This is the most comprehensive 5G NR RF planning course available online — with 21+ hours of expert-led video, 85 lectures, and 16 structured modules that take you from core fundamentals to advanced, real-world 5G network design. Whether you are an RF engineer moving from 4G LTE, a network planner working on 5G rollouts, or a telecom professional upgrading your skill set, this course delivers the practical knowledge you need to plan, design, and optimize 5G NR radio networks with confidence.
Why Students Choose This Course
5G NR has transformed radio network planning — new spectrum bands (sub-6 GHz and mmWave), Massive MIMO, flexible OFDM numerologies, beamforming, and ultra-dense network architectures demand entirely new planning skills. This course bridges theory and hands-on practice, giving you the tools, methodologies, and industry best practices used by RF planning professionals worldwide.
What You Will Learn:
- 5G NR fundamentals — evolution from LTE to 5G, spectrum allocation (FR1 and FR2), NR frame structure, OFDM numerology, and 3GPP standards
- Massive MIMO antenna systems and beamforming — analog, digital, and hybrid beamforming, beam management for macro and small cell deployments
- 5G NR link budget analysis — sub-6 GHz and mmWave bands, beamforming gains, body loss, penetration loss, and interference margins
- Step-by-step 5G coverage planning — coverage objectives, maximum allowable path loss (MAPL), coverage predictions, and Monte Carlo simulations
- Capacity planning and dimensioning — traffic modeling, throughput estimation per cell, user density analysis, and optimal site count determination
- 5G site selection, survey processes, site acquisition, frequency and PCI planning, neighbor optimization, and mobility management
- Small cell and HetNet planning — C-RAN, fronthaul/backhaul design, and multi-layer network coordination
- Indoor 5G RF design — DAS, small cells, and Distributed Indoor Systems (DIS) for enterprise and venue deployments
- Hands-on RF planning tools and simulation workflows including propagation models, clutter analysis, and site optimization
- Advanced use cases — Fixed Wireless Access (FWA), V2X, IoT/mMTC, and network slicing with differentiated QoS
- RF project lifecycle — planning documentation, regulatory compliance, EMF safety, and stakeholder coordination
- Capstone project — design a complete 5G RF network from scratch
- Future-ready topics — 5G-Advanced (Release 18+), 6G research directions, AI/ML in RF planning, and Open RAN architecture
Course Highlights:
- 21+ hours of structured, expert-led video content
- 85 lectures across 16 progressive modules
- Hands-on exercises and a capstone network design project
- Designed for working professionals — practical lessons you can apply immediately on the job
- Covers both sub-6 GHz and mmWave 5G planning scenarios
Who This Course Is For:
- RF planning and optimization engineers
- Network design professionals
- Telecom project managers and technical consultants
- Engineering students building expertise in 5G radio network planning
- Anyone working with 5G deployments, site design, coverage optimization, or capacity planning
Enroll now and master the skills to plan, design, and optimize 5G NR radio networks like a professional.
