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| Certifications and Credits |
BDI DataLynk Fiber Optic Training Courses
are sanctioned by not only the Fiber Optic
Association, but they are also approved and
accredited by BICSI, the World-Wide
Consortium on Network Cabling Standards.
are sanctioned by not only the Fiber Optic
Association, but they are also approved and
accredited by BICSI, the World-Wide
Consortium on Network Cabling Standards.
 | FOA Sanctioned |
| BICSI Accredited Courses |
| Student Certificates | |
| Unlike some fiber optic training companies, BDI DataLynk does not charge extra for taking the Certification Exams if they are taken the same day of class. In addition, we pay for the student's initial application fee to the FOA of $30.00. This fee includes 1-year membership to the Fiber Optic Association. After you have completed a BDI DataLynk Fiber Optic Training Course and have passed the exams, you have earned an industry recognized Fiber Optic Technician Certification from the Fiber Optic Association |
| The Fiber Optic Association |
Just Who Is the Fiber Optic Association?
The FOA is an international non-profit educational
organization that is dedicated to promoting
professionalism in the field of fiber optics. Founded
in 1999 by a dozen prominent fiber optics instructors
and industry personel, it has grown to now being the
leader in:
The FOA is an international non-profit educational
organization that is dedicated to promoting
professionalism in the field of fiber optics. Founded
in 1999 by a dozen prominent fiber optics instructors
and industry personel, it has grown to now being the
leader in:
- Setting Standards for and administering
Technical Certification Programs
- Evaluating and Approving Fiber Optic Training
Schools
- Developing Textbooks, Courses and Fiber Optic
Training Programs for school use around the
world.
- Training and Certifying Fiber Optics Instructors
- Participating in Industry Standards Activities
- Publishing Fiber Optics Industry Related
Newsletters
- Promoting Fiber Optics Applications and
Education
- Participating in Fiber Optics Industry Forums
| Since 1999, over 23,000 techs have successfully completed requirements for the FOA CFOT (Certified Fiber Optic Technician) certification. |
| BICSI Continuing Education Credits are available for the RCDDs and the BICSI Installers who attend our courses. |
CFOT, 3-Day, Basic Certified Fiber Optic Technician Course
Effective December 10, 2007, BICSI recognizes this course forthe
following BICSI Continuing Education Credits (CECs):RDDD 21, OSP 21,
INST2 21, TECH 21
CFOS/T, 2-Day, Certified Fiber Optic Specialist in Testing &
Maintenance Course
Effective December 10, 2007, BICSI recognizes this course for the
following BICSI Continuing Education Credits (CECs):RCDD 14, OSP 14,
INST2 14, TECH 14
CFOS/S, 2-Day, Certified Fiber Optic Specialist in Splicing
Course
Effective December 10, 2007, BICSI recognizes this course for the
following BICSI Continuing Education Credits (CECs): RCDD 14, OSP 14,
INST2 14, TECH 14
CFxT, 3-Day, Certified Fiber to the Home Technician Course
Effective December 10, 2007, BICSI recognizes this course for the
following BICSI Continuing Education Credits (CECs): RDDD 21, OSP 21,
INST2 21, TECH 21.
CFOS/D, 3-Day, Certified Fiber Optic Specialist in Fiber
Optic Network Design
BICSI Credits Pending
Effective December 10, 2007, BICSI recognizes this course forthe
following BICSI Continuing Education Credits (CECs):RDDD 21, OSP 21,
INST2 21, TECH 21
CFOS/T, 2-Day, Certified Fiber Optic Specialist in Testing &
Maintenance Course
Effective December 10, 2007, BICSI recognizes this course for the
following BICSI Continuing Education Credits (CECs):RCDD 14, OSP 14,
INST2 14, TECH 14
CFOS/S, 2-Day, Certified Fiber Optic Specialist in Splicing
Course
Effective December 10, 2007, BICSI recognizes this course for the
following BICSI Continuing Education Credits (CECs): RCDD 14, OSP 14,
INST2 14, TECH 14
CFxT, 3-Day, Certified Fiber to the Home Technician Course
Effective December 10, 2007, BICSI recognizes this course for the
following BICSI Continuing Education Credits (CECs): RDDD 21, OSP 21,
INST2 21, TECH 21.
CFOS/D, 3-Day, Certified Fiber Optic Specialist in Fiber
Optic Network Design
BICSI Credits Pending
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