5G Courses and Certifications

Coursera

5G & 6G Technologies/Design QoS Slices & 6G Handover Flows

Simulate a 5G slicing environment to measure latency and verify QoS differentiation, then model a 6G AI-assisted handover across frequency bands as a sequence diagram.

• Coursera
• 2 weeks, 1 hour a week
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Ultra-dense networks for 5G and its evolution

6 ratings at edX

Learn about the fifth generation of mobile communications (5G), a revolutionary technology under deployment. What are the main technological innovations and new applications?

• edX
• 6 weeks, 4-6 hours a week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Career Certificate

5G Networking

Explore how 5G evolved from 3G and 4G, covering 5G radio, spectrum sharing, eMBB and URLLC, then RAN virtualisation, network slicing and edge computing deployments.

• edX
• 13 weeks, 4-6 hours a week
• Self-Paced
• $448.00
• 2 courses

IIT Kanpur;  NPTEL

5G Wireless Standard Design

Design and implement a standards-compliant 5G wireless system in MATLAB by translating transceiver specifications into practical transmit and receive chains.

• Swayam
• 12 weeks
• Available until Oct 9, 2026
• Free Online Course

Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications

5G Mobile Communication Experiments

This course aims at enabling students to master the mobile communication system networking technology, including deployment scenario, radio resource allocation etc. It is also conducive for students to use engineering thinking to improve system performan…

• XuetangX
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

5G Dynamic Network Slicing via Open Source Projects

Explore 5G dynamic network slicing, its business opportunities, and deployment models. Learn about orchestration, automation, and open-source projects contributing to this innovative technology.

• YouTube
• 1 hour
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Application Platform Ecosystem for 5G and Edge

Explore 5G's economic impact, key segments, and edge platforms. Learn about network capabilities, developer experiences, and integration patterns for advanced applications.

• YouTube
• 30 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Confreaks

Defensive 5G: Studying Vulnerabilities in 5G Networks

Explore 5G network vulnerabilities using COTS hardware and open-source software. Learn about SDN tools, SDR capabilities, and red-team/blue-team approaches for validating security risks.

• YouTube
• 22 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Asia Open RAN Academy

Introduction to 5G Mobile Networks and Their Impact on Industry

Discover the fundamentals of 5G technology, exploring key innovations, ultra-fast connectivity features, and its transformative impact across industries through practical applications.

• YouTube
• 2 hours 9 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Asia Open RAN Academy

5G Use Cases: Enhanced Mobile Broadband (eMBB)

Explore enhanced mobile broadband's transformative impact on digital connectivity, from ultra-HD streaming to AR/VR experiences, and discover how 5G enables faster, more reliable data services.

• YouTube
• 58 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Asia Open RAN Academy

Understanding 5G Mobile Networks: Features, Technology, and Applications

Discover the revolutionary world of 5G technology, from ultra-fast speeds to transformative applications in autonomous vehicles, smart cities, and IoT solutions, while exploring core concepts like millimeter waves and beamforming.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 21 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Asia Open RAN Academy

RAN, 5G, and Open RAN Technologies - A Comprehensive Review

Explore the fundamentals of RAN architecture, 5G technology, and Open RAN innovations while gaining practical insights into telecommunications advancement and industry transformations.

• YouTube
• 45 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Asia Open RAN Academy

Understanding 5G Mobile Networks - From Fundamentals to Real-World Applications

Discover the real-world impact and potential of 5G technology, from enhanced speeds to revolutionary connectivity applications, separating facts from hype in mobile networking advancement.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 22 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

LF Networking

Nephio and Gen AI: Empowering Efficiency in 5G/O-RAN and Beyond

Explore how Nephio revolutionizes cloud-native network automation through intent-driven methodology, focusing on 5G/O-RAN integration, GitOps principles, and GenAI capabilities for simplified operations.

• YouTube
• 29 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Nordic Semiconductor

Understanding DECT NR+: The First Non-Cellular 5G Standard

Explore DECT NR+, the first non-cellular 5G standard, its features, benefits, and applications. Learn about its self-healing mesh network and low latency capabilities for IoT and real-time control.

• YouTube
• 46 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video