O-RAN System Training

Online, self-paced, pre-recorded course with hands-on simulation and implementation!

Course Overview
The course covers the joint design of technology and ecosystem aspects in Open RAN networks. The technology enablers include open networking, virtualization, HW/SW disaggregation, and network intelligence. It consists of both theoretical and practical parts!

The course discusses Open RAN concepts, architecture, use cases, functions, and interfaces (including Open Fronthaul). The details of the RAN Intelligent Controller (RIC) are elaborated on along with relevant procedures. It also covers 5G topics including network slicing and how it fits into the O-RAN area.

The central point for the standardization of Open RAN is the O-RAN Alliance, but relations with other entities, such as TIP (Telecom Infra Project), and 3GPP are also emphasized.

This course also includes implementation and simulation demonstrations in the xApp and RIC field along with a hands-on part using Open RAN xApp demonstrator!

Finally, the course covers the implementation tasks within the Open Networking Foundation (ONF) SD-RAN project. This is provided with step-by-step guidance on environment installation and xApp implementation for the μONOS RIC of the ONF's SD-RAN project.

The course is an online, self-paced course with 13.5+ hours of pre-recorded videos.


Who Should Attend?

Participants with a background in either system or network design should benefit from participating. This includes industry, network operators, regulators, managers in this field, researchers, and students in academia.


Prerequisites

The focus is on Open RAN networks and their relation to 5G and participants with a general background in mobile networks will be able to follow the course. 

As the course also covers practical hands-on tasks, an experience with the Ubuntu OS, Kubernetes tool, and GO programming language will be helpful.


Download the Course Outline

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About Rimedo Labs

The course is delivered by Rimedo Labs, O-RAN consultancy and xApp provider, ONF and O-RAN ALLIANCE Member. To find out more, have a look at Rimedo Labs' website.


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What this course is about?

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What you'll get

Buying this course you'll get all this:

  • 50+ videos with 13.5+ hours of recorded content

  • Simulations and implementation demonstrations

  • Hands-on tasks and step-by-step installation guide for ONF's SD-RAN

  • 1.5 hr bonus lesson on Network Slicing in O-RAN

  • Lifetime access and 30 days full return period

  • 250+ slides with technical contents and 60+ quiz questions to check your knowledge at the end of each chapter

  • Additional materials: O-RAN Glossary, The O-RAN Whitepaper, The RIC Whitepaper, Latest version of Open RAN Technical Priority Document, O-RAN Infographic, O-RAN ecosystem slidedeck, Open RAN-related projects all around the world, and more

  • Certificate of completion (upon request)

  • Access to simulation environment for hands-on practice

O-RAN System Training

Course curriculum

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After successful completion of the course and completing all the quizzes you'll get an official certificate issued to your name. Note that the graphical template serves as example and is subject to change.

Testimonials

Check out what course participants say about us!

Stefan Kreyssig, Network Solution Architect at Atos Information Technology GmbH

Excellent, well structured course and very insightful.

Stefan Kreyssig, Network Solution Architect at Atos Information Technology GmbH

Excellent System Training for anyone who wants to learn more about the nuts and bolts of Open RAN. Covers in depth the Open RAN architecture based on O-RAN Alliance specifications and 3GPP including E2 nodes, RAN Intelligent Controller, SMO, all interfaces, the importance of automation, detailed use case analysis and so much more. Comes with several bonuses incl. a 90min chapter on Open RAN specific network slicing. Thanks to Marcin Dryjanski and Russell Lundberg for creating this course!
Mohammad Obaidah Shaqfeh, Visiting Lecturer at Texas A&M University at Qatar

Informative and useful.

Mohammad Obaidah Shaqfeh, Visiting Lecturer at Texas A&M University at Qatar

Thank you very much for this course. It was informative and useful.
Akshay Jain, Ph.D., VP of Telecom Engineering at Neutroon

This was a talk!

Akshay Jain, Ph.D., VP of Telecom Engineering at Neutroon

This was a talk! Really got a good grasp on how network slicing is being extended to O-RAN
Dan Suggett, Senior Technical Consultant, Colt Technology Services

Great overview with plenty of detail too!

Dan Suggett, Senior Technical Consultant, Colt Technology Services

There was a lot of detail in this presentation, which makes it a valuable resource to go refer back to. It’s a quick but detailed way of getting a comprehensive overview of O-RAN and how the components will interact. Thanks for putting it together!
Chris Ambrosio, Executive Director, Strategy Analytics, USA

Deep, relevant experience and knowledge

Chris Ambrosio, Executive Director, Strategy Analytics, USA

Marcin clearly has a deep, relevant experience and knowledge of the technical challenges facing semiconductor and equipment manufacturers developing 5G solutions. I recommend Marcin as a knowledge source for anyone seeking to understand and evaluate 5G technologies.

Meet your instructor

Marcin Dryjanski, Ph.D.

Senior Instructor

Marcin Dryjanski, Ph.D.

Marcin Dryjanski received his Ph.D. (with distinction) from the Poznan University of Technology in September 2019. Over the past 12 years, Marcin served as an R&D engineer and consultant, technical trainer, technical leader, advisor, and board member. Marcin has been involved in 5G design since 2012 when he was a work-package leader in the FP7 5GNOW project. Since 2018, he is a Senior IEEE Member. He is a co-author of many articles on 5G and LTE-Advanced Pro and a co-author of the book „From LTE to LTE-Advanced Pro and 5G” (M. Rahnema, M. Dryjanski, Artech House 2017). From October 2014 to October 2017, he was an external advisor at Huawei Technologies Sweden AB, working on algorithms and architecture of the RAN network for LTE-Advanced Pro and 5G systems. Marcin is co-founder of Grandmetric, where he served as a board member and wireless architect between 2015 and 2020. Currently, he serves as CEO and principal consultant at RIMEDO Labs.

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FAQ

  • Does the course include hands-on part?

    Yes - we provide access to the simulation environment in which you can experiment using the knowledge, you gained in the theoretical part of the course! In addition, the course includes step-by-step guide on ONF's SD-RAN installation and xApp deployment tasks for self-practice!

  • How long will I have access to the lessons?

    You get lifetime access. You can access these videos as often as you like for as long as we offer the course. When the course is updated or improved, you'll still have access.

  • What if I don't like the course? Can I get my money back?

    Of course! We give a 30-day money-back guarantee. If you complete all the lessons and believe the course did not offer good value, we will be happy to return your tuition.

  • Will I have to buy the course again when it is updated or refreshed?

    No. You get lifetime access to this course and all the enhancements and upgrades we will ever offer.