UCF Continuing Education

About UCF Continuing Education

The University of Central Florida is a public metropolitan research university in Orlando and the largest university by enrollment in Florida, serving more than 70,000 students. Founded in 1963, UCF holds the Carnegie Research 1 designation for very high research activity and is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

BDI DataLynk delivers FOA fiber optic certification classes at UCF Continuing Education through the university’s Division of Continuing Education, which provides professional development and workforce training. The program is FOA-sanctioned and recognized by the U.S. Department of Labor. UCF is an FOA-Approved training location, FOA #208-02, under BDI DataLynk’s FOA School #208. Specialist (CFOS) classes require a current CFOT and FOA membership.

How Registration Works

Register through UCF’s continuing education program. BDI provides the instructor, curriculum, and all training equipment, while the university handles enrollment and facilities. You can view the program and reserve a seat on the Certified Fiber Optics Technician (CFOT) registration page.

Getting Here

Classes are held at the UCF Digital Learning Center in Central Florida Research Park, which abuts UCF’s main campus in east Orlando, about 13 miles northeast of downtown. The campus is reachable via Orlando’s east-side expressways, including SR 417 (the Central Florida GreeneWay), along with Alafaya Trail and University Boulevard. Out-of-town students have several lodging options nearby, including the Hilton Garden Inn Orlando East UCF, Holiday Inn Orlando East UCF Area, Comfort Suites UCF Research Park, and Homewood Suites by Hilton Orlando UCF Area.