What technicians leave with
Practice with fiber preparation, fusion splicing, connector installation, OLTS testing, OTDR testing, and documentation.
Academy course Certified fiber-optic training (CFOT)
Certified Fiber Optic Technician (CFOT)
A university-caliber eHawk Global Industries Institute course for students preparing for FOA CFOT certification and entry-level fiber optic field work.
Fiber Optic Association
CFOT
Certification exam included
Course specification
Aug 10 - Dec 18, 2026
- Course code
- EGI-FOT 101
- Live online theory
- 25 hours
- Hands-on laboratory
- 19 hours
- Review and FOA exam
- 2 hours
- Daily blocks
- 08:00–12:00 · 14:00–17:00
- Prerequisites
- None
46hours
25 theory, 19 lab, 2 review and exam
8days
Five theory days plus three lab days
10seats
Per class option, morning or afternoon
ADCIMpathway
Foundation for data center infrastructure
Workforce Agenda
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The global workforce is on a new trajectory, giving everyone the opportunity to retrain skills, take assessments, complete short-term, industry-related courses, earn college credits, and pursue employment growth opportunities.
eHawk Global Industries is committed to the human return on investment through our eHawk Academy. Our learn-to-earn program has been uniquely tailored for short-term courses, career path information, and access to jobs.
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Course structure
Built from the eHawk Academy course Certified fiber-optic training (CFOT).
Theory before lab work, then supervised hands-on practice, evaluation, safety, documentation, and the official FOA CFOT examination.
Live online theory
25 hrs
Week 1 · five days
Instructor-led sessions cover fundamentals, fibers and cables, components, installation practices, testing, troubleshooting, and standards.
Hands-on laboratory
19 hrs
Week 2 · three days
Supervised lab days focus on cable preparation, fusion splicing, fiber management, connector installation, OLTS testing, and OTDR troubleshooting.
Review and FOA examination
2 hrs
Week 2 · final block
The final lab sequence includes documentation review, course review, and the official FOA CFOT certification examination.
Skills and equipment
Practice the tools and tasks listed in the syllabus.
The full syllabus unlocks in the student portal after purchase.
- Fiber Safety
- Cable Prep
- Fusion Splicing
- Connector Inspection
- OLTS Testing
- OTDR Testing
- Documentation
Daily time blocks
08:00 – 12:00
Morning
Week 1 morning sessions are delivered live online by Zoom. Week 2 morning sessions are in-class lab and testing.
14:00 – 17:00
Afternoon
Afternoon sessions run during both weeks. Official contact hours remain the 46-hour CFOT syllabus total.
Who should attend
Telecommunications technicians, installers, contractors, utility teams, military and government personnel, data center technicians, broadband installers, and students.
What is included
FOA curriculum resources, live instruction, supervised labs, safety practices, equipment use, course review, and examination.
Upcoming class sessions
Choose the class session that fits your schedule.
Aug 10 - Aug 21, 2026
Session 1: Aug 10 - 21, 2026
San Juan, Puerto Rico · 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM and 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM time blocks
No holiday closures scheduled.
$1,250
View detailsMorning
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Week 1 is delivered by Zoom. Week 2 is in-class hands-on lab and testing.
10 seats left
Select MorningAfternoon
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Afternoon class option during both weeks of the selected session.
10 seats left
Select AfternoonAug 24 - Sep 4, 2026
Session 2: Aug 24 - Sep 4, 2026
San Juan, Puerto Rico · 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM and 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM time blocks
No holiday closures scheduled.
$1,250
View detailsMorning
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Week 1 is delivered by Zoom. Week 2 is in-class hands-on lab and testing.
10 seats left
Select MorningAfternoon
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Afternoon class option during both weeks of the selected session.
10 seats left
Select AfternoonCertification signal
CFOT pathway
FOA CFOT certification pathway
A foundation course for telecom and data center infrastructure.
Course EGI-FOT 101 combines 25 hours of live online theory with 19 hours of supervised laboratory work, course review, and the official FOA CFOT certification examination. The schedule uses daily morning and afternoon time blocks: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM and 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM. Students study fiber fundamentals, cable construction, components, installation practices, testing, troubleshooting, safety, documentation, and standards before completing in-person lab work in cable preparation, fusion splicing, connector installation, OLTS testing, OTDR testing, and final documentation.
- Foundational course in the ADCIM certification pathway.
- No prior fiber experience is required.
- Students work in permanent two-person lab teams.
- Safety, workmanship, testing, and documentation are evaluated.