Mastering Mobile and Telecoms (Self-Paced)

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:

• Legacy Networks and the History of Mobile
• Today’s Mobile Networks
• 5G – The Path to the Next Generation
• Principles of Mobile Privacy and Security

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.

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.