Certified 6G Network Architect (6G-NA) Certification Program by Tonex
Certified 6G Network Architect (6G-NA) equips architects and lead engineers to design full-stack 6G networks across Open RAN, cloud-native core, edge integration, network slicing, and service-based architectures. The program connects standards, reference designs, and deployment patterns to real-world constraints: spectrum, timing, energy, and sustainability. You will learn how to translate business intent into policies, APIs, and closed-loop automation, and how to govern multi-vendor ecosystems with observability and SLOs.
Cybersecurity is built in from the start: zero-trust segmentation, SBOM and supply-chain assurance, post-quantum crypto readiness, and secure slicing for critical services. We address resilience against signaling storms, jamming, and side-channel abuse. The course emphasizes deterministic latency, accurate time sync, and trustable data pipelines for XR, industrial control, and NTN.
You will leave with a blueprint to evolve from 5G-Advanced to 6G, align with O-RAN/3GPP roadmaps, and prepare for AI-native orchestration without vendor lock-in. Content is concise, practical, and standards-aligned. Security outcomes are measurable, audited, and continuously improved through policy-driven guardrails, threat-informed architectures, and verifiable telemetry.
We also cover privacy by design, lawful intercept governance, and safe exposure of network APIs to partners. Participants gain decision frameworks, checklists, and patterns they can apply immediately in strategy, architecture reviews, roadmaps, and budgets today.
Learning Objectives:
- Design end-to-end 6G architectures across RAN, core, and edge
- Apply service-based and cloud-native principles to telecom workloads
- Engineer secure, deterministic slices for critical services
- Implement zero-trust, SBOM, and PQC-ready controls
- Orchestrate multi-vendor networks using policy and intent
- Build observability for SLOs, reliability, and cost control
Audience:
- Network and solutions architects
- Telecom operators and OEM/ISV engineers
- Cloud and edge architects
- Cybersecurity professionals
- Systems integrators and consultants
- Product managers and technical leaders
Course Modules:
Module 1: 6G Foundations & Reference Architectures
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- Vision, use cases, and KPIs
- Disaggregation and cloud principles
- Spectrum, NTN, and positioning basics
- Time sync and deterministic latency
- Standards landscape (3GPP, O-RAN)
- Migration from 5G-Advanced
Module 2: Open RAN Architecture & Radios
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- RU/DU/CU split options
- Near/Non-RT controllers and policies
- Fronthaul/midhaul transport design
- Massive MIMO and beam management
- Interop and vendor neutrality
- RAN energy and coverage trade-offs
Module 3: Cloud-Native Core & Service-Based Interfaces
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- CNFs, microservices, and APIs
- Network data analytics and policy control
- Authentication, identity, and exposure
- Interworking and roaming evolution
- Charging, slicing control, and QoS
- Reliability patterns and failover
Module 4: Edge-Cloud Integration & Network Slicing
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- Distributed compute topologies
- Data locality and cache strategies
- Slice design, admission, and scaling
- Isolation, performance, and SLOs
- API gateways and partner ecosystems
- Cost models and placement decisions
Module 5: Security, Resilience & Compliance for 6G
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- Zero-trust segmentation and attestation
- SBOM, supply-chain, and patch hygiene
- Post-quantum crypto preparation
- Threat-informed defenses and testing
- Privacy, LI governance, and safety
- BCDR for critical communications
Module 6: Assurance, Observability & Automation
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- Telemetry, tracing, and KPIs
- Closed-loop policies and intent
- SRE practices for telecom stacks
- Capacity, performance, and cost
- SLA/SLO design and reporting
- Roadmapping and lifecycle management
Exam Domains:
- Spectrum, Propagation & Positioning
- Cloud-Native Core Architecture & APIs
- RAN Disaggregation, Control & Optimization
- Network Slicing Engineering & QoS Assurance
- Security, Privacy & Post-Quantum Readiness
- Service Assurance, Operations & Governance
Course Delivery:
Delivered via expert-led lectures, interactive discussions, guided case studies, and architecture reviews. Participants receive curated readings, design templates, and checklists.
Assessment and Certification:
Participants are assessed through quizzes and design assignments. Upon successful completion, graduates receive the Certified 6G Network Architect (6G-NA) certificate.
Question Types:
- Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
- Scenario-based Questions
Passing Criteria:
To pass the Certified 6G Network Architect (6G-NA) Certification Training exam, candidates must achieve a score of 70% or higher.
Ready to blueprint real 6G? Enroll now. Bring your roadmap and constraints—leave with a standards-aligned, security-first architecture you can execute.