Program Overview

This advanced level course is designed for all individuals who are already at the level of a fiber optic installer and wish to expand their knowledge of communication fiber optics. Fiber Optic Technicians are expected to obtain advanced knowledge of fiber optic concepts that will allow them to be involved with designing, configuring, installing, and maintaining fiber optic systems. Technicians will be able to test and troubleshoot Local and Wide Area Networks with various faults. Students successfully completing the course will be prepared for the ETA Fiber Optics Technician Certification exam.

 

At a Glance

Extended Education
Approximately 24 hours
3 CEUs
$1850
EdAssist discounted rate: $1,665
Live Online Format

This course is also taught with UMass Global’s LIVE ONLINE training format using a video communications software. Students receive the same high-quality training as found in a traditional classroom setting. Join us from anywhere with an internet connection.

LIVE ONLINE training includes:
  • Delivered in real time by an instructor
  • Full access to course presentations and documents
  • Live interaction with classmates and instructor using a collaborative learning platform
  • Play back recording of any class for later review
Upon successful mastery of this course, you will be able to:
  • Describe the basic operation of a transmitter
  • Explain Snell’s Law
  • Distinguish the relationship and purpose between the different refractive index profiles
  • Define dispersion in an optical fiber
  • Explain how to safely handle and dispose of fiber optic cable
  • Explain how fibers can be blown through microducts instead of installing cables underground or in structures
  • Describe the advantages of fusion splicing over mechanical splicing
  • Describe how to properly perform a connector endface cleaning and visual inspection in accordance with ANSI/TIA-455-57B Preparation and Examination of Optical Fiber Endface for Testing Purposes
  • Identify standards and federal regulations that classify the light sources used in fiber optic transmitters
  • Prepare for the ETA Fiber Optics Technician Certification exam

Tuition covers only the cost of the course. Nothing else is provided to the student.

This course is part of the Fiber Optics Communications Program.

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