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 course 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 professionals and students people will be able to comprehend. 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. 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

Module provides a comprehensive 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 as the technical aspects of planning such as link budgeting and propagation model.

Course Layout

• 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 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.

Hands on experience on Planning tools and simulators is available in the LTE PRO module.

Module 5: LTE Radio Optimization Techniques

Perhaps one of the most challenging facets of radio is Optimization which primarily is managing interference. Various interference cases will be described along with methods for avoiding interference. Finally, parameter settings 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

Module 6: LTE Advanced

This 2 day program provides a useful insight into LTE advancements and will bring the students up to date with the latest in LTE technology worldwide. Furthermore, it provides a glimpse of what is the next big thing in telecom wherein we shall be discussing in a Hyper interactive and visualization based session to brainstorm and stimulate the grey cells in the students. In this interesting escapade the program will focus on the importance of 3GPP and its releases and how the roadmap is laid.

Objectives

• Latest releases from 3GPP

• What is HetNet?

• Significance of small cell system

• Small cells and its impact on system capacity and performance

• Understand interference management techniques for small cell systems

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

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?

• Spectrum: Impact on growth and innovation

• Challenges and Opportunities in 4G

• Challenges for Incumbent players with 4G in India

• The 5G Roadmap

1. Big Data & Analytics

2. Internet of Things

3. Machine to Machine Communication

4. Cloud computing

Module 8: The Final Frontier

By the time you reach this module, you will be equipped with the necessary skills in 2G/3G & 4G. Before your certification course, we will have a one on one session between you and our experts wherein you shall be groomed and trained on a set of questions, carefully designed by our experts, to stimulate your thought process and test your application skills besides testing you on the technology aptitude.

*This workshop and is available upon request.

Course Summary

• Getting ready for a 3G Interview

• Getting ready for a LTE Interview

• Optimization workshop

1.             Reasoning and Analysis

2.              Effective communication