Program Overview
October 19 - 23, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
This is a 5-Day Fiber Optics Bootcamp that allows you to earn 3 FOA Industry Certifications
The Universities at Shady Grove
9636 Gudelskly Drive
Building III, Room 4215
- Certified Fiber Optics Technician (CFOT)
- Certified Fiber Optics Specialist in Testing & Maintenance (CFOS/T)
- Certified Fiber Optics in Splicing (CFOS/S)
About the Bootcamp
- Hands-On Lab Focus: Train directly on industry-standard equipment to build, test, splice, and troubleshoot multi-mode and single-mode fiber optic systems.
- Triple Certification: Complete three distinct FOA certifications in one continuous training block.
- Expert Instruction: Learn directly from certified instructors holding FOA Master Instructor (CFOS/I) credentials and extensive field experience.
- Career-Ready Skills: Gain practical expertise needed for immediate entry or career advancement in telecommunications, broadband installation, and infrastructure management.
Who Should Attend?
- Current students, prospective students, community members, staff
- Entry-Level Job Seekers: Individuals looking to launch a technical career in telecommunications, broadband deployment, ISP operations, or structured cabling.
- Field Technicians & Trade Professionals: IT network specialists, electricians, cable installers, broadcast engineers, and utility workers seeking specialized fiber credentials.
- Contractors & Project Managers: Managers, engineers, and site inspectors who design, manage, or evaluate fiber optic infrastructure projects.
- Veterans & Career Changers: Individuals transitioning into high-growth technical trades without committing to a multi-year degree program
Cost & Options
| Certification(s) | Course Dates | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| CFOT, CFOS/T, & CFOS/S | October 19 - 23 | $3,175 |
| CFOT Only | October 19 - 21 | $1,131 |
| CFOS/T Only* | October 19 - 21 | $1,022 |
| CFOS/S Only* | October 23 | $1,022 |
*Prerequisite: Successful completion of CFOT
Course Breakdown
Duration: ~24 Contact Hours
Focus: Introductory core training in installing, terminating, and testing multi-mode and single-mode fiber optic networks to industry standards. Students construct, test, and troubleshoot a functional fiber optic LAN.
Prerequisites: No prior fiber optic experience required. Must have the physical ability to see, identify, and manipulate small components, along with proficiency in reading and speaking English.
Duration: ~12 Contact Hours
Focus: Advanced instruction on diagnostic testing methods. Students learn to operate and interpret results from Optical Loss Test Sets (OLTS) and Optical Time-Domain Reflectometers (OTDR), identify physical network defects, and execute quality assurance procedures to prevent network downtime.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of the basic FOA CFOT course within the preceding 12 months (completed on Days 1–3 of this bootcamp).
Duration: ~8 Contact Hours
Focus: Intensive hands-on training in precision fusion and mechanical splicing for single-mode and multimode cables, enclosure and splice tray assembly, and OTDR splice verification.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of the basic FOA CFOT course within the preceding 12 months (completed on Days 1–3 of this bootcamp).