The course uses a top-down approach starting with a high level description of the functionality of different network entities and the interaction needed between on different interfaces. The layer 3 protocols are then discussed one by one in detail in a logical scenario-based sequence. A number of detailed message-by-message signalling sequences will be presented during the course to tie everything together.

Protocols and signalling procedures related to the 5GC-internal Service Based Architecture are mentioned but not covered in any detail.