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Clearfield College Certified Product Training Program

Clearfield College offers industry-leading fiber education and certification for technicians, splicers, installers, managers, designers, and engineers. Whether you're new or experienced, our training equips you with the skills for successful fiber network deployment.

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Roadmap to Product Certification

The Roadmap to Product Certification in Clearfield College is a structured and progressive pathway designed to guide participants from foundational learning to becoming certified experts in Clearfield’s industry-leading product portfolio. Our easy to follow, online, self-paced courses are followed by an assessment. Later hands-on courses in the field apply theoretical knowledge in practical settings.

  • Level 1
    Apprentice: Building the Basics

    Begin your journey with online classes designed specifically for apprentices. This phase introduces foundational concepts, covering the core building blocks of Clearfield® products and essential installation techniques. The Apprentice Level lays the groundwork for success, ensuring you develop the knowledge and confidence needed to excel in the field as you progress to more advanced training.

    These courses serve as prerequisites to the core product training within Clearfield College, preparing you for the next stages of your learning journey.

    What You Will Learn:

    • Introduction to Clearfield building blocks and their applications
    • Fundamental installation techniques and best practices
    • Core concepts of fiber management and deployment
    • Preparation for advanced training in Journeyman Level 2
  • Level 2
    Journeyman: Expanding Proficiency

    Advancing to Level 2 opens the door to Product-Specific Master Certifications. These self-paced courses provide advanced training on Clearfield® products, focusing on key features, configurations, and installation best practices. You’ll gain in-depth knowledge and the confidence to work effectively with Clearfield solutions in the field. Successfully completing these product courses moves you forward to the next stage: Master Certification.

    What You Will Learn:

    • Advanced understanding of Clearfield product lines
    • Key product features, configurations, and applications
    • Best practices for installation and deployment
    • Preparation for Master Certification, Level 3.
  • Level 3
    Master: Product Certification

    At Level 3, learners transition from online coursework—where they earned badges and certificates for Apprentice and Journeyman courses—to applying their theoretical knowledge in real-world scenarios. This level focuses on demonstrating mastery of Clearfield product solutions and recommended installation practices through a field assessment verified by an authorized Clearfield representative.

    Field Assessment Options:

    • First-Time Install Support
    • Classroom – In-Person and/or Virtual
    • Video Submission
  • Level 4
    Achieving Field Master Certification

    By successfully completing all required courses and assessments to achieve mastery across all product environments—Inside Plant (ISP), Outside Plant (OSP), and Access Networks, you earn the prestigious Field Master Certification. This designation signifies extensive experience and expertise in Clearfield® products, positioning you as a trusted field expert in the industry.

    Requirements for Field Master Certification:

    • Obtain All Product Certifications
    • Complete All Online Clearfield College Courses
    • Participate in Skills and Assessments
  1. Apprentice
  2. Journeyman
  3. Master
  4. Field Master

Elevate Your Expertise in Fiber Optic Deployment

Choosing Clearfield's training enhances individual skills while improving operational efficiency, workforce morale, and the reliability of your network deployments.

Boost Efficiency & Network Performance

Clearfield’s specialized training quickly transforms beginners into skilled technicians, reducing deployment costs, minimizing errors, and improving speed. With hands-on, craft-friendly techniques, our courses enhance first-time resolution rates, reduce repeat visits, and ensure a more reliable network infrastructure.

Comprehensive & Customizable Training

Our certification programs cover all expertise levels—apprentice, journeyman, master, and field master—while offering tailored curriculums to meet your specific needs. This structured approach equips teams with the technical knowledge required for seamless fiber network deployment and maintenance.

Empower Your Workforce & Gain Recognition

By investing in Clearfield training, you strengthen workforce confidence, improve job satisfaction, and foster loyalty, reducing turnover. Certified contractors also gain enhanced visibility on our "Certified Contractor Partner" webpage and can display the "Clearfield Certified" badge to establish trust with customers.

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