Fiber Optic Technician and Installer
The Fiber Optics training course allows students to learn at their own pace, on their own schedule, using a self-paced, online, and interactive learning approach. After each lesson completed online, participants must take a quiz and score 80% or greater. Upon completing the online portion, students may then complete the lab portion of the course at any of the 24 Community Colleges around the state. This Fiber Optic training course covers best practices and fundamental principles behind basic data and voice transmission via fiber optic cable, as well as installation and termination techniques. Students will learn how to identify fiber types, recognize various connectors used in fiber installation, and install, terminate, splice, and test multimode or single-mode fiber optic networks according to existing standards. This course combines online theory and in-person, hands-on lab activities to prepare students for employment or advancement in the fiber optics industry.
Skills for Success
Skills for Success delivers rapid, industry-recognized non-credit training at no cost to participants. A unique feature of Skills for Success training is how quickly it can be completed. Part of the training is offered online, with self-paced interactive learning. Upon completing the online portion of the course, students then complete hands-on training with qualified instructors at any of the 24 community colleges around the state. The in-person labs simulate real work experience and test students for mastery of skills. Skills for Success training is offered through the ACCS Innovation Center, a division of the Alabama Community College System.