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
5G Network Fundamentals
Instructor: Xavier Lagrange
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Intermediate level
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2 weeks to complete
at 10 hours a week
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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
- Emerging Technologies
- Virtual Networking
- Interoperability
- Authorization (Computing)
- Telecommunications
- Network Planning And Design
- Network Architecture
- Network Security
- Communication Systems
- Authentications
- Encryption
- Network Protocols
- Wireless Networks
- Cloud Services
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Taught in English
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There are 7 modules in this course
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13 readings
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AA
Reviewed on Jun 11, 2023
Mainly protocol oriented training, main focus on core and security
BN
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.
SG
Reviewed on Apr 7, 2023
I enjoyed doing this course but needed more mathematical explantions for better understanding of the course