TR-HBC
Certified Technician Course

Hyperscale Fiber Splicing Data Center Boot Camp

LEVEL 2 5 DAY COURSE

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Many believe the future is AI (Artificial Intelligence).  AI or machine learning is a subset of computers that analyze data and “learn” from queries without specifically being “programmed” for every potential scenario.

Rapid adoption of AI is fueling the growth of data centers across the country and around the world.

The demand for data centers is projected to triple in the near future.  A single hyperscale data center houses hundreds of thousands of miles of fiber.  In fact, current AI data centers required 36 times more fiber than traditional data centers.

According to business insider, to support the current AI boom, the industry needs an additional 200,000 fiber technicians.

The Fiber School has developed a 5-day boot camp that provides a balanced, comprehensive track for data center technicians. It combines high-density ribbon splicing with rigorous Tier 1 (Loss/Length) and Tier 2 (OTDR) testing, inspection and cleaning.  This curriculum is specifically designed to transition experienced or non-experienced technicians into high-efficiency Hyperscale Fiber Infrastructure Specialists.

 
The course focuses strictly on high-density ribbon splicing, Ultra-High-Count (UHC) cable management, Very Small Form Factor (VSFF) connectors, and the automated parallel testing required in data centers.  It’s designed as a hands-on, field-ready program aligned with hyperscale standards (speed, precision, repeatability, and zero-defect expectations).
 
Call 877-529-9114 or email training@fiberoptic.com for Professional Track scheduling.

$4000

TR-HBC

 

HBC Course Completion $155

Questions?
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Course Details

Objective

  • Master mass fusion and single-fiber ribbon splicing to industry tolerances.
  • Execute precise hot-jacket stripping, cleaving, and routing in high-density patch panels.
  • Minimize splice loss (Target: ≤ 0.05 dB) and conduct bi-directional OTDR and Power Meter/Light Source (OLTS) testing.
  • Interpret data center As-Built diagrams, OTDR traces, and link budgets.
  • Perform proper connector inspection and end-face cleaning to eliminate insertion loss.

Lecture

  • History of Data Centers
  • Hyperscale Ecosystem & Safety
  • Fiber Preparation & Fusion Splicing
  • Cable Management & Enclosures
  • Optical Testing & Troubleshooting
  • Quality Assurance & Remediation

 

Labs

  1. Lab 1 – Introduction to ribbon splicing.
    1. Learning about ribbon splicers
    2. Learning about thermal stripping
    3. Practice splicing with bare fiber
  2. Lab 2 – Splicing ribbon fiber into a tray
    1. Learn how to dress the fiber into the tray
    2. Prepare the fiber to splice
    3. Splice the fiber then dress into the tray
  3. Lab 3 – Splicing ribbon into an enclosure
  4. Lab 4 – Splicing ribbon into a rack
  5. Lab 5 – Connector Types
    1. MTP/MPO (Multi-Fiber Push-On)
    2. MDC (Miniature Duplex Connector)
      1. CS (Senko Duplex Connector)
      2. SN (Senko Duplex Connector)
    3. MMC (Miniature Multi-Fiber Connector
    4. MXC (Expanded-Beam Connector)
    5. SFP’s
  6. Lab 5 – Inspection and Cleaning
      1. Equipment Used
      2. Inspection Tips needed
      3. Cleaning Methods
      4. Cleaning Tools
  7. Lab 6 – Review Testing Equipment 
      1. OTDR
      2. OLTS
      3. Testing Cables

Prerequisites

  • Basic understanding of fiber optic theory
  • Familiarity with data center safety standards (OSHA) and ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) protocols.
  • Foundational knowledge of network architecture (e.g., leaf-spine, Top-of-Rack/ToR) and color-coding schemes.
    • One of the following courses must be completed before attending the boot camp
      • CFI – Certified Fiber Installer
      • CAFI – Certified Advanced Fiber Installer
      • OSP – Certified Outside Plant Technician 
      • FOT – Certified Fiber Optic Technician

 

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