Network Functions Virtualisation and Cloud-Native Telco Corporate Training
Turn virtualized network functions into your team's cloud-native advantage with hands-on, instructor-led telco training.
Give your enterprise teams the skills to design, deploy, and secure cloud-native telco networks. Edstellar's Network Functions Virtualisation & Cloud-Native Telco corporate training covers NFV fundamentals, ETSI architecture, containerized network functions on Kubernetes, 5G service-based architecture, and zero-trust security controls. Delivered as instructor-led hybrid training with guided labs, tailored to your stack, measured with practical assessments.
Instructor-led group trainingVirtual / on-site / off-site10 languagesDelivered inEnglish, Spanish, Mandarin, German, Arabic, Portuguese, Hindi, French, Japanese, Italian100+ countriesWe have delivered inUnited States, United Kingdom, India, Canada, Germany, France, Netherlands, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Australia, Japan, Brazil, South Africa and 90+ more countries
How we build a cloud-native telco-ready team
THE EDSTELLAR CLOUD CAPABILITY MODEL
Assess telco readiness
Skill checks map your team's NFV, Kubernetes, and 5G baseline before training begins.
Set the cloud-native bar
One shared standard for containerized network functions, drawn from ETSI NFV and cloud-native practice.
Practice in guided labs
Deploy, secure, and troubleshoot network functions in instructor-led Kubernetes labs.
Measure capability lift
Lab assessments and Skills Matrix reporting show where telco capability has grown.
Scale across your teams
Roll the program out in batches, keeping one telco cloud standard across every team.
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Program Overview: What is Network Functions Virtualisation and Cloud-Native Telco?
Network Functions Virtualisation & Cloud-Native Telco is Edstellar's instructor-led technical program for network engineers, cloud architects, and telco teams moving carrier infrastructure to software. Participants master NFV and the ETSI framework, cloud-native network functions, 5G slicing, zero-trust security, and MANO orchestration with observability and cost control. The focus stays on production skills: engineering networks that behave like cloud platforms.
Training is hands-on from the first module. Participants deploy cloud-native network functions on container platforms and design 5G network slices in guided labs, working with orchestration tooling that mirrors production MANO environments. Instructors coach your team through zero-trust control design and observability pipelines, reviewing every exercise with direct feedback on carrier-grade tradeoffs. The program closes with a capstone where the team designs and deploys a complete cloud-native telco environment.
Too many telco teams still run appliances like it is 2010 while vendors relabel the same boxes as cloud: changes stay risky, outages stay mysterious, and costs climb. This program teaches your engineers to run network functions as cloud-native software, with orchestration that makes change routine instead of feared. Every pattern is practiced in labs, so the learning transfers to your network.
The capstone is a full cloud-native telco deployment: your team designs, deploys, secures, and monitors a sliced 5G service built on containerised network functions, then defends the architecture in front of reviewers. What returns to the office is an engineering team that treats the network as code, with the operational confidence to prove it on your own infrastructure.
Virtualizing network functions cuts hardware dependence, but only when teams can operate the software reliably. This training focuses on the day-to-day work: lifecycle management, orchestration, observability, and cost control for cloud-native telco platforms, building skills your team applies immediately.
The program upskills network and platform teams together, improving collaboration across the telco cloud and strengthening day-to-day operational performance.
What's Included in this Workshop for Your Enterprise Teams
- 1
NFV and ETSI architecture essentials
VNFs, NFVI, and MANO explained with diagrams.
- 2
Kubernetes labs for network functions
Deploy and scale containerized network functions.
- 3
5G core and network slicing
Service-based architecture and slice design.
- 4
Security controls workshop
Zero-trust policies and segmentation in practice.
- 5
Capstone telco deployment
Build and harden a cloud-native telco service.
- Instructor-led delivery across virtual, onsite, and hybrid
- Guided labs in every module with instructor coaching
- Capstone telco deployment, reviewed with your team
- Flexible scheduling around your calendar
- Lab guides and reusable configuration templates
- Group size and batches set along with you
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Network Functions Virtualisation and Cloud-Native Telco Course Topics and Program Outline
Six modules move from NFV foundations to a full capstone deployment, with guided labs and hands-on exercises in every module. The program is tailored to your telco stack, 5G priorities, and team experience.
