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 IMSA/FOA CFOT Fiber Update And Renewal Course

This online self-study program is intended for IMSA members seeking to renew their IMSA/FOA CFOT certification. The cost of this online self-study program is $100 paid when you take the test for a Certificate of Completion.

This self-study program consists of three parts:
  1. A review of fiber optic jargon and technology and a quiz to let you check your comprehension of the lesson (with answers to help you learn).
  2. An  update on new fiber optic technology with a quiz.
  3. An online test on the lessons you study for the "Certificate of Completion" you need to complete your IMSA/FOA CFOT renewal.


After you complete this IMSA/FOA Fiber Technology Review self-study course, you must take an online test to get a "Certificate of Completion" for this  course and have completed the requirements for IMSA/FOA Certification . You should complete the lesson including taking the quiz at the end of each lesson to ensure you have learned the material. When you believe you are prepared, take the online exam which will give you a "Certificate of Completion" for this course.

 

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  Let's get started!

Read the materials linked below and take the quizzes to test your comprehension .  The quiz will grade your answers and give you the correct answers with explanations.)



Lesson 1: Fiber Optic Jargon - The Language of Fiber Optics    

This is a refresher course covering the basics of fiber optics through its jargon. Read this online page "The  Fiber Optic Jargon-Illustrated" and when you are finished, take this quiz and test your comprehension.


Lesson 2: Fiber Optic Technology Update  

        Read the online Fiber Technology Review course "Fiber Optic Update" and when you are finished take this online quiz and test your comprehension.


Get Your Certificate of Completion And Pay For This Course

When you have completed the lessons, taken the quizzes and feel you are prepared for the "Certificate of Completion" test, go here to take the test.  You will be required to pay $100 for the course with credit card or PayPal.


After you take the test, download and save the certificate to confirm your  completion of the online program. After you complete this course, FOA will provide instructions to complete the renewal process.




This information is provided by The Fiber Optic Association, Inc. as a benefit to those interested in teaching, designing, manufacturing, selling, installing or using fiber optic communications systems or networks. It is intended to be used as an overview and/or basic guidelines and in no way should be considered to be complete or comprehensive. These guidelines are strictly the opinion of the FOA and the reader is expected to use them as a basis for learning, as a reference and for creating their own documentation, project specifications, etc. Those working with fiber optics in the classroom, laboratory or field should follow all safety rules carefully. The FOA assumes no liability for the use of any of this material.


 

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