Who Should Enrol on This Course?

• Those who would benefit from an overview of Radio Access Networks, Open-RAN, disaggregated networks, and their interaction with, and impact on, 5G and next gen (6G) connectivity
• Professionals from connected industries (e.g., MNVOS, carriers, manufacturers) who want to gain the GSMA’s perspective on this topic

Course Structure and Study Time

This self-paced course consists of eight sessions. Each of the sessions includes a knowledge check.

It should not take you more than two to three hours of study time per week to complete the course in four weeks. You will have, however, up to 12 months to complete the course.

Course Fee

Enterprise pricing provides the best price-per-learner. Speak with our team on licensing this course for your organisation (or to discuss our other license options that include a wider variety of our course content).

The price per individual is $790.

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• Gain insights into the different types of NTNs that are in use and under development
• Understand the key technologies associated with NTNs, including those used for direct-to-device services
• Identify the regulatory and security challenges associated with the deployment and management of NTNs in the context of 5G networks

Who Should Enrol on This Course?

• Those who would benefit from an overview of non terrestrial networks, and their interaction with, and impact on, 5G
• Professionals working with a policy, compliance, legal, regulatory area
• Professionals from connected industries (e.g., satellite companies) who want to gain the GSMA’s perspective on this topic

Course Structure and Study Time

This self-paced course consists of eight sessions and an assignment. Each of the sessions includes a knowledge check.

It should not take you more than two to three hours of study time per week to complete the course in four weeks. You will have, however, seven weeks to complete the course.

• • view the four course sessions;
  • correctly answer all the questions in the knowledge checks you will find at the end of the sessions (you have unlimited attempts to pass the knowledge checks).

Course Fee

Enterprise pricing provides the best price-per-learner. Speak with our team on licensing this course for your organisation (or to discuss our other license options that include a wider variety of our course content).

The price per individual is $790.

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Course Overview

This self-paced course is designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of eSIM technology, its applications, and its strategic implications for businesses and individuals. This course is designed to equip participants with the knowledge needed to make informed decisions, capitalise on eSIM opportunities, and address associated challenges effectively.

Course Objectives

• Increasing awareness and understanding of eSIM technology.
• Identifing business opportunities and strategies for monetisation.
• Improving decision-making and sales effectiveness.
• Enhancing confidence in addressing security and operational challenges.
• Practical insights for leveraging eSIM in various industries

Who Should Enrol on This Course?

• Decision-makers
• Sales professionals
• Operators
• Manufacturers
• Non-technical professionals

Course Structure and Study Time

This self-paced course consists of eight sessions and an assignment. Each of the sessions includes a knowledge check.

It should not take you more than two to three hours of study time per week to complete the course in two weeks; or quicker if you commit more time for week. By the end of the course you will have actionable insights and practical tools to harness the potential of eSIM technology. You will be equipped to drive innovation, optimise operations, and navigate the evolving landscape of eSIM-enabled connectivity.

Course Completion Certificate

To qualify for a course completion certificate, you will need to:

• view the eight course sessions;
• correctly answer all the questions in the knowledge checks you will find as you progress through the sessions (you will have unlimited attempts to pass the knowledge checks);
• submit an assignment, which will need to be approved by the GSMA

Course Fee

Enterprise pricing provides the best price-per-learner. Speak with our team on licensing this course for your organisation.

The price per individual is $790.

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Course Overview

This four-week, self-paced course considers the history and technical evolution of mobile telecommunications before moving on to cover the core functions of the spectrum manager.

Participants will learn about how spectrum is used, the characteristics of spectrum bands and the progression of mobile technologies. The course also covers the principles of spectrum planning at national and international levels and includes a deep dive into spectrum licensing and an overview of the regulatory issues related to spectrum.

Course Objectives

• Understand the processes and approaches to spectrum allocation and licensing.
• Learn how spectrum management is changing in the ever-evolving communications sector.
• Understand how these concepts can be applied to the spectrum conditions in your own country.

Who Should Enrol on This Course?

• Heads and vice presidents of regulatory policy
• Policy managers and directors
• Heads of network design
• Telecommunications managers

Course Structure and Study Time

This self-paced course consists of eight sessions and an assignment. Each of the sessions includes a knowledge check.

It should not take you more than two to three hours of study time per week to complete the course in four weeks. You will have, however, seven weeks to complete the course.

Course Completion Certificate

To qualify for a course completion certificate, you will need to:

• view the eight course sessions;
• correctly answer all the questions in the knowledge checks you will find as you progress through the sessions (you will have unlimited attempts to pass the knowledge checks);
• submit an assignment, which will need to be approved by the GSMA

Course Fee

The course fee is US$790.

For group registrations, email [email protected].