Built by Edstellar with telco cloud engineers
Built by engineers who design and operate cloud-native telco platforms in production, shaped around your stack and use cases.
Skill checks baseline your team's NFV, Kubernetes, and 5G knowledge before the program begins.
Instructor-led sessions build NFV and ETSI foundations across 3 focused hours.
Guided labs build deployment, 5G slicing, and security skill across 11.5 hours of supervised practice.
Across 9.5 applied hours your team integrates orchestration and observability, then ships a reviewed capstone deployment.
From NFV foundations to a capstone telco deployment, every technique is practiced in guided labs.
Delivered as
Delivered as a hybrid program of live instruction and guided labs, scheduled around your team's calendar in flexible batches.
Set up the Kubernetes environment with team-safe defaults and verify every workstation is ready for the labs ahead.
learna)NFV concepts and the shift from appliances to software
b)ETSI NFV framework: VNFs, NFVI, and MANO
c)Virtualization and cloud infrastructure for telco
d)Lab: prepare the Kubernetes practice environment
Deploy a containerized network function on Kubernetes, scale it under load, and roll through an upgrade without dropping traffic.
practicea)From VNFs to cloud-native network functions (CNFs)
b)Kubernetes primitives for telco workloads
c)Service meshes, DPDK, and accelerated networking
d)Lab: deploy and scale a CNF on Kubernetes
Design a network slice across 5G core functions, chain services through it, and validate isolation under load.
practicea)5G service-based architecture and core functions
b)Network slicing concepts and slice lifecycle
c)Service function chaining across slices
d)Lab: design and validate a network slice
Apply zero-trust network policies and secrets handling to a CNF deployment, then probe it for gaps.
practicea)Zero-trust principles for telco platforms
b)Network policies and workload segmentation
c)Secrets management and image security
d)Lab: harden a CNF deployment end to end
Wire MANO-style orchestration to dashboards and cost guardrails, producing one operating view of the telco platform.
applya)MANO workflows and GitOps for network functions
b)Metrics, logs, and traces for telco SLAs
c)Capacity planning and telco cloud cost optimization
d)Lab: observability stack with cost guardrails
Design, deploy, secure, and optimize a complete cloud-native telco service, then defend it in instructor review.
applya)Capstone brief: service requirements and constraints
b)Deploy network functions, slices, and policies
c)Validate security, observability, and cost targets
d)Instructor review and remediation planning
Customize this program tailored to your team?
Tell us your training needs: what your team already works with, the level they’re at, and the topics you want them to focus on. We’ll adjust the modules, duration and hands-on labs, and send you a customized outline for your group.
Key Skills and Outcomes Your Team Will Gain
Your team leaves able to design, deploy, secure, and operate virtualized network functions on cloud-native platforms, with skills mapped to real telco workflows.
Design NFV architectures
Map ETSI framework components to your network services and plan VNF to CNF migration paths.
Deploy CNFs on Kubernetes
Package, deploy, and scale containerized network functions with telco-grade networking and lifecycle automation.
Build 5G service-based core models
Configure 5G core network functions and design network slices that isolate traffic on shared infrastructure.
Apply telco security controls
Implement zero-trust policies, segmentation, and secrets handling that protect network functions and subscriber-facing services.
Orchestrate network lifecycles
Automate provisioning and Day 2 operations with MANO-style orchestration and GitOps pipelines.
Track telco SLAs in production
Build dashboards from metrics, logs, and traces that prove service levels and speed up incident response.
Control telco cloud spend
Rightsize workloads and set cost guardrails that keep cloud-native telco platforms efficient at scale.
Teams that Benefit from this Network Functions Virtualisation and Cloud-Native Telco Group Training
Built for network, cloud, and platform teams moving telecom workloads to software. Engineers, architects, and operations leads practice the full lifecycle, from NFV design to secure 5G deployment. Content adapts to role and experience, so each cohort practices the workflows it owns.
Run carrier networks as software your team fully controls.
Network engineers learn to design, deploy, and troubleshoot virtualized network functions on Kubernetes, replacing appliance-bound workflows with automated, observable operations.
