BDI FiberOptiX Fiber Optic Network Design Specialist – CFOS/D

This Fiber Optic Network Design Specialist course covers the design of fiber optic communications networks from concept to completion. It is intended for network owners, IT personnel, facilities managers, network designers, estimators, and technicians involved in the planning, design, and installation of fiber networks. Students learn how to define communications system needs, plan the project, choose components, use loss budgets to make sure the system will work over the proposed cable plant, decide what should be tested and documented, and manage the installation. The course is especially recommended for network owners and planners who are new to fiber optic network design, since it can make their jobs easier and their projects better.

Along with chapter tests, class discussions, and substantial hands-on activities, the FOA Specialist certification test (written and practical) is given and graded at the end of the class. Tuition includes all study materials, consumables, and exam fees.

Course Objective

Prepares students to take the FOA Certified Fiber Optic Specialist in Network Design (CFOS/D) exam. Students will learn what is involved in designing a fiber optic network, including but not limited to:

• Defining communications system needs
• How to create a plan to install the project
• What paperwork and documentation will be needed for the project
• How to choose components appropriate for communications systems
• How the proposed routing of the cable plant affects component choice and installation
• Using loss budgets to ensure the communications system will work over the proposed fiber optic cable plant
• How to determine what should be tested and documented
• How to manage the installation

Course Outline

Day 1

• Introduction to design, review of fiber optic systems
• Discussion of codes and standards
• Planning a fiber optic installation project
• Choosing fiber optic components
• Design project introduction
• Documentation planning
• Understanding power budgets

Day 2

• Designing the system and managing the project
• Review homework
• Designing and documenting the project
• Installation and testing
• Overview of project management theories and workflows
• Practice project management exercises
• Compile equipment lists for the project

Day 3

• Discuss network maintenance
• Plan for the unexpected and change management
• Review and discuss homework in open session
• Each student presents their project and responds to comments
• Written exam

Course Details

• Length: 3 days (24 classroom hours)
• Textbook: FOA Reference Guide To Fiber Optic Network Design And Project Management

Prerequisites

• *CFOT certification from the Fiber Optics Association (FOA)
• Must be able to see, manipulate, and hold small tools and test equipment
• Must be able to read and speak English

*As of January 1, 2015, the student MUST have, within the preceding 12 months, either successfully passed the basic CFOT course OR have renewed their FOA membership prior to attending any FOA Specialist courses offered by BDI Datalynk. There are no exceptions.

Exam Fee Included in Tuition!

This course is sanctioned by the Fiber Optic Association (FOA), the largest professional society of fiber optics in the world. FOA courses offered by BDI DataLynk are recognized by The US Department of Labor.