5G NG-RAN and NR (New Radio) Engineering: Design, Planning and Optimization
5 DAYS
INSTRUCTOR LED WORKSHOP
“OUR COURSES CAN BE SPECIALLY TAILORED TO ADDRESS YOUR REQUIREMENT – TELECONTRAN”
The global rollout of 5G Radio Access Networks (RAN) is accelerating as mobile operators expand coverage, enhance network capacity, and deliver high-performance connectivity to support emerging digital services. As operators expand Standalone (SA) networks and adopt technologies such as NG-RAN, Massive MIMO, beamforming and AI-driven optimization, the demand for skilled radio network engineers continues to grow. Keeping pace with these evolving technologies is essential for designing, deploying and optimizing high-performance 5G networks.
Telecontran’s 5-day Workshop on 5G NG-RAN and NR (New Radio) Engineering: Design, Planning and Optimization is designed to offer a comprehensive analysis of 5G NG-RAN and NR Engineering along with the NR physical-layer structure and higher-layer protocols, RF and spectrum aspects, and co-existence and interworking with LTE. This workshop provides a good foundation in different NR technology components. Uniquely this workshop gives detailed information on 5G RAN implementation from architecture and radio design to spectrum engineering, coverage and capacity planning, mobility management, performance optimization and network operations.
After successful completion of this workshop participants will be able to
- Understand a concise and accessible explanation of the underlying technology and standards for 5G New Radio technology
- Compare and contrast NG-RAN and New Radio (NR) along with 5G NR air interface and scalable NG-RAN deployments
- Learn different aspects of NR, including NOMA, ICIC, V2X, D2D, IAB, SON and HetNet.
- Describe different 5G QoS parameters as well as 5G Small Cells.
- Design 5G Radio Access Network using link budget analysis, spectrum planning, coverage/capacity dimensioning, propagation models and traffic engineering principles
- Analyze 5G Radio KPIs and optimize network performance along with end-to-end signaling flows and troubleshooting of common RAN issues
COURSE CURRICULUM
This course is specially designed for Radio Network Planners, Transmission Engineers, Core Network Engineers, Project Managers, RAN operations managers, System integration engineers, RF Engineers & Technicians and frequency spectrum and policy makers from Regulators, in a word, anyone looking for a thorough understanding of 5G NR and NG-RAN along with 5G Network Optimization and Performance management.
3GPP 5G System Overview and Network Architecture
- 5G Drivers
- Evolution of LTE / 4G to beyond 4G
- 3GPP Standardization Roadmap
- 5G System Architecture
- Function of different 5G components
- Standalone (SA) vs Non-Standalone (NSA) Deployment
- 5G Access Network
- NG-RAN
- 5G Core Network
- The new service-based architecture (SBA)
- 5G Core Network Architecture
- SDN / NFV / MEC
- 5G Fronthaul, Midhaul and Backhaul
Cognitive Radio for 5G Wireless Networks: Next Generation Radio Access Network (NG-RAN)
- NG-RAN Architecture
- 5G Spectrum – FR1 (Sub-6 GHz) and FR2 (mmWave)
- Relevant Radio Spectrum Optimization
- Dynamic Spectrum Sharing (DSS) and Spectrum refarming
- gNB Architecture
- Functional Split and CU-DU Split options
- Integration with LTE and E-UTRAN
- LTE and NR Dual Connectivity and Co-Existence
- Beamforming and Steering
- C-RAN vs. D-RAN
- O-RAN, V-RAN Architecture
- Network Slicing
- RAN Slicing and RAN Intelligent Controllers (RIC)
5G New Radio (NR)
- NR Radio Parameters and Spectrum
- Radio Resource Management Specifications
- Considerations for Implementation and Operation in mmWave Bands
- NR in Licensed and Unlicensed Spectrum
- Flexible numerology and sub-carrier spacing (15, 30, 60, 120, 240 kHz)
- NR Slot structure – Mini Slots and Self Contained Slots
- Resource Grid, Resource Blocks and Resource Elements
Features of 5G New Radio (NR)
- Massive MIMO
- Massive MIMO vs. MU-MIMO
- D2D Communications
- mmWave Radio
- 3D Beamforming and Advanced Antenna System
- Resource Spread Multiple Access (RSMA)
- Non-orthogonal waveforms (NOMA)
- Non-terrestrial networks
- Machine Type Communication
- Vehicle-to-Vehicle (V2V)
- Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X)
- Integrated Backhaul Access (IAB)
- Reduced Capability (RedCap)
NR Access Layer 2 / Layer 3 and Physical Layer Aspects
- New Radio Access Layer 2/3 Aspects and System Operation
