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Why Award?

Integrity- We are a trusted vendor for more than 255 corporate customers, including the leading manufacturers and service providers in the telecom industry

Expertise- We have delivered more than 386,000 student days and more than 2.7 million training hours since 1997

- We have hands-on experience from design to deployment

- Our staff collectively holds more than 100 patents in communications technologies

Flexibility- We save you time with customized content and training solutions to meet project- specificneeds

- We can schedule training when and where you need it, with a global footprint of delivering training in more than 40 countries

- Our delivery methods give you cost-effective options, whether the preference is on-site, virtual, or self-paced eLearning

Excellent Return on Investment- We help teams ramp up on new technologies quicklyandefficiently

About this CatalogOur course catalog contains an overview of our company, services, and course portfolio for both Instructor Led and eLearning delivery methods.

Let us help you and your team “become an expert” in advanced wireless and IP technologies. Simply go straight to a curriculum, or browse through the catalog to view the comprehensive training solutions and services offered by Award Solutions.

We provide cutting-edge training courses at the highest quality. The course descriptions in this catalog are subject to change and new course descriptions are added to curriculums throughout the year. Please visit Award’s website at www.awardsolutions.com or contact us at +1-972-664-0727 for the latest information.

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Company Overview

AWARD SOLUTIONS, INC. has over 20 years of training excellence in advanced wireless, IP, and network virtualization technologies. Our products and services provide our customers with innovative,flexible,andcost-effectivesolutionsthathelp rapidly boost workforce productivity to more quickly meet market demands.

The level of technical depth in our training programsgivesstudentsuniquebenefitsthattheycan apply immediately. We offer a range of courses appropriate for audiences needing a high-level overview, engineers looking for technical details as well as sales and marketing teams needing a different point of view.

Our Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) and consultants are best-in-class, having achieved substantial industry experience in areas such as product definitionanddevelopment,networkdeployment,and network and systems engineering. We strive to help our students and customers “become an expert”.

AwardSolutionsconstantlykeepsafingeronthepulse of the industry, always researching new technologies, and updating our curriculums to stay on the cutting edge.

Whether you are a training manager responsible for a large organization, or a team lead responsible for enhancing your team’s skills, Award Solutions can meet your technology training needs.

CONTENTOur priority has always been on developing content that’s valuable to the students and presented in a way that is easy to understand. We present the big picture and pull the details together to explain how they relate.

ANALOGIESWe use various techniques to simplify complex technologies. Analogies in our courses are abundant and easy to comprehend, relating concepts to real-life scenarios.

FLEXIBILITYWeofferflexibilityinourcoursecontent,schedulingchoices, and provide multiple delivery options. Every course from Award Solutions is tailored during the coursedeliverytomeetthespecificneedsoftheaudience.

EXPERTISEOur courses are designed, developed and delivered by our own industry experts who have a wealth of relevant experience and a passion for teaching.

Not only do our Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) understand the technology, they know how to teach it, emphasize the key points, repeat what’s important, and bring in analogies and examples as needed. They are focused on knowledge transfer and don’t teach just “by the book,” instead adapting to the students’ needs. They bring invaluable knowledge into the classroom because they can relate the theory to real-world experiences.

ENGAGINGWe leverage the latest technology to create engaging, interactive courses regardless of the delivery format. Keeping participants engaged is paramount.

OUR PROMISETo continually demonstrate our core values: Integrity, Expertise, Flexibility, Teamwork and Excellent Return on Investment.

TRAINING FACTS

• 386,000+ student days and 2.7 milliontraining hours delivered since 1997

• 98% of those taking Award classeswould recommend them to others

• Average course evaluation is 4.5 out of 5

• Our Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) havean average of 24 years of experience inthe wireless industry

• 255+ corporate clients including leadingoperators and manufacturers worldwide


Instructor Led Training

Award Solutions offers programs designed for technical roles as well as business roles. Our Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) blend accurate, relevant content with insightful analogies and a touch of humor, providing students with a rich learning experience. We also tailor the content duringclasstothespecificbackgroundandexperience of the students.

Our technical courses span introductory to advanced brimming with technical details. The level of technical depth in our advanced courses is unique to the marketplace. Award Solutions is known for teaching “beyond the facts.” We bring you the big picture view, and explain the hows and the whys, along with the factual details. Our goal is to provide students with a good understanding of the technology, answer questions, and equip participants to apply their newly acquired knowledge, ultimately increasing productivity.

Our Technology for Business curriculum caters to the executive, sales, and marketing roles, which is designed to help business-savvy professionals understand the direction of the industry and impactofnewtechnologiestogainconfidenceand credibility. (Located in a separate, dedicated catalog. Please contact us for more details.)

We offer highly customized training and consulting solutions. We can integrate topics from multiple courses to deliver only the information important to you and your team. We can also integrate our trainingprogramswithyourspecifictoolsand/orproduct-specificinformation.

In an effort to help organizations determine the effectiveness of our training programs, we offer Skills Assessment. The results offer a tangible measurement of the knowledge growth and overall courseeffectiveness.Thefinalreportincludesthe pre-course score and post-course score along with the percentage of improvement for each participant.

All students that participate in our Instructor Led courses receive illustrated color course books, which include the presentation slides and comprehensive text explaining the key points. In addition, Award Solutions provides students with an eBook and the SME’s tablet classroom notes.

ON-SITE TRAININGOur Subject Matter Experts travel to your facility to engage the students in an

interactive learning experience.

Students can receive answers to their questions during class or in one-on-one sessions during breaks. Our SMEs are also accessible via e-mail after the course completes.

VIRTUAL TRAININGAward Solutions embraces different learning styles and preferences.

Our Virtual Training programs are conducted by our SMEs in real-time. Students login to the

coursefromthecomfortoftheirhomeorofficeand engage in an expert-led interactive learning experience. For teams that are geographically dispersed, clients save on travel and living expenses and maximize productivity and learning.

Award Solutions’ virtual training environment adds a new dimension of learning. Our SMEs encourage questions and promote discussions. The sessions are highly interactive and very effective.

PUBLIC TRAINING EVENTSAward Solutions hosts a subset of our coursesinourofficeandinconjunction

with Industry events. This expert-led sessions are ideal for individuals and small groups. Visit our website at www.awardsolutions.com orwww.LTEuniversity.com for the latest schedule.

Scan our QR code to check out the latest public training schedule.

CERTIFICATIONSBecominganAwardCertifiedExpert(A.C.E.) is the best way to for a student

to demonstrate expertise, prove their ability to use real-world industry tools, and validate that they have the required knowledge to implement and/or run a successful network. Visit our website for a moredetailedlookatcertifications.


Self-paced eLearning

AwardSolutions’flexibilityindeliverymethodsletyou choose a format and style appropriate to your needs.

Our self-paced eLearning is designed to target a wide range of students. Our overview courses are ideal “foundation builders” for design engineers, as well as executives and managers interested in an end-to-end view of the network architecture. For those who desire a greater level of detail on specificportionsofthenetwork,weoffermoreadvanced courses.

eLEARNING COURSESDesigned to accommodate a wide variety of learning styles, our eLearning courses

take full advantage of the multimedia environment.

Each course provides students with full audio, narrated text and colorful animations to enhance the learning experience. Review questions in a variety of formats test the students’ understanding for each topic. Many courses also offer an opportunity to “dig deeper” into topics. In addition, every eLearning course allows students to navigate through the courses according to their own interests and needs, rather than in a strictly “linear” fashion.

BENEFITSAward Solutions’ eLearning courses are rich in technical content. Courses are designed specificallyfortheself-pacedmultimedialearningenvironment.

At the end of each course, 10 review questions enable students to assess their understanding. The summary report allows students to quickly review the content that needs further study. Students also receiveanelectroniccertificateofcompletionatthe end of the course.

DELIVERY METHODSAll eLearning courses are available online via our websites at www.awardsolutions.com orwww.LTEuniversity.com and students receive immediate access upon purchase.

For large organizations, we offer volume discounts and site licenses. Our courses are SCORM compliant and may be easily integrated with a Learning Management Systems (LMS). The LMS keeps track of the student’s progress, and the results of the course assessment.

DURATIONOur eLearning courses have varying durations, ranging from 30 minutes to 4 hours. All courses are divided into topics that can be completed in 15 minutes or less. Students may take the training in shorter segments or in longer blocks to digest all the information covered at their own pace.

eMBMS Overview eLearning Course


Welcome to LTE eLearning | Average Duration: 1 hour | Course Number: LTE_109

Long Term Evolution (LTE) is one of the choices for next generation broadband wireless networks and is defined by the 3GPP standards as an evolution to a variety of 3G wireless networks, including both UMTS and 1xEV-DO; its high data rates enable a wide range of advanced multimedia applications. This eLearning course offers a quick, high-level overview of LTE radio and Evolved Packet Core (EPC) networks. The key characteristics of the LTE air interface, access network and core network are defined, along with a review of the capabilities of the LTE user equipment (UE). The services expected to be supported on LTE networks are summarized, with special emphasis on voice solutions. Finally, important considerations for deploying LTE networks are laid out, including the ability to interwork with existing 3G networks.

Intended Audience This course is an end-to-end overview of LTE networks, and is targeted for a broad audience. This includes those in sales, marketing, deployment, operations, and support groups.

Learning Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to:

• Identify the motivations and goals for 4G networks• Summarize the basic concepts of LTE Air Interface• Sketch the high-level architectures of the evolved LTE Radio

network (E-UTRAN) and Evolved Packet Core (EPC)• Describe the different categories of LTE UE• Walk through a typical LTE call from power-up to service setup to

disconnect• Define the key services expected on LTE networks• Illustrate the interworking solutions for GSM/UMTS and 1x/1xEV-DO

networks• Explain the important factors to consider when deploying LTE

networks

Knowledge Knuggets 1. Motivations for 4G

1.1. 3G limitations1.2. LTE goals and targets1.3. 4G building blocks

2. LTE Network Architecture2.1. LTE architecture goals2.2. LTE network components

2.2.1. Evolved UTRAN (E-UTRAN) 2.2.2. Evolved Packet Core (EPC)

3. LTE Devices3.1. Device categories3.2. Role of SIM card

4. LTE Air Interface4.1. Scalable bandwidth4.2. Supported radio bands4.3. OFDM/OFDMA concepts4.4. Multiple antennas in LTE

5. LTE Services5.1. Typical call setup sequence5.2. Basic and enhanced services5.3. Voice and SMS solutions5.4. IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS)5.5. Policy and Charging Control (PCC)

6. LTE Deployment6.1. Interworking with GSM/UMTS6.2. Interworking with 1x/1xEV-DO6.3. Deployment considerations6.4. Backhaul options

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LTE Overview eLearning | Average Duration: 3.5 hours | Course Number: LTE_102

Long Term Evolution (LTE) is one of the choices for next generation broadband wireless networks and is defined by the 3GPP standards as an evolution to a variety of 3G wireless networks such as UMTS and 1xEV-DO. Its high data rates enable advanced multimedia applications. This eLearning course offers a quick and concise overview of LTE networks and the OFDM-based air interface. The LTE network architecture, network interfaces and protocols, air interface and mobility aspects are covered to provide an end-to-end view of the network. A high-level glimpse into the life of an LTE User Equipment (UE) is provided by walking through various stages from power-up all the way to setting up an IP address and exchanging traffic. By the conclusion of this course, the student will understand what LTE offers, its network architecture, how it works, and potential applications and services.

