5G6G Academy

5G6G|Academy

by TELCOMA Global

Career Paths & Certifications

Choose your specialization. Master the skills. Earn your TELCOMA credential.

17 structured career paths covering 26 levels — from RF engineering to AI-RAN, each with hands-on labs, real-world scenarios, and capstone projects.

17Career Paths
26Levels Covered
0In Progress

RF & RAN Engineer

Master radio access network technologies — RF planning, antenna design, coverage optimization, drive testing, and 5G NR deployment.

RF Planning Engineer, RAN Engineer, Site Engineer
~10 weeks6 levels196 lessons
TELCOMA Certification Exam included
0/196 completeStart

Core Network Engineer

Deep dive into 5G Core architecture, NF configuration, signaling procedures, QoS policy, network slicing, and cloud-native deployment.

Core Network Engineer, 5GC Specialist, Packet Core Engineer
~12 weeks8 levels220 lessons
TELCOMA Certification Exam included
0/220 completeStart

Protocol Test Engineer

Learn 3GPP spec reading, NAS/RRC analysis, test case design, log decoding with QXDM/Wireshark, and conformance testing.

Protocol Test Engineer, Conformance Tester, IOT Engineer
~12 weeks6 levels188 lessons
TELCOMA Certification Exam included
0/188 completeStart

Network Optimization Engineer

Master KPI analysis, drive test post-processing, parameter tuning, SON, and systematic troubleshooting for 5G clusters.

Network Optimization Engineer, Performance Engineer, KPI Analyst
~14 weeks8 levels262 lessons
TELCOMA Certification Exam included
0/262 completeStart

Security Specialist

Learn 5G security architecture — authentication, encryption, key hierarchy, SBA security, SEPP, and threat assessment.

Telecom Security Engineer, 5G Security Analyst, SCAS Assessor
~10 weeks5 levels140 lessons
TELCOMA Certification Exam included
0/140 completeStart

5G Solutions Architect

End-to-end solution design — private 5G, network slicing, MEC, cloud-native, API monetization, and enterprise RFP response.

5G Solutions Architect, Pre-Sales Engineer, Enterprise Consultant
~10 weeks7 levels178 lessons
TELCOMA Certification Exam included
0/178 completeStart

NOC / Operations Engineer

Master alarm management, SLA tracking, incident response, escalation procedures, and 24x7 network monitoring.

NOC Engineer, Network Operations Analyst, Shift Manager
~12 weeks6 levels192 lessons
TELCOMA Certification Exam included
0/192 completeStart

VoNR & IMS Specialist

Understand IMS architecture, SIP signaling, VoNR call flows, QoS for voice, and voice call continuity across networks.

VoNR Engineer, IMS Specialist, Voice Services Engineer
~8 weeks5 levels129 lessons
TELCOMA Certification Exam included
0/129 completeStart

O-RAN & xApp Developer

Open RAN architecture, RIC platforms, xApp/rApp development, multi-vendor integration lab, and AI-driven RAN automation.

O-RAN Engineer, RIC Developer, xApp Engineer, Open RAN Integration Engineer
~10 weeks6 levels160 lessons
TELCOMA Certification Exam included
0/160 completeStart

AI/ML in Telecom

Apply machine learning to telecom — NWDAF, ZSM automation, predictive maintenance, digital twins, and AI-RAN.

Telecom Data Scientist, AI/ML Engineer, Network Automation Engineer
~10 weeks6 levels177 lessons
TELCOMA Certification Exam included
0/177 completeStart

Private 5G & Enterprise

Design and deploy private 5G networks — SNPN/PNI-NPN models, CBRS, FWA, enterprise use cases, MEC, and edge computing.

Private 5G Engineer, Enterprise Wireless Architect, FWA Specialist
~10 weeks6 levels148 lessons
TELCOMA Certification Exam included
0/148 completeStart

6G & Future Networks

Explore the cutting edge — 5G-Advanced, 6G vision, satellite NTN, AI-RAN, digital twins, THz, RIS, and ISAC.

Research Scientist, Technology Strategist, 6G Researcher
~8 weeks6 levels154 lessons
TELCOMA Certification Exam included
0/154 completeStart
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Cloud-Native Core Engineer

Master cloud-native 5GC — Kubernetes, CNFs, service mesh, CI/CD pipelines, observability, and telecom cloud deployment.

Cloud-Native Core Engineer, Telecom DevOps, Platform Engineer
~10 weeks6 levels160 lessons
TELCOMA Certification Exam included
0/160 completeStart
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Satellite & NTN Specialist

Non-terrestrial networks — LEO/GEO integration with 5G NR, NTN architecture, delay compensation, and direct-to-device.

NTN Engineer, Satellite Integration Specialist, 3GPP NTN Analyst
~10 weeks6 levels184 lessons
TELCOMA Certification Exam included
0/184 completeStart
NEW

5G Product Manager / API Developer

CAMARA APIs, GSMA Open Gateway, NEF exposure, network API monetization, and 5G business model design.

5G Product Manager, API Developer, Network Monetization Strategist
~8 weeks5 levels119 lessons
TELCOMA Certification Exam included
0/119 completeStart
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AI-RAN & Digital Twin Engineer

AI-native RAN — beam prediction, RL scheduling, CSI autoencoders, digital twins, autonomous networks, and closed-loop ops.

AI-RAN Engineer, Digital Twin Architect, RAN Data Scientist
~10 weeks5 levels146 lessons
TELCOMA Certification Exam included
0/146 completeStart
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FWA & mmWave Specialist

Fixed wireless access deployment — mmWave propagation, CPE planning, FWA business case modeling, and coverage optimization.

FWA Engineer, mmWave Deployment Specialist, Wireless Broadband Planner
~10 weeks5 levels154 lessons
TELCOMA Certification Exam included
0/154 completeStart

Not sure which path to choose? Start with the foundations.

Begin Level 0 — Telecom Foundations