This 3-month programme is non-credit-bearing and non-accredited, delivered by ECT’s affiliated institute, EIT, and therefore your certificate of completion will be awarded by EIT. This professional certificate is distinct from ECT’s undergraduate and postgraduate degree programme offerings.
This online short course in 5G is made for those who would like to understand 5G technology from an overview perspective. One will get good idea of 5G network applications and uses, network overview and various new approaches to be taken by telecom companies for implementing 5G. 5G wireless, i.e. 5th generation wireless systems or mobile networks, course wraps next major phase of wireless and mobile telecommunications standards ahead of the current 4G/IMT-advanced standards.
This Short course in 5G Technology Engineering aims to provide participants with a multi-dimensional view of the 5G technology, the term standardized for Fifth Generation telecommunication technology, from the perspective of technology, specifications etc. The definite objectives of the course is to know (1) what 5G is and its fundamental understanding and the key requirements, key specifications and operational scenarios of 5G and the key architecture behind it; (2) to guide everyone to identify the various aspects of 5G and technologies such as multi-access edge computing (MEC) offered by 5G and (3) to provide understanding about the uses and challenges of wireless 5G communication.
After completion of this course, one will be proficient in the knowledge of the fundamentals of 5G wireless communication. One will be able to find out how 5G wireless networks will improve upon the facilities of 4G and understand how it complements the latest trends such as Smart Grid, SCADA, EMS and critical infrastructure monitoring, V2X, 3D/virtual reality (VR), new radio-access technologies (RAT), M2M, self-driving cars, smart cities, internet of things (IoT), device-to-device communication, broadcast-like services, lifeline communications in times of natural disaster etc.
To obtain a certificate of completion for EIT’s Professional Certificate of Competency, students must achieve a 65% attendance rate at the live, online fortnightly webinars. Detailed summaries/notes can be submitted in lieu of attendance. In addition, students must obtain a mark of 60% in the set assignments which could take the form of written assignments and practical assignments. Students must also obtain a mark of 100% in quizzes. If a student does not achieve the required score, they will be given an opportunity to resubmit the assignment to obtain the required score.
Please note: This 3-month programme is non-credit-bearing and non-accredited, delivered by ECT’s affiliated institute, EIT, and therefore your certificate of completion will be awarded by EIT.
You will be required to pay your tuition fee upfront before the programme start date.
For a limited time, a promotional fee of £599 applies to new applications submitted between 1 July 2026 and 30 November 2026. The standard tuition fee is £933.
Payment can be made by credit card (Visa and Mastercard only). Upfront payments must be received prior to the programme’s start date.
Please note that if the course does not proceed, you will be issued with a full refund.
The promotional fee cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer unless otherwise stated. We reserve the right to amend, extend or withdraw this promotion after the advertised closing date.
All students who are keen to learn the trending 5G wireless technologies, all engineers, officials, executives, managers, employees from MNCs, regulators, private organisations, telecom operators, vertical industries, telecom investment companies, personnel who are dealing with the planning, developing and implementing 5G networks and MNCs that are committed to edifice their capacity related to wireless 5G.
Our courses are delivered by experienced engineers and technical experts from around the world. Many have tackled real-world engineering challenges and bring practical, applied knowledge directly into the classroom.
We draw from a global pool of instructors and lecturers across our organisation. Explore our full team of expert educators on the Instructors & Lecturers page here.
Please note: Not all lecturers and instructors listed on this page will teach every course. The team teaching your course will be confirmed as part of your course enrolment.
This course may use the following software:
Due to ongoing unit and course reviews, software may change from the list provided.
You are expected to spend approximately 5-8 hours per week learning the course content. This includes attending fortnightly webinars that run for about 90 minutes to facilitate class discussion and allow you to ask questions. This program has a 65% attendance requirement in the live webinars in order to graduate from the program. If you are unable to attend the live webinars, you have the option of watching the recording of completed webinars and sending a summary of what you have learnt from the webinar to the Learning Support officer. The summaries go towards your attendance requirement for the program.
This program is run online on an intensive part-time basis and has been designed to fit around full-time work. It will take three months to complete.
We understand that sometimes work commitments and personal circumstances can get in the way of your studies, so if at any point you feel that you are struggling with the pace of the course or finding a particular module challenging, you are encouraged to contact your designated Learning Support Officer for assistance.
Registrations are open for our upcoming intakes. Please ensure you book your place at least one week before the start date of the program.
If the course is not currently scheduled, please contact us.
