Fiber Optic Association (FOA)-certified instruction delivered by skilled facilitators provides the knowledge, skills and abilities that can be applied to almost any assignment in the fiber optic field. Whether related to design, installation or operations, the FOA's Certified Fiber Optic Technician curriculum supports the knowledge and skills needed by technicians to be proficient in any fiber optic application. This course provides a general understanding of fiber optic technology tailored for installers and technicians. Consultants, network designers, estimators and trainers benefit as well. This 3-day workshop offers equal time spent on classroom knowledge and hands-on skills. Students gain a practical understanding and a skill set required to further their expertise in the field, whether for the inside plant, outside plant or the access network.
About FOA and the CFOT Certification
The FOA is an international non-profit educational organization that is chartered to promote professionalism in fiber optics through education, certification and standards. Founded in 1995 by a dozen prominent fiber optics trainers and industry personnel as a professional society for fiber optics and a source of independent certification, the FOA has grown to include involvement in numerous activities that educate the world about fiber optics and certify the workers who design, build and operate the world's fiber optic networks.
The FOA is not a training organization. FOA sets standards for the approved training organizations that provide training for FOA certification, training and certifying the instructors who give FOA approved courses and providing certification programs. Clearfield is an FOA-approved training organization — School #375. In recognition of their excellence, FOA certifications are recognized by the US Department of Labor and organizations in most countries around the world.
Understanding FOA Certifications
FOA certifications are designed to show a progression of growth in knowledge, skills and abilities in fiber optics and premises cabling. Most FOA plans start with the CFOT® certification before applying for higher level certification. The CFOT is a pre-requisite to most other certifications provided by the FOA.