5G NR RF Planning & Network Design: Complete 2026 Course

What you'll learn
Perform end-to-end 5G NR radio network planning including link budgets, coverage, and capacity dimensioning
Design and optimize 5G Massive MIMO antenna systems and beamforming configurations for real-world deployments
Apply 5G NR propagation models, channel modeling, and RF simulation tools for accurate network design
Plan 5G small cells, indoor DAS/DIS systems, HetNets, and execute drive testing with KPI-based optimization
Conduct 5G site selection, surveys, frequency planning, PCI allocation, and neighbor relation optimization
Design 5G networks for specific use cases including FWA, V2X, smart cities, and private industrial networks
Understand 5G NR fundamentals including spectrum bands, NR frame structure, OFDM numerologies, and key 5G features
Manage RF project lifecycle, documentation, regulatory compliance, and explore emerging 5G-Advanced and 6G trends

Requirements
Basic understanding of wireless communication principles and cellular network concepts (3G/4G LTE)
Familiarity with RF engineering fundamentals such as propagation, antenna basics, and link budgets is helpful
No prior 5G experience required — the course starts from fundamentals and progressively covers advanced topics

Description
Want to become an expert in 5G NR RF planning and radio network design?

This is the most comprehensive 5G NR RF planning course available online — with 21+ hours of expert-led video, 85 lectures, and 16 structured modules that take you from core fundamentals to advanced, real-world 5G network design. Whether you are an RF engineer moving from 4G LTE, a network planner working on 5G rollouts, or a telecom professional upgrading your skill set, this course delivers the practical knowledge you need to plan, design, and optimize 5G NR radio networks with confidence.

Why Students Choose This Course

5G NR has transformed radio network planning — new spectrum bands (sub-6 GHz and mmWave), Massive MIMO, flexible OFDM numerologies, beamforming, and ultra-dense network architectures demand entirely new planning skills. This course bridges theory and hands-on practice, giving you the tools, methodologies, and industry best practices used by RF planning professionals worldwide.

What You Will Learn

5G NR fundamentals — evolution from LTE to 5G, spectrum allocation (FR1 and FR2), NR frame structure, OFDM numerology, and 3GPP standards

Massive MIMO antenna systems and beamforming — analog, digital, and hybrid beamforming, beam management for macro and small cell deployments

5G NR link budget analysis — sub-6 GHz and mmWave bands, beamforming gains, body loss, penetration loss, and interference margins

Step-by-step 5G coverage planning — coverage objectives, maximum allowable path loss (MAPL), coverage predictions, and Monte Carlo simulations

Capacity planning and dimensioning — traffic modeling, throughput estimation per cell, user density analysis, and optimal site count determination

5G site selection, survey processes, site acquisition, frequency and PCI planning, neighbor optimization, and mobility management

Small cell and HetNet planning — C-RAN, fronthaul/backhaul design, and multi-layer network coordination

Indoor 5G RF design — DAS, small cells, and Distributed Indoor Systems (DIS) for enterprise and venue deployments

Hands-on RF planning tools and simulation workflows including propagation models, clutter analysis, and site optimization

Advanced use cases — Fixed Wireless Access (FWA), V2X, IoT/mMTC, and network slicing with differentiated QoS

RF project lifecycle — planning documentation, regulatory compliance, EMF safety, and stakeholder coordination

Capstone project — design a complete 5G RF network from scratch

Future-ready topics — 5G-Advanced (Release 18+), 6G research directions, AI/ML in RF planning, and Open RAN architecture

Course Highlights

21+ hours of structured, expert-led video content

85 lectures across 16 progressive modules

Hands-on exercises and a capstone network design project

Designed for working professionals — practical lessons you can apply immediately on the job

Covers both sub-6 GHz and mmWave 5G planning scenarios

Who This Course Is For

RF planning and optimization engineers

Network design professionals

Telecom project managers and technical consultants

Engineering students building expertise in 5G radio network planning

Anyone working with 5G deployments, site design, coverage optimization, or capacity planning

Enroll now and master the skills to plan, design, and optimize 5G NR radio networks like a professional.

Who this course is for
RF engineers and network planners transitioning from 4G LTE to 5G NR radio planning and design
Telecom professionals, network optimization engineers, and technical managers involved in 5G rollout projects
Engineering students and academics seeking practical knowledge of 5G NR radio frequency planning and design