Course Title
Introduction to Signaling System No.7 (SS7)
📝 Course Description
This course provides a clear and practical introduction to Signaling System No.7 (SS7), the core signaling protocol suite used in traditional mobile and fixed networks for call setup, mobility management, roaming, SMS, and supplementary services.
The course explains the SS7 protocol stack, its individual layers, and key signaling protocols such as MTP, ISUP, SCCP, TCAP, BSSAP, and MAP, with a focus on how signaling messages flow inside real telecom networks.
It also introduces SIGTRAN as the IP-based evolution of SS7 signaling.
This course is ideal for anyone who wants to understand how signaling works behind the scenes in 2G/3G networks and how it integrates with modern packet networks.
⏱ Course Duration
7 Hours
🎯 Target Audience
- Telecom & Communication Engineering students
- Fresh graduates
- Mobile and core network engineers
- Engineers working with switching, signaling, or integration
- Anyone interested in understanding telecom signaling fundamentals
✅ Prerequisites
- No prerequisites required
🌐 Language
Arabic with English subtitles
🎯 Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
- Understand the role of SS7 in telecom networks
- Explain the SS7 protocol stack and its architecture
- Understand Message Transfer Part (MTP) and its levels
- Analyze call control signaling using ISUP
- Understand SCCP and its role in global title translation
- Explain TCAP transactions and applications
- Understand BSSAP signaling between BSS and MSC
- Analyze MAP signaling for mobility, authentication, and roaming
- Understand the transition from SS7 to SIGTRAN
📚 Course Content Outline
Section 1: Signaling System No.7
- Introduction to SS7 and its role in telecom networks
- SS7 protocol stack overview
- Message Transfer Part (MTP)
- ISDN User Part (ISUP)
- Signaling Connection Control Part (SCCP)
- Transaction Capabilities Application Part (TCAP)
- Base Station Subsystem Application Part (BSSAP)
- Mobile Application Part (MAP) – Part 1
- Mobile Application Part (MAP) – Part 2
- Introduction to SIGTRAN
🚀 Course Value
- Solid foundation in telecom signaling
- Clear explanation of real signaling flows
- Essential knowledge for Core, Switching, and Integration roles
- Strong complement to 2G/3G Core Network courses
- Ideal stepping stone toward Advanced Core & IMS signaling