Intended Audience This course is an end-to-end overview of LTE networks, and is targeted for a broad audience. This includes those in design, test, sales, marketing, system engineering and deployment groups.


• Describe the state of wireless networks and trends for nextgeneration wireless networks

• Sketch the System Architecture Evolution (SAE) for LTE and itsinterfaces

• Describe OFDM concepts and how it is used in LTE• Define the key features of the LTE air interface• Walk through the mobile device operations from power-up to service

setup • Explain how uplink and downlink traffic are handled in LTE networks• Walk through a high level service flow setup on an end-to-end basis• Explain deployment scenarios of LTE networks

Course Outline 1. Setting the Stage

1.1. Introduction to LTE2. LTE Network Architecture

2.1. Evolved Packet Core (EPC)2.2. E-UTRAN - eNodeB2.3. Network interfaces and protocol

stacks 3. LTE Air Interface

3.1. OFDM/OFDMA radio concepts3.2. SC-FDMA radio concepts3.3. Radio transmission frame structures3.4. Transport to physical channel

mapping 4. LTE UE Operations

4.1. System acquisition4.2. Idle mode operations4.3. Initial access procedures4.4. QoS4.5. Registration and traffic

5. LTE Traffic Handling5.1. Downlink traffic handling5.2. Uplink traffic handling

6. LTE Mobility6.1. Idle mode mobility6.2. Active mode mobility / handover

7. Deployment7.1. Typical LTE evolutionary path

8. Summary

Put It All Together Assess the knowledge of the participant based on the objectives of the course


LTE SAE Evolved Packet Core (EPC) Overview eLearning | Average Duration: 3 hours | Course Number: LTE_103

A cellular network consists of a radio network, one or more core networks, and a services network. The LTE Evolved Packet Core (EPC) is the next-generation core network that is expected to replace the existing/legacy core networks. A typical 3G core network consists of a Circuit Switched Core Network (CS-CN) and a Packet Switched Core Network (PS-CN). The EPC is an all-IP packet-switched core network that can connect to a variety of radio networks such as the LTE-based E-UTRAN, WCDMA-based UTRAN, GERAN, CDMA2000 1x, 1xEV-DO/HRPD, and WiMAX. The EPC is formally defined by 3GPP as part of the Evolved Packet System (EPS) that uses an LTE-based EUTRAN. This eLearning course provides an overview of the EPC, including the architecture, basic functions, its role in session setup, and its support for inter-technology mobility.

Intended Audience This course is intended for those seeking a fundamental understanding of how EPC works in the next-generation cellular network. This includes those in a design, test, systems engineering, sales engineering, network engineering, or verification role.


• Summarize key benefits and challenges of the EPC• Specify roles of various EPC components• Explain the functions (e.g., authentication and security) performed

by the EPC • Describe a high-level session setup using the EPC• Discuss how EPC supports inter-technology handover

Suggested Prerequisites • Welcome to IP Networking (eLearning)

Complementary Courses • LTE Overview (eLearning)

Course Outline 1. Introduction to LTE EPC

1.1. Setting the stage1.2. Introduction to LTE1.3. 3GPP evolution path

2. EPC Architecture2.1. Legacy (3G) architecture2.2. LTE architecture2.3. EPC interfaces and protocols

3. EPC Registration3.1. Authentication and security3.2. Default bearer setup

4. Service Addition4.1. Introduction to service data flow and

EPS bearers 4.2. QoS 4.3. Service addition and dedicated

bearer setup 4.4. PMIPv6-based EPS bearer

5. Intra-LTE and Inter-3GPP Mobility5.1. Introduction5.2. Intra-LTE mobility without S-GW5.3. Inter-3GPP mobility

6. Inter-technology Handovers6.1. Mobile IP techniques6.2. LTE <-> non-3GPP Interworking

Interfaces 6.3. Optimized and non-optimized

handovers

7. Summary



LTE Air Interface Signaling Overview eLearning | Duration: 3 hours | Course Number: LTE_111

Long Term Evolution (LTE) is a leading contender for next generation broadband wireless networks, providing an evolution path for a variety of 3G wireless networks, such as UMTS and 1xEV-DO. LTE offers significantly higher packet data rates, enabling advanced multimedia applications and high-speed Internet access. This eLearning course takes a look at the LTE air interface and Non-Access Stratum (NAS) signaling operations used to establish and maintain LTE calls. The key LTE network components and interfaces are described, and then the steps involved in establishing and managing data calls are illustrated, highlighting the roles of each component and the flow of signaling and data across the network. By the conclusion of this course, the student will have a deeper understanding of how the UE and the network work together to deliver services to LTE subscribers.

Intended Audience This course provides an overview of LTE signaling operations, and is targeted for a broad audience for a quick reference to LTE operations. This includes those in engineering, operations, and product sales/marketing.


• Sketch the key components of a typical LTE network and theinterfaces between them

• List the key channels of DL and UL in LTE• Provide an overview of call setup and related signaling in LTE• Walk through the steps involved in a network attach• Discuss the establishment of EPS bearers• Explain how QoS requirements are managed in LTE• Summarize the cell selection and reselection processes for idle UEs• Illustrate how active connections are maintained during handovers

Suggested Prerequisites • LTE Overview (eLearning)

Course Outline 1. LTE Network Architecture Overview

1.1. E-UTRAN architecture1.2. EPC (MME, S-GW, P-GW, HSS)

2. LTE Air Interface Signaling Basics2.1. LTE physical layer

3. System Acquisition3.1. Power-up acquisition

4. Network Attachment and DefaultBearer4.1. Attachment steps4.2. Default bearer setup

5. QoS and Dedicated Bearers5.1. QoS classes5.2. Dedicated EPS bearers

6. Uplink and Downlink Traffic6.1. Downlink traffic operations6.2. Uplink traffic operations

7. Idle Mode7.1. Idle mode defined7.2. Cell reselection7.3. Tracking and paging

8. Handover8.1. Handover types8.2. Measurement8.3. Handover stages

9. Summary



Overview of IPv6 in LTE Networks eLearning | Average Duration: 3 hours | Course Number: LTE_113

Long Term Evolution (LTE) is universally accepted as the next generation broadband wireless system based on an All-IP network. Each LTE device would need at least one IP address to communicate and obtain services like web browsing, machine-to-machine communication, voice and video services, SMS, etc. As the number of IP connected nodes continue to grow, the current IPv4-NAT architecture no longer suffices and we must consider a transition to IPv6 protocol. This eLearning course explores the IPv6 protocol, its features and capabilities and describes how LTE networks assign IPv6 addresses to LTE devices. It describes IPv6 address format, assignment of IPv6 address to LTE devices, dual-stack IPv4v6 addressing to facilitate smooth transition, and IPv4-IPv6 interworking. In conclusion, the student will understand the use of IPv6 addresses and IPv6 operations in LTE networks.

Intended Audience This course is an overview of IPv6 addressing formats and IPv6 assignment operation in LTE networks, and is targeted for a broad audience. This includes those in planning, provisioning, operations, and end-to-end service deployment groups.


• Sketch LTE-EPC network architecture and identify the role of IPv6• Analyze the limitations of IPv4 addresses• List the key aspects of IPv6• Sketch the IPv6 addressing architecture and addressing formats• Discuss different UE IP address allocation schemes in LTE• Describe the use of dual stack IPv4/IPv6 in LTE Networks• Describe some IPv4 and IPv6 interworking scenarios• Explain IPv6 address assignment scenarios of LTE networks

Knowledge Knuggets 1. Setting the Stage

1.1. LTE-EPC network architecture1.2. PDN connections1.3. IP address assignment in LTE

2. IPv4 in Wireless Networks2.1. IPv4 address formats2.2. Use of public and private addresses2.3. Mobility support – GTP and mobile IP2.4. Limitations of IPv4

3. IPv6 Essentials3.1. Key aspects of IPv63.2. Ipv6 header description3.3. IPv6 addressing

4. IPv6 Assignment in LTE Networks4.1. Default bearer setup operation4.2. IPv6 address allocation4.3. Role of NAS signaling4.4. Assignment of dual-stack IPv4/IPv6

addresses 5. IPv4/IPv6 Transition Mechanisms

5.1. Dual stack addressing5.2. Tunnels5.3. Translators

6. IPv6 Deployment in LTE Networks6.1. Dual-stack connectivity6.2. IPv6 migration scenarios




eMBMS Overview eLearning (H5) | Average Duration: 1 hour | Course Number: LTE_117

Mobile operators around the world are deploying Long Term Evolution (LTE) in order to support the ever increasing demand for speed and data throughput. Video is becoming a significant component of the information carried by mobile networks. Techniques related to content distribution are critical for the operators to maximize the spectral efficiencies and provide acceptable coverage and capacity for subscribers. eMBMS (evolved Multimedia Broadcast Multicast Services) is a technology designed for LTE networks that supports efficient distribution of broadcast and multicast contents. This course provides an overview of eMBMS technology. Starting with a quick introduction to eMBMS, the course then describes example usage scenarios followed by an architecture discussion. The course covers the end-to-end operations in eMBMS and concludes with a look at how eMBMS is supported over the air on LTE networks.

Intended Audience This course is an overview of eMBMS and is targeted for a broad audience. This audience includes those in product management, planning, Integration, operations, and end-to-end service deployment groups.


