Fiber U Self-Study

 FOA Certification Renewal Update Online Course

Taking The Update Exam And Renewing Your Certifications

Congratulations, you have completed your study for the  FOA Certification Renewal Update Online Course and are ready for the final step, taking a Certificate of Completion Exam for the course and paying for your renewal all at one time. You are just about ready to take the exam and pay for renewal, but first there are a few details to cover.

NOTE: You will need your FOA Certification number and expiration date (MM/YY) to take the exam. It's on your FOA ID card. If you don't know it, contact the FOA at info@foa.org, giving your name and address and the FOA staff will look it up and email your Certification information to you.


Confirmation Of Status For Renewal

By continuing to take the FOA Certification Renewal Update Exam and making your renewal payment online, you attest to having met the FOA requirements for certification renewal.

  • I verify that I am currently active in the fiber optic/cabling profession. (If not, contact the FOA at info@foa.org for further instructions)
  • I confirm that that I have reviewed  the FOA requirement for continuing education for the certifications being renewed which will be required for you next renewal.  Note: at the current time the continuing education requirement is voluntary.  At the next renewal cycle in 3 years, the requirement will be mandatory.
  • I confirm that I have reviewed the FOA Certification Holders Agreement  and agree to follow these guidelines:

FOA Certification Holders Agreement
All FOA Certification Holders must agree to the following:
  • Provide accurate and truthful information regarding education, experience, qualifications, and the performance of services.
  • Keep confidential all FOA examination information; including preventing unauthorized disclosures of exam information.
  • Properly use FOA credential - Do not use your FOA certifications in a misleading manner.
  • Do not use FOA certifications in a manner as to bring the FOA into disrepute and do not make any statements regarding FOA certifications which the FOA considers misleading or unauthorized.
  • Disclose any conflicts of interest or potential conflicts of interest and avoid conduct that could cause a conflict of interest.
  • Agree to inform the FOA of any matters that will affect my capability to fulfill my certification requirements.
  • Failure to abide by these guidelines shall constitute grounds for denial or revocation of certification.

By continuing to the Exam and payment page linked below, I certify that the information I have provided on this application is complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I understand that any certification granted by The FOA does not consititute licensure to practice or provide services when required by any relevant law. I understand The FOA certification does not in any way imply that The FOA assumes responsibility or liability for my actions, and I hereby indemnify The FOA from any liability resulting from my actions.


Note: You must know your FOA Certification Number and Expiration Date to renew online. Many people refer to their FOA Certification Number as their "CFOT number" because they received their CFOT first. If you need assistance, email the FOA at info@foa.org.

Click Here To Agree And Take The Exam Now

By continuing, I attest to having met the FOA requirements for certification renewal.


 


Get Your Certificate of Completion For This Course And Pay For Renewal

When you have completed the two lessons and taken the quizzes and feel you are prepared for the FOA Certification Renewal Exam, go here to take the exam. When you take the exam, you will pay your renewal fee online.



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.


 

Table of Contents: The FOA Reference Guide To Fiber Optics


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