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Introducing the GSMA Public Policy and Regulatory Impact accreditation: Empowering you with expert-led, interactive learning through self-paced online coursework.
Enterprise pricing - From $1000 per learner
Individual learner price - $1999
Public policy and regulation play a crucial role in shaping how the mobile industry responds to change - from spectrum allocation to consumer protection. That's why the GSMA, building on years of shaping global mobile standards, is delighted to share its extensive expertise by now offering this industry-leading accreditation on a fully flexible and remote learning basis.
Following a hugely successful six-week course in early 2025, which brought together policy and regulatory professionals from across the globe, this GSMA accreditation is accepting new learners through an entirely self-paced learning format, allowing participants to gain GSMA-recognised expertise in public policy and regulatory impact in a manner which best suits their personal and professional schedules.
This multi-module course is designed for professionals in the telco industry to gain a broad foundation in policy and regulatory insights - across the topic areas that are most pertinent to the rapidly evolving technology and compliance landscape.
Practical insights into spectrum planning at national and international levels, including the intricacies of accommodating fast-evolving technology.
Unpack the challenges of the mobile internet, new technologies and converged services around the world, including the GSMA's Mobile Privacy Principles, Privacy Design Guidelines for App Developers, and industry initiatives to help consumers control their data.
Understand the causes and impacts of climate change, the influence of digital and mobile technologies, the carbon footprint of the mobile industry, and the challenges and opportunities of incorporating renewable energy for mobile network operators.
Discover ethical AI practices that ensure fairness, transparency, privacy, and accountability, while leveraging AI to enhance services and operations, which optimise network performance, customer service, and business efficiencies.
Explore IoT concepts including the benefits for consumers and business and the regulatory considerations for policymakers surrounding implementation.
Understand the rules of competition and telco regulatory powers, which now include the Over-The-Top players.
Understand 5G roaming scenarios within 4G/5G networks, including security procedures, common roaming network architectures, 5G roaming operations, and the delivery of data and IMS services while roaming.
The course is flexibly designed to fit into the busy lives of those working in the telco industry - through specifically topic focused self-paced online modules, crafted by GSMA experts, along with submitted coursework assignments, which are designed to both assess your understanding of the topic and how this can be adopted to real world scenarios.
Once you complete the course, you will receive a full accreditation in Public Policy Best Practice & Regulatory Impact from GSMA Advance.
Packed with practical guidance from international subject-matter experts, the course helps industry professionals understand the real-world implications of different policy and regulatory approaches – and how they affect the delivery of mobile services in countries around the world.
For organisations
Ensure that your staff can confidently navigate complex regulatory landscapes, mitigate risks, avoid penalties, and develop resilient strategies.
For individuals
Gain a respected industry accreditation and develop expertise that empowers you to progress in your career.
If you need to improve your knowledge in one specific area, some modules are available to study individually, without gaining the full GSMA professional accreditation. Please get in touch below to discuss your individual needs.
The GSMA has a long history of telco industry capacity building and is committed to closing the skills gaps across the mobile landscape – delivering better outcomes for our members and communities across the world.