This self-paced course will provide telecommunications professionals with the insights they need to understand the multifaceted relationship between mobile technologies and climate change. The course discusses how the mobile industry is reducing its impact on climate change and enabling climate action in other sectors, as well as how other stakeholders can facilitate climate action across the mobile ecosystem.

By bridging mobile technology and environmental concerns, professionals are empowered to develop strategies, products, and services that promote sustainability while mitigating environmental impact. Equipped with this knowledge, organisations can better align efforts, drive positive change, and position themselves as leaders in sustainable practices through the power of mobile innovation.

This course has been created by the GSMA.

• Understand the drivers and impacts of climate change
• Learn how mobile operators are mitigating their climate impacts
• Learn about the importance of responsible management of used mobile phones and other electronic equipment and waste
• Understand the opportunities for digital and mobile technologies to support broader action on climate change mitigation and adaptation
• Learn about the policy and regulatory enablers that can help the mobile sector have maximum impact on climate action

Who Is This Course for?

This course provides a holistic understanding of leveraging mobile technologies for climate action across organizational functions. The course fosters a cross-functional mindset and is suitable for people in different areas of the industry, including:

• Finance and HR
• Operations
• Strategy
• Sustainability / ESG teams
• Engineering
• Technical

The course consists of four sessions, and each session includes a knowledge check. There will be a final assignment to submit.

It should not take you more than two to three hours of study time per week to complete the course in four weeks, or quicker if you devote more time per week. You will have access to the course for 12 months.

• view the four course sessions;
• correctly answer all the questions in the knowledge checks you will find at the end of the sessions (you have unlimited attempts to pass the knowledge checks);
• submit four assignments, which will need to be approved by the GSMA; and

Course Fee

Enterprise pricing provides the best price-per-learner. Speak with our team on licensing this course for your organisation.

The price per individual is $790.

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Course Overview

The effect of radio transmissions on health has been studied extensively, leading to international standards for network antennas and exposure limits for workers and the public. Despite the ever-growing body of scientific knowledge, many people continue to be concerned about electromagnetic fields (EMFs) and their impact on health.

This four-week self-paced course looks at the state of the science, standards for mobile technologies, regulatory compliance, and public awareness and education.

Course Objectives

• Understand public concerns and the accumulated knowledge about the health effects of EMFs.
• Learn about internationally accepted safety requirements for radio transmissions.
• Learn how to respond to public safety concerns and increase awareness of the science.

Who Should Enrol on This Course?

• Individuals who have recently moved into a regulatory position and need to gain insights into people’s concerns about radio signals and health.
• Regulatory or legal professionals who need to respond to public safety concerns and increase awareness of the science.
• Entry and mid-level engineering staff who need to understand the policy and regulatory aspects of radio signals and health.

Course Completion Certificates

To receive your learning certificate, you will have to view all of the course sessions and correctly answer all of the quiz questions you will find as you progress through the sessions. You will have unlimited attempts to pass the knowledge checks.

Course Fee

Enterprise pricing provides the best price-per-learner. Speak with our team on licensing this course for your organisation.

The price per individual is $790.

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Competition in mobile telecommunications is multifaceted and dynamic. Telecommunications professionals must be alert to the regulation affecting mobile infrastructure. 

This four-week, self-paced course provides a foundation for understanding the rules of competition and the regulatory powers that apply to the telecommunications sector, taking into account the wider competitive landscape, which now includes Over-The-Top players.

This course has been created by the GSMA.

• Understand the application of competition law as it applies to the telecommunications sector, especially abuse of dominance and merger control.
• Look at the interaction between competition law and regulation, especially Significant Market Power/Dominant Carrier regulation.
• Compare the treatment of the telecommunications sector in regulation and competition law with the situation in the wider communications ecosystem.

Who Should Enrol on This Course?

• Regulatory professionals who want to understand the latest challenges shaping competition policy in the digital age.
• Entry and mid-level managers who are new to the telecoms sector and want to quickly get up to speed on the key issues and trends in competition policy and digital markets.
• Engineers moving into management roles who need to develop an understanding of competition policy as it relates to the telecommunications sector.

This self-paced course consists of six sections and an assignment. Each of the sections includes a knowledge check.

It should not take you more than two to three hours of study time per week to complete the course in four weeks. You will have, however, seven weeks to complete the course.

To qualify for a course completion certificate, you will need to:

• view the six course sections;
• correctly answer all the questions in the knowledge checks you will find as you progress through the sections (you will have unlimited attempts to pass the knowledge checks);
• submit an assignment, which will need to be approved by the GSMA; and
• fill out the course survey.

Course Fee

The course fee is US$790.

For group registrations, email [email protected].