• Describe what eMBMS technology is• Sketch the architecture of the eMBMS network• Mention functions of network interfaces in an eMBMS network• Identify signaling and traffic paths within the eMBMS network• Explain the concept of MBSFN• Specify example MBMS development features in various releases of

3GPP• Describe possible eMBMS deployment scenarios


Knowledge Knuggets 1. Introduction

1.1. What is eMBMS?1.2. eMBMS transmission modes1.3. eMBMS usage

2. eMBMS Architecture2.1. 3-layer functional model2.2. Functional architecture and nodes2.3. Network interfaces2.4. Traffic and signaling paths

3. eMBMS Operations3.1. Broadcast and multicast operations3.2. Session control procedures3.3. Traffic transmission and reception

scenarios 4. eMBMS Air Interface

4.1. MBSFN and service areas4.2. Resource allocation options4.3. Standards and development

5. Deployment Scenarios5.1. Event driven deployment scenario5.2. Content dependent deployment

scenario

6. Summary




Welcome to VoLTE eLearning (H5) | Average Duration: 1 hour | Course Number: LTE_118

The LTE Evolved Packet Core (EPC) is an evolution of the 3GPP system architecture with the vision of an all-IP network finally realized. EPC in conjunction with IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) delivers various services such as VoIP, SMS, Video call, Picture share, IM and Presence. EPC and IMS support interworking with the existing 2G/3G wireless networks as well as PSTN to facilitate smooth migration, seamless mobility and service continuity across these networks. This eLearning module provides an overview of supporting voice services using LTE, which is known as Voice over LTE (VoLTE). The module discusses the LTE-EPC, IMS, and the PCC as the building blocks for VoLTE. The pre-call operations such as connectivity with the IMS network and IMS registration are explained, along with the VoLTE call setup and configuration. Interworking between LTE and PSTN is also discussed.

Intended Audience This course is an overview of Voice over LTE, and is targeted for a broad audience. This audience includes those in planning, Integration, operations, and end-to-end service deployment groups.


• Describe how voice services will function in LTE networks usingVoLTE

• Describe the role of the LTE-Evolved packet core, Policy & ChargingControl and IP Multimedia System (IMS) in LTE networks

• Specify the role of key IMS and Policy nodes and how those nodesinteract to deliver an end-to-end VoLTE call

• Summarize the main steps of pre-call operations including defaultbearer establishment and IMS registration

• Summarize main steps of pre-call operations such as IMSregistration

• Describe the main steps of setting up a VoLTE call• Identify the protocols used within the LTE and IMS networks for

VoLTE

Suggested Prerequisites • LTE Overview (eLearning)• Overview of IMS (eLearning)

Knowledge Knuggets 1. Course Objectives2. What is VoLTE?

2.1. Voice in mobile networks2.2. VoLTE

3. LTE and IMS3.1. LTE network overview3.2. LTE-EPC3.3. Overview of IMS elements3.4. Overview of IMS elements – CSCF3.5. EPS bearers for VoLTE3.6. Pre-requisites for VoLTE calling3.7. IMS registration3.8. Protocols used for VoLTE

4. VoLTE Call Establishment4.1. Overview4.2. SIP invite routing4.3. Routing the SIP INVITE4.4. SIP INVITE to destination mobile4.5. Media negotiation4.6. Resource reservation4.7. Dedicated bearer creation4.8. Signaling and media flow4.9. Ending the call4.10. VoLTE interworking with PSTN

5. Summary5.1. LTE5.2. IMS and policy5.3. Supporting SMS in LTE5.4. VoLTE call setup5.5. Signaling and media

6. Final AssessmentAssess the knowledge of the participantbased on the objectives of the course



VoLTE Overview eLearning | Average Duration: 1.5 hours | Course Number: LTE_112

The LTE Evolved Packet Core (EPC) is an evolution of the 3GPP system architecture with the vision of an all-IP network finally realized. EPC in conjunction with IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) delivers various services such as VoIP, SMS, Video call, Picture share, IM and Presence. EPC and IMS support interworking with the existing 2G/3G wireless networks as well as PSTN to facilitate smooth migration, seamless mobility and service continuity across these networks. This eLearning module provides an overview of supporting voice services using LTE, which is known as Voice over LTE (VoLTE). LTE-EPC, IMS, and the PCC are discussed as the building blocks for VoLTE. The pre-call operations such as connectivity with the IMS network and IMS registration are explained along with VoLTE call setup and configuration. Interworking between LTE and PSTN is discussed. Basic means of supporting SMS in LTE are also summarized.

Intended Audience This course is an overview of Voice over LTE, and is targeted for a broad audience. This audience includes those in planning, Integration, operations, and end-to-end service deployment groups.


• List various solutions for delivering voice in LTE networks.• Describe the role of LTE-EPC, PCC, and IMS in VoLTE.• Specify the roles of key IMS and PCC nodes.• Sketch inter-connectivity of LTE-EPC, IMS, and PCC nodes to deliver

an end-to-end IMS call.• Summarize main steps of pre-call operations such as IMS

registration.• Describe the main steps of setting up a VoLTE call.• Specify how SMS can be supported in LTE.

Suggested Prerequisites • LTE Overview (eLearning)• Overview of IMS (eLearning)

Knowledge Knuggets 1. Overview of EPS

1.1. Supporting voice services in LTE1.2. Overall network architecture (EPS,

IMS, PCC) 1.3. Initial attach 1.4. Default vs. dedicated EPS bearers 1.5. Connectivity with IMS APN

2. Connectivity Among EPS, IMS, andPCC2.1. Overview of IMS elements2.2. Overview of PCC elements2.3. QoS model in LTE2.4. Connectivity of IMS, LTE-EPC & PCC

3. Pre-Call IMS Functions for VoLTE3.1. PDN connection to IMS3.2. P-CSCF discovery3.3. IMS registration

4. VoLTE Call Setup4.1. Overall steps for an all-IP call4.2. PCC-IMS interactions4.3. Dedicated bearer setup

5. VoLTE-Scenarios5.1. LTE-PSTN interworking and role of

IMS 5.2. Overview of Single Radio Voice

Call Continuity (SRVCC) 5.3. Supporting SMS in LTE

6. Summary

Put It All Together

Assess the knowledge of the participant based on the objectives of the course



Overview of OFDM eLearning | Average Duration: 2 hours | Course Number: TRND103

Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM) is a transmission technique used to achieve very high data rates. OFDM is the technology of choice for all major wireless systems including Wireless LAN – 802.11, WiMAX – 802.16, digital audio/video broadcast systems such as Digital Video Broadcast – Handheld (DVB-H), Media FLO, and the air interface evolution of 3G Wireless systems based on 3GPP and 3GPP2. OFDM facilitates higher data rates over a wireless medium, which is very exciting to wireless operators who are eager to deploy multimedia rich Internet content over a wireless medium with seamless access anywhere, anytime. This course describes key OFDM concepts and terminology. It explains the challenges of radio propagation and describes how OFDM overcomes these challenges to offer high data rates in a spectrally efficient manner, and steps through the key OFDM operations in an end-to-end transmission.

Intended Audience This is a technical course, primarily intended for those in system design, system integration and test, systems engineering, network engineering, operations, and support.


• Walk through the evolution of radio technologies• Describe the evolution and applications of OFDM• List the key attributes of OFDM and understand the frequency

domain orthogonality• Define various terms used in OFDM-based systems• Describe the challenges of radio propagation and how OFDM

overcome these challenges• Describe the key operation of cyclic prefix, FFT and IFFT• List the basic transmitter and receiver components in an OFDM

system• Step through the typical operations of an end-to-end data

transmission in an OFDM-based system

Knowledge Knuggets 1. Introduction

1.1. Evolution of radio technologies1.2. Concepts of FDMA, TDMA, CDMA1.3. Need for OFDM for high data rates

2. Principles of OFDM2.1. Key attributes of OFDM2.2. Frequency domain orthogonality2.3. Time and frequency domain views

3. OFDM Basics3.1. Carrier and subcarrier3.2. Modulation and OFDM symbol3.3. Subcarrier spacing3.4. Guard period and cyclic prefix

4. Radio Propagation4.1. Multipath and doppler shift4.2. Inter Symbol Interference (ISI)4.3. Guard Time4.4. Inter Carrier Interference (ICI)4.5. Cyclic prefix and pilots

5. Fourier Transform5.1. Motivation for using Fourier

Transforms in OFDM systems 5.2. Concept of Fourier Transform 5.3. Discrete Fourier Transform (DFT) 5.4. Fast Fourier Transform (FFT) 5.5. Implementation

6. End-to-End Transmission6.1. Transmitter and receiver

components 6.2. OFDM operations

7. Summary




Multiple Antenna Techniques eLearning | Average Duration: 3 hours | Course Number: TRND104

Advanced multiple antenna technologies enable emerging 4G cellular technologies to achieve superior data rates over the air interface (e.g., in excess of 100 Mbps). While 4G networks utilize an efficient multiple access technique called Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiple Access (OFDMA), OFDMA on its own cannot deliver the expected superior throughput in 4G systems. Multiple antenna techniques play a critical role in increasing spectral efficiency. This course provides fundamental knowledge of numerous multiple antenna techniques that will be an integral part of emerging radio access standards. The antenna basics are explained, along with typical antenna configurations in commercial cellular deployments. Major antenna techniques are covered in the course, providing a strong foundation for advanced antenna technologies.

Intended Audience This course is intended for those seeking a fundamental understanding of how various multiple antenna techniques work. This includes those in a design, test, systems engineering, sales engineering, network engineering, or verification role.


• Outline key benefits and challenges of multiple antenna techniques• Provide examples of various types of multiple antenna techniques• Explain transmit and receive diversity techniques such as Space

Time Coding (STC) and antenna grouping• Contrast a switched-beam system with an adaptive beamforming

technique• Describe MIMO spatial multiplexing techniques• Discuss the implementation of SDMA• Give examples of the multiple antenna techniques defined in

emerging 4G cellular networks

Complementary Courses • [TRND103] Overview of OFDM (eLearning)

Course Outline 1. Introduction to Antenna Techniques

1.1. Antenna basics: Transmit and receiveoperation, antenna parameters, and antenna gain characteristics

1.2. Motivation for advanced antenna techniques

1.3. Example of antenna configurations: Omni and sectorized systems, 1 transmit and 1 receive antenna, 1 transmit and 2 receive antennas with space and polarization diversity

1.4. Summary of multiple antenna techniques, including advantages and challenges

2. Transmit and Receive DiversityTechniques2.1. Basic techniques (space, time, and

frequency) 2.2. Advanced transmit diversity

techniques including STC, frequency/space, and antenna grouping/selection

2.3. Receive diversity 3. Beamforming Techniques

3.1. Construction of a beam3.2. Transmit and receive beamforming3.3. Switched-beam system3.4. Adaptive beamforming system3.5. Benefits and challenges of

beamforming

4. MIMO - Spatial Multiplexing4.1. Basics of spatial multiplexing4.2. Horizontal and vertical encoding,

single-code word and multi-code word

4.3. MIMO transmitter and receiver examples

4.4. Closed-loop MIMO (MIMO + precoding)

4.5. Collaborative spatial multiplexing 4.6. Benefits and challenges of MIMO-

SM

5. Summary



LTE-Advanced Essentials Instructor Led | Duration: 1 Day | Course Number: LTE_114

To meet the rapidly growing IP data traffic, 3GPP has introduced an evolution of LTE called LTE-Advanced in 3GPP Release 10. LTE-Advanced is designed to meet or exceed the requirements of IMT-Advanced, including support for peak downlink data rates of over 1 Gbps. The features in LTE-Advanced are backwards compatible with existing LTE capabilities, allowing service providers to provide an enhanced user experience while minimizing the cost of ownership. This course provides a comprehensive look at LTE-Advanced features (R10 and beyond), describing the key requirements, performance targets, and proposed solutions, including carrier aggregation, enhanced advanced antenna techniques, network relays, and coordinated multipoint (CoMP) operations.

