San José
Costa Rica
- Daniel Nunes
Advanced
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Description
This 40‑hour theoretical with case studies program offers a comprehensive introduction to designing the 5G Core, structured into eight modules that explore key technologies and architectures behind 5G Standalone (SA) in releases 17 and 18. Participants will develop essential skills in Service-Based Architecture (SBA), CUPS, and NFV, as well as cloud‑native platforms such as OpenStack and Kubernetes. The course covers critical signaling protocols—including NAS, HTTP/2, PFCP, and GTP‑U—along with 5G security fundamentals like SUPI/SUCI and roaming via SEPP. Additional modules focus on Network Slicing and QoS management (5QI, ARP, GBR), preparing learners to understand and design advanced, next‑generation mobile networks.
This training will be held in San Jose, Costa Rica on 08 June 2026 - 12 June 2026. The second edition of this training (Group 2) is also scheduled on 15 June 2026 to 19 June 2026. We request that you apply to one as duplicate applications will not be considered.
This course is intended for:
- Telecommunications engineers and core network specialists;
- Technical professionals working with LTE/4G transitioning to 5G;
- Network architects involved in mobile network design;
- Cloud, virtualization, and infrastructure engineers supporting telecom environments;
- Technical staff from operators, vendors, and system integrators.
Participants should have:
- A good understanding of 4G/LTE architecture and core network concepts (EPC, interfaces, basic signaling);
- Basic knowledge of IP networking, including routing, addressing, and transport protocols;
- Basic knowledge on virtualization or cloud technologies (VMs, containers, or orchestration).
- Experience with telecommunications or networking environments is recommended but not mandatory.
The number of available places is limited to 30 in this course (15 in each group).
Group 1 (08-06-2026 to 12-06-2026): 5G Core Design | ITU Academy
Group 2 (15-06-2026 to 19-06-2026): 5G Core Design | ITU Academy
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
- Understand the architecture, components, and principles of the 5G Standalone Core;
- Explain SBA, CUPS, and NFV concepts and apply their roles in modern network design;
- Work with cloud‑native environments using OpenStack and Kubernetes;
- Interpret and analyze core signaling protocols (NAS, HTTP/2, PFCP, GTP‑U);
- Recognize 5G security mechanisms, identity protection methods, and roaming architecture;
- Design basic scenarios using Network Slicing and QoS configuration in 5G networks.
The course will be delivered in a Face-to-Face (F2F) format, combining instructor-led presentations with interactive discussions to foster an engaging learning environment. The instructor will introduce each topic through structured sessions, using real-world examples and case studies to enhance learning. Throughout the sessions, participants will be encouraged to actively participate by asking questions and engaging in open discussion. Also, debates will be facilitated to promote collaborative learning, allowing participants to explore the implications of the concepts shown during the course in their daily professional activities.
The assessment and grading methodology will include:
- 5 multiple-choice quizzes;
- 1 Final test;
- Active participation in the live lectures.
At the end of each day, participants will have approximately 30 minutes to complete a quiz with 10 multiple choice questions, each with five options, on the topics discussed that day.
Participants will also take a final test with 20 questions to provide a more comprehensive assessment. The questions are evenly distributed across the four module topics, with five questions dedicated to each topic, ensuring thorough coverage. To enhance the variety and challenge, the quiz includes both Multiple Choice, Single Answer (MC-SA) and Multiple Choice, Multiple Answer (MC-MA) formats. Specifically, at least five out of the 20 questions are MC-MA, requiring the selection of multiple correct answers. Additionally, the order of the questions is randomized to prevent predictability and encourage a more robust evaluation of the students' understanding.
The final test will be administered asynchronously with a deadline of seven days after the end of the training.
The grades will be distributed based on the following grading scale:
Activity and Weighting (%)
- Quizzes (5 quizzes - 5 session quizzes with a total of 50 questions): 40%
- Final Test: 40%
- Active participation in the live lectures: 20%
- Total: 100%
A total score of 70% or higher is required to obtain the ITU certificate.
Session 1: 5GC Architecture & Evolution
Focus: Establish a shared baseline of 5G Standalone (5GC) architecture, service based design (SBA/HTTP2) and CUPS, mapping the core network functions and how the architecture evolves through Releases 15→17→18 (5G Advanced), including interworking with EPC/IMS.
Activities: Synchronous interactive lecture, active group debates, daily quiz.
Session 2:Signaling & Procedures (Control and User Plane)
Focus: Understand the control/user plane protocols and end to end procedures: registration, PDU session lifecycle, and mobility/handover, including interactions with the RAN.
Activities: Synchronous interactive lecture, active group debates, daily quiz.
Session 3: Security, Roaming & Compliance
Focus: Strengthen the security posture of 5GC: identities, authentication, data protection, roaming security (with SEPP/N32), and compliance expectations (NESAS/SCAS).
Activities: Synchronous interactive lecture, active group debates, daily quiz.
Session 4: Cloud Native 5GC, Slicing & QoS
Focus: Translate architecture into deployable, cloud native designs and policy driven service delivery: NFV→CNF, Kubernetes, OpenStack integration, Network Slicing and QoS (5QI/ARP/GBR) aligned to SLAs.
Activities: Synchronous interactive lecture, active group debates, daily quiz.
Session 5: Services, APIs, KPIs, Automation and Group Project
Focus: Connect 5GC design to real service profiles and automation:
- URLLC/mMTC/eMBB, VoNR,
- MEC/Edge, IoT, NEF/OpenGateway, KPIs & traces, NWDAF.
Activities: Synchronous interactive lecture, active group debates, daily quiz, group activity with active participation in the creation of presentations or projects related to the course topic (3,5 hours).
Registration information
Unless specified otherwise, all ITU Academy training courses are open to all interested professionals, irrespective of their race, ethnicity, age, gender, religion, economic status and other diverse backgrounds. We strongly encourage registrations from female participants, and participants from developing countries. This includes least developed countries, small island developing states and landlocked developing countries.
