This MOOC presents the services and the architecture of 5G networks, the main principles of the new radio interface (NR), data flow management, security and the new Service-Based Architecture (SBA).



5G Network Fundamentals

Instructor: Xavier Lagrange
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What you'll learn
- Characterize 5G modes (eMBB, uRLLC, mMTC) and list the main functional entities and their role (gNB, AMF, SMF, UPF, UDM, AUSF) 
- Justify how MIMO and massive MIMO are a technological breakthrough of mobile networks 
- Explain the security weaknesses of 4G and justify how 5G enhances security 
- Describe the interactions between network functions (NF) from the specification of a simple service in a service-based architecture (SBA). 
Skills you'll gain
- Infrastructure Security
- Mobile Security
- Network Architecture
- Service Oriented Architecture
- Emerging Technologies
- Network Security
- Network Protocols
- Network Planning And Design
- Wireless Networks
- Encryption
- Software-Defined Networking
- Virtual Private Networks (VPN)
- Communication Systems
- Computer Networking
- Network Performance Management
- Telecommunications
- Cloud Computing Architecture
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Reviewed on May 9, 2023
In my opinion this is a great course for beginning in 5G, however, the questions from homeworks and final exam, are a lot harder than expected, and I think these should go easier than that.
Reviewed on Feb 11, 2024
well structured course material , delivery via video and script extremely useful for reference. quiz and homework were challenging , forced me to think and answer - great course!
Reviewed on Apr 16, 2025
It is a good learning mostly regarding security policy in 5G network. It would be a great too if the learning start with physical architecture along with basic data flow.
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