Ericsson RAN - Radio Access Networks Associate Certification

Overview – Ericsson RAN - Radio Access Networks Associate Certification

RAN Fundamentals

·         Describe general RAN architecture

·         Describe radio design principles

·         Describe air interface principles

·         Describe signaling, protocols and layers

·         Describe radio network basic functionalities

·         Describe RAN performance

LTE RAN Technology

·         Describe the technology and characteristics of LTE RAN

·         Describe the products & solutions, functionality and features

·         Describe main advantages/values.

WCDMA RAN Technology

·         Describe the technology and characteristics of WCDMA RAN

·         Describe the products & solutions, functionality and features

·         Describe main advantages/values.

GSM RAN Technology

·         Describe the technology and characteristics of GSM RAN

·         Describe the products & solutions, functionality and features

·         Describe main advantages/values.

RAN Evolution

·         Describe the industry technology evolution and long term business trends

·         Describe how the RAN technologies together contributes to mobile operator business evolution

·         Describe the main advantages and value adds of one common RAN/ EVO RAN

Radio Base Station & Site Solution Fundamentals

·         Describe the role of the radio base stations in RAN, the RBS products and their characteristics, basic technology and architecture of RBS building modules and their function.

·         Describe site solution principles, products, solution concepts, function and characteristics.

·         Describe main advantages/values, impacts on RAN performance and contribution to OPEX reduction.

RAN Transport Fundamentals

·         Describe the role of RAN transport, the basic technology and characteristics, the architecture and interfaces, synchronization solutions

·         Describe the main advantages/values with IP RAN solution and impacts on RAN performance

RAN Controller Fundamentals

·         Describe the role and characteristics of controllers in RAN, the BSC and RNC products and features, architecture of building blocks and functionalities.

·         Describe main advantages/values

OSS Fundamentals

·         Describe the functionality and impact of the OSS products and features used in the RAN.