Frequently Asked Questions About Fiber Optic Training

Several of our Learning Products are available in an online format. FiberOptic.com offer solutions in a variety of formats, including classroom training, online training, and facilitated, blended learning (FiberOptic.com Official Distance Learning).

FiberOptic.com Official Courses help prepare certification candidates for certification exams—but that is only part of the goal. It is equally important that FiberOptic.com courseware helps students develop the skills they need to do their jobs. Taking certification exams is one way to measure whether students have acquired those essential skills through experience as well as study. Ultimately, the real test is applying these skills comes on the job. From the employer's perspective, that is the only test that counts.

FOCP exams test skills and problem resolution at the highest level. However, to reach that level, a candidate may have to acquire several tiers of enabling skills. It might take more than one course to deliver those skills. Training takes you on a journey, and the exams tell you whether you have arrived.

FiberOptic.com realizes that everyone learns in different ways. Many people learn best in a structured, hands-on, question-and-answer environment that instructor-led training provides. This kind of training can be suitable for those just starting on a new career path, and also other people implementing fiber optic solutions who already hold a premier certification. For these people, we recommend training offered by a FiberOptic.com Certified Learning Center.

FiberOptic.com Official Distance Learning (FOODL) is an exciting new learning platform that blends classroom training, live discussion, real-world scenarios, and self-directed study into one rich and accessible desktop education experience. FOODL courses are exclusively available through FiberOptic.com Certified Learning Center. This training option is ideal for professionals who want the interactivity of the classroom and the flexibility of an online course.

Another person who already works with Fiber Optic technologies in the workplace may want to complement their skills with self-paced FiberOptic.com E-Learning This kind of person is very self-disciplined, can easily grasp complex situations without visual representation, and typically has a background in their area of expertise.

Whether you want to enhance your technical skills or you are preparing to deploy the latest fiber optic tools and technologies, FiberOptic.com offers training materials and resources that will meet your needs. Written by industry experts and FiberOptic.com insiders, FiberOptic.com books provide accurate and up-to-date information to give you the answers that you need so you can take your skills to the next level. Although there are many books on fiber optics available for you to purchase.

Only you can evaluate what type of learning best suits your immediate goals. Remember that hands-on experience is important to your success. Immerse yourself in an internship, or challenge yourself in your workplace to implement what you have learned.

FiberOptic.com certifies professional trainers who have demonstrated expertise on fiber optic technologies and maintain the necessary instructional skill set demanded in today's learning environment. They are called Fiber Optic Certified Trainers (FOCTs). Certification means these professional trainers meet FiberOptic.com's high standards for delivering FiberOptic.com training.

For more information on becoming a FiberOptic.com Certified Partner(s) for Learning Solutions program, read about the requirements on the FiberOptic.com Certified Partners Program page.

See the Frequently Asked Questions About FOCP Exams and Certification page, where you will find a comprehensive Certification FAQ. If you would like further assistance, please contact a FiberOptic.com Customer Service Representative.