Intended Audience This course is intended for individuals in business and leadership functions, as well as those who need to understand LTE-Advanced and its evolution from LTE.


• Identify the motivating factors behind LTE-Advanced• List the functional requirements and performance targets for IMT-

Advanced and LTE-Advanced• Define the key features of LTE-Advanced• Explain how basic LTE operations have been enhanced in LTE-

Advanced• Describe the important scenarios for LTE-Advanced deployment

Course Outline 1. Overview of LTE-Advanced

1.1. Evolution from LTE (R8) to LTE-Advanced (R10 and beyond)

1.2. IMT-Advanced requirements and LTE-Advanced performance targets

1.3. Key LTE-Advanced features 2. LTE-Advanced Network Architecture

2.1. R8 E-UTRAN and EPC architectures2.2. Relays and enhanced Home eNBs in

R10 2.3. UE categories for LTE-Advanced

3. Air Interface Enhancements3.1. Carrier aggregation (CA)3.2. Enhanced multiple antenna

techniques 3.3. Coordinated multipoint (CoMP) 3.4. SON enhancements 3.5. HetNets and eICIC

4. Life of an LTE-Advanced UE4.1. System acquisition4.2. Network attach and bearer setup4.3. Uplink and downlink data

transmissions 4.4. Discontinuous reception (DRX) 4.5. Paging and cell reselection

5. Deployment Considerations5.1. Deployment challenges5.2. Migration to LTE-Advanced5.3. LTE-Advanced overlays5.4. HetNets and SON

Appendix: Release 9 Enhancements


LTE RAN Performance Essentials Instructor Led | Duration: 1 Day | Course Number: LTE_115

The LTE air interface leverages several advanced radio technologies to deliver higher data rates and higher capacity to mobile subscribers, including OFDM and MIMO. The unique characteristics of these techniques require careful planning and optimization in order to maximize the overall coverage, capacity and performance of the LTE RAN. This course focuses on the challenges that RAN engineers typically face, both during initial deployment and in later growth phases. This course provides a high-level overview of LTE performance-related issues, including low cell-edge throughput, low downlink and uplink cell throughput, poor MIMO performance, RRC connection setup failures and drops, UE context drops, and bearer setup and bearer drops.

Intended Audience This course is intended for those in leadership functions as well as those who need to understand and consider RF-related issues in LTE.

Learning Objectives After completing this course, the participants will be able to:

• Define the LTE RAN KPIs and map them to the corresponding LTERAN operations

• Associate important LTE signaling events with success and failureoperational counters

• Identify the RF measurements that are key to coverage andinterference and discuss how they impact the accessibility KPIs

• Identify events that lead to context and bearer drops• Describe downlink and uplink traffic operations and discuss the

importance of CQI for improved throughput• Calculate Resource Block utilization and its effect on cell capacity• Define the KPIs for handover and interworking performance


Course Outline 1. LTE RAN KPIs

1.1. LTE RAN KPIs overview1.2. LTE signaling to KPI mapping

2. Coverage and Accessibility2.1. Defining “right” coverage2.2. RSRP, RSRQ and SINR

measurements 2.3. RRC connection and context setup

performance 3. Drops and Retainability

3.1. Radio link failures3.2. UE context and E-RAB drop KPIs

4. Throughput and Capacity4.1. DL and UL operations4.2. CQI and MCS/MIMO selection4.3. RB utilization and capacity planning4.4. Interference Coordination (ICIC)

5. Interworking and Handovers5.1. Intra- and inter-frequency handovers5.2. Idle mode IRAT selection5.3. Automatic Neighbor Relation (ANR)



VoLTE Essentials Instructor Led | Duration: 1 Day | Course Number: LTE_116

LTE is defined as an all-IP network without any circuit-switched network elements; as a consequence, LTE subscribers must receive their voice services through voice over IP (VoIP). VoLTE (Voice over LTE) is based on the IMS (IP Multimedia Subsystem) framework and Session Initiation Protocol (SIP), and is the preferred solution for delivering voice in LTE networks. Wireless service providers around the globe have agreed to deploy VoLTE in order to ensure a smooth migration of voice services and seamless interoperability among the VoLTE equipment vendors and operators. This course provides a high-level end-to-end understanding of the VoLTE/IMS core network architecture, an overview of voice and video services, and a description of key VoLTE call scenarios, along with a discussion of important VoLTE deployment considerations.

Intended Audience This course is intended for individuals who need a high-level overview of the LTE and IMS VoLTE networks, end-to-end signaling and traffic flows, and VoLTE operational scenarios.

Learning Objectives After completing this course, the participant will be able to:

• Sketch the LTE and IMS architectures for VoLTE and describe thefunctions supported by each VoLTE network component

• Describe the key operations needed to establish and maintainVoLTE sessions, including: IMS registration Call establishment Dedicated bearer setup QoS management

• Illustrate the end-to-end signaling and traffic paths for VoLTE• Explain how VoLTE calls interwork with the PSTN and 3G networks• Identify the key considerations for deploying VoLTE and monitoring

monitoring VoLTE operations

Suggested Prerequisites • VoLTE Overview (eLearning)

Course Outline 1. LTE-IMS VoLTE Overview

1.1. What is VoLTE?1.2. Role of LTE and IMS for VoLTE1.3. Voice and video features in LTE1.4. Network enhancements for VoLTE1.5. State of VoLTE deployment

2. LTE-IMS Network Architecture2.1. IMS network architecture2.2. Key IMS entities and protocols2.3. Role of DRA/SLF

3. Registration in VoLTE3.1. Life of an LTE IMS UE3.2. IMS registration3.3. Default bearer connectivity to IMS

4. VoLTE Call Setup4.1. End-to-end VoLTE-to-VoLTE call

setup 4.2. Roles of ENUM and TAS 4.3. Dedicated bearer setup 4.4. End-to-end signaling and traffic

paths

5. VoLTE to PSTN/3G Calls5.1. Interworking considerations5.2. Role of MGCF and MGW5.3. SR-VCC and eSR-VCC5.4. End-to-end signaling and traffic

paths 6. VoLTE Deployment

6.1. Device and network changes6.2. Role of RCS6.3. VoLTE KPIs6.4. VoLTE coverage requirements6.5. Voice quality considerations



VoLTE and IMS in LTE-EPC Networks Instructor Led | Duration: 3 Days | Course Number: LTE_203

The LTE Evolved Packet Core (EPC) is an evolution of the 3GPP system architecture with the vision of an all-IP network finally realized. EPC in conjunction with IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) delivers various services such as VoIP, SMS, Video call, Picture share, IM and Presence. EPC and IMS support mobility with the existing 2G/3G wireless networks as well as PSTN to facilitate smooth migration, interworking and service continuity across these networks. This course provides a detailed look at the architecture of the LTE EPC, IMS and QoS framework to deliver end-to-end voice (Voice over LTE – VoLTE) in LTE networks. It also covers various service scenario walk-throughs that utilize IMS and EPC network components. The IMS service architecture and the interaction with existing services are described.

Intended Audience This course is designed for those involved in deployment and engineering of next generation wireless networks and services based on LTE-EPC and IMS.


• Sketch the EPC architecture and describe the role of various nodesin establishing a data session in LTE for IMS signaling

• Sketch the IMS network architecture and identify the role of keynetwork nodes, interfaces, and related protocols

• List various protocols used in IMS networks to support VoIP• Step through the IMS registration procedure• Explain the role of the PCC network to deliver QoS• Step through the interactions between LTE-EPC and IMS nodes to

establish a VoIP call• Step through the interworking of IMS with non-IMS networks such

as PSTN• Describe the IMS services architecture• Discuss role of AS, RCS, MMTel, and ICS, and support for legacy

services• Sketch the charging architecture in LTE-EPC and IMS networks

Suggested Prerequisites • Overview of IMS (eLearning)• LTE SAE Evolved Packet Core (EPC) Overview (eLearning)

Course Outline 1. LTE/EPC Network Essentials

1.1. LTE-EPC network architecture1.2. Network nodes and roles of HSS,

MME, S-GW, P-GW, and PCRF1.3. Network interfaces and protocols

2. IMS Architecture2.1. IMS network architecture2.2. Role of CSCF, MGCF, MGW, HSS, AS2.3. User addressing in IMS2.4. End-to-end signaling and traffic flow

3. Protocols for VoIP and IMS3.1. Diameter3.2. SIP and SDP3.3. H.248 (Megaco)3.4. RTP and RTCP

4. VoLTE Pre-Call Functions4.1. PDN connection for IMS APN4.2. Default EPS bearer setup4.3. IMS registration4.4. IMS authentication

5. QoS Framework in LTE-EPC5.1. QoS classes in LTE-EPC5.2. PCC architecture5.3. PCRF, PCEF, and AS5.4. Interfaces: Gx, Rx5.5. SDF, SDF aggregation, TFT

6. VoLTE Call Management6.1. VoIP call setup in IMS6.2. PCC interactions6.3. SIP/SDP message details6.4. Media format considerations6.5. Emergency calls

7. Interworking in IMS7.1. IMS – PSTN interworking7.2. Roaming in IMS7.3. Role of IPX

8. IMS Services Framework8.1. Service architecture and role of

AS 8.2. Telephony Application server

(TAS) 8.3. Example supplementary services 8.4. Role of RCS and MMTel

9. SMS over IP Using IMS9.1. SMS delivery architecture9.2. SMS origination and termination9.3. SMS interworking

10. IMS Charging Architecture10.1. Overview of network nodes10.2. Offline and online charging



Exploring IMS/VoLTE Networks Instructor Led | Duration: 2 Days | Course Number: LTE_207

VoLTE (Voice over LTE) is the preferred solution for delivering voice over LTE networks, based on the IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) architecture. This course is designed to present IMS/VoLTE architecture and call flow scenarios from the perspective of a typical wireless operator. The course starts with a detailed look at the end-to-end IMS core architecture in a wireless operator’s typical VoLTE network then steps through the various stages of interactions of User Equipment (UE) and LTE Radio, EPC and IMS network elements. Discussions cover initial IMS/VoLTE registration, covers the details of key service scenario such as IMS registration, VoLTE to VoLTE call setup and VoLTE to PSTN/3G call setup. The role of key nodes during call setup such as ENUM and TAS is covered. Finally, the topics of VoLTE KPIs and impact to the UE, RAN and core networks are covered for VoLTE deployment.

