There is no prerequisite for the design course; basic fiber optic information is provided in the curriculum. After this course, you may want to continue to the. FOA has been involved in the development of the fiber optic workforce since its founding in 1995 and has created this document to help you understand the fiber optic workforce and how to create programs locally to develop the certified fiber optic technicians you will need for your broadband. This training will help you: After taking this training, you should be able to: There are no prerequisites for this training. With industries like 5G, IoT (Internet of Things), and cloud computing expanding, having expertise in fiber optics can future-proof your career and open up exciting job opportunities. Our boot camps use the same curriculum as SCTE's online courses, with the added benefit of in-person, hands-on learning using the latest fiber equipment. Registration includes access to the corresponding online fiber course and the professional certification exam, with one year of online access to. To address this gap, the Fibre Broadband Association (FBA) has created the OpTIC Path training curriculum, which provides necessary hands-on training for new fibre technicians, equipping them with the skills needed to complete large-scale civil work projects effectively.