CFOS/CCerti�ed Fiber Optic

Specialist/Connectors

CFOS/SCerti�ed Fiber Optic Specialist/Splicing

CFOS/LCerti�ed Fiber Optic

Specialist/LANs

CFOS/DCCerti�ed Fiber Optic

Specialist/Data Center

CFOS/ACerti�ed Fiber Optic Specialist/Antenna

CFOS/TCerti�ed Fiber Optic

Specialist/Testing

CFOS/C/TCerti�ed Fiber Optic

Specialist/Connectors/TestingCombo

CFOS/S/TCerti�ed Fiber Optic

Specialist/Splicing/TestingCombo

CFOS/DCerti�ed Fiber Optic

Specialist/Design

CFOS/HCerti�ed Fiber Optic

Specialist/Home

CFOS/H/DCerti�ed Fiber Optic

Specialist/Home/DesignCombo

CFOS/OCerti�ed Fiber Optic

Specialist/Outside Plant

CFOTCertied Fiber

Optic Technician

Fiber Optic Certi�cations

CFOS/C/T40 hours - Two certi�cation exams with this course

This course prepares the student to obtain both the �ber connectors specialist (CFOS/C) and testing specialist (CFOS/T) certi�cations. After reviewing basic �ber information and safety procedures, participants will discuss, demonstrate, and perform the processes required to master �ber cable termination, testing, and troubleshooting. Approximately 80% of this course is hands-on.

CFOS/S/T40 hours - Two certi�cation exams with this course

This course covers what the technician needs to know for both the �ber splicing specialist (CFOS/S) and testing specialist (CFOS/T) certi�cations. Participants will review basic �ber information and safety procedures, and then discuss, demon-strate, and perform the processes required for splicing, testing, and troubleshooting �ber-optic networks. Approximately 80% of this course is hands-on.

CFOT Certi�ed Fiber Optic Technician40 hours - One certi�cation exam

Demand for technicians with the right credentials will continue to increase as more homes and businesses sign up for �ber-optic services. Becoming a CFOT gives a technician the opportunity for greater job growth, increased salaries, and enhanced job security. This course has two components: theory and hands-on. Emphasis is placed on the practical aspects of working with �ber-optic cables, including connectorization, fusion splicing, and testing.

After completing the required CFOT course, you may take any specialist certi�cation courses.

CFOS/H/D40 hours - Two certi�cation exams with this course

This course is designed for both the �ber home specialist (CFOS/H) and design specialist (CFOS/D) certi�cations. It covers how �ber-optic networks are designed, with emphasis on the OSP network from the CO to the end user, both residential and commercial. Participants will study the latest �ber-optic cables for the networks in use today, examine termination enclosures, understand the latest industry practices, and review current test equipment and testing procedures.

Certi�ed Fiber Optic Specialist/Outside Plant (CFOS/O) 32 hours - One certi�cation exam

This course develops the practical understanding and skills required to properly design, install, and maintain �ber-optic networks in telecom-munications, broadband, and premise (LAN) applications. Participants will study the latest �ber-optic technology and equipment in conjunc-tion with appropriate terminology, operating procedures, and policies.

Certi�ed Fiber Optic Specialist/Optical LANs (CFOS/L) 24 hours - One certi�cation

This course focuses on Optical LANs, or OLANs, a new way to build LANs using an all-optical-�ber cable plant and electronics derived from �ber to the home (FTTH). It is designed for technicians directly installing Optical LAN cabling plants. Participants will learn the types of OLAN architectures being implemented today, including technical, marketing, and �nancial justi�cations. Hands-on sessions will require the participants to build, test, troubleshoot, and repair an actual OLAN.

Certi�ed Fiber Optic Specialist/Data Center (CFOS/DC)24 hours - One certi�cation exam

This course will teach students data center cabling with the various copper and �ber optic cables currently being used in various data center applications. Students will study cable speci�cation sheets, typical equipment speci�cation sheets, grounding, and bonding requirements. This information will be used to prepare a data center cabling loss budget and the students will design and build a basic data system cabling link. Bi-directional testing will be performed on the completed link.

Certi�ed Fiber Optic Specialist/Antenna (CFOS/A)24 hours - One certi�cation exam

This course will teach students cabling at cell sites from the entry point to the antenna network at the top of the tower. Students will study cable speci�cation sheets, typical equipment speci�cation sheets, grounding, and bonding requirements. This information will be used to prepare a cell site cabling loss budget and the students will design and build a basic system cabling link. Bi-directional testing will be performed on the completed link.

Certi�ed Fiber Optic Specialist/Connectors (CFOS/C) 24 hours - One certi�cation exam

This course provides critical knowledge and hands-on experience while presenting �ber-optic termination, installation methods, and connector testing procedures. Graduates are certi�ed �ber optic specialists with an emphasis on connector styles and procedures.

Certi�ed Fiber Optic Specialist/Splicing (CFOS/S) 24 hours - One certi�cation exam

This comprehensive course guides the technician through everything for certi�cation to conduct �ber-optic splicing procedures. Both instructive and hands-on training ensure that participants are well-versed in �ber-splicing techniques, test methods, the required tools and functions, and the proper splicing sequence.

Certi�ed Fiber Optic Specialist/Testing (CFOS/T) 24 hours - One certi�cation exam

Communications managers and equipment operators alike must continually refresh and increase their computer hardware and software skills in order to succeed in telecommunications. This fascinating course helps them stay on track and gain an additional certi�cation. Participants will become certi�ed through instructive materials and hands-on training.

Certi�ed Fiber Optic Specialist/Home (CFOS/H)24 hours - One certi�cation exam

This course gives the latest techniques for both multimode and single-mode networks. Emphasis is placed on the practical aspects of working with �ber-optic cables, including �ber-optic design, installa-tion, testing, and maintenance.

Certi�ed Fiber Optic Specialist/Design (CFOS/D) 24 hours - One certi�cation exam

This course covers how �ber-optic networks are designed within the context of complete communications systems or construction projects. Participants will focus on how to design a �ber-optic cable plant that will provide the transmission requirements of a desired communications system.

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