6G Prestudies
This course introduces the foundational concepts and global research efforts shaping the path toward 6G, building on advances from 5G Advanced.
Contents
This course introduces the foundational concepts and global research efforts shaping the path toward 6G, building on advances from 5G Advanced.
It covers key pre-standardization topics including AI-native radio, integrated sensing and communication, ambient IoT, and full duplex technologies. The course outlines early 6G study areas from 3GPP Release 20 and highlights emerging use cases such as immersive XR, digital twins, and machine collaboration. It also addresses broader drivers like sustainability, digital inclusion, and ethical design as essential pillars of future wireless systems.
Course outline
• Historical Evolution of Cellular Generations
• Core 5G NR Technologies and Architectural Foundations
• Standardization and Key Innovations in 3GPP Releases 15–17
• Innovations in Radio Access: MIMO, Beam Management, and Transmission Schemes
• Intelligent Topology and Mobility Enhancements
• Diversified Use Cases and Energy-Efficient Enhancements
• Release 19 to 20: Building the Technical Bridge to 6G
• AI-Native Wireless Systems and Intelligent RAN Evolution
• Spectrum Innovation, Full Duplex, and Integrated Sensing Systems
• Global 6G Foundations: Research, Standards, and Collaboration
• Defining the 6G Future: Applications, Interfaces, and Experience Models
• Sustainability, Inclusion, and Design Ethics in 6G Networks
Prerequisites
Learners will benefit from prior familiarity with:
– Mobile network generations (especially 4G and 5G)
– Basic telecom architecture (e.g., RAN, Core, spectrum)
– Key industry terms like latency, bandwidth, and network slicing
No deep engineering or coding background is required, but it’s best suited to professionals already working in or adjacent to the telecom domain.