Introduction to Non-Terrestrial Networks
The Introduction to Non-Terrestrial Networks course by Qualcomm equips network, RF, and system engineers with foundational 5G NTN knowledge essential for next-gen satellite integration, addressing a critical industry gap as 3GPP Releases 17–19 drive 65% of new rural broadband deployments. It solves the growing challenge of extending connectivity beyond terrestrial limits in aerospace and telecom sectors.
Prepares for the Qualcomm 5G Associate Certification with official vendor-authorized courseware, offering structured mastery of NR-NTN architectures and mobility procedures. Koenig’s Guaranteed-to-Run dates ensure timely upskilling, empowering engineers to lead 5G NTN deployment initiatives and shape the future of global satellite-enabled networks.
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Course Overview
The Introduction to Non-Terrestrial Networks by Qualcomm provides a comprehensive foundation in 5G Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTN) as defined in 3GPP Releases 17 through 19, designed for network engineers, RF engineers, and system engineers preparing to work on next-generation satellite-enabled 5G deployments. This course serves as critical preparation for the Qualcomm 5G Associate-Level Certification, which validates expertise in core 5G technologies developed by a global leader in wireless innovation. With satellite-based connectivity becoming essential for global IoT and broadband services, major telecom operators and aerospace firms are actively integrating NTN into their infrastructure, creating high demand for skilled professionals. The curriculum ensures participants gain targeted knowledge in NTN-specific challenges such as long latency, Doppler effects, and power-constrained links, positioning them at the forefront of this emerging domain.
Participants engage with key technologies including transparent and regenerative payloads, NR-NTN architectures, SIB19 signaling, ephemeris data handling, and advanced timing synchronization mechanisms critical for satellite-to-ground communication. While the official Qualcomm course is delivered via eLearning with no hands-on labs, third-party implementations often include lab environments using open-source tools like Open5GS, UERANSIM, and tc-netem to emulate NTN delay profiles and mobility scenarios. Learners configure end-to-end NTN signaling flows, model link budgets using TR 38.821 standards, and simulate real-world deployments involving LEO, MEO, and GEO constellations. A capstone project typically involves building a full NTN emulation with moving satellites, reproducing exact 3GPP-specified round-trip times and validating mobility procedures such as RACH-less handovers and location-based beam switching.
This course directly supports preparation for the globally recognized Qualcomm 5G Associate-Level Certification, which validates proficiency in 5G architecture, air interface operations, and protocol stack implementation—skills highly valued by employers in telecom and satellite industries. Certified professionals report career advancements into roles such as NTN Systems Architect and Satellite Network Engineer, with salary increases averaging 20–30% in specialized wireless engineering positions. As an authorized training partner, Koenig Solutions enhances learning with official Qualcomm courseware, 1-on-1 instructor support, and Guaranteed-to-Run batches, ensuring consistent access to expert-led sessions. Completing the Introduction to Non-Terrestrial Networks equips engineers to lead in the rapidly expanding field of satellite-integrated 5G, driving innovation in global connectivity and unlocking new opportunities in the space-tech ecosystem.
What You'll Learn
Skills You'll Gain
Prerequisites
- Mandatory: 5G NR Technical Overview certification by Qualcomm or equivalent experience in 5G technology
- Working knowledge of 5G NR network architecture and protocols, essential for mastering Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTN)
- Understanding of 3GPP Release 17-19 specifications for NTN, critical for implementing satellite-based 5G solutions
- Familiarity with satellite communication principles and RF propagation in non-terrestrial environments, as detailed in 'Introduction to Non-Terrestrial Networks' by Qualcomm
- Experience with 5G SA call processing and signaling procedures to ensure seamless NTN integration
- Technical understanding of frequency bands and timing adaptations necessary for NTN links, vital for optimizing satellite communication
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- Skill benchmarking and self-assessment
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- Choose your format, in your time zoneLive online Classroom Self-paced 1-on-1
- Customised programmes built around your team's needs
- Role-mapped training for different team roles
- Hands-on labs and guided practice
- Certification pathways, with optional exam vouchers
- Class recordings
- Free online doubt-clearing session with self-paced courses
- Skill benchmarking and training ROI measurement
- Fly-Me-a-Trainer: a certified trainer comes to your location, with travel and accommodation included
What's Included in Your Training
Every enrollment comes packed with resources to maximise your learning and exam success
Exam Preparation Materials
Practice Test Questions (200+)
Certificate of Completion
Post-Training Support (30 days)
Session Recording Access
Free Rescheduling (7+ days notice)
Career Outcomes
of Introduction to Non-Terrestrial Networks certified professionals report career advancement within 6 months
Salary Impact
Average salary increase reported after obtaining the Introduction to Non-Terrestrial Networks certification
*Source: Glassdoor / LinkedIn 2025
Job Roles
- Wireless Network Engineer
- RF Systems Engineer
- 5G Satellite Network Architect
- Non-Terrestrial Network Specialist
- Satellite Communications Engineer
- Network Systems Engineer
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