LTE mobile systems:

This e-learning course is designed for those who are, or intend to be, involved in planning or implementing LTE mobile systems.

Prerequisites:

You will get the most out of this course if you already have an understanding of the role and operation of the functional components of a UMTS (3G) system, and the principles of operation of the LTE radio access network and Evolved Packet Core. It is recommended that the PTT e-learning courses MBE: 'UMTS (3G) mobile radio networks' and MOF: 'LTE (4G) mobile radio networks' are studied before attempting this course.

Course Aim:

To describe mobility in, and the provision of services over, LTE (4G) mobile systems. This course also discusses how the enhanced performance provided by an LTE Advanced system is achieved.

Course objectives :

At the end of this course, the trainee will be able to:

Describe the factors that determine the Quality of Service (QofS) requirements for a particular service and explain how a LTE Evolved Packet System delivers the required QofS.

Describe the role of the various Evolved Packet Core (EPC) interfaces and protocols.

Describe the procedures involved with mobility management including handover to other mobile systems.

Describe and compare the various ways of providing a telephony and short message service over an LTE mobile system.

Describe the benefits of LTE Advanced mobile systems and the techniques employed to provide their enhanced performance.

Number of modules: 5
Approximate study time: 6 hours