Planning
And Managing FTTx Network Projects
Objectives:
From this self-study lesson you should learn:
- The stages of planning, building and operating a FTTH
network
- What a project consists of
- What the planner and manager need to know
- Workforce management
- What makes a successful project
Most information about fiber optics, including the
information in the FOA textbooks and the FOA online
Guide, is written for the technician who designs,
installs or tests the network. But many times, if not
most of the time, the success of a fiber optic project
depends on those overseeing the project. This includes
the manager of the organization for whom the network is
being built, the planners behind the project, financial
managers and particularly the people who supervise and
evaluate the installation itself. After the project is
done, there must be managers and supervisors who ensure
the project runs smoothly, delivering the communications
that keep users satisfied.
The course leads you to read online or
printed materials (with an emphasis on the online using
the FOA Guide), watch FOA YouTube Videos, complete some
activities and take the quizzes. Each lesson plan will be
self-contained. Lesson plans open in new pages so the
course overview page stays open to lead you to the next
lesson or you may use the link at the bottom of the page.
Student Assignment
Read
the references, watch the videos and take the quizzes
(Test Your Knowledge)
Online
FOA Reference
FOA
Online Guide to Fiber Optics,
FTTH
Project Management
Do-It-Yourself
FTTH: case studies (Worth reviewing to
see how managers did their projects.
Reference
Textbook
The
Fiber Optic Association Fiber To The Home Handbook:
Chapter 8, Project Management
Extra
Credit Reading and Videos
Assignments beyond the basics required for the
course will be listed as extra credit.
FOA
Reference Guide To Fiber Optic Projects
(includes links to many aspects of project management)
Test
Your Knowledge
Online
Quiz
This is the final lesson in the Fiber U FTTx Course
When
you finish the assignments and case study, you can take
an online exam on this course to qualify for a "Fiber U
Certificate of Completion." Go
here for directions.
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