Is week one remote?
Yes. Week one is five live instructor-led Zoom theory sessions (25 hours). Morning and afternoon class options are offered as separate seats.
Academy course Certified fiber-optic training (CFOT)
Session 6: Oct 19 - 30, 2026
Monday, October 19, 2026 through Friday, October 30, 2026 · San Juan, Puerto Rico
Fiber Optic Association
CFOT
Certification exam included
About this session
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.
Full syllabus, delivery plan, and FOA intellectual property policy download in the student portal after purchase.
Outcomes
Explain fiber optic fundamentals, cable types, components, installation practices, standards, and testing.
Perform cable preparation, fusion splicing, connector installation, OLTS testing, OTDR testing, and documentation.
Demonstrate safety, workmanship, equipment care, test interpretation, and readiness for the FOA CFOT examination.
Skills and equipment
The lab portion uses representative industry tools while students practice the core tasks listed in the CFOT syllabus.
Fiber SafetyCable PrepFusion SplicingConnector InstallationConnector InspectionOLTSOTDRTest Documentation
Schedule
Week 1: Live online theory
Five instructor-led theory sessions totaling 25 hours, covering the FOA curriculum sequence before students enter the lab.
Week 2: Laboratory and exam
Three seven-hour lab sessions total 19 lab hours, followed by course review and the official FOA CFOT examination.
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.
Week 1 topics
- Day 1: Course orientation and fiber optic fundamentals
- Day 2: Optical fibers and fiber optic cables
- Day 3: Fiber optic components
- Day 4: Fiber optic installation practices (ISP/OSP, documentation, budgets)
- Day 5: Testing, troubleshooting, standards, and exam preparation
Week 2 labs
- Lab Day 1: Cable preparation and fusion splicing
- Lab Day 2: Fiber management, connector installation, and optical loss testing
- Lab Day 3: OTDR testing, troubleshooting, review, and FOA examination
Schedule note
No holiday closures scheduled.
Who should attend
Telecommunications technicians, fiber optic installers, electrical and low-voltage contractors, utility personnel, government and military personnel, network support technicians, data center technicians, broadband installers, CATV technicians, FTTH installers, and students pursuing telecommunications careers.
What is included
- 25 hours of live online theory
- 19 hours of supervised hands-on laboratory work
- FOA Reference Guide, curriculum, lab manual, Fiber U, and selected videos
- Fusion splicers, cleavers, VFLs, OLTS, OTDRs, inspection scopes, and lab enclosures
- Course review, official FOA CFOT examination, and completion documentation
Instructor
Dr. Maria Santos
Fiber deployment trainer with 15 years of telecom field and classroom experience.
FAQ
How is the lab week organized?
Week two includes three seven-hour in-person lab sessions (19 hours), plus course review and the official FOA CFOT examination. Students work in two-person teams with a maximum class size of 10.
Is prior fiber experience required?
No. Prior fiber optic experience is not required, though basic electricity, telecommunications, or networking knowledge is helpful.
What is evaluated?
Attendance and participation, laboratory performance, safe tool use, cable preparation, splicing, connector installation, optical testing and documentation, workmanship, teamwork, and the official FOA CFOT examination.