Master 5G SA Signalling Before Your
Next Deployment

Your 5G Standalone network only performs well when signalling is designed well. Learn L3 RRC and L2 MAC signalling procedures through real trace log analysis — not just theory.

300,000+ professionals trained | 30 years vendor-neutral education | 300+ mobile operators trust

What You'll Learn

Poor RAN signalling decisions = poor user experience. You're responsible for planning and optimizing networks that millions depend on. This isn't the time for guesswork.

  • Master L3 (RRC) and L2 (MAC) Signalling in Detail

    You don't need surface-level overviews. You need protocol-level mastery. We take you through Radio Resource Control and Medium Access Control signalling mechanisms with the depth your deployments demand.
  • Examine SA Signalling Flows Comprehensively

    Standalone architecture introduces new signalling complexity. From idle mode procedures to connected state transitions, you'll trace every critical flow that determines whether your network performs or disappoints.
  • Apply Practical Log Analysis Skills

    Theory without implementation experience is worthless. You'll work with actual SA log files, analyzing radio parameters and optimization procedures using the same traces you'll encounter on your networks.
  • 5G SA Primary Requirements

    SSB management. Beam selection procedures. Idle mode mechanics. These aren't abstract concepts — they're configuration decisions that determine coverage and capacity. You'll master the requirements before you touch production equipment.
  • Connected Mode Operation

    QoS systems. Registration protocols. User service provisioning. When an enterprise customer complains about application performance, you need to know exactly which signalling parameters to check. This module gives you the diagnostic framework.
  • Mobility Management

    Handover procedures. EPS fallback mechanisms. Mobility edge cases that only appear under load. Your reputation depends on seamless transitions — we teach you how to verify them before users notice problems.
  • Practical Trace Log Analysis

    Every section ties back to real log analysis. You won't leave wondering "how do I actually use this?" You'll practice reading, interpreting, and troubleshooting the same traces your networks generate.
  • Certificate of Completion and Continuing Education

    Earn a standards-based certification from the telecom education partner 300+ operators trust. This isn't a vendor-specific credential that expires when equipment changes — it's knowledge that transfers across your entire career.

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Who should attend

If you're responsible for 5G SA deployments, optimization, or troubleshooting — and you're expected to be the expert when things go wrong — this training gives you the protocol-level mastery your role demands

  • 5G RAN Planning Engineers

    You're responsible for dimensioning 5G SA deployments. Coverage modeling. Capacity planning. Interference management. You need signalling expertise to validate your designs before they go live.

    Your challenge: Planning mistakes are expensive. Fixing them after deployment is career-limiting.

    Why this course: You'll understand exactly how signalling decisions affect the KPIs you're accountable for.

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  • RAN Optimization Engineers

    When KPIs degrade, management looks at you. You need protocol-level understanding to diagnose whether issues are coverage, capacity, configuration, or signalling-related. Surface-level knowledge doesn't cut it.

    Your challenge: You're expected to be the 5G SA expert on your team. Right now.

    Why this course: Real trace analysis experience means you can troubleshoot confidently instead of guessing.

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  • Network Architects Planning Multi-Vendor Deployments

    You're designing 5G SA architecture across multiple vendor implementations. You need vendor-neutral signalling knowledge to evaluate what's standards-compliant vs. proprietary.

    Your challenge: Vendor training gives you their interpretation of 3GPP specs. You need the actual standards.

    Why this course: Based on 3GPP specifications, not product documentation. Skills transfer when equipment changes.

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Why choose Apis Training

We've been training telecommunications professionals since 1994 — from 2G through 6G. 300,000+ professionals trained across 80+ countries. When Telenor, Proximus, and 300+ mobile operators need training, they trust us.


We have no vendor agenda. You learn the standards, not a sales pitch.

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  • Standards-based

    Built on TMForum, GSMA, and CAMARA specifications

  • Practical implementation

    Hands-on labs with containerisation, Kubernetes deployment, and API testing

  • Proven delivery

    Telenor, Proximus, and Bane NOR among confirmed clients

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€2,600 costs less than the deployment mistakes it prevents

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    • Everything in Individual
    • On-site delivery for your architecture
    • Custom scenarios using your vendor configuration
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Frequently Asked Questions

These questions came from network engineers, API developers, and integration specialists attending our recent virtual classroom.

  • Do I need 5G experience to attend?

    Yes. This course requires “a good understanding of 5G NR Physical Layer, with some technical competence on planning and optimization principles.”

    If you’re new to 5G, start with our 5G Standalone Architecture and Features course first, then progress to this signalling-focused training.

  • What makes this different from vendor training?

    Vendor training teaches you their product’s implementation of 3GPP specs. We teach you the actual 3GPP standards.

    When you change vendors (and you will), your knowledge transfers. You evaluate implementations objectively instead of accepting vendor claims.

    300+ operators trust us because we have no equipment to sell.

  • Is this training virtual or in-person?

    Both. You choose.Same price. Same outcomes. Your scheduling preference.

    Virtual classroom: Join from anywhere, live instructor-led, same depth as in-person

    In-person: Available at our scheduled locations or custom on-site delivery

  • Will I work with real trace logs?

    Absolutely. Every module ties to practical trace log analysis.

    You’ll work with actual SA log files, analyzing radio parameters and optimization procedures. Theory is useless without implementation practice — we give you both.

  • What if I need training for my entire team?

    We specialize in team training:

    On-site delivery at your location (no travel costs for your team)

    Custom examples using your network architecture and vendor equipment

    Team pricing for 5+ engineers

    Apis+ subscription for unlimited access to our 70+ course catalog

  • Do I get certification or continuing education credits?

    Yes. You receive a Certificate of Completion from Apis Training — recognized by 300+ mobile operators globally.

    This is standards-based certification, not vendor-specific. It documents your 3GPP signalling expertise regardless of which equipment you work with.

Your 5G SA Deployments Depend on Protocol Expertise

Poor signalling decisions create coverage gaps, capacity bottlenecks, and optimization nightmares. You’re expected to be the expert when things go wrong

€2,600 costs less than the deployment mistakes it prevents.