Course Overview

The Internet of Things (IoT) involves connecting devices to the internet across multiple networks to allow them to communicate with humans, applications and each other. IoT is set to have a huge impact on our daily lives, helping us to reduce traffic congestion, improve care for the elderly and create smarter homes and offices.

This four-week, self-paced course provides a high-level overview of IoT concepts from a mobile perspective, outlines the role IoT can play in enhancing the quality of life of citizens, and explores the policy and regulatory implications of IoT.

This course has been created by the GSMA.

Course Objectives

By the end of the course, you will understand:

• The technology behind IoT
• Operational aspects of IoT
• IoT business models
• The policy and regulatory implications of IoT

Who Should Enrol on This Course?

• Heads and vice presidents of regulatory policy
• Policy managers and directors
• Heads of network design
• Telecommunications managers

Course Structure and Study Time

This self-paced course consists of seven sessions and an assignment. Each of the sessions includes a knowledge check.

It should not take you more than two to three hours of study time per week to complete the course in four weeks. You will have, however, seven weeks to complete the course.

Course Completion Certificate

• view the seven course sessions;
• correctly answer all the questions in the knowledge checks you will find as you progress through the sessions (you have unlimited attempts to pass the knowledge checks);
• submit an assignment, which will need to be approved by the GSMA; and
• fill out the course survey.

Course Fee

The course fee is US$790.

For group registrations, email [email protected].

Course Overview

Course Objectives

• Understand the key aspects of mobile privacy, data protection, security concepts and consumer trust.
• Consider the role of mobile operators, internet content providers and consumers in respecting and protecting the privacy of consumers.
• Discover how regulation can be applied effectively to protect consumer privacy and security in a converged world.
• Explore practical solutions and initiatives that enable the operationalisation of privacy and security within mobile operator environments.
• Establish a good foundation in privacy and data protection as well as security principles as they apply within the mobile industry.

Who Should Enrol on This Course?

• Heads and vice presidents of regulatory policy
• Policy managers and directors
• Heads of network design
• Telecommunications managers

Course Completion Certificates

To qualify for a course completion certificate, you must view all of the course sessions and correctly answer all of the quiz questions you will find as you progress through the sessions. You will have unlimited attempts to pass the quizzes. You will also need to fill out the course survey.

Course Fee

The course fee is US$790.

For group registrations, email [email protected].

Course Overview

Today’s telecommunications networks are complex mixtures of legacy technologies coupled with the latest generation of both fixed and mobile architectures.

This self-paced course seeks to offer a grounding to those who are new to the telecoms industry, providing them with a foundation of knowledge which will allow them to explore the telecommunications ecosystem in greater detail. As such, the course is all-encompassing, providing technical detail on fundamental concepts, network architectures, and today’s services environment.

This course is created in conjunction with our partners at Mpirical.

Course Objectives

• Outline the telecommunications ecosystem, including factors affecting the telecoms landscape, standardization and the main components of a telecommunication infrastructure.
• Consider the principles and origins of circuit switching, voice digitization, optical transmission systems and SS7.
• Understand the fundamentals associated with packet transport networks, including protocol stacks, IP addressing and routing basics, multi-protocol label switching, Carrier Ethernet, DHCP, DNS and NAT.
• Examine the security of packet transport networks, including the current threat climate, key threats and data protection, using techniques such as IPSec, digital certificates and PKI.
• Outline the architecture used for voice services in fixed network architectures, from legacy PSTN switches to modern-day soft switches.
• Explain the architecture of the global internet, including the notion of peering, IXPs and internet regulation, as well as routing protocols and CIDR.
• Discuss the high-level architecture required for a typical mobile network, including RAN and core architectures for all cellular technology generations.
• Highlight voice call procedures for both fixed and wireless networks.
• Explain mobile data services for 2G, 3G, 4G and 5G networks, including focus on mobility.
• Examine the concepts of over the top (OTT) services associated with voice calls, messaging and video streaming.

Who Should Enrol on This Course?

This course has been designed for a semi-technical audience who may have a technical background but are new to the telecoms industry. It provides learners with a foundation for technical understanding as well as with the terminology used across the industry.

Course Structure and Study Time

The course consists of eleven modules, which you will gain access to as soon as you complete your enrolment. You will need to view the modules sequentially.

We estimate that it should not take you more than three hours of study time per week to complete the course in six weeks, or sooner if you devote more time per week. You will have, however, have 12 months within which to complete the course.

Course Completion Certificate

To qualify for a course completion certificate, you will have to view all of the course content and correctly answer at least 80% of the questions in the tests of understanding at the end of the modules. You will have unlimited attempts to pass the tests.

Course Fee

Enterprise pricing for organisations provides access to the best price-per-learner. Speak with our team on licensing this course for your organisation.

The price per individual is $999.

Email [email protected].