Intended Audience This course is intended for those seeking technical details of a typical VoLTE network architecture and its operations.

Learning Objectives After completing this course, the participant will be able to:

• Sketch VoLTE architecture and describe the functions supported byeach VoLTE network component

• Identify key interfaces and related protocols such as SIP, Diameter,RTP, H.248

• Step through the key VoLTE operations: IMS registration VoLTE to VoLTE call setup New bearer setup for VoLTE QoS VoLTE interworking with PSTN/3G

• Sketch an end-to-end signaling and traffic paths for VoLTE• Describe how QoS is enforced in LTE network for VoLTE• List the quality and capacity related KPIs for monitoring of VoLTE

operations

Required Prerequisites • VoLTE Overview (eLearning)

Course Outline 1. VoLTE Overview

1.1. What is VoLTE? 1.2. Role of LTE and IMS for VoLTE 1.3. Voice and video features 1.4. Enhancements for VoLTE

2. VoLTE in LTE Networks2.1. VoLTE IMS architecture2.2. VoLTE call model2.3. Role of CSCFs2.4. Role of DRA and SLF

3. Registration in VoLTE3.1. Default bearer connectivity to IMS3.2. P-CSCF discovery3.3. SIP, SDP, Diameter, H.248, RTP3.4. Private and public user identities3.5. User registration3.6. App servers such as TAS, PS, SCC3.7. Registrations with app servers3.8. Exercise: End-to-end message ladder

diagram of VoLTE registration 4. VoLTE Call Setup

4.1. End-to-end VoLTE to VoLTE call setup4.2. ENUM and TAS during VoLTE call

setup 4.3. VoLTE call release

4.4. Exercise: End-to-end message ladder diagram of VoLTE to VoLTE call

5. QoS for VoLTE Calls5.1. P-CSCF, PCRF, and P-GW for QoS

enforcement 5.2. Dedicated bearer setup 5.3. QoS enforcement and scheduling 5.4. Dedicated bearer release

6. VoLTE Interworking Calls6.1. ENUM for PSTN/3G call setup6.2. MGCF, MGW, MRFC, MRFP6.3. Signaling and traffic paths6.4. Exercise: End-to-end message

ladder diagram of VoLTE to Non-VoLTE call

7. VoLTE Deployment7.1. New network nodes for VoLTE in

MTSO 7.2. eNB, S-GW, P-GW enhancements 7.3. Device impact 7.4. VoLTE KPIs



LTE Technology Overview with Public Safety Features Instructor Led | Duration: 2.5 Days | Course Number: LTE_209

The arena of Mobile communications has been witnessing explosive growth on several fronts like technology, applications, devices and services. Giving rise to deployment of 4G-LTE networks. Public Safety Communications is also witnessing a need for higher data rates and capabilities. In order to make use of such high speed data in public safety services, 3GPP initiated in release 12 to enhance LTE standard to meet public safety feature requirements. This course describes the simplified architecture of LTE, LTE architecture enhancements to support public safety features, and moves on to OFDM and MIMO. The course also covers the downlink and uplink frame structure, OFDM operations at the physical layer, and resource management and scheduling considerations at the MAC layer. It steps through system acquisition, call setup, traffic operations and handover. The deployment and interworking issues with 2G/3G wireless networks are also explored. In summary, this course provides a comprehensive overview of LTE technology and its enhancements to support public safety features.

Intended Audience This course provides a comprehensive overview and a technical introduction to LTE and its enhancements to support public safety features. It is suitable for engineers in network planning and design, product design and development, network deployment, network performance, and network operations.


• List the requirements and capabilities of LTE• List the requirements of public safety features in LTE• Explain the network architecture of E-UTRAN and EPC• Sketch the architecture of security, policy and charging control

(PCC), and IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) and their interactionswith EPC

• Sketch the LTE architecture enhancements to support publicsafety features

• Describe the use of OFDM and multiple antenna techniques in LTE• Describe the key concepts in the LTE air interface• List steps for network acquisition and EPS bearer setup• Describe the traffic operation in DL and UL• List mobility and handover procedures• Describe public safety services supported in LTE networks• Explain public safety LTE interworking with 2G/3G wireless

networks

Suggested Prerequisites • [LTE_102] LTE Overview (eLearning)

Course Outline 1. Introduction

1.1. Tracing evolution of technology1.2. 4G technology and market drivers1.3. Goals and requirements of LTE1.4. LTE building blocks1.5. Motivation for PS LTE1.6. Requirements of PS LTE

2. LTE Architecture and Protocols2.1. Tracing architecture evolution2.2. Significance of MBMS in R62.3. E-UTRAN and EPC2.4. Roles of eNB, MME, S-GW, P-GW,

and HSS 2.5. Key interfaces: S1, X2, S6a, S5, and

S11 2.6. Role of IMS in LTE networks 2.7. eMBMS network architecture 2.8. LTE architecture enhancements to

support public safety features 2.9. UE categories

3. LTE Air Interface3.1. Orthogonality3.2. Use of OFDM in LTE3.3. MIMO (SU-MIMO, MU-MIMO)3.4. LTE air interface channels

4. Initial Attach4.1. System acquisition4.2. Random access procedures4.3. RRC connection4.4. Initial attach4.5. Authentication and security4.6. Default bearer setup4.7. IP address allocation

5. QoS Support in LTE5.1. PCC framework5.2. EPS bearers and SDFs5.3. Dedicated bearer setup5.4. QoS in LTE5.5. Traffic operations in DL and UL

6. Idle Mode Mobility and Handover6.1. Idle mode operations6.2. Cell reselection6.3. Tracking area update6.4. X2 handover

7. Public Safety Services in LTE7.1. Emergency call using LTE for

public safety organizations. 7.2. Group Communication System

Enablers for LTE(GCSE) 7.3. Proximity based Service(ProSe)

8. Interworking8.1. Public safety LTE interworking with

2G/3G wireless networks


LTE-Advanced Technical Overview Instructor Led | Duration: 2 Days | Course Number: LTE_310

This course provides a fundamental understanding of the LTE-Advanced features and the impact they have on the LTE air interface protocols and operations. LTE-Advanced is introduced in Release 10, and several LTE-Advanced features are specified in Release 11 and future releases. This course offers an in-depth view of how features such as Carrier Aggregation (CA) and Coordinated Multipoint (CoMP) are implemented. The signaling enhancements to session establishment and RRC connections are covered as well as changes to mobility and power control procedures for LTE-Advanced. Finally, there is a comprehensive look at other LTE-Advance features including; enhancements for Self-organizing Networks (SONs), features in support of heterogeneous networks and enhancements to MIMO techniques.

Intended Audience This is a detailed technical course, primarily intended for those in system design, system integration and test, systems engineering, network engineering, operations, and support.


• List the key LTE-Advanced features and their benefits• Describe the benefits of Carrier Aggregation and fundamentals of

the feature• Explain the key air interface changes required to support Carrier

Aggregation and show how they are used• Discuss the rationale for Coordinated Multipoint (CoMP) and key

deployment topologies• Outline changes required to implement CoMP and walk through

downlink and uplink data transfer• Describe features supporting heterogeneous network (HetNet)

deployments• Identify changes to MIMO in LTE-Advanced and how they achieve

higher spectral efficiency

Course Outline 1. LTE-Advanced Overview

1.1. LTE Evolution1.2. LTE-Advanced promises and

challenges 1.3. Key LTE-Advanced features

2. Network Acquisition and Attach2.1. System acquisition and attach2.2. UE capabilities2.3. Reference signals2.4. DL and UL traffic operations

3. Carrier Aggregation (CA) Concepts3.1. Benefits of CA3.2. Band combinations3.3. Resource allocation options3.4. Hybrid-ARQ for CA

4. Carrier Aggregation Operations4.1. RRC configuration4.2. Cross carrier scheduling4.3. DL/UL data Transfer4.4. Multi-carrier HARQ feedback

5. Coordinated Multipoint (CoMP)Concepts5.1. Benefits of CoMP5.2. CoMP sets5.3. CoMP topologies

6. CoMP Operations6.1. DL joint transmission6.2. DL dynamic point selection with

muting 6.3. CSI processes 6.4. UL joint reception

7. MIMO, HetNet, SON, and RelayNodes7.1. Antenna technique enhancements7.2. Support for Heterogeneous

Networks (HetNet) 7.2.1. eICIC

7.3. Self-Organizing Networks (SON) 7.4. Considerations for home eNodeBs

and relay nodes

Appendix Release 12 and Beyond

New Carrier Type, 3D Beamforming, Device-to-Device Communications, Machine Type Communications

Release 9 Enhancements


LTE RF Planning and Design Certification Workshop Instructor Led | Duration: 5 Days | Course Number: LTE_401

LTE offers significant improvements over previous mobile wireless systems in terms of data speeds and capacity, through the use of technologies such as OFDMA and multiple antenna techniques. However, these gains are realized only with careful planning and design in the LTE Radio Access Network (RAN), to maximize the efficiency of available RF spectrum. This hands-on workshop guides participants through the theory and practice of RF planning and design for LTE RANs. Participants will apply their understanding of the LTE air interface physical structure and related concepts to calculate the link budgets to support the market coverage and performance requirements, and to determine optimal network parameter settings. Participants will use actual planning inputs and a coverage prediction tool for exercises to apply their knowledge and skills to real-world scenarios, and the class concludes with a certification assessment.

Intended Audience This workshop is intended for LTE RF design and system performance engineers.

