Importance of Fiber Optic Certifications

For employers involved in the installation, maintenance or downsizing of fiber optic networks, it is sometimes a challenge to find fully certified workers. There are several certifications, but an employer has to choose which ones are the most beneficial for the employees.

No certification can be adequate to carry out all the activities necessary to meet industry standards. However, getting some of the certifications mentioned here can help your employees improve their skills and help you meet contractual demands..

Certified fiber optic installer (CFOI) - with cable installer certification, Installers learn to install and troubleshoot fiber optic cable networks so that they function efficiently. Installers must be competent to perform a combination of fibers, connectors and splices in the most common problems.

Military Installation Professional  (MFOI) - Certified professionals in military fiber optic facilities are certified for their skills in installing, testing and troubleshooting fiber optic systems in accordance with military standards. This certification focuses on fiber optic technologies used by military and government-affiliated agencies. This certification covers the use of tactical fiber optic connectors (TFOCA) and military standards for use.

Certified fiber optic technicians (CFOT) - The FOT certification is for those who work to solve the problems of fiber optic cable networks. They are certified to solve different cable systems with a combination of fibers, connectors and splices in common problems.

Fiber optic designer (FOD) - This certification validates the knowledge of local optical networks, with the ability to design a successful fiber optic system with network protocols, optical cabling, network configurations, industry communication standards, hardware selection, fiber count determination , splicing / termination methods, cable system tests and documentation. 

Data cabling installer certification (DCIC) - DCIC certifies the knowledge necessary to install and solve data and voice connection problems in workstations and telecommunications rooms. Skills for those who are certified include routes and wiring spaces, how to work with contractors, understand the various types of wiring, evaluate work and how to implement projects. DCIC installers know how to repair, connect and terminate cables or perform updates on existing networks.