5G in the Cities of the Future

Ref. 5GCF

Revolutionise cities with 5G! Dive into innovation, master intelligent connectivity and lead urban transformation. The future is now – become an architect of the new digital era!

Duration: 4 hours
Effort: 4 hours
Pace: Self paced
Languages: English and portuguese
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What you will learn

Review the fundamentals of 5G, its evolution and the essential infrastructure for urban implementation
Identify the key components of 5G networks in cities, including antennas, small cells and local data centres
Explore the role of the Internet of Things (IoT) in smart cities and how 5G enhances its applications
Analyse how 5G is transforming urban mobility, optimising public transport and enabling connected and autonomous vehicles
Evaluate the benefits of 5G for urban sustainability, energy efficiency and the improvement of public services
Examine cybersecurity, privacy and regulatory challenges in the context of urban 5G
Investigate effective strategies for 5G deployment, including public policies and public–private collaboration
Study real-world 5G implementation cases in Portugal and globally, analysing future trends such as Artificial Intelligence, augmented reality and robotics

Description

Discover how 5G is revolutionising smart cities and prepare to lead this transformation! In the course ‘5G in the Cities of the Future’, explore the impact of this technology on mobility, connectivity and urban sustainability. Learn to implement essential infrastructures, explore practical applications and address security and privacy challenges.

With a practical and strategic approach, this course examines real-world cases and presents best practices in public policy and public–private collaboration models. Whether you are a technology professional, entrepreneur or strategic decision-maker, this course is your passport to shaping the cities of the future and standing out in today’s digital landscape!

Assessment and certification

At the end of each module, in order to assess your progress, you will complete a test with a compulsory learning check, which will account for 50% of the final grade.

At the end of the course, you will take a Final Assessment Test worth 50% of the final mark.

Course plan

Part 1 | 5G and Its Infrastructures
Module 1 – Review of 5G and Introduction to Urban Infrastructures

Part 2 | 5G Applications in Smart Cities
Module 2 – 5G and the Internet of Things (IoT)
Module 3 – 5G and Advanced Urban Mobility

Part 3 | Benefits and Challenges of 5G in Cities
Module 4 – Key Benefits of 5G for Cities
Module 5 – 5G Challenges in Cities: Security and Privacy

Part 4 | Future and Strategic Implementation of 5G in Cities
Module 6 – Trends and Implementation Strategies
Module 7 – Ethical Challenges and the Future of Smart Cities with 5G

License

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