Learning Objectives After completing this workshop, the student will be able to:

• Apply a consistent process to radio network planning and design• Use RSRP and RSRQ measurements to assess LTE RAN RF

performance• Map network requirements to corresponding system parameters• Construct uplink/downlink link budgets to meet specific

performance requirements• Use coverage and capacity requirements to determine the optimal

radio network design• Exploit multiple antenna techniques to optimize coverage and

performance• Estimate the maximum cell site air interface capacity based on a

specific traffic model• Determine optimal LTE configuration and operational parameter

settings to maximize system performance• Describe the key parameters and operations related to customer-

specific Inter-RAT deployment

Required Equipment • PC laptop with administrator privileges

Suggested Prerequisites • Overview of OFDM (eLearning)• LTE Overview (eLearning)

Course Outline 1. Overview of LTE Radio Network Design

1.1. Radio network design goals1.2. Planning inputs and outputs1.3. LTE RAN planning process

2. LTE Air Interface2.1. E-UTRAN architecture2.2. LTE Physical layer structure2.3. Air interface resources2.4. UE measurements (RSRP/RSRQ)2.5. RSRP/RSRQ exercises

3. Market and Engineering Requirements3.1. Coverage requirements3.2. Capacity requirements3.3. QoS requirements3.4. Engineering requirements

4. LTE Link Budget4.1. Cell edge throughput calculations4.2. Link budget for UL and DL4.3. Role of RRH and TMA4.4. UL/DL link budget exercises

5. RF Design and Site Selection5.1. RF design process and options5.2. Morphology definitions5.3. Propagation models5.4. RF design tool configuration5.5. Coverage prediction

6. Antennas in LTE Networks6.1. Multiple antenna techniques6.2. Downlink feedback (CQI/RI/PMI)6.3. Deployment considerations6.4. Coverage prediction exercises

7. LTE Capacity Planning7.1. Data traffic modeling7.2. Air interface capacity estimation7.3. Backhaul capacity planning7.4. Triggers for capacity planning

8. RF Configuration Parameters8.1. Frequency planning8.2. Sync signal and PCI planning8.3. Reference signal planning8.4. RA preamble planning8.5. PCI and RACH planning exercises

9. RF Operational Parameters9.1. Cell selection/reselection

planning 9.2. Handover planning 9.3. Power control planning

10. Radio Network KPIs10.1. User-centric KPIs10.2. Network performance KPIs10.3. System utilization KPIs

11. Interworking with 2G/3G11.1. System selection/reselection

planning 11.2. Inter-RAT handover planning



LTE RAN Signaling and Operations Instructor Led | Duration: 3 Days | Course Number: LTE_405

Long Term Evolution (LTE) is an all-IP wireless system that promises dramatic improvements in throughput and latency. The LTE enhancements are based on several fundamental pillars: a new air interface (OFDM+MIMO), simplified network architecture and efficient air interface structure and signaling mechanisms. This course takes a detailed look at various call scenarios of the LTE radio network using signaling messages and related parameters. It provides details of system access, initial attach, default/dedicated bearer setup, handovers and inter-RAT operations. At appropriate instances, the LTE operations are compared with similar operations of 1x/1xEV-DO or UMTS networks.

Intended Audience This course is primarily intended for a technical audience in RF engineering, systems engineering, network engineering, support, operations, and anyone seeking a more in depth understanding of LTE signaling details.


• Sketch the network architecture of the LTE E-UTRAN and EPC• List and describe the use of DL and UL channels of LTE• Step through the system acquisition process in LTE and understand

the system selection parameters• Analyze the UE logs to get deeper understanding of system access

parameters of SIB 2• Step through the system access and the initial attach operation,

including security and IP address assignment• Explain the implementation and enforcement of QoS for calls such

as VoIP• Summarize traffic operations for UL and DL• Describe various handover scenarios and the associated signaling

procedures• Describe inter-system handover mechanisms, in particular the LTE

to 3G/2G scenario

Suggested Prerequisites • [LTE_102] LTE Overview (eLearning)

Course Outline 1. LTE Network Architecture

1.1. E-UTRAN architecture1.2. LTE-Uu, S1 and X2 interfaces1.3. Protocols of LTE RAN

2. LTE Air Interface2.1. LTE frame structure of DL and UL2.2. LTE channels overview2.3. Identities of UE, eNB and EPC

3. System Acquisition3.1. Cell-ID detection and synchronization3.2. System Information Blocks (SIBs)3.3. RF configuration and operations

parameters 4. Connecting to LTE RAN

4.1. Random access operation4.2. UE and eNB timing alignment4.3. RRC connection setup

5. Attach to the Network5.1. Authentication5.2. Selection of MME, S-GW, and P-GW5.3. Default bearer establishment5.4. AS and NAS security

6. Quality Of Service in LTE6.1. QoS parameters6.2. Dedicated EPS bearers and TFTs6.3. Dedicated bearer setup6.4. Data radio bearers in LTE

7. Traffic and Bandwidth Management7.1. DL traffic processing7.2. Feedback: CQI, PMI, RI7.3. UL traffic processing7.4. Buffer status reports7.5. Scheduling7.6. Time alignment7.7. Closed loop power control7.8. Discontinuous reception

8. Mobility and Idle Mode8.1. Types of measurements8.2. Cell reselection and TAU

operation8.3. Paging operation8.4. DRX operation in Idle mode

9. Handover9.1. Measurement configuration9.2. Measurement types9.3. Handovers9.4. X2-based handovers9.5. S1-based handovers

10. Interoperability10.1. Comparison of measurements

between LTE and 2G/3G10.2. Inter-RAT handover preparation10.3. Inter-RAT handover execution


VoLTE Signaling and Operations Instructor Led | Duration: 3 Days | Course Number: LTE_427

This is an intermediate level course that builds on participant’s knowledge of VoLTE and the IMS architecture. Participants analyze real-world VoLTE/SIP logs collected from commercial VoLTE networks using drive test equipment. The IMS infrastructure is simulated using Open IMS, so participants also analyze SIP signaling messages in the IMS domain. This course uses a scenario- based approach, allowing participants to step through key scenarios such as VoLTE registration, VoLTE to VoLTE calls, and Interworking with the PSTN/3G and emergency calls. Log analysis is emphasized where logs are available. Other topics are explored using detailed message flow diagrams.

Intended Audience This course is designed for those involved in VoLTE deployment in LTE RAN and EPC networks.


• Sketch the VoLTE network architecture• Walk through the following scenarios and identify the SIP messages

and related parameters for: VoLTE registration VoLTE to VoLTE call setup and release VoLTE to PSTN interworking Voice Call Continuity (if applicable) Emergency Calls

• Step through the dedicated bearer setup during VoLTE call initiation• Elaborate on Voice Call Continuity features to interwork with

erstwhile RAN technologies• Identify the LTE RAN enhancements required to support VoLTE

Required Equipment • Laptop for VoLTE log analysis

Suggested Prerequisites • VoLTE Essentials or Exploring IMS/VoLTE Networks (Instructor Led)

Special Note Section 3 and 4 will be covered using air interface logs collected from a VoLTE network and generic SIP logs using open source IMS.

Course Outline 1. LTE and IMS Network Architecture

1.1. LTE-EPC network architecture2. Bearer Setup for IMS APN

2.1. PDN connection for VoLTE2.2. Default bearer setup

3. VoLTE Registration3.1. IMS registration3.2. SIP signaling with P-CSCF3.3. User identities for VoLTE3.4. Application registration3.5. Exercise: LTE-IMS registration

4. VoLTE Call Setup4.1. Call setup scenario overview4.2. VoLTE call initiation signaling4.3. Voice codec options4.4. Exercise: End-to-end VoLTE call

5. VoLTE Interworking Calls5.1. Interworking Overview5.2. VoLTE to PSTN5.3. PSTN to VoLTE

6. Voice Call Continuity6.1. SRVCC/eSRVCC network architecture6.2. VCC call setup

7. Emergency Call Support7.1. Emergency session call flows7.2. LTE bearer registration and

resource request 7.3. P-CSCF discovery and IMS

emergency registration 7.4. Establish emergency session 7.5. Concepts and definitions

8. RAN Enhancements for VoLTE8.1. AMR and RTP8.2. SPS8.3. TTI Bundling8.4. RoHC



RF Design Workshop: Part 1 - LTE Instructor Led | Duration: 2 Days | Course Number: LTE_415

LTE offers significant improvements over previous mobile wireless systems in terms of data speeds and capacity, through the use of technologies such as OFDMA and multiple antenna techniques. However, these gains are realized only with careful planning and design in the LTE Radio Access Network (RAN), to maximize the efficiency of available RF spectrum. This hands-on workshop guides participants through the theory and practice of RF design for LTE RANs. Participants will apply their understanding of the LTE air interface physical structure and related concepts to calculate the link budgets to support the market coverage and performance requirements. Participants will use coverage prediction tool for exercises to apply their knowledge and skills to real-world scenarios.

Intended Audience This workshop is intended for LTE RF design and system performance engineers.


• Apply a consistent process to radio network design• Use RSRP and RSRQ measurements to assess LTE RAN RF

performance• Map network requirements to corresponding system parameters• Construct uplink/downlink link budgets to meet specific

performance requirements• Use coverage and capacity requirements to determine the optimal

radio network design• Exploit multiple antenna techniques to optimize coverage and

performance


Suggested Prerequisites • Overview of OFDM (eLearning)• LTE Overview (eLearning)

Course Outline 1. Overview of LTE Radio Network Design

1.1. Radio network design goals1.2. Planning inputs and outputs1.3. LTE RAN planning process

2. LTE Air Interface2.1. E-UTRAN architecture2.2. LTE Physical layer structure2.3. Air interface resources2.4. UE measurements (RSRP/RSRQ)2.5. RSRP/RSRQ exercises

3. Market and Engineering Requirements3.1. Coverage requirements3.2. Capacity requirements3.3. QoS requirements3.4. Engineering requirements

4. LTE Link Budget4.1. Cell edge throughput calculations4.2. Link budget for UL and DL4.3. Role of RRH and TMA4.4. UL/DL link budget exercises

5. RF Design and Site Selection5.1. RF design process and options5.2. Morphology definitions5.3. Propagation models5.4. RF design tool configuration5.5. Coverage prediction

6. Antennas in LTE Networks6.1. Multiple antenna techniques6.2. Downlink feedback (CQI/RI/PMI)6.3. Deployment considerations6.4. Coverage prediction exercises



RF Design Workshop: Part 2 – VoLTE and Small Cells Instructor Led | Duration: 2 Days | Course Number: LTE_416

With the expected introduction of LTE features such as Voice over LTE (VoLTE), multi-frequency, Small cell deployment, and LTE-Advanced features such as carrier aggregation, the existing RF design process needs to be enhanced. This workshop provides a foundation for the features such as VoLTE, carrier aggregation, Heterogeneous Networks (HetNets), and small cells. The course revisits the data traffic driven link budget and enhances to reflect the VoLTE performance requirements and the differences for Small cells. The antennas being planned to accommodate multi-band deployments are discussed. Various RF parameters related to cell selection/re-selection and handover are discussed for proper load distribution in cases of multi-carrier and small cell deployment. In summary, this workshop provides detailed understanding of RF design enhancements for VoLTE, LTE-Advanced and Small Cell.

Intended Audience This workshop provides practical examples and intertwines the exercises at every stage of the RF design process and is intended for RF designers, RF systems engineers, network engineers, deployment and operations personnel.


