Leading Next-Gen Connectivity: 5G and Beyond (Self-Paced)

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.

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