Certified Fiber Optics Specialist in Testing & Maintenance (CFOS/T)
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Thursday - Friday
September 11 - 12, 2008
Coastal Georgia Center, 305 Fahm Street, Savannah, Georgia
Savannah, Georgia
FEE: $600
This 2-day (16-hour) program is designed to offer specialist fiber optics training to anyone involved with the testing and
maintenance of fiber optics networks. This advanced fiber optics training is strictly a practical course, but includes
more background information than is typical in basic courses to allow the student to understand what they are testing
and how to troubleshoot problems in long-haul and short-haul fiber optics networks.
One of the most important points of the program is to teach current day technology. Too many courses teach obsolete
theory and practice, out of obsolete textbooks! This course will teach differences between applications
(telco/CATV/LAN, etc.) so the student can intelligently work in today's fiber optics cable environment.
Another focal point in the program is to offer a general, easy to understand approach to fiber optics testing standards.
We attempt to explain the variety of testing standards, equipment and technological approaches used in fiber network
testing and how to choose among them. Many courses are criticized because they are too specific or prejudiced to one
application, technology or manufacturer. We explore the overall spectrum of testing and maintenance of fiber optics
networks and strive to provide a better comfort level for our students with regards to testing and maintenance of both
single mode and multi mode fiber optics networks. Subject matter includes a detailed study of ANSI/TIA/EIA-526-14A,
OTDR Fundamentals and Uses, OTDR Vs. Insertion Loss Testing, Return Loss Testing, and Proper Maintenance of
High-Performance Fiber Networks. The Certified Fiber Optics Specialist/Testing Exam is given and graded the final day
of class. Course fee includes all study materials, consumables, manuals, and PC-Based OTDR Simulator. Program
provides for 75% hands-on activities.
Prerequisites: FOA CFOT Course or any other
Formal Fiber Optics Training Course within previous 6 months, or 1 Year
Fiber Optics Related Experience.