Workforce Solutions

Certified Fiber Optic

Jumpstart Your Fiber Optic Career in Just ONE Week!

HCTC Workforce Solutions is offering Certified Fiber Optic training designed to get you job-ready fast!

Earn TWO industry-recognized certifications in 1 week

Certified Fiber Optics Technician (CFOT) – ~3 days

Certified Fiber Optics Specialist: Outside Plant (CFOS/O) – ~2 days

Hands-on training includes installation, testing, troubleshooting, and both mechanical & fusion splicing, all aligned with industry standards.

Course includes study materials, textbook, exams, and a 1-year FOA membership.

Upcoming Class Dates:

• Mar 20 – Mar 27

• Apr 24 – May 1

• Jun 19 – Jun 26

These courses introduce students to industry standards governing the installation, testing, and troubleshooting of OSP fiber optics cable used in the Outside Plant Rugged Environment. Students will learn how to properly identify OSP fiber cabling types, recognize various outside plant closures used in OSP fiber installation, install, prepare, terminate, splice, and properly test and troubleshoot installed OSP fiber cable to existing standards. Hands-on activities include both mechanical and fusion splicing.

These programs prepare the student to take the CFOT (Certified Fiber Optics Technician) exam, and the Certified Fiber Optics Specialist Outside Plant Course (CFOS/O) exam which are given and graded at the end of class.

The program is divided into two individual courses, each comprised of all topics needed to prepare for each exam.

Available Courses

Certified Fiber Optics Technician (CFOT)

Certified Fiber Optics Specialist Outside Plant (CFOS/O)

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