Hands On Training

Open Source and the 5G Transition

The Linux Foundation

via

edX

Course Features

Duration

6 weeks

Delivery Method

Online

Available on

Limited Access

Accessibility

Mobile, Desktop, Laptop

Language

English

Subtitles

English

Level

Beginner

Effort

2 hours per week

Teaching Type

Self Paced

Course Description

5G networks are being built with open source software and standards. Operators and vendors are integrating these technologies on an unprecedented level in order to realize the promise of 5G. Open source allows operators to experiment with business models and deliver new services, and it allows businesses to derive more value from their neworkarchitecture.

This course will provide an overview of why open source matters now more than ever in the wireless networking and mobile technology space and what technologies deserve your attention. Business managers will become knowledgeable about the open source infrastructure powering the future and how to leverage it for their own business benefit.

Course Overview

International Faculty

Post Course Interactions

Instructor-Moderated Discussions

Skills You Will Gain

Prerequisites/Requirements

Basic understanding of 5G, IoT, AI concepts and terminology

What You Will Learn

Discover which open source technologies are driving innovation for 5G

Discuss why open source matters to 5G and your business

Explore the open source technology landscape and know what warrants your attention

Course Content

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Module 1: The Open 5G Network

Module 2: Standards and Software

Module 3: Integrating Open Source Software into Your Business Strategy

Module 4: Considerations Going Forward

Course Instructors

Flavia Cioanca

Instructional Design Manager

Flavia Cioanca is an Instructional Design Manager at The Linux Foundation. In her role, she leads elearning projects on open source technologies advanced by the Foundation and its collaborative proje...

Gary Schillinger

Chief Creative Officer

Gary is the Chief Creative Officer at reTHINKit Media and is an accomplished editor and director of photography. He has shot and edited documentary films, music videos, commercials, corporate videos,...

Jennifer Cloer

Co-Founder and CEO

Jennifer is co-founder and CEO of reTHINKit Media and a tech veteran and developer relations expert. She was on the founding team of The Linux Foundation where she focused on garnering developer atte...