Fiber Basics

To qualify for CFOT® Certified Fiber Optic Technician certification, the training program will cover at least the following topics:

• Overview of fiber optic applications and installations
• Communications systems utilizing fiber optics
• Fiber optic components appropriate for fiber optic networks
• Installation of premises and outside plant fiber optic cable
• Splicing and termination
• Testing fiber optic components and cable plants
• Hands-On Lab Exercises including hands-on splicing, termination and testing