On the occasion of Independence Day, Qualcomm Technologies announced that it will offer its 5G training program for free to professionals across India.
Qualcomm Academy 5G University Program
This initiative allows any resident in India to register for the Qualcomm Academy 5G University Program, typically reserved for university students. While students access it for free, industry professionals usually pay Rs. 41,000 for the training.
The program, designed for students, engineers, and business professionals, offers eight hours of online, self-paced learning on 5G technology, taught by leading engineers from Qualcomm Technologies.
Qualcomm’s Free 5G Training Courses
5G Primer
This course provides a foundational understanding of 5G technology and its strategic applications. Participants will gain insights into:
- The basics of wireless and cellular communication
- The evolution and vision of 5G NR (New Radio)
- 5G enabling technologies such as advanced channel coding, massive MIMO, and mobile mmWave
- Key networking features and real-world applications, including smart cities and C-V2X (Cellular Vehicle-to-Everything)
Fundamentals of Cellular Communication and 5G
This course covers the basics of cellular communication and the fundamentals of 5G. It includes:
- An overview of wireless and cellular communication
- The evolution of technology from 4G LTE to 5G
- Key features and use cases of 5G
Availability
To enroll, users can create a Qualcomm Academy account and add the two courses to their cart:
- 5G Primer (actual price USD 99 / Rs. 8,311 approx.; Duration: 2 hours)
- Fundamentals of Cellular Communication and 5G (actual price USD 395 / Rs. 33,160 approx.; Duration: 6 hours)
At checkout, applying the code “5GUP-IND24″ will reduce the cost to zero. This offer is available until August 18, 2024.
Speaking about the announcement, Savi Soin, SVP and President of Qualcomm India, said,
5G is revolutionizing industries globally and in India, making it crucial to understand the technology and its applications in creating India-specific use cases. I am thrilled to see thousands of Indian students and professionals embrace this opportunity for professional development, positioning India as a global leader in 5G innovation.
Commenting on the initiative, Vikram Malhotra, Senior Director of Program Management at Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. and Head of Qualcomm Academy, said,
Our aim is to empower students and engineers globally to advance their skills in the dynamic fields of 5G and AI. We are excited to see individuals across India seize this unique upskilling opportunity and enhance their professional portfolios.