Learn by Doing, Not Just Reading
Every concept comes with interactive exercises designed to build real telecom skills
Call Flow Animations
Watch 5G signaling procedures come alive with step-by-step animated message flows
Topology Labs
Drag-and-drop network elements to build 5G architectures and validate your design
Hands-on Labs
Link budget calculators, KPI dashboards, log analysis, and troubleshooting exercises
Smart Quizzes
Scenario-based questions with instant feedback and spaced repetition for retention
Level 0: Telecom Foundations
Start your telecom journey with the fundamentals of wireless communication, radio frequency, and networking protocols. No prior telecom experience needed.
How Cellular Networks Work
Understand the end-to-end journey of a phone call and a data session, and see how cellular technology has evolved across generations.
Radio Frequency Essentials
Build a solid grasp of RF principles — from electromagnetic waves and propagation to antennas, MIMO, and link budgets.
Protocol & Networking Basics
Get comfortable with the networking protocols that underpin every mobile network — from OSI layers and IP to GTP and telecom-specific signaling.
What You Will Learn
Telecom Foundations
Wireless communication basics, radio frequency fundamentals, OFDM, MIMO, and cellular network architecture.
4G LTE Essentials
LTE air interface, EPC architecture, eNB, S1/X2 interfaces, attach procedures, and VoLTE.
5G NR Air Interface
5G NR numerology, BWP, SSB, CORESET, beam management, FR1/FR2 bands, and NSA/SA deployment.
5G RAN Architecture
gNB, CU/DU split, O-RAN architecture, fronthaul/midhaul/backhaul, RAN slicing, and MEC.
5G Core Network (5GC)
Service-based architecture, AMF, SMF, UPF, NRF, NSSF, PCF, and 5G core network functions.
5G Procedures & Call Flows
Registration, PDU session, handover, paging, service request, and N2/N4 signaling flows.
QoS & Policy Control
5G QoS framework, QoS flows, 5QI, PCC rules, URSP, reflective QoS, and SLA enforcement.
Network Slicing
E2E network slicing, S-NSSAI, NSSF, slice SLA, RAN/core/transport slicing, and slice orchestration.
5G Security & VoNR
5G-AKA, SUPI/SUCI privacy, NAS/AS security, IMS architecture, SIP, VoNR call flows, and P-CSCF.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is 5G/6G Academy free?
Levels 0-2 (Telecom Foundations, LTE Essentials, 5G Fundamentals) are completely free. Advanced levels (3-9) require a Pro subscription starting at $19.99/month.
Who is this platform for?
Telecom engineers, network architects, students preparing for 5G certifications, and professionals transitioning into wireless technology roles.
Do I need prior telecom experience?
No. Level 0 starts from wireless fundamentals. The curriculum is structured from beginner through advanced topics.
What topics does the curriculum cover?
LTE, 5G NR, RAN, 5G Core, call flow procedures, QoS, network slicing, security, VoNR/IMS, and 6G research.
Can I track my learning progress?
Yes. The dashboard tracks completed lessons, quiz scores, streaks, badges, and certificates across all 10 levels.