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5G Network Fundamentals

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). In recent years, operators have been deploying 5G technology on commercial mobile networks. The latter is announced as a major technological breakthrough with speeds beyond Gbit/s, very low latencies and above all a distribution in many sectors of activity (industry, transport, medicine, etc.). Beyond the announcement effects, this technology relies heavily on 4G. The waveform for radio transmission is identical, the management of data flows is similar. However, 5G significantly extends the possible options both in the choice of architectures and in the radio interface configurations as well as in the security mechanisms. All this is explained in the mooc. A certificate of successful completion is awarded by Coursera to learners who succeed in obtaining a mark greater than 50%. This MOOC has received financial support from the Patrick & Lina Drahi Foundation.

Status: Emerging Technologies
Status: Wireless Networks
IntermediateCourse19 hours

Featured reviews

BN

4.0Reviewed 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.

AA

4.0Reviewed Jun 11, 2023

Mainly protocol oriented training, main focus on core and security

FR

5.0Reviewed 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!

PP

4.0Reviewed 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.

SG

4.0Reviewed Apr 7, 2023

I enjoyed doing this course but needed more mathematical explantions for better understanding of the course

JP

5.0Reviewed Oct 30, 2025

Good conceptual clarity and understanding of 5G Network Fundamentals.

LN

5.0Reviewed Sep 19, 2024

The course is an extension of 4G technology which elaborate on the most important aspects of 5G technology (interface, security) in a clear and concise manner. Thank you, Xavier and his team.

G

5.0Reviewed Mar 25, 2026

Very helful to add into knowledge of 5G technologies.

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