This online self-paced course provides a comprehensive overview of the 5G technology and its potential to bring social and economic growth to developing countries. Through ten videos covering topics such as enabling technologies, 5G applications, network architecture, core network, and access network, learners will gain knowledge and insights into how 5G can bridge the digital divide, improve healthcare, education, and agriculture, and enhance overall economic growth.

Broadband mapping combined with modern Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and its practical knowledge supports efficient identification of connectivity gaps, network planning to extend access to most critical places, and support to decision making based on evidence-based models. This training offers an introductory path to anyone interested in embarking on the exciting broadband mapping journey. Consisting of 5 modules, from the beginning GIS, data and demonstration of open source practical tools.

This course is based on two ITU products: The Last-Mile Connectivity Internet Solutions Guide and Broadband Connectivity Toolkit. The Last-Mile Connectivity Internet Solutions Guide was developed to support the design and development of programmes and interventions that address the lack of Internet infrastructure availability in certain areas and high Internet service prices that make Internet connectivity unaffordable for local populations.