5G Readiness Training Program

Program Info

In partnership with the Wireless Infrastructure Association (WIA), the 5G Readiness Training provides courses about the wireless industry and 5G technology, governance, and future applications. This is a beginner-level course for individuals seeking entry-level employment, specifically in telecommunications. Click here to apply or email workforce@ysu.edu with questions.

You may be eligible to receive this training at NO COST via IMAP funding. Check your eligibility here.

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Upcoming Course: January 2024

  • Credential #1: Wireless Broadband Infrastructure
    • Training Duration: 14.5 hours
    • Cost: $1,699
    • Class Format: (4) eLearning Modules and (1) Live Virtual Session
    • Class Content:
      • Wireless 101 (eLearning)
      • Macro Site Fundamentals (eLearning)
      • Get Up To Speed With 5G (eLearning)
      • Cellular Communication Theories (Live Virtual Session)
      • RF Safety and Awareness (eLearning)

    *Students do not reapply for Credentials #2-4.

  • Credential #2: 5G Ecosystem
    • Training Duration: 12 hours
    • Cost: $1,699
    • Class Format: (2) eLearning Modules and (2) Live Virtual Sessions
    • Class Content:
      • Your Future with 5G (eLearning)
      • Spectrum Fundamentals (Live Virtual Session)
      • 5G Ecosystem Overview (eLearning)
      • Cell Site Design and Panning (Live Virtual Session)
  • Credential #3: In-Building Wireless Solutions
    • Training Duration: 16 hours
    • Cost: $1, 799
    • Class Format: (1) eLearning Module and (3) Live Virtual Sessions
    • Class Content:
      • DAS and Small Cell Basics
      • Wi-Fi Integration
      • In-Building Wireless Ecosystem Overview
      • In-Building RF DAS Components and Subsystem
  • Credential #4: 5G and Broadband Deployment
    • Training Duration: 15 hours
    • Cost: $1, 699
    • Class Format: (4) Live Virtual Sessions
    • Class Content:
      • Edge Computing, CBRS, and Private Networks with 5G
      • Fiber for Wireless Infrastructure
      • Line Sweeping and PIM Testing
      • Fundamentals of RF Engineering

 

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