5G Mobile Network Mastery – RAN – Core – Transport

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5G Mobile Network Mastery: RAN, Core & Transport – Architecture, Design & Operations
10-Day Intensive Training Course
Aligned with 3GPP Rel-19 & Early 6G Studies

Course Overview

This comprehensive, instructor-led program delivers end-to-end architectural mastery of the complete 5G Mobile Network — from radio access (RAN) through the 5G Core (5GC) to the transport layer. You will master 5G NR air interface principles, Service-Based Architecture, network slicing, Open RAN & AI-RAN, cloud-native design, advanced transport (fronthaul/midhaul/backhaul, SRv6, deterministic networking), security, edge computing, AI-native intelligence, and the migration path toward 6G.

The course is lecture- and workshop-focused, emphasizing architectural decision-making, real-world case studies, vendor comparisons, design blueprints, and strategic planning.

Duration: 10 full days (10:00 AM – 6:00 PM, with breaks and lunch)
Delivery: In-person or live virtual
Certification: “Certified 5G Mobile Network Professional – RAN, Core & Transport Architecture (2026)”

Target Audience & Prerequisites

  • Ideal for: 5G network architects, solution designers, transport specialists, migration leads, technical managers, and senior engineers who need deep architectural knowledge without hands-on configuration.
  • Prerequisites:
  • Basic understanding of LTE/4G
  • Familiarity with IP networking concepts

Learning Outcomes

By the end of Day 10, you will be able to:

  • Design complete 5G network architectures across RAN, Core, and Transport layers
  • Evaluate and select technologies for network slicing, Open RAN, AI-native functions, and deterministic transport
  • Analyze real-world deployments, vendor solutions, and trade-offs
  • Develop migration strategies from 4G/5G NSA to full 5G SA and toward 6G
  • Lead cross-functional 5G planning and optimization initiatives

Required Tools & Environment

  • No lab access required
  • Participants receive digital templates (architecture diagrams, slicing blueprints, transport design checklists, vendor comparison matrices)

Detailed 10-Day Agenda

Day 1: 5G System Overview & End-to-End Architecture

  • Morning: 5G evolution (NSA → SA), full 5GS architecture, key use cases (eMBB, URLLC, mMTC), spectrum options, Rel-19 & 6G studies overview.
  • Afternoon:
  • Case study: Global commercial 5G SA deployments (2026 status).
  • Workshop: Map business requirements to RAN/Core/Transport layers and create high-level E2E architecture diagrams.
    Key takeaway: Understand interdependencies across all three network layers.

Day 2: 5G RAN Air Interface & Physical Layer

  • Morning: 5G NR frame structure, numerologies, massive MIMO, beamforming, channel coding, and physical layer principles.
  • Afternoon:
  • Detailed trace analysis workshop (theoretical interpretation of PDCCH, PDSCH, PUCCH signaling).
  • Group discussion: Performance trade-offs in Sub-6 vs mmWave vs U6GHz deployments.

Day 3: 5G RAN Architecture, Procedures & Advanced Features

  • Morning: gNB architecture (CU/DU/RU split), NG-RAN interfaces, mobility, handover, Rel-18/19 features (XR enhancements, RedCap, Ambient IoT).
  • Afternoon:
  • Case study workshop: Commercial RAN deployments and optimization strategies.
  • Group exercise: Design RAN architecture for a private 5G vertical use case.

Day 4: Open RAN, AI-RAN & RAN Intelligent Controller (RIC)

  • Morning: O-RAN Alliance architecture, Non-RT & Near-RT RIC, rApps/xApps, E2/A1/O1 interfaces, AI-RAN convergence.
  • Afternoon:
  • Case study: 2026 Open RAN and AI-RAN deployments (Rakuten, AT&T, Vodafone, Deutsche Telekom).
  • Workshop: Design end-to-end AI-native closed loops between RAN RIC and 5GC.

Day 5: 5G Core Fundamentals & Service-Based Architecture

  • Morning: 5GC evolution from EPC, SBA principles, all network functions (AMF, SMF, UPF, PCF, NWDAF, etc.), SBI protocols.
  • Afternoon:
  • Architecture blueprinting workshop: Design SBA-based 5GC for multi-vendor environments.
  • Vendor comparison discussion (Ericsson, Nokia, Huawei, Samsung).

Day 6: 5G Core Procedures, Slicing, QoS & Policy

  • Morning: Key 5G procedures, network slicing lifecycle, 5QI values, PCF policy control.
  • Afternoon:
  • Case study workshop: End-to-end network slicing implementations across verticals.
  • Group design session: Create slicing architecture blueprints with QoS and policy mappings.

Day 7: 5G Core Advanced Topics – Security, Edge, AI-Native & Rel-19

  • Morning: 5G security framework, MEC integration, Rel-19 AI-native enhancements (NWDAF Phase 2, predictive signaling, energy-aware policies).
  • Afternoon:
  • Vendor implementation workshop: AI-native core examples from Ericsson, Nokia, Huawei, Qualcomm.
  • Architecture design exercise: Integrate security and edge computing into 5GC blueprints.

Day 8: 5G Transport Network – Fundamentals & Fronthaul/Midhaul/Backhaul

  • Morning: 5G transport requirements (latency, bandwidth, determinism), eCPRI, ORAN fronthaul, midhaul/backhaul architecture.
  • Afternoon:
  • Case study workshop: Commercial 5G transport deployments and slicing in transport.
  • Group discussion: Trade-offs between IP/MPLS, FlexE, and emerging deterministic technologies.

Day 9: Advanced Transport Technologies & Deterministic Networking

  • Morning: IP/MPLS, Segment Routing (SRv6), TSN, FlexE, automation, and observability in transport.
  • Afternoon:
  • Architecture blueprinting workshop: Design SRv6-based deterministic transport with slicing.
  • Vendor and operator case studies (2026 deployments).

Day 10: End-to-End Integration, Operations, 6G Preview & Capstone

  • Morning: E2E troubleshooting strategies, performance monitoring, zero-touch automation, security across all layers, 6G core/transport evolution preview (AI-native, native NTN, ISAC).
  • Afternoon:
  • Capstone Project: In teams, design and present a complete 5G network architecture blueprint for a vertical use case (smart factory, private 5G, or public operator) covering RAN, Core & Transport with Rel-19 features and 6G migration path. Peer review + instructor feedback.
  • Course wrap-up and certification ceremony
  • Certificate

Why This Course Stands Out

  • Truly end-to-end and architectural: The only 10-day program that deeply integrates RAN + Core + Transport at the design and strategy level.
  • 2026-relevant: Heavy focus on Open RAN/AI-RAN, Rel-19 AI-native core, SRv6 deterministic transport, and 6G readiness.
  • Practical for decision-makers: Emphasis on case studies, vendor comparisons, trade-off analysis, and blueprint design — perfect for architects and leaders who need strategic depth without configuration labs.


Master the full 5G Mobile Network architecture in 10 days with this intensive lecture- and workshop-based training covering 5G RAN (NR, Open RAN, AI-RAN), 5G Core (SBA, slicing, AI-native), and Transport (fronthaul, SRv6, deterministic networking). Includes real-world case studies, architecture blueprinting, vendor comparisons, and capstone project. Ideal for telecom architects and engineers seeking 2026-ready strategic expertise on RAN, Core & Transport.


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