Intermediate
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Description
This course is structured to provide mid and senior level officers working in governments, a nuanced understanding of spectrum policies, regulatory frameworks and emerging trends shaping the telecommunication industry. The course will cover spectrum management and assignment tasks, roadmap and strategies in line with ITU Radio Regulations. The course will also cover the spectrum audit process, pricing calculations of spectrum & monetization, spectrum auction, SUC assessment, spectrum harmonization, spectrum refarming, coexistence studies & identification of IMT spectrum, spectrum in satellite communications, best global practices and future strategies etc. Through real-world case studies, participants will gain actionable insights on SUC assessment and international best practices and trends.
The target audience for this course are Telecom engineers / professionals working in the area of mobile communications, wireless planning and monitoring etc.
Bachelor’s Degree in Telecommunications/ ICT or related field with 5 years or more experience in mobile communications and wireless planning & finance management.
Participants will be empowered with in-depth insights and practical skills. At the end of the training, they will be able to:
- Define spectrum engineering as well as various spectrum bands.
- Outline key elements of Spectrum economics and monetization, spectrum auction methodologies and processes
- Analyze spectrum assignment policies ensuring non-interference among various frequency bands.
- Assess spectrum assignment/management in context of spectrum refarming and harmonization etc.
- List other aspects related to spectrum management.
In today’s digital era, the effective management of spectrum resources is of paramount importance. This meticulously crafted course will delve into the intricacies of spectrum policy framework, regulatory dynamics and technological advancements shaping the technological landscape. Through a blend of theoretical concepts and interactive sessions delivered by the expert speakers, participants will gain a holistic understanding of spectrum management, enabling them to navigate the complexities of this dynamic domain with confidence and proficiency.
The pedagogical approach encompasses:
- Expert lectures from seasoned professionals in telecom management, telecom finance, wireless planning and monitoring.
- Analytical case studies on SUC assessments.
- Quizzes to reinforce learning, culminating in a comprehensive assessment for certification.
Participants will undergo daily quizzes and a final assessment test on the last day. The quizzes will be objective, hosted on the ITU Academy Platform, with a passing threshold set at 70%. The final test comprises 10 questions, with a passing mark of 70%. Out of the 10 questions 5 questions will be short answer questions of approx. 25 words and 5 questions will be long answer type of approx. 100 words each.
- Active Participation (30%): Your engagement during the course will contribute 30% to your overall grade. This includes attending sessions and contributing to discussions.
- Daily Quiz (30%): Four quizzes will be held throughout the course, and your scores on these will account for 30% of your total grade.
- End-Training Test (40%): The final test at the end of the course will make up 40% of your overall grade.
An overall grade of 70% is required to receive the ITU certificate of completion for this course.
Day 1
- Session 1: Registration, Inauguration, and Introduction
- Welcome Address
- Introduction of Participants
- Course Brief
- Inaugural Address
- Training Activities: Reading material/powerpoint presentation shared; Quiz after the second session
- Speaker: NCA-T/DoT
- Session 2: Overview of Spectrum Management and Introduction to NFAP
- Key learning points:
- Spectrum Allocation, Spectrum Allotment, Spectrum Assignment, Spectrum Licensing, and Spectrum Control processes
- Exposure to National Frequency Allocation Plan (Ref: ITU RR Article 1-5)
- Training Activities: Quiz after the second session
- Speaker: NCA-T/DoT
- Key learning points:
Day 2
- Session 3: Spectrum Roadmap and National Spectrum Strategy
- Key learning points:
- Roadmaps in view of latest WRC recommendations and plans for 6G developments
- Speaker: NCA-T/DoT
- Key learning points:
- Session 4: Spectrum Assignment Policies, Ensuring Non-interference among Various Frequency Bands
- Key learning points:
- Classify Spectrum Allocation (Ref: ITU RR Article 5)
- Spectrum Assignment policies (Ref: ITU RR Article 4)
- Ensuring Non-Interference between bands and practical approaches
- Global and Regional Standards (Ref: ITU RR Article 15)
- Training Activities: Quiz after the second session
- Speaker: NCA-T/DoT
- Key learning points:
Day 3
- Session 5: Spectrum Auction Methodologies, International Best Practices, and Trends
- Key learning points:
- Analyze Spectrum Auction Methodologies, International Best Practices, and Trends in Spectrum Management
- Speaker: NCA-T/DoT
- Key learning points:
- Session 6: Reserve Pricing Calculations of Spectrum & Monetization
- Key learning points:
- Define Reserve Pricing
- Methods for Reserve Price Calculations
- Spectrum Monetization Strategies
- Challenges in Pricing and Monetization, Best Practices
- Training Activities: Quiz after the second session
- Speaker: NCA-T/DoT
- Key learning points:
Day 4
- Session 7: Spectrum Refarming & Harmonization
- Key learning points:
- Define Spectrum Refarming and Steps in Spectrum Refarming
- Spectrum Harmonization: Benefits, Challenges, and Solutions
- Speaker: NCA-T/DoT
- Key learning points:
- Session 8: SUC Assessment and Case Studies on SUC Assessment
- Key learning points:
- Discuss SUC (Spectrum Usage Charges) and SUC Assessment Models
- Case Studies on SUC Assessment (e.g., UK, India)
- Challenges and Solutions
- Training Activities: Quiz after the second session
- Speaker: NCA-T/DoT
- Key learning points:
Day 5
- Session 9: Spectrum Sharing, Co-Existence Study, and Identification of IMT Spectrum
- Key learning points:
- Review Spectrum Sharing and Types of Sharing
- Licensed Spectrum Sharing, Dynamic Spectrum Sharing (DSS)
- Benefits of Spectrum Sharing
- Identification of IMT (International Mobile Telecommunications) Spectrum
- Speaker: NCA-T/DoT
- Key learning points:
- Session 10: Challenges & Opportunities in Wireless Planning, Monitoring Work
- Key learning points:
- Compare challenges and opportunities in Wireless Planning
- Monitoring and Optimization Challenges in the field
- Training Activities: Quiz after the second session
- Speaker: NCA-T/DoT
- Key learning points:
- Final Assessment
- Final Knowledge Assessment
- Final Training Course Test
- Feedback and Evaluation
- Speakers: WA Division, NCA-T, Mr. Deb Kumar Chakrabarti (DG-NCA-T), Mr. Rajesh Gupta (DDG-NCA-T)
- Final Knowledge Assessment
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.