Delivery method: Instructor-led, online, virtual labs

Duration: 3 days (one day a week for three weeks, check bootcamp schedule page for dates)

Audience: Anyone that is technical or wants technical knowledge

Technology requirements: Computer with stable internet connection

Certification: Be recognized with a TelecomTRAIN certificate of completion

Pre-course survey: A quick optional survey that allows us to cater parts of the course to your needs

Post-course consultation: Arrange a 30 minute followup call about related technical issues or career guidance within 30 days of course delivery (if you would like)

▶ Identify appropriate fiber, cable and connectors needs for applications

▶ Survey the methods of splicing fiber together and attaching connectors

▶ Troubleshoot fiber optic connections using inspection kits, power meter, and OTDR

▶ Describe the challenges of installing a fiber optic network

▶ Explore the architectures of different optical networks and their components (Ethernet, PON, WDM)

Approximate day-by-day coverage

Module 1 – Cable, Fiber, Connectors

Fiber terminology and equipment (cable, fiber connectors, splice tray, enclosure, …)
Fiber Safety
Singlemode and multimode fibers/cables
Fiber care and cleaning
Working with cables
Proper Work area setup
Splicing process
Putting on Connectors

Module 2 – Design, Troubleshooting, Measurement

Optical Link Budgets and Network Design
Fiber Test and Measurement
Visual Fault Location
Fiber inspection
Optical Loss test sets
OTDR (Optical Time-domain Reflectometer)

Module 3 – Network Architectures

Network documentation
Ethernet
Passive Optical Networks
CWDM and DWDM networks
TelecomTRAIN Certification Exam

TelecomTRAIN is an FOA-approved school.

In order to get FOA  Certified Fiber Optic Technician (CFOT) remotely, you would need to have the following materials available to you. Generally this certification would be available to you if you are already a hands-on fiber technician and have your own tools.

There would be an additional day and cost associated with completing gaining the FOA CFOT certification. Please inquire if you are interested.