• Enumerate design considerations of deploying LTE in differentbands, for different services, and using different cell types

• Identify the key features of LTE-Advanced such as CarrierAggregation, HetNet, eICIC, and SON and their impact on RF design

• Step through the link budget and planning process for VoLTE, multi-frequency, and Small cell deployment

• Sketch various antenna configurations• Calculate the air interface capacity needs for data and VoLTE traffic• Describe configurations of RF design parameters related to cell

selection, re-selection, and handover


Suggested Prerequisites • Overview of OFDM (eLearning)• LTE Overview (eLearning)• RF Design Workshop: Part 1 – LTE (Instructor Led)

Course Outline 1. LTE Radio Network Design Review

1.1. Radio network design goals, inputsand outputs

1.2. LTE radio network planning process 2. Link Budget for Small Cells

2.1. Review LTE link budget for macronetwork

2.2. Small Cell considerations 2.3. Impact of Tx power, frequency, # of

antennas 2.4. Pathloss for UL and DL 2.5. Exercise: Link budget walk-through

3. RF Design Considerations3.1. RF design guidelines3.2. RF design tool configuration3.3. Coverage prediction3.4. Exercises: Coverage and interference

4. Link Budget for VoLTE4.1. Link budget differences for VoLTE

and data 4.2. SINR requirement for VoLTE 4.3. Use of RBs for VoLTE 4.4. Pathloss for UL and DL 4.5. Exercise: Link budget walk-through

5. Antenna Considerations5.1. Multi-band antenna

considerations 5.2. 4x4 MIMO considerations 5.3. TMA and RRH deployment

configurations 5.4. Integrated antenna considerations

6. Advanced Features of LTE6.1. Carrier aggregation6.2. HetNet and eICIC support6.3. SON features



LTE RAN Signaling and Operations: Part 1 - Attach Instructor Led | Duration: 1.5 Days | Course Number: LTE_418

Long Term Evolution (LTE) is a radio technology based on OFDM and MIMO technologies. LTE provides much higher data rates (over 100 Mbps) to users while reducing the cost-per-bit for service providers. This is very exciting to wireless operators who are eager to deploy multimedia rich Internet content over a wireless medium with seamless access anywhere at any time. This course describes the detailed procedures using call flows and ladder diagrams the system acquisition, RRC connection and steps through Network Attach procedure. In summary, this course provides a comprehensive overview of various procedures of a UE while registering on an LTE network.

Intended Audience This course provides a comprehensive overview and a technical introduction to UE Attach procedure. It is suitable for engineers in network planning and design, product design and development, network deployment, network performance, and network operations.


• List the steps involved in initial system acquisition• Describe how the primary and secondary synchronization signals

are used• Identify the key channel configuration parameters received over the

broadcast channel• Illustrate the random access procedure• Explain the purpose of signaling radio bearers• Show the steps involved in establishing an RRC connection• Illustrate the end to end message flow for the Network Attach

procedure• Explain how MMEs/S-GW and P-GW are selected• Sketch the process for setting up a default EPS bearer• Describe IP address allocation• Outline the differences between the EMM state


Course Outline 1. System Acquisition

1.1. UE power-up sequence1.2. Initial power-up parameters1.3. Synchronization signals1.4. System Information Block (SIB) types1.5. MIB example1.6. SIB1 example1.7. Initial network selection1.8. Initial cell selection1.9. Review exercises1.10. Summary

2. RRC Connection to LTE RAN2.1. Access signaling - Random Access

procedure 2.2. SIB2 parameters 2.3. PRACH power calculation 2.4. Timers for PRACH probes 2.5. Preamble formats 2.6. Random access response 2.7. Contention resolution 2.8. RRC connection set up 2.9. Signaling radio bearers 2.10. Review exercises 2.11. Summary

3. LTE Network Attach – Part13.1. Steps involved in LTE EPS bearer

set up 3.2. AS and NAS signaling 3.3. S1-MME set up 3.4. MME selection 3.5. LTE security features 3.6. UE authentication 3.7. NAS security set up 3.8. Exercises

4. LTE Network Attach – Part 24.1. S6a signaling - update location

request 4.2. P-GW and S-GW selection 4.3. PDN connectivity service 4.4. AS security procedure 4.5. UE capabilities negotiation 4.6. Default bearer set up procedure 4.7. Non-access stratum states 4.8. Summary 4.9. Exercises



LTE RAN Signaling and Operations: Part 2 – Mobility, QoS, Traffic Instructor Led | Duration: 1.5 Days | Course Number: LTE_419

Long Term Evolution (LTE) is a radio technology based on OFDM and MIMO technologies. LTE provides much higher data rates (over 100 Mbps) to users while reducing the cost-per-bit for service providers. This is very exciting to wireless operators who are eager to deploy multimedia rich Internet content over a wireless medium with seamless access anywhere at any time. This course describes how the UE selects and re-selects LTE cells in idle mode. It introduces various events defined to trigger handovers in LTE Networks. Both Intra and Inter frequency LTE mobility is covered. It describes the LTE QoS model, QoS parameters, PCC architecture, Uplink and Down Link traffic and band width management. It introduces the concepts of Service data flows and guaranteed band width through dedicated EPS bearers. In summary, this course provides a comprehensive overview of LTE Mobility, QoS and traffic management.

Intended Audience This course provides a comprehensive overview and a technical introduction to mobility procedures, QoS and traffic/bandwidth management in LTE. It is suitable for engineers in network planning and design, product design and development, network deployment, network performance, and network operations.


• Describe the architectural components of Idle mode and paging• Describe the system information messages necessary for cell re-

selection procedure• Explain how measurement reports are configured and used to

trigger handovers• Describe the mobility procedures for inter eNB and inter S-GW

handovers• Illustrate the inter-MME handover procedure• Define Service Data Flows and show how they relate to EPS bearers• Describe the Quality of Service ( QoS) model and architecture• Explain the roles of eNB and P-GW in managing the QoS using TFTs

in mapping IP flows • Identify the feedback mechanisms used over LTE air interface• Summarize the changes involved in supporting multiple antennas• Illustrate how Timing Alignment, Power Control and Discontinuous

Reception (DRX) are managed


Course Outline 1. LTE Mobility – Idle Mode

1.1. Review of LTE network architecture1.2. Definition of Idle mode1.3. S1 release procedures1.4. System Information messages for

cell re-selection procedure 1.5. Cell reselection (Intra and Inter

frequency) 1.6. Tracking area update procedure 1.7. Paging in LTE 1.8. DRX mode in LTE 1.9. Service request procedure in LTE 1.10. Exercises

2. LTE Mobility – Connected Mode2.1. Basics of LTE measurements2.2. Handover events in LTE2.3. LTE handover phases2.4. Measurement by UE and reporting

procedures 2.5. Handover decision 2.6. X2 based handover procedures 2.7. S1 based handover procedures 2.8. Inter MME handover procedures 2.9. Summary 2.10. Exercises

3. Quality of Service in LTE3.1. Review of EPS bearer set up3.2. LTE QoS model3.3. QoS parameters in LTE3.4. Concept of dedicated bearer3.5. QoS architecture - PCC functions3.6. Online and offline charging

models 3.7. Dedicated bearer establishment

procedure using Gx and Rx interfaces

3.8. End-to-end traffic flow in LTE 3.9. QoS enforcement in LTE 3.10. Exercises

4. Traffic and Bandwidth Management4.1. Downlink traffic processing4.2. CQI reporting procedures, CQI

table 4.3. PMI for MIMO techniques 4.4. RI for MIMO techniques 4.5. Uplink traffic processing 4.6. Buffer status reporting (types) 4.7. Semi persistent and dynamic

scheduling 4.8. Timing Alignment timer 4.9. Power Control in LTE 4.10. DRX procedures and parameters 4.11. Summary 4.12. Exercises



LTE RAN Signaling and Operations: Part 3 - Interworking (GSM/UMTS) Instructor Led | Duration: 1.5 Days | Course Number: LTE_420

The major focus of this course is the interworking between UMTS/HSPA and LTE and begins with a brief overview of LTE and 3GPP 2G/3G network architectures and requirements for interworking. The building blocks that support interworking between LTE and UMTS/HSPA are discussed in detail, including the new interfaces, hybrid device capabilities, and radio/core network mechanisms. Different interworking/mobility scenarios are listed and detailed message flows are given. The course also previews IP mobility mechanisms, security, and QoS considerations. The course provides both the architectural features and the detailed message flows of the interworking between LTE and 3GPP 2G/3G. In summary, this course provides a comprehensive overview of LTE technology Interworking with other 3GPP networks.

Intended Audience This course provides a comprehensive overview and a technical introduction to LTE Interworking with 3GPP networks. It is suitable for engineers in network planning and design, product design and development, network deployment, network performance, and network operations.


• Analyze the key differences between UMTS and LTE architecture• Explain the two architectural options for interworking with 3G/2G

networks• Sketch the network interfaces and protocols used for interworking• Explain the measurement procedure as it applies to Inter RAT

handover• List the measurement events for E-UTRAN, UTRAN and GERAN• Examine the detailed call flows for the inter-RAT procedures

between LTE and UMTS/GPRS• Describe Idle mode activities in LTE, UMTS and GSM/GPRS• Illustrate the details of the inter-RAT cell reselection procedure• List key broadcast information parameters needed for idle-mode

cell reselection in all 3 RATs• Walk through Tracking area update procedures• Explain the combined TA/LA update procedures


Course Outline 1. LTE Mobility - Interworking with 3GPP

1.1. LTE interworking network architecture1.2. Definition of interoperability1.3. Rel-8 UMTS access using S4-SGSN1.4. IRAT measurements in LTE1.5. Events A1 to A5 and B1, B21.6. IRAT measurements in UMTS and

GPRS 1.7. UMTS compressed mode and Idle

frames in GPRS 1.8. Review exercises 1.9. Summary

2. LTE Mobility - Connected ModeInterworking2.1. UMTS to LTE handover procedures2.2. Handover preparation, execution and

completion phases 2.3. LTE to UMTS handover procedures 2.4. Exercises 2.5. Pre Rel-8 UMTS access 2.6. Gn-SGSN based handovers between

UMTS to LTE 2.7. Summary 2.8. Exercises

3. LTE Mobility - Idle ModeInterworking3.1. Device states and IRAT mobility

procedures 3.2. Idle mode activities 3.3. EGPRS and UTRA states 3.4. System Information for IRAT

procedures 3.5. IRAT cell selection 3.6. IRAT cell reselection 3.7. Tracking area update procedure 3.8. Paging procedure 3.9. Combined LA and TA updates 3.10. Summary 3.11. Exercises



LTE RF Optimization Certification Workshop (UE Based) Instructor Led | Duration: 5 Days | Course Number: LTE_412

This workshop provides insights into the symptoms and possible causes of field performance issues in LTE radio networks using UE logs. RF measurements related to coverage and interference are discussed to analyze coverage holes and overlapping regions. Students analyze LTE signaling messages through UE logs and map them to success and failure events along with performing root cause analysis and gain an in-depth understanding of these signaling events to network performance. LTE RF optimization areas such as RRC connection setup, bearer drops, Intra-LTE and IRAT handover operation, downlink and uplink throughput are addressed This knowledge transfer is obtained through hands-on experience using UE based diagnostic tools and scanner tools. Note: This workshop uses UE logs and scanner data for analysis and concludes with a certification assessment.

