Course Outline
Introduction to 6G: Vision and Drivers
- Historical context: from 1G to 6G and major inflection points
- Strategic drivers: latency, capacity, reliability, and pervasive AI
- High-level timeline and development stakeholders
From 5G to 6G: Key Differences and Evolution
- Limitations of 5G that 6G aims to address
- Shift toward AI-native networks and distributed intelligence
- Integration of sensing, communication, and control
Enabling Technologies
- Terahertz (THz) communications and propagation challenges
- Reconfigurable Intelligent Surfaces (RIS) and advanced antenna systems
- Massive MIMO evolution, full-duplex radios, and photonics integration
- Network AI, distributed learning, and intent-driven network orchestration
Spectrum, Standards, and Policy Considerations
- Spectrum needs for 6G and international coordination issues
- Standards bodies, research initiatives, and public–private roles
- Regulatory implications for privacy, coexistence, and safety
Architectures and Cloud-Native Network Design
- Edge, fog, and cloud continuum for 6G services
- Service-based architectures, network slicing, and programmable infrastructure
- Interoperability with legacy and multi-cloud environments
Use Cases and Industry Verticals
- Extended reality (XR), holographic communications, and immersive collaboration
- Industry 4.0, digital twins, and tactile internet for manufacturing
- Autonomous systems, V2X, and mission-critical mobility
- Smart cities, healthcare, and environmental sensing applications
Security, Privacy, and Ethical Considerations
- Threat models for ultra-connected systems and supply-chain risks
- Data governance, privacy-preserving communications, and trust frameworks
- Ethical and societal implications of pervasive sensing and AI
Deployment Challenges and Business Impact
- Infrastructure investments, business models, and total cost of ownership
- Interoperability, vendor ecosystems, and vendor lock-in risks
- Skills, organizational readiness, and change management
Workshop: Organizational 6G Readiness and Roadmap
- Identifying priority use cases and pilot opportunities
- Assessing gaps in infrastructure, skills, and data readiness
- Drafting a 6–18 month pilot and stakeholder engagement plan
Summary and Next Steps
Requirements
- Familiarity with basic networking and telecommunications concepts
- Interest in technology strategy, policy, or digital transformation
- Comfort interpreting technical summaries and business implications
Audience
- IT professionals and network planners
- Policymakers and regulators
- Enterprise leaders and digital transformation sponsors
Delivery Options
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