O-RAN System Training
Online, self-paced, pre-recorded course
The course discusses Open RAN concepts, architecture, use cases, functions, and interfaces (including Open Fronthaul). The details of RAN Intelligent Controller (RIC) are elaborated 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.
The course is an online, self-paced course with 11.5+ hours of pre-recorded videos.
Participants with a background in either system or networks design should benefit from participating. The focus is on Open RAN networks and it's relation to 5G and participants with a general background in mobile networks will be able to follow the course. This includes industry, network operators, regulators, and managers in this field as well as researchers, students in academia.
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What you'll get
Buying this course you'll get all this:
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Lifetime access to a technical course split into the following 6 chapters: 5G and Private Mobile Networks, O-RAN Overview, O-RAN Architecture & Open Fronthaul, RAN Intelligent Controller (RIC), O-RAN Use Cases, Traffic Steering Implementation and Demo
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45+ videos with a 11.5 hours of recorded content
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1.5 hr bonus lesson on Network Slicing in O-RAN
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60+ quiz questions to check your knowledge at the end of each chapter
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220+ slides with technical contents
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PDF of slides for each chapter
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Simulations and implementation demonstrations
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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
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Certificate of completion (upon request)
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30 days full return period
O-RAN System Training
Course curriculum
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Chapter 1 - 5G and Private Mobile Networks
- Lesson 1 - Chapter Overview FREE PREVIEW
- Lesson 2 - Mobile Systems Evolution FREE PREVIEW
- Lesson 3 - 5G Overview
- Lesson 4 - 5G Complexity
- Lesson 5 - Private Mobile Networks
- Lesson 6 - Beyond 5G FREE PREVIEW
- Lesson 7 - Chapter Summary
- Quiz - Chapter 1
- Slides - Chapter 1: Introduction
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Chapter 2 - Introduction to O-RAN
- Lesson 1 - Chapter Overview FREE PREVIEW
- Lesson 2 - From RAN to Open RAN
- Lesson 3 - O-RAN Overview
- Lesson 4 - Open RAN Timeline FREE PREVIEW
- Lesson 5 - Chapter Summary
- Quiz - Chapter 2
- Slides - Chapter 2: Open RAN
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Chapter 3 - O-RAN Architecture
- Lesson 1 - Chapter Overview FREE PREVIEW
- Lesson 2 - O-RAN Definitions and Entities
- Lesson 3 - O-RAN Architecture
- Lesson 4 - O-RAN Implementation Options FREE PREVIEW
- Lesson 5 - O-RAN Deployment Scenarios
- Lesson 6 - Chapter Summary
- Lesson 7 - Open Fronthaul - NEW!
- Quiz - Chapter 3
- Slides - Chapter 3: O-RAN Architecture
- Slides - Chapter 3: Open Fronthaul - NEW
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Chapter 4 - RAN Intelligent Controller (RIC)
- Lesson 1 - Chapter Overview FREE PREVIEW
- Lesson 2 - Introduction to RAN Intelligent Controller
- Lesson 3 - O-RAN Non-RT RIC
- Lesson 4 - A1 Interface
- Lesson 5 - O-RAN Near-RT RIC
- Lesson 6 - E2 Interface
- Lesson 7 - E2 Key Performance Measurements
- Lesson 8 - Chapter Summary FREE PREVIEW
- Quiz - Chapter 4
- Slides - Chapter 4: RIC
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Chapter 5 - O-RAN Use Cases
- Lesson 1 - Chapter Overview FREE PREVIEW
- Lesson 2 - O-RAN Use Cases Overview
- Lesson 3 - Use Case 1: Traffic Steering
- Lesson 3a - Use Case 1a: Multi-Access Traffic Steering - NEW!
- Lesson 4 - Use Case 2: QoS-based Resource Optimization
- Lesson 5 - Chapter Summary
- Quiz - Chapter 5
- Slides - Chapter 5: Use Cases
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Chapter 6 - Traffic Steering Use Case Analysis and Simulations
- Lesson 1 - Chapter Overview FREE PREVIEW
- Lesson 2 - Traffic Steering Example Implementation
- Lesson 3 - Simulation Results
- Lesson 4 - Adding More xApps
- Lesson 4a - Simulation Demo - NEW!
- Lesson 4b - xApp Implementation in SD-RAN - NEW!
- Lesson 5 - Chapter Summary
- Quiz - Chapter 6
- Slides - Chapter 6: Traffic Steering Simulations
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Bonus Chapter - Network Slicing in O-RAN
- Network Slicing in O-RAN (Q&A session included at the end)
- Slides - Bonus Chapter - Network Slicing in O-RAN
- Quiz - Bonus Chapter
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Bonus material
- Open RAN Ecosystem
- The O-RAN Whitepaper 2021 - O-RAN Overview, Architecture and Use Cases FREE PREVIEW
- The O-RAN Whitepaper 2022 - RAN Intelligent Controller - NEW!
- O-RAN Poster (A3 size) FREE PREVIEW
- Open Telecom projects FREE PREVIEW
- "Open RAN Technical Priority Document, Rel 2", March 2022, by DT, Orange, Telefonica, TIM and VDF - NEW!
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Testimonials
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Excellent, well structured course and very insightful.
Stefan Kreyssig, Network Solution Architect at Atos Information Technology GmbH
Informative and useful.
Mohammad Obaidah Shaqfeh, Visiting Lecturer at Texas A&M University at Qatar
This was a talk!
Akshay Jain, Ph.D., VP of Telecom Engineering at Neutroon
Great overview with plenty of detail too!
Dan Suggett, Senior Technical Consultant, Colt Technology Services
Deep, relevant experience and knowledge
Chris Ambrosio, Executive Director, Strategy Analytics, USA
Meet your instructor

Senior Instructor
Marcin Dryjanski, Ph.D.
FAQ
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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.
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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.
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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.