Fiber Optic Technician's Manual, 3rd Edition, continues to serve as a practical guide for the designer,
installer, and troubleshooter of fiber optic cable plants and networks used in today's communications systems.
Comprehensive in scope, this highlhy illustrated book addresses applications of fiber optics including
telephone, CATV, Fiber To The Desk, Guidelines for Fiber Optic Network Design and Installation, and Fiber
Network Testing and Maintenance. Fiber Optic Technician's Manual 3rd Edition has been thoughtfully updated
and now provides detailed information on FTTD, plus new components and processes that have become
widely used in the industry.
"The Certified Fiber Optic Technician Course from BDI DataLynk is designed for anyone wanting to
become a Certified Fiber Optics Technician. It is ideal for designers, architects, installers, and project
managers."
-- Bob Ballard, RCDD and Owner
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"I have just
graduated from the
Certified Fiber
Optics Technician
Class - do I look
ready?  Well I am
ready!"
"I was told I had to
listen up in class."

--- Bogart
Basic Fiber Optic Training Course
CFOT - Certified Fiber Optic
Technician Course, 3-Day
Effective December 10, 2007, BICSI recognizes this course for
the following BICSI Continuing Education Credits (CECs):
RDDD 21, OSP 21, INST2 21, TECH 21
$600.00 per student at most Campus Partner locations.  

Still half the cost of the 3-day course from the "Nationwide" Company and we offer much, much more.  We are responsible for designing,
implementing, and certifying the largest OM-3, 10 Gig Fiber To The Desk Installation in the United States.  Read about it in the November 2007 Issues
of LightWave Magazine, Cabling Installation & Maintenance, and Cabling Business Magazine.  Or read about it
HERE.  Our students, all with little or no
experience, did the job and did it right! - - - Bob Ballard, Owner, RCDD, CFOS/I

This introductory 3-day fiber optic tech course is designed for anyone interested in becoming a Certified Fiber Optic Technician. This Fiber Optic
Training combines theory and 75% hands-on activities to prepare the student to take the CFOT (Certified Fiber Optic Technician) test that is
sanctioned by the FOA (Fiber Optics Association) and given and graded the final class day.  This course also introduces the student to industry
standards governing FTTD (Fiber To The Desk), FTTH (Fiber To The Home), K-12 (Schools), and explains Zone Vs. Distribution Cabling.  Students will
learn how to identify fiber types, recognize various connectors used in fiber installation; and install, terminate, splice, and properly test installed fiber
cable to existing standards.  This program explores the history and future of fiber optics and fiber optics capabilities, and cost of installation.  Anyone
interested in becoming a Certified Fiber Optics Technician should attend this class.  Upon successful completion, this program is recognized for
BICSI CECs (Continuing Education Credits): RCDD 21, Installation 12.  Course fee includes study materials, Text Book, and CD.  
Prerequisites: Basic Computer Knowledge - Click HERE for a word about prerequisites from the Owner, Bob Ballard, RCDD, CFOS/I
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"You must be prepared to take
your books home to study"
Fiber Optic Training
Fiber Optic Training
We Teach PROCEDURES -
NOT Opinions
Since 1999
Fiber Optic Training
Are you too
"experienced" to
attend this basic
CFOT course?  
Check yourself
HERE.
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Some of our Technicians
are Responsible for
Installing one of the
Largest, If not the largest,
OM-3, 10 Gig, Fiber to the
Desk Projects in the
United States.

READ ABOUT IT HERE!
"You know, after I completed the BDI
DataLynk CFOT Course, I realized that the
Copperheads had reached their final
'twist' with copper - many years ago. They
just don't understand what they don't
understand!"
--- Mr. McGregor