5G/6G Academy

5G/6G Academy

Telecom certifications · since 2009

Career Paths

Structured paths to
TELCOMA certification.

17 career paths covering 26 levels — from RF engineering to AI-RAN. Each path ends with a TELCOMA certification exam employers can verify with a QR code.

17 career paths26 levels covered

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 levels267 lessons
TELCOMA Certification Exam included
0/267 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 levels197 lessons
TELCOMA Certification Exam included
0/197 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
NEW

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
NEW

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
NEW

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
NEW

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

The full curriculum — 29 levels

Free through level 2. Pro unlocks the remaining 27.

Free Pro
Foundations
Core 5G Technologies
Network Operations
Specializations
Career Capstone
Future Tech
3 Free Levels · No Credit Card

Not sure which path? Start with any foundation.

Levels 0–2 are free forever. Complete them and you'll know which career path fits you.

After level 2, upgrade to Pro to unlock the remaining 27 levels ·$19.99/mo · ₹999/mo