Intended Audience This workshop is primarily intended for RF and systems performance engineers involved in LTE design, performance, and optimization.


• Define the LTE RF KPIs and map them to RAN counters• Identify various LTE signaling events that map to success and

failure operational counters• Identify the RF measurements that are key to coverage and

interference and analyze them through post processing tools• Analyze UE logs for root cause analysis of successful and failure

events and map these events to operational counters andcorresponding KPIs Accessibility and RRC connection and bearer setup Intra LTE handovers and Inter-RAT handovers Radio link failures and bearer drops Downlink and uplink throughput

Required Equipment • PC laptop

Suggested Prerequisites • LTE RAN Signaling and Operations (Instructor Led)

Special Note This is an advanced level course. Please DO NOT register for this course if you are not very familiar with LTE RAN Signaling.

Workshop Outline 1. Workshop Overview2. LTE RAN KPIs

2.1. LTE RAN KPIs2.2. LTE signaling to KPI mapping

3. Coverage Analysis3.1. Defining the right coverage3.2. RSRP, RSRQ, SINR plot analysis3.3. Scanner data analysis3.4. Coverage analysis using post

processing tool 4. Accessibility KPI Analysis

4.1. PRACH parameter analysis4.2. Default bearer setup analysis4.3. Radio bearer setup and RRC

reconfiguration 4.4. Call flow to generic counter mapping

5. Intra-LTE Handover Analysis5.1. Intra and Inter-frequency handover

events and trigger parameters 5.2. Handover KPIs/counters 5.3. Handover execution: success and

failure scenario 6. Inter-RAT Handover

6.1. Idle mode system reselection6.2. Inter-RAT handover events and

related trigger parameters

6.3. Inter-RAT handover message flow and related KPIs/generic counters

6.4. Handover execution: success and failure scenario

7. Connection Drop Analysis7.1. Radio link failure7.2. UE context drops7.3. E-RAB drops7.4. Drop KPIs and troubleshooting

8. DL Data Traffic Performance8.1. DL traffic operation walk-through8.2. DL traffic KPIs8.3. Analysis of CQI, PMI, RI8.4. HARQ/ARQ and BLER analysis

9. UL Data Traffic Performance9.1. UL traffic operation walk-through9.2. UL traffic KPIs9.3. UL power control parameters9.4. HARQ/ARQ and BLER analysis

10. Idle Mode Performance10.1. Bearer inactivity timer10.2. Paging procedure optimization10.3. TAU procedure optimization

Certification Assessment



LTE RF Optimization: Part 1 – Coverage and Accessibility Instructor Led | Duration: 1.5 Days | Course Number: LTE_421

This workshop provides insights into the symptoms and possible causes of field performance issues in LTE radio networks using UE logs. RF measurements related to coverage and interference are discussed to analyze coverage holes and overlapping regions. Students analyze LTE signaling messages through UE logs and map them to success and failure events. Students perform root cause analysis and gain an in-depth understanding of these signaling events to network performance. LTE RF optimization areas such as RRC connection setup, bearer drops, coverage issues. This knowledge transfer is obtained through hands-on experience using UE based diagnostic tools and scanner tools.






events and map these events to operational counters andcorresponding KPIs Accessibility and RRC connection and bearer setup Radio link failures and bearer drops


Suggested Prerequisites • LTE RAN Signaling and Operations: Part 1 – Attach (Instructor Led)• LTE RAN Signaling and Operations: Part 2 – Mobility, QoS, Traffic

(Instructor Led)• LTE RAN Signaling and Operations: Part 3 - Interworking

(GSM/UMTS) (Instructor Led)



2.1. LTE RAN KPIs2.2. LTE signaling to KPI mapping2.3. Summary2.4. Review exercises

3. Coverage Analysis3.1. Defining the right coverage3.2. RSRP, RSRQ, SINR plot analysis3.3. Scanner data analysis3.4. Coverage analysis using post

processing tool 3.5. Summary 3.6. Review exercises

4. Accessibility KPI Analysis4.1. PRACH parameter analysis4.2. Default bearer setup analysis4.3. Radio bearer setup and RRC

reconfiguration 4.4. Call flow to generic counter mapping 4.5. Summary 4.6. Review exercises

5. Connection Drop Analysis5.1. Radio link failure5.2. UE context drops5.3. E-RAB drops5.4. Drop KPIs and troubleshooting5.5. Summary5.6. Review exercises



LTE RF Optimization: Part 2– Downlink and Uplink Throughput Instructor Led | Duration: 1.5 Days | Course Number: LTE_422

This workshop provides insights into the symptoms and possible causes of field performance issues in LTE radio networks using UE logs. RF measurements related to coverage and interference are discussed to analyze coverage holes and overlapping regions. Students analyze LTE signaling messages through UE logs and map them to success and failure events. Students perform root cause analysis and gain an in-depth understanding of these signaling events to network performance. LTE RF optimization areas such as downlink and uplink throughput analysis are addressed. This knowledge transfer is obtained through hands-on experience using UE based diagnostic tools and scanner tools.






events and map these events to operational counters andcorresponding KPIs Understand LTE KPIs where they are pegged Describe DL and UL bandwidth and UE throughput Downlink and Uplink throughput issues







2.1. LTE RAN KPIs2.2. LTE signaling to KPI mapping2.3. Summary2.4. Review exercise

3. DL Data Traffic Performance3.1. DL traffic operation walk-through3.2. DL traffic KPIs3.3. Analysis of CQI, PMI, RI3.4. HARQ/ARQ and BLER analysis3.5. Summary3.6. Review exercises

4. UL Data Traffic Performance4.1. UL traffic operation walk-through4.2. UL traffic KPIs4.3. UL power control parameters4.4. HARQ/ARQ and BLER analysis4.5. Summary4.6. Review exercises



LTE RF Optimization: Part 3 – Mobility and Inter-RAT Instructor Led | Duration: 1.5 Days | Course Number: LTE_423

This workshop provides insights into the symptoms and possible causes of field performance issues in LTE radio networks using UE logs. RF measurements related to coverage and interference are discussed to analyze coverage holes and overlapping regions. Students analyze LTE signaling messages through UE logs and map them to success and failure events. Students perform root cause analysis and gain an in-depth understanding of these signaling events to network performance. LTE RF optimization areas such as Intra-LTE and IRAT handover operation. This knowledge transfer is obtained through hands-on experience using UE based diagnostic tools and scanner tools.






events and map these events to operational counters andcorresponding KPIs Intra LTE handovers and Inter-RAT handovers






Workshop Outline 1. Workshop Overview2. Intra-LTE Handover Analysis

2.1. Intra and Inter-frequency handoverevents and trigger parameters

2.2. Handover KPIs/counters 2.3. Handover execution: success and

failure scenario 2.4. Summary 2.5. Review exercises

3. Inter-RAT Handover3.1. Idle mode system reselection3.2. Inter-RAT handover events and

related trigger parameters 3.3. Inter-RAT handover message flow

and related KPIs/generic counters 3.4. Handover execution: success and

failure scenario 3.5. Summary 3.6. Review exercises

4. Idle Mode Performance4.1. Bearer inactivity timer4.2. Paging procedure optimization4.3. TAU procedure optimization4.4. Summary4.5. Review exercises



Small Cells and VoLTE RF Planning and Design Certification Workshop Instructor Led | Duration: 4 Days | Course Number: LTE_413

With the expected introduction of LTE features such as Voice over LTE (VoLTE), multi-frequency, Small cell deployment, and LTE-Advanced features such as carrier aggregation, the existing RF design process needs to be enhanced. This workshop provides a foundation for the features such as VoLTE, carrier aggregation, Heterogeneous Networks (HetNets), and small cells. The course revisits the data traffic driven link budget and enhances to reflect the VoLTE performance requirements and the differences for Small cells. The antennas being planned to accommodate multi-band deployments are discussed. Various RF parameters related to cell selection/re-selection and handover are discussed for proper load distribution in cases of multi-carrier and small cell deployment. In summary, this workshop provides detailed understanding of RF design enhancements for VoLTE, LTE-Advanced and Small Cell.

Intended Audience This workshop provides practical examples and intertwines the exercises at every stage of the RF planning and design process and is intended for RF designers, RF systems engineers, network engineers, deployment and operations personnel.


• Enumerate design considerations of deploying LTE in differentbands, for different services, and using different cell types

• Identify the key features of LTE-Advanced such as CarrierAggregation, HetNet, eICIC, and SON and their impact on RF design

• Step through the link budget and planning process for VoLTE, multi-frequency, and Small cell deployment

• Sketch various antenna configurations• Calculate the air interface capacity needs for data and VoLTE traffic• Describe configurations of RF design parameters related to cell

selection, re-selection, and handover


Suggested Prerequisites • LTE RF Planning and Design Certification Workshop (Instructor Led)

Course Outline 1. LTE Radio Network Design

1.1. Radio network design goals, inputsand outputs

1.2. LTE radio network planning process 2. Link Budget for Small Cells

2.1. Review LTE link budget for macronetwork

2.2. Small Cell considerations 2.3. Impact of Tx power, frequency, # of

antennas 2.4. Pathloss for UL and DL 2.5. Exercise: Link budget walk-through

3. RF Design Considerations3.1. RF design guidelines3.2. RF design tool configuration3.3. Coverage prediction3.4. Exercises: Coverage and interference

4. Link Budget for VoLTE4.1. Link budget differences for VoLTE

and data 4.2. SINR requirement for VoLTE 4.3. Use of RBs for VoLTE 4.4. Pathloss for UL and DL 4.5. Exercise: Link budget walk-through

5. Antenna Considerations5.1. Multi-band antenna

considerations 5.2. 4x4 MIMO considerations 5.3. TMA and RRH deployment

configurations 5.4. Integrated antenna considerations

6. LTE Capacity Planning6.1. Data and VoLTE traffic modeling6.2. Air interface capacity planning6.3. Benefits of carrier aggregation

7. Small Cell Parameter Configuration7.1. PCI planning7.2. Neighbor list planning7.3. RA Preamble planning7.4. Cell selection/reselection

parameters 7.5. Handover parameters

8. Advanced Features of LTE8.1. Carrier aggregation8.2. HetNet and eICIC support8.3. SON features

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