DoT launches 5G online certification course for the next-gen wireless broadband technology

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has set in motion plans to create an in-house pool of 5G experts and policymakers, by launching a 12-week online course to train and certify its officials on the next-generation wireless broadband technology, even as India braces for 5G.

Telecom secretary Anshu Prakash launched the online 5G certification course Tuesday, saying the objective is to have “a team of master trainers, 5G security experts within the DoT,” who would formulate a roadmap for reinforcing education and awareness levels about 5G and also identify lacunae in existing legislations with the coming of the next-gen fast broadband technology.