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Radio Access Network

The Radio Access Network Domain strip away abstract textbook theory to immerse engineers into the direct, high-leverage mechanics of live mobile coverage, cellular signal performance, and advanced wireless communication. This rigorous track explicitly maps the physical infrastructure and radio technologies powering real-world mobile voice and data deployment across legacy and modern networks. Participants will learn RF fundamentals, RAN architecture, coverage and capacity planning, and basic optimization techniques used in real telecom environments. Participants will also learn transmission fundamentals, microwave concepts, link design basics, and network maintenance practices using Huawei transmission platforms. The program provides practical knowledge required for understanding real-world telecom transmission environments.

Course Snapshot

Cost

$99.00

Duration
4 Weeks
Start Date
Oct 06, 2026
Location
Virtual
Seats Left
10 Open
Certification
Yes
Prerequisite
None
Curriculum

What You Will Learn

  • Introduction to Radio Access Networks

  • Fundamentals of RF Engineering

  • Evolution of RAN Technologies (3G, 4G & 5G)

  • RAN Architecture (NodeB, eNodeB, gNodeB)

  • Signal Propagation & Radio Wave Behavior

  • Coverage vs Capacity Planning

  • Antennas & RF Components

  • Cell Planning Fundamentals

  • Interference & Signal Quality Analysis

  • KPI Analysis & Performance Metrics

  • Introduction to Drive Testing

  • Complex Network Design Scenarios

  • 4G LTE & 5G NR Fundamentals

  • Introduction to Telecom Transmission

  • Fundamentals of Microwave Communication

  • Transmission Network Architecture

  • Microwave Link Design Basics

  • Antennas & Transmission Equipment

  • Huawei Microwave Configuration Basics

  • Basic Transmission Troubleshooting

  • Alarm Monitoring & Fault Management

Target Outcome

Career Prospects & Outcomes

  • Understand the fundamentals of Radio Access Networks (RAN)
  • Identify the roles of NodeB, eNodeB, and gNodeB in mobile networks
  • Understand RF engineering concepts and signal propagation
  • Differentiate between coverage and capacity challenges
  • Understand cell planning and network design principles
  • Apply optimization techniques to improve network performance
  • Understand the fundamentals of 3G, 4G, and 5G radio networks
  • Interpret real-world wireless network scenarios
  • Build foundational skills required for RF and RAN engineering roles
  • Build foundational knowledge for transmission engineering roles
  • Understand network availability and reliability concepts
  • Perform basic transmission troubleshooting
  • Configure and manage Huawei transmission systems
  • Understand transmission link design principles
  • Interpret basic microwave transmission parameters
  • Understand backhaul network concepts
  • Identify the role of microwave transmission in telecom infrastructure
  • Understand the fundamentals of telecom transmission networks

Potential Roles You Can Target

RAN Engineer Telecom Field Engineer Telecom Infrastructure Engineer Network Operations Engineer Microwave Tx Engineer
Student Success

What Our Alumni Say

"This training provided me with an incredible foundation. The transition from 4G to 5G suddenly made perfect sense."

Emeka Peters

RF Optimization Engineer

"I successfully transitioned into a Core Networking role thanks to the deep dive into IMS and EPC call flows."

Sarah Jenkins

Core Network Specialist

Expert Mentors

Learn From The Best

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Banjoko Titilope

BSc. Computer/Electronics MSc. Software Engineering

Experience Focus

I have over 13 years of experience in telecommunications operations, network engineering, and infrastructure management across Transmission, RAN, Core Networks, and NOC operations. I have managed multi-vendor environments including Huawei, Ceragon, Nera, and ZTE, overseeing service delivery, fault management, traffic engineering, and network optimization while maintaining 99.99% network uptime and improving operational efficiency across nationwide telecom operations.

Titilope Banjoko's experience across RAN, Core Networks, Transmission Systems, and NOC operations. He has led large-scal...

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