Workflow friction
- Appliance sprawl that slows every network change
- Manual provisioning across sites and vendors
- Outages that take too long to diagnose
How the program helps
- Software-defined network function deployment
- Automated provisioning with orchestration
- Observability that pinpoints faults fast
Practice use cases
- CNF deployment labs
- Slice design sessions
- Fault isolation drills
Operate telco clouds with the rigor carriers expect.
Platform engineers build Kubernetes foundations tuned for network workloads: accelerated data planes, resource isolation, and lifecycle automation that keep services reliable at scale.
Workflow friction
- Kubernetes clusters not tuned for telco traffic
- Noisy neighbors hurting network performance
- Upgrades that risk service disruption
How the program helps
- Telco-tuned Kubernetes configuration
- Resource isolation and CPU pinning in labs
- Zero-downtime upgrade patterns
Practice use cases
- Cluster tuning labs
- Upgrade rehearsal
- Performance baselining
Lock down virtualized networks without slowing delivery.
Security teams implement zero-trust controls, segmentation, and hardened pipelines for network functions, balancing carrier-grade protection with the speed of cloud-native releases.
Workflow friction
- Flat networks between critical functions
- Secrets scattered across deployment scripts
- Audit evidence assembled by hand
How the program helps
- Segmentation and policy-as-code in labs
- Centralized secrets management workflows
- Continuous compliance evidence collection
Practice use cases
- Policy authoring labs
- Hardening checklists
- Audit trail reviews
Keep virtualized services healthy around the clock.
Operations engineers master telco observability: dashboards, alerting, and runbooks for cloud-native network functions, so incidents resolve before subscribers notice.
Workflow friction
- Alerts that fire without clear root cause
- Runbooks written for physical appliances
- Capacity surprises during traffic peaks
How the program helps
- Telco-specific dashboards and alerting
- Runbooks rewritten for CNF operations
- Capacity planning with cost guardrails
Practice use cases
- Dashboard build labs
- Incident simulations
- Capacity planning
Each cohort works through role-relevant labs, then leaves with reusable patterns for day-to-day telco operations.
Prerequisites: This program benefits network engineers, platform engineers, and operations staff with basic networking and Linux familiarity. Kubernetes or 5G experience helps but is not required. Content adapts to each cohort's tools, so beginners and experienced engineers practice at the right depth.
Network Engineer to Cloud-Native Telco Engineer
Tracks how engineers progress from NFV fundamentals to advanced cloud-native telco delivery across the program's learn, practice, and apply phases.
A program that grows with telco careers, from first NFV concepts to confident cloud-native deployment.
Mixed cohort, or several teams at once?
We can tailor the training to different teams, roles, and experience levels within the same program.
Certificate of Training Completion.
On successful completion, employees receive an Edstellar course completion certificate, recognizing their commitment to ongoing learning and professional development. It validates the skills they have built and motivates them to keep growing and contribute to organizational success.
Earned, not attended. Awarded on completion of all hands-on labs and the capstone project.
Training Delivery Modes: Virtual, Onsite and Hybrid
Every delivery mode is instructor-led and lab-driven. We confirm the final mix of onsite and virtual sessions on a planning call.
Hybrid Training
Instructor-led sessions blend live teaching with guided hands-on labs across onsite and virtual formats. Your team deploys real network functions on Kubernetes while the instructor coaches, troubleshoots, and reviews configurations.
- Live instruction across onsite and virtual sessions
- Guided labs with instructor coaching and reviews
- Real telco workloads on Kubernetes throughout
- Flexible scheduling without losing live interaction
Onsite Training
We deliver at your offices with the agenda tuned to your network environment. Labs run against your tooling and topologies where possible, so practice mirrors production.
- Delivered at your offices worldwide
- Agenda tuned to your network environment
- Labs mapped to your tooling and topologies
- Team exercises built around your services
Live Virtual Training
Join live from anywhere: instructor-led sessions with breakout labs, screen-shared troubleshooting, and real-time feedback. The full Kubernetes lab environment is available remotely, so virtual cohorts practice identically to onsite ones.
- Live instructor-led sessions from anywhere
- Breakout labs with real-time feedback
- Full Kubernetes lab access for remote cohorts
- Screen-shared troubleshooting with the instructor
Need a training format that works for your team?
