Module 1: Let’ get started

Module 1 is designed with intent to provide you with a flavour of Telecommunications world, the way it operates, the functions, structure and future. It begins with the Evolution of GSM technology, it then moves to the advent of UMTS and finally the arrival of 4G. Course is designed to provide an insight into the incumbent telecom technologies which are relevant in today’s telecom scenario.

Course Summary

• Excel Basics and Beyond

• GSM Fundamentals

  • Architecture

  • Design and Dimensioning

  • Planning

  • Optimization

• UMTS

  • Design and Deployment

• IRAT Principles

Module 2: LTE Evolution and Fundamentals

This training module is intended to be the foundation for the upcoming modules and is specifically designed keeping in mind the audience which could be diverse, from being an engineer to a Technical Manager to an Engineering student, everyone shall be able to relate to the module and register the fundamentals.

This course will cover the Evolution of LTE from GSM and UMTS and the various stages of evolution. Besides, the fundamentals of LTE technology, bearer services and advantages shall be discussed. This module will also involve fundamentals of GSM and UMTS.

Objectives

• Understand Telecom Infrastructure

• Basic understanding of Technology in Telecom

• Understanding evolution of architecture

• Understanding Long Term Evolution

Course Summary

• Evolution of Technology

• Spectrum

• GSM and UMTS Fundamentals

• Network Architecture – GSM, UMTS, LTE

• What is LTE?

• 3GPP & its role in shaping the technology

• LTE Bearer services and advantages

Module 3: LTE Air Interface

This training course will cover the major aspects of the LTE Air Interface in a manner that both technical and non-technical people will be able to fully appreciate.  The course begins with a review of the LTE system architecture in order to fully establish the context of the radio interface operation and protocols.  This initial section will also cover issues related to spectrum and deployment of LTE systems as well as comparing the 3 three main “evolutionary” radio technologies, LTE, WiMAX and UMB.

The central theme to LTE is the OFDMA and SC-FDMA radio multiplexing and modulation technique, the operation of this technology is explained and the choice of technologies used for LTE physical layer are justified. Layer 2 of the LTE protocol stack contains three sub-layers, MAC, RLC and PDCP as well as the control protocol RRC, and the main elements of each of these protocols is explained, showing how each relates to issues of mobility and mobility management with example of typical procedures given.  Architectural and operational aspects of the Multicast Broadcast Multimedia Service are also covered.

Objective

Attend this highly interactive 2-day course and you will:

• Show how the new LTE architecture inter-works with existing UMTS systems

• Explain the function of the LTE Uu, X2 and S1 interfaces

• Explain the basic functions of the eUTRAN component, eNB

• Compare the 3 main technologies proposed for evolving current radio systems

• Draw and explain functions of the major layers of the LTE Protocol Stack

• Explain the operation of OFDMA and justify the use of the technology

• Show how SC-FDMA reduces some of the problems associated with OFDMA

• Show how the time and frequency domains are able to support a Resource Block

• List some of the principle functions of the MAC, RLC and PDCP protocols

• Describe the operation of the RLC layer for real time and non-real time services

• Explain the operation of LTE mobility in the 3 different mobility states

• Describe the operation of the eMBMS and how TV might be transmitted using the service

Course Summary:

• LTE Architecture Review

• LTE Protocol Stack

• LTE Physical Layer

• LTE MAC, RLC and RRC

• LTE PDCP

• LTE Resource and Mobility Procedures

• LTE Evolved Multicast Broadcast Multimedia Service (eMBMS)

Module 4: LTE Planning Techniques

A comprehensive and detailed look at deployment and planning techniques. During the introduction sections of this 3 day programme the design and planning techniques of LTE network shall be explained.

Indoor and outdoor cell planning is covered, including the planning and business requirements as well as the technical aspects of planning such as link budgeting and propagation model.

Outcomes and Competency Development

Participants will develop or be able to:

• Effectively plan LTE Networks

• Effectively plan Indoor and Outdoor Networks

• Understand the link budget

• Understand propagation model

• System capacity and performance

• Understand and implement interference management techniques

• Perform link budgets and propagation modelling for indoor and outdoor networks

This in-depth LTE Radio Planning programme significantly improves the participants’ understanding of the issues and techniques used to effectively plan an efficient and advanced 4G cellular network.

