An introduction to Non-Terrestrial Networks

Overview

This course is designed to provide policymakers and regulators with an in-depth understanding of Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTNs) and their integration with 5G technology. During the course we will cover NTNs that are designed to deliver broadband to homes and business in order to compete with Fibre and Fixed Wireless Access solutions, such as Starlink, Eutelsat OneWeb and Amazon Kuiper. However, the main focus of the course will be on direct-to-device (D2D) solutions. These are an emerging class of satellite services that can establish a direct connection between a satellite and a smartphone.

Course Objectives

• Gain insights into the different types of NTNs that are in use and under development
• Understand the key technologies associated with NTNs, including those used for direct-to-device services
• Identify the regulatory and security challenges associated with the deployment and management of NTNs in the context of 5G networks

Course Enrolment Criteria

This course is open to:

• Regulators
• Policymakers
• Representatives from academia and international organisations working on regulatory or policy issues

We cannot accept applications from individuals working in the private sector or those not involved in policy or regulation.

Course Completion Certificates

All of our courses are certified by the United Kingdom Telecoms Academy (UKTA) and can be used as evidence of professional development.

To qualify for a course completion certificate, you must view all the course sessions and answer correctly all the quiz questions you will find as you progress through the sessions. You will also need to fill out the course survey.

Course Structure and Study Time

The course consists of four sessions and you will gain access to all of them on the course start date.

It should not take you more than two to three hours of study time per week to complete the course in two weeks. You will have, however, four weeks to complete it.

If you have any special needs regarding this training course, please us let us know via our contact form so we can get in touch to discuss how your needs can be met.

Enrolment is curently not open.