Zain Cohort – Best Practice in Public Policy and Regulatory Impact

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.