- Layer 2 and Layer 3 Functions and Services
- New Radio Access Physical Layer Aspects
- Physical Channel Architecture: PDSCH, PUSCH, PDCCS, PUCCH, PBCH, PRACH
- DL/UL Performance evaluation of multiple access
- 5G PHY Technologies: Synchronization
- 5G PHY Technologies: Coding and Modulation schemes
- Physical Signals, such as Reference Signal (DMRS, CSI-RS, SRS, PT-RS) and Synchronization signals (PSS, SSS)
- 5G PHY Technologies: Dynamic TDD
- HARQ Protocols
- Scheduling and Resource Allocation
- DCI and UCI Formats
- Power Control
- Random Access Procedure
5G Radio Interface Protocol Aspects
- Radio interface protocol architecture (CP and UP)
- Overview of New Layer 2 functions
- User Plane Protocol
- 5G RRC States – RRC_IDLE, RRC_INACTIVE and RRC-CONNECTED
- SDAP
- New MAC Sublayer
- New RLC Sublayer
- New PDCP Sublayer
- New AS Sublayer
- New TTI durations
- Control Plane Protocol
5G Radio Access Network Procedures
- Carrier Aggregation and Dual Connectivity
- Intra-band and Inter-band Carrier Aggregation
- Contiguous and Non-Contiguous Carrier Aggregation
- Dual Connectivity between NR and LTE
- EN-DC, NR-DC, NE-DC, NGEN-DC
- NG Application Protocol (NGAP)
- Xx interface
- Intra-system Mobility
- UE based mobility
- Network controlled mobility
- Inter-system Mobility
- PDU Session Management
- Initial UE Access
5G Radio Network Planning and Design
- 5G Capacity Planning
- 5G Coverage Analysis and Planning
- Propagation aspects and antenna considerations
- 5G NR link budget and Pathloss Calculation
- MAPL (Maximum Allowable Path Loss) calculation
- RAN Deployment Scenarios
- Network Dimensioning and Interference Analysis
5G Small Cells
- 5G HetNet Planning
- WiFi and Femto Cells
- Mobile Data Demand Approach
- Small Cell Challenges
5G Network Optimization and Performance Management
- Optimization in 5G Network
- Need for 5G Optimization
- Different Optimization Methods
- Optimization Need based on Machine Learning
- Drive Testing and Benchmarking
- RF Optimization principles – PCI Planning, RACH Optimization, Handover, Coverage and Capacity Optimization
- ICIC and eICIC
- Self-Organizing Network (SON)
- Neighbor Relation Management, ANR
NR KPI Analysis and QoS Issues
- QoS Flows
- 5G QoS Parameters
- QoS Handling
- NR KPI Framework — Accessibility, Retainability, Integrity, Mobility, Throughput, Latency, Reliability
- Role of Network Exposure Function
- Monitoring, Provisioning and Policy/Charging capabilities
5G Signaling and Call Flows
NR Key Applications
- Licensed Assisted Access (LAA)
- LTE-WLAN Aggregation (LWA)
- Industrial IoT and URLLC enhancements
- NB-IOT
- mMTC
5G Advanced and AI based Future RAN Evolution
- Open RAN
- Near-RT RIC and Non-RT RIC
- xApps, rApps
- Open interfaces
- Virtualized RAN
- AI/ML native RAN Operations
- Autonomous RAN
- XR Optimization and Integrated Sensing
- Energy Efficiency and Enhanced Positioning
- Vision for 6G Network
- Future Spectrum and Technology
- Cell free Massive MIMO
- Digital Twin RAN
Security in 5G RAN
- Advanced Encryption and Zero-Trust Approaches
- Authentication and key agreement (AKA) procedures
- Encryption and integrity protection in RAN
- Security in Mobility Procedures
- O-RAN Security
- Best Practices for Secure 5G RAN Deployment
Case Study: End-to-End Design of a complete commercial 5G Radio Access Network
TRAINING/WORKSHOP | DURATION | TRAINING DATE | LOCATION |
5G NG-RAN and NR (New Radio) Engineering: Design, Planning and Optimization | 5 Days | 5 - 9 October 2026 | Nadi, Fiji |
OUR HAPPY CLIENTS
WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY ABOUT TELECONTRAN !!
I learned a great deal from this training, particularly on LTE cell planning, LTE capacity planning, 5G small cells, and 5G CoMP, and I consider it one of the best training programs I have attended.
Excellent workshop that made me engaged during these days to learn about 5G Technology, especially the transport layer and end user experience.
This training was highly informative and enhanced our knowledge of radio planning, particularly in small cells, 5G optimization and 5G security.
This course has given me more insight on 5G network as a whole, from introduction to Smart Cities. The presentation was well outlined and learning objectives were successfully completed.
The trainer explained LTE, LTE cell planning and 5G technologies in extremely interesting manner and I must say that the discussion during the workshop was simply excellent.
