Press Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact:
BDI DataLynk
2807 Douglas Cove, Lago Vista, TX 78645
Bob Ballard, RCDD, CFOS and Owner. Phone: 512-785-9024
E-mail: bob@bdidatalynk.com

Arkansas Tech University to offer both Basic and Certified Specialist Fiber Optics
Networking Courses

August 1, 2006 – Arkansas Tech University, Russellville, AR, in cooperation with BDI
DataLynk, will present 5 days of intense Fiber Optic Network Training starting Monday,
August 14, 2006. Starting with Session 1, this 3-day Certified Fiber Optics Technician
Course explores the theory and history of fiber optics data transmission. Bob Ballard,
RCDD, CFOS, with over 20 years of industry experience, helps to examine and recognize
various connector and cable types, teach you how to design, install, terminate, splice, and
test fiber optics networks. This program is designed for anyone wanting to become a
Certified Fiber Optics Technician. It is ideal for designers, architects, installers, and project
managers. This program includes 75% hands on activities and prepares the student to take
the FOA Certified Fiber Optics Technician’s exam given the final day of class. This CFOT
Class is accredited for BICSI CECs (Continuing Education Credits): RCDD 21, Installation 12
and is sanctioned by the Fiber Optics Association (FOA). Tuition includes all study
materials, CD, and consumables. Visit www.bdidatalynk.com for more information.
For registration call (479) 964.0541 or visit www.bdidatalynk.com and click on school name.
Class Schedule: Friday, April 28, 2006, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Saturday, April 29, 2006, 8:00
AM - 5:00 PM and Sunday, April 30, 2006, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Session 2 (Optional) - Advanced Fiber Optics Network Testing & Maintenance
A focal point in the program is to offer a general, easy to understand, approach to fiber
optics testing standards with little theory and considerable hands on activities. This
comprehensive program explains the variety of testing standards, equipment, and
technological approaches used in fiber network testing and how to choose among them.
This 75% hands on course explores the overall spectrum of testing and maintenance of
single and multi mode fiber optics networks and provides a detailed overview of various
equipment used in testing and maintenance. It prepares the student to take the Certified
Fiber Optic Specialist / Testing (CFOS/T) exam given the final day of class. 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 Attenuation testing using the Power
Source and Light Meter. This course is accredited by BICSI for 14 RCDD CECs and 12
Installation CECs. Tuition includes all study materials, consumables, and PC-Based
Simulated OTDR Software.
For registration call (479) 964.0541 or visit www.bdidatalynk.com and click on school name.
Class Schedule: Monday, May 1, 2006, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM and Tuesday, May 2, 2006, 8:00
AM - 5:00 PM.

BDI DataLynk is an Austin based company providing standards based computer network
infrastructure training programs.  All programs are accredited by BICSI and sanctioned by
the Fiber Optics Association (FOA).

For more information on BDI DataLynk classes at other area colleges, visit the BDI
DataLynk web site at www.bdidatalynk.com or call 512-785-9024.

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Arkansas Tech University
Fiber Optic Press Releases
August 1, 2006, Russellville, Arkansas
Martha Cahill, Director
Phone:  479-356-2037
Fax:  479-964-3243
Email:  mcahill@atu.edu
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