FiberOptiX Bootcamp

Exam Fees Included in Tuition!

BDI DataLynk is an FOA-Approved School (#208). FOA certifications are recognized by the US Department of Labor.

Course Description:

Looking to jumpstart your career? Take our Fiber Optics Bootcamp!

This program is an intensive, accelerated version of our traditional Fiber Optic training program, covering three Fiber Optic Association (FOA) certification exams in 5 Days. No prior experience necessary. This five-day program combines three BDI FiberOptiX courses. These FOA certification exams are included: FOA CFOT® (Certified Fiber Optic Technician), FOA CFOS/T (Testing) and FOA CFOS/S (Splicing). Cost includes study materials, exam fees and textbooks for all three courses.

BDI FiberOptiX Technician (FOA CFOT®): This introductory fiber optic tech course is designed for anyone preparing for FOA CFOT® certification and is a pre-requisite for any of the specialist Certifications. This Fiber Optic Training combines theory and hands-on activities. FOA CFOT® certification exam included. This course also introduces the student to industry standards governing FTTD (Fiber To The Desk), FTTH (Fiber To The Home), and 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.

BDI FiberOptiX Testing Specialist (FOA CFOS/T): This program is designed to offer advanced training to anyone involved with the testing and maintenance of fiber optics networks. 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 splicing and how to choose among them. This hands on course explores the overall spectrum of testing and maintenance of singlemode and multimode fiber optic networks and provides a detailed overview and demonstration of various pieces of equipment used in testing and maintenance. Subject matter includes a detailed study of ANSI/TIA/EIA-526-(7)A, OTDR fundamentals and uses, OTDR vs. Insertion Loss Testing, Return Loss Testing, and Attenuation testing using the Power Source and Light Meter.

BDI FiberOptiX Splicing Specialist (FOA CFOS/S): This Splicing Specialist Training includes a complete PowerPoint presentation explaining the importance of high performance splicing and further details the points necessary to achieve these splices. The depth of this presentation is much greater than most textbooks and provides background information about splicing that is very important to the student. An overview of OTDR functions and trace understanding is also provided during this presentation. Hands-on classroom activities will provide training in both fusion and mechanical splicing of either single or multimode fiber optic cables. Inside or outside plant fiber optic cable types will be utilized at instructor’s discretion during these hands-on sessions along with fiber optics enclosures and splice trays. The student will be responsible for successfully making and testing both mechanical and fusion splices. In addition to the basic splicing activities outlined above, the student will further be required to correctly and efficiently install spliced fibers into splice trays and enclosures. The student will further be required to achieve a splice loss of less than 0.15 dB for all splices and demonstrate proficiency in interpretation of splice loss using OTDR splice traces.