This 3 week course is designed for telecommunications engineers. Learners will first gain an overview of 5G mobile networks, including the fundamental principles, key technologies, and advancements over previous generations. Then, learners will explore the basic architecture of 5G networks, network slicing, and the different types of 5G network deployments. Lastly, learners will discover the fundamental technologies that drive the extraordinary capabilities of 5G networks.
Principles and Technologies of 5G Mobile Networks
This course is part of 5G Mobile Networks Specialization
Instructor: Prashant Kumar
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There are 3 modules in this course
In this module, we'll have a comprehensive overview of 5G mobile networks. We will cover fundamental principles, key technologies, and advancements over previous generations. This module will give you the basic technical knowledge needed to understand the more advanced concepts in subsequent courses.
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5 videos3 readings3 assignments1 discussion prompt4 plugins
This module covers 5G network architecture, including core and RAN components, optimizing latency, spectrum, and network slicing. Learners will explore the different types of 5G network deployments, small cells in 5G, and the role of SDN in 5G.
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7 videos1 reading3 assignments1 discussion prompt2 plugins
In this module, you'll gain an in-depth understanding of the fundamental technologies that drive the extraordinary capabilities of 5G networks. We will explore MIMO and beamforming in 5G, including Massive MIMO. We will also delve into Millimeter waves, AI and Machine Learning, and Edge Computing.
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7 videos2 readings3 assignments1 discussion prompt2 plugins
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