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GSM and GPRS Fundamentals

Name: GSM and GPRS Fundamentals Training Course
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Mastering GSM & GPRS Technologies for Modern Mobile Communication Networks

Upcoming Sessions

Classroom sessions

14 - 18 Sep 2026 Dubai $5,950
30 Nov - 04 Dec 2026 Dubai $5,950
29 Mar - 02 Apr 2027 Dubai $5,950
07 - 11 Jun 2027 Dubai $5,950
13 - 17 Sep 2027 Dubai $5,950
29 Nov - 03 Dec 2027 Dubai $5,950

Online sessions

Course Introduction

The GSM and GPRS Training Course offers a clear and structured understanding of how mobile communication systems evolved from voice‑centric GSM networks to data‑driven GPRS technologies. Participants explore the foundations of mobile connectivity, gaining insight into how GSM architecture, signaling, and mobility management enabled the first generation of global mobile communication. The course then explains how GPRS introduced packet‑switched capabilities, enabling efficient data transmission and supporting the rise of mobile internet services.

This GSM and GPRS Fundamentals Course also highlights the technical progression from GSM to GPRS and onward to EDGE, helping participants understand how each enhancement improved data rates, network performance, and user experience. Through practical examples and real‑world scenarios, delegates learn how GSM and GPRS networks operate, how sessions are managed, and how data is transferred securely and efficiently. The course builds a strong foundation for professionals working in telecommunications, network operations, and mobile system engineering.

Key areas covered include:
GSM and GPRS architecture, interfaces, and operational principles
Mobility, session, and resource management in mobile networks
Packet‑switched data handling and protocol behavior
Evolution from GSM to GPRS and EDGE
Practical insights into network performance, optimization, and troubleshooting

Objectives

The GSM and GPRS Fundamentals Training Course is designed to equip participants with a strong technical understanding of mobile communication systems and their evolution. By completing this course, participants will be able to:

Understand the architecture, components, and operational flow of GSM and GPRS systems
Explain the shift from circuit‑switched GSM to packet‑switched GPRS technology
Review and interpret GPRS network architecture, interfaces, and protocol behavior
Understand the functions of key network nodes such as SGSN, GGSN, and HLR
Describe the transition from GPRS to EDGE and its impact on data efficiency and throughput
Analyze GPRS security, management processes, and troubleshooting techniques

Training Methodology

This GSM and GPRS Training Course uses a practical, interactive, and application‑focused approach to ensure participants gain both conceptual clarity and hands‑on understanding. The instructor combines structured theory with real‑world examples, enabling participants to connect technical concepts with actual mobile network operations.

Learning is reinforced through case studies, group discussions, and scenario‑based exercises that simulate real network behaviors. Visual diagrams, protocol flow charts, and architecture illustrations help simplify complex telecom concepts. Participants also receive comprehensive course materials for continued reference, ensuring long‑term retention and practical application in their professional roles.

Who Should Attend?

This course is ideal for professionals seeking a solid understanding of GSM and GPRS technologies and their role in modern mobile communication systems. It is suitable for individuals involved in network operations, engineering, system integration, and telecom service delivery.

This course is beneficial for:

Network and IT professionals managing mobile and wireless systems
Strategic and technical managers overseeing telecom operations
Software and systems engineers working on mobile technologies
Electrical and communication engineers designing or testing wireless solutions
System testers, commissioning teams, and maintenance engineers
Consultants and technical advisors in telecommunications

Course Outline

Day 1: GSM/GPRS Overview and GPRS Network Architecture

GSM and GPRS overview and features
GPRS nodes, interfaces, areas and procedures
Mobility, session and resource management
Nodes and interfaces associated with GPRS
GPRS logical channels
GPRS procedures

Day 2: GPRS Interface and SGSN Protocol Stacks

Channel coding
Frequency bands, TDMA-frames and multi-frames
Protocols associated with air interfaces
Protocol stacks, wrt GPRS-GMM, SNDCP and LLC
Network services
GTP and SS7-MAP

Day 3: GGSN, BSS & HLR Protocol Stacks

GGSN protocol stack
BSS protocol stack
GPRS-LCC, BSSGP and SS7-SCCP
HLR protocol stack
MTP levels

Day 4: GPRS Management and Operation and EDGE

GPRS management and operation
Session and mobility management
Troubleshooting
Enhanced Data Rates for Data Evolution
EDGE channel coding
Link adaption and incremental redundancy

Day 5: Network Planning and Traffic Aspects

Planning, tools and procedures required for GPRS engineering
Reviewing deployments
IP address allocation and tunneling protocol
Roaming and data transfer and charging
Quality of Service
Traffic aspects, such as call flow, attach and detach, backbone protocols,, etc.

Providers and Associations

Certificate

COPEX Certificate of Attendance will be provided to delegates who attend and complete the course

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This GSM and GPRS Fundamentals Training Course welcomes professionals from all walks of corporate life — whether you're a seasoned manager, an emerging team leader, a subject-matter specialist, or simply someone driven to grow in their field. If you're serious about advancing your career and deepening your expertise, this course was built with you in mind.

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