules, knowledge checks and assignments, 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 impacts, and is impacted by, policy, regulatory, compliance and legal concerns.

Eligibility

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

Registration Fee

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

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, live expert-led seminars, 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

All GSMA accreditations are designed as hybrid learning experiences. These are structured with:

• Online-anytime 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.

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

This is a five-week course, delivered fully online, where you will join a cohort of other learners from around the globe. The course will start on 24 April and end on 30 May. You will gain access to the first module on 24 April.

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.

Registration Fee

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

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.