5G Mobile Networks: Technology, Architecture, and Protocols Syllabus

Full curriculum breakdown — modules, lessons, estimated time, and outcomes.

This 8-week course offers a comprehensive exploration of 5G mobile networks, designed for learners with a foundational understanding of networking. Each week requires approximately 4-6 hours of engagement, including video lectures, readings, and assessments. The curriculum progresses from the evolution and fundamentals of 5G to its architecture, protocols, and real-world deployment, culminating in an understanding of future trends. Ideal for engineering students and telecom professionals, this structured program builds technical proficiency in next-generation wireless systems.

Module 1: Introduction to 5G Networks

Estimated time: 8 hours

Evolution from 1G to 5G
Key features and capabilities of 5G
Enhanced Mobile Broadband (eMBB)
Ultra-Reliable Low-Latency Communications (URLLC)
Massive Machine-Type Communications (mMTC)

Module 2: 5G Network Architecture

Estimated time: 12 hours

5G NR (New Radio) components
Control and user plane separation (CUPS)
Network slicing in the 5G core
Multi-access Edge Computing (MEC)

Module 3: 5G Protocols and Signaling

Estimated time: 8 hours

Protocol stack in 5G NR
Signaling flows and session management
Security and authentication mechanisms

Module 4: Radio Access and Spectrum Utilization

Estimated time: 6 hours

5G radio access technologies
Spectrum allocation and usage
mmWave and its role in 5G

Module 5: Deployment and Future Trends

Estimated time: 4 hours

Network deployment models
Integration with IoT and AI
Future evolution of 5G and path to 6G

Module 6: Final Project