Date
6 Jul 2026 - 22 Jul 2026
Location
Online
Host university
University of Alcalá (UAH)
Mode
Online
WP
WP 2
Target groups
Academic Staff,
Master students,
PhD students,
Researchers
Reference code
EUG2_T2_1_0113
Type of event
Course
Recognition
Transcript of records - ECTS
Language
English
Recruitment of participants
Qualitative Assessment
Number of open spots
40
Is eligible to international certificate
Yes
Evaluation criteria
40% - Academic / Professional Merit
30% - Motivation
30% - Language
Isced fields of study
06 - Information and Communication Technologies
Join this course to expand your knowledge in modern networking technologies and become part of the new generation of engineers shaping the future of global communication systems!
This course provides an in-depth introduction to Software-Defined Networking (SDN), including programmable and virtualized networks, and their impact on current communication networks.
It covers their definitions, origins, and advantages over traditional network architectures. It explores current architectures, standardization efforts, key platforms and tools, and the role of open-source communities. The course also presents real-world use cases in mobile, fixed, and content delivery networks, highlighting their relevance in 5G and 6G environments.
Additional topics include network monitoring and management, business models, and future trends in research and industry, with particular emphasis on the Internet of Things (IoT), Artificial Intelligence (AI), and especially the use of Machine Learning (ML) at the network edge and Large Language Models (LLMs) for advanced management.
Teachers from the University of Szeged will teach part of the sessions.
Prerequisites: Knowledge of computer networks and programming languages.
The course will offer 2 ECTS
For more information you can contact: elisa.rojas@uah.es and david.carrascal@uah.es
Content and Methodology
The lectures will be mainly online, with recorded short videos as well as synchronous sessions in which students will be able to approach the teachers and ask questions directly. In these synchronous sessions, we will apply gamification strategies for active learning, as well as a flipped classroom approach in some parts, assuming that students have reviewed the recorded material beforehand.
Finally, the course also includes a virtualized lab in which students will be required to work and complete it with a short essay or project.