The module explores LTE radio planning techniques, including the planning process, propagation modelling, link budgets, antenna techniques, radio KPIs, coverage and capacity planning, and hands-on planning simulation using the software tool.

Module 5: LTE Radio Optimization Techniques

Perhaps one of the most challenging facets of radio is managing interference; here various interference cases will be described along with methods for avoiding interference. Finally, parameter setting and optimisation for cell sites will be presented, including PCI, SON, ANR, PRACH configuration and mobility management and features to avoid interference.

Objectives

• Effectively optimize LTE Network

• Understanding performance management

• Understand and implement interference management techniques

This module explains the LTE Air Interface, including an in-depth look at the OFDMA Physical Layer and the techniques that are used to maximise LTE radio performance when compared to previous cellular technologies.

It also explores techniques and technologies that further improve the performance of LTE networks – radio network optimisation, mobility and interworking optimisation, LTE Advanced features, and LTE planning in a small cells / HetNets environment. This module also incorporates hands-on optimisation using the software tool.

Module 6: LTE Advanced: Small Cells, HetNet Planning and Optimization

During the introduction sections of this 3 day programme, small cells categories and classifications are defined and various used cases are described including the small cell as part of the heterogeneous network.  After a quick overview of LTE, small cells utilised in an LTE network is covered including CSG and Home eNB, as well as LTE, small cells may be incorporated into other technologies like UMTS and GSM, these cases are also described.

Indoor and outdoor small cell planning is covered, including the planning and business requirements as well as the technical aspects of planning such as link budgeting and propagation modelling. Perhaps one of the most challenging facets of small cell system is managing interference; here various interference cases will be described along with methods for avoiding interference.

Finally, parameter setting and optimisation for small cells will be presented, including PCI, ANR, PRACH configuration and mobility management

Objectives

• Effectively plan small cell systems

• Contribute much more effectively to planning and performance management for small cell systems

• Evaluate implementation options for indoor and outdoor small cell networks

• Fully understand the link budgeting and propagation modelling for small cells

• Develop solutions for small cells and the impact on system capacity and performance

• A solid foundation in small cell technologies and planning

• Understand and implement interference management techniques for small cell systems

• Perform link budgets and propagation modeling for indoor and outdoor small cell networks

• Make decisions on technology implementation and procurement that are commercially viable, minimise risk, and in line with the strategy and goals of the wider organization.

This in-depth LTE Radio Planning programme significantly improves the participants’ understanding of the issues and techniques used to effectively plan an efficient and advanced 4G cellular network.

This assessed course is split into 3 comprehensive modules, each lasting 4 weeks, and incorporating extensive courseware, live tutor-led webinars, exercises, self-test assessments, and hands-on planning simulations using an industry-leading radio planning tool

This Module looks at the LTE Air Interface, including an in-depth look at the OFDMA Physical Layer and the techniques that are used to maximise LTE radio performance and planning efficiency when compared to previous cellular technologies. Layer 2 and relevant procedures are also looked at.

• Module 4 explores LTE radio planning techniques, including the planning process, propagation modelling, link budgets, antenna techniques, radio KPIs, coverage and capacity planning, and hands-on planning simulation using the software tool.

• Module 5  looks at techniques and technologies that further improve the performance of LTE networks – radio network optimisation, mobility and interworking optimisation, LTE Advanced features, and LTE planning in a small cells / HetNets environment. This module also incorporates hands-on optimisation using the software tool.

Module 7: Applied Acumen

Objective

The course is specially designed to provide a perspective and an advantage from the Vantage Point of an expert. It is a seamless blend of technology and its applications.

A dynamic module that is relevant, significant and cutting edge, in short, it is EduVantage hallmark.

Course Summary

• What makes smartphones smart?

• Telecom Terabytes- Analytics

• Actionable Intelligence- Big Data

• IP Virtualization- Service Assurance

• Spectrum: Impact on growth and innovation

• Challenges and Opportunities in 4G

• Challenges for Incumbent players with 4G in India

• Monetization for carriers

• The 5G Roadmap

1. Big Data & Analytics

2. Internet of Things

3. Machine to Machine Communication

4. Cloud computing