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5G in the Cities of the Future

Ref. 5GCF
CategoryExact Sciences and TechnologyCategoryIntermediate
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

Organizations

Academia Portugal Digital (Portugal Digital Academy)

License

License for the course content

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You are free to:

  • Share — copy and redistribute the material in any medium or format

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  • Attribution — You must give appropriate credit, provide a link to the license, and indicate if changes were made. You may do so in any reasonable manner, but not in any way that suggests the licensor endorses you or your use.
  • NonCommercial — You may not use the material for commercial purposes.
  • NoDerivatives — If you remix, transform, or build upon the material, you may not distribute the modified material.
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