Continuing Education

Fiber Optics

Learn what you need to know to work with fiber optics

In NAIT's Fiber Optics Certification program, you will learn the practical aspects of working with fiber optic cables, including connectorization, fusion splicing and testing; you will also prepare for the Fiber Optics Association (FOA) exam.
By the end of the program, you will receive instruction on:

  • fiber optic installation
  • network planning
  • components
  • systems design
  • testing
  • documentation
  • estimating
  • writing project specifications

Courses

Quick Facts

Credential: Certificate Achievement

An approved non-credit program that has a formal summative assessment component, has mappped program or course outcomes, and is subject to a regular quality curriculum review process.

Campus: Main

Any in-person components of your courses will be delivered at NAIT's Main Campus in Edmonton. View map

Delivery Modes:

  • In-Person - All your class activity will be delivered in person, on campus.

Delivery Times:

  • Weekdays - Daytime - Classes are scheduled on weekdays, before 5 p.m.

Hands-on, industry-relevant skills

This program will help you grow your knowledge and gain hands-on skills in fiber optics technology while preparing for the Fiber Optics Association (FOA) Certified Fiber Optic Technician (CFOT) exam. 

The program is split into three courses that will take you from theoretical review through fiber optic network design and splicing. By the end of the program, you will have received instruction on:

  • fiber optic installation
  • network planning
  • components
  • systems design
  • testing
  • documentation
  • estimating
  • writing project specifications

With your CFOT designation, you will have the knowledge and skills to work with state-of-the-art cabling for telephones, security systems and LANs. You will be able to terminate and splice fiber optic cables as well as troubleshoot and document fiber systems within industry specifications.

The FOA exam is administered on the last day of the CFOT100 course; a mark of 70% is required to pass.

Enter the workforce with confidence

Certified Fiber Optics Technicians (CFOTs) are in high demand in many industries including electrical, electronics, telecom, cable television and instrumentation. If you are already working in industry, the CFOT designation can enhance your career and employment options by showcasing your proven skills and knowledge.

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Courses, certificates and transfer credits

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Delivery Methods

  • Face to Face: Where: In-person meetings. When: Course is scheduled at a specific time for students to attend. Face-to-face instruction at all class meetings. Location may be on campus or at a worksite.
  • Blended: Where: Mixture of in-person & online components. When: Course is scheduled at a specific time for students to attend. Combination of face-to-face and online components at specific times. Some online components may be accessed online anytime.
  • Hyflex: Where: Choice to attend in-person or online meetings. When: Course is scheduled at a specific time for students to attend. For each class, students choose to attend in-person with the instructor or online at a specific time.
  • Remote Live Delivery: Where: Online with instructor. When: Course is scheduled at a specific time for students to attend. Instruction is delivered at set times online. Students do not come to campus.
  • Remote On-Demand Delivery: Where: Online anytime. When: No set class meetings. Coursework is accessed on-demand and online. While there are no set class meetings, there may be set due dates and deadlines for some activities. Students may interact with peers through virtual tools.
  • Remote Independent: Where: Online anytime. When: No set class meetings. Coursework is accessed on-demand and online, with no instructor support. While students choose when to do coursework, there may be set due dates and deadlines. 
  • Work Placement: Where: In-person meetings. When: Work is scheduled at a specific time for students to attend. Onsite work integrated learning. Location at a worksite.
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