Full days, half days across weeks, or split by module. Tell us the delivery window and we schedule the cohort around it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Share team size, preferred dates, and delivery mode in the lead form. We reply with a tailored proposal covering scope, schedule, and pricing.
Yes. Book a short discovery call and we will map your training needs, audience, and timelines before sharing a plan.
Yes. Live virtual sessions are instructor-led with guided Kubernetes labs, breakout exercises, and real-time troubleshooting feedback.
Yes. We deliver onsite at your offices, with labs and the capstone adapted to your network environment and tooling.
The standard program runs 24 hours, typically over three days. We can compress or extend the schedule to fit your team's calendar.
Question not answered here?
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Where this Training Fits in Your Team's learning path.
Cloud-native telco builds on container and Kubernetes skills, so your team learns those first. This course then virtualises network functions and runs them cloud-native. The path uses that platform to slice the network and deploy at the edge, and finally automates it with intent-based networking.
Why Choose Edstellar as Your Network Functions Virtualisation and Cloud-Native Telco Corporate Training Provider
When comparing providers, Edstellar is the training partner telco teams choose for cloud-native expertise and 5+ years of corporate training experience. Our methodology blends concise instruction with guided labs on real network workloads, measured with Skills Matrix reporting from baseline to capstone.
EXPERT TRAINERS
YEARS DELIVERING
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Tailored
Every cohort's labs, examples, and exercises are tuned to your telco stack, 5G roadmap, and operating standards.
Proven Methodology
Concise instruction followed by guided labs and reviews, a repeatable method refined over 5+ years of delivery.
Practice-Based Learning
Six modules of guided labs plus a capstone keep your team building networks, not just studying them.
Expert Trainers
Practitioners who run telco clouds in production lead every session and review your team's capstone.
Global Scale
One consistent NFV program delivered across your offices worldwide, in 10+ languages.
Measurable Outcomes
Lab checkpoints and a capstone review prove skill gains your leadership can see and report.
Operate Cloud-Native Telco Services With Tested Isolation and Lifecycle Evidence
Edstellar connects NFV concepts with the deployment and operation of containerized network functions. Participants scale workloads, examine 5G service chains, and apply security controls before integrating orchestration and monitoring. The final telco service is reviewed for measured behavior, explained lifecycle choices, and evidence supporting isolation, recovery, and cost decisions.
- Step 01
Consult
We explore networking and Linux foundations to identify gaps in NFV architecture, Kubernetes-based network functions, service slicing, security controls, and telco observability.
- Step 02
Plan
We establish NFV and lab foundations before CNF deployment and 5G slicing, then develop security and orchestration ahead of the complete telco-service capstone.
- Step 03
Align
We align cloud-native networking expertise with network, platform, and operations teams, calibrating Kubernetes and 5G support to their experience and available lab tooling.
- Step 04
Customize
Sample network functions, slice requirements, and traffic conditions reflect relevant telco scenarios, allowing tailored scaling and isolation tests without affecting operational subscriber services.
- Step 05
Execute
Participants deploy and scale CNFs, test service isolation, apply network policies, and connect dashboards, receiving feedback on upgrade behavior, security boundaries, and operational telemetry.
- Step 06
Evaluate
We assess the telco deployment for coherent service chaining, tested isolation and scaling, appropriate security controls, and orchestration and cost decisions supported by measured lab behavior.
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Network Functions Virtualisation & Cloud-Native Telco Training Training Packages & Pricing
Where L&D holds an annual budget, license packages price the whole year at once instead of raising a purchase order per workshop. Hours and licenses are pooled across teams, programs and locations, so unused capacity is not stranded in one department.
Starter
120
trainee licenses64 hours of group training
Tailored for SMBs
Growth
320
trainee licenses160 hours of group training
Ideal for growing SMBs
Enterprise
800
trainee licenses400 hours of group training
Designed for large corporations
Custom
Unlimited
trainee licensesDuration set by the rollout
Multi-region and multi-year
Training Packages & Pricing
Choose the training format that works for your team. Pricing is customized based on your requirements, cohort size, and delivery needs.
Request Network Functions Virtualisation and Cloud-Native Telco Training for Your Team
Share your team size, telco stack, 5G priorities, and timelines to receive a tailored training plan and quote. Book a discovery call to discuss your goals; we confirm availability and respond with a proposal.