IMSA/FOA Fiber Optic CertificationsThe International Municipal Signalling Association (IMSA) and the FOA have partnered to offer fiber optic certifications. IMSA offers the FOA CFOT® Certified Fiber Optic Technician Certification and the CFOS/D Specialist in Fiber Optic Network Design. Classes are conducted at IMSA meetings and sections.IMSA/FOA Certified Fiber Optic Technician Description: The IMSA/FOA Certified Fiber Optic Technician for ITS, traffic signal and communication systems is primarily aimed at installers who need the basic knowledge, skills and abilities to install fiber optic outside plant networks properly. The CFOT is a 3-day hands-on training program that takes the student through the basic terminology and theory of how fiber optics systems work through the splicing and testing of fiber optic systems. Target Audience: Those who install fiber optic outside plant networks. Network owners, IT personnel, facilities managers, network designers, estimators and technicians involved in the design, installation and inspection of fiber networks may be interested. Prerequisites: IMSA online self-study fiber optic course; some experience in the field of fiber optics and communications recommended. Hours: 24 IMSA/FOA Certified Fiber Optic Specialist/Design Description: This fiber optic specialist certification is for technicians involved in the planning, design and management of fiber networks. The certification covers the theory and industry bestpractices for fiber optic network design and testingof today’s complex transportation and Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS). The certification is recommended for network administrators, designers, project managers, inspectors and installers. Topics covered include introduction to fiber optic network design; overview of fiber optic installations, both outside plant and premises; planning a fiber optic network; choosing components; design review (component compatibilities, power budget, environmental requirements, etc.); testing and documentation and estimating. Target Audience: Those involved in the planning, design and management of installation of fiber networks. Prerequisites: Two years of field experience with fiber optics networks, including documented experience designing fiber optic networks. CFOT Certification is highly recommended. Hours: 24 (in person/online) IMSA Website On Fiber Optic Certification https://www.imsasafety.org/fiber-optics/ Note: IMSA Renewals IMSA: IMSA-FOA CFOT or IMSA-FOA CFOS/D Certifications are renewed through About Phase Academy, an Approved IMSA Provider. For information on IMSA/FOA certifications or renewing them, contact About Phase Academy. Links To FOA Pages: FOA Home Page FOA Online Reference Guide FOA's YouTube Channel Fiber U - FOA's Free Online Self Study Programs Read The Latest FOA Online Newsletter |
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Fiber Optic Association is an
international non-profit professional association
for the fiber
optic industry. Its charter is to promote
professionalism in fiber optics through education, certification and
standards. FOA develops educational
programs, approves training courses, certifies fiber
optic and
premises cabling technicians, participates in
standards-making processes and generally promotes
fiber
optics. FOA Certified Fiber Optic Techs
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