The Fiber Optics Association (FOA) is an international non-profit educational organization chartered to promote professionalism in fiber optics through education, certification and standards. Founded in 1995 by fiber optics trainers and industry personnel as a professional society for fiber optics and a source of independent certification, the FOA has grown to now being involved in numerous activities to educate the world about fiber optics and certify the workers who design, build and operate the world's fiber optic networks.
FOA certified technicians must demonstrate their knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) in training courses and/or be able to document real world experience in order to become certified.
Why should you get this certification?
The FOA Certified Fiber Optic Technician (CFOT®) certification is applicable for technicians working in the Fiber Optic industry. It is based on the knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) deemed necessary for all technicians involved in the design, installation, testing, and operation of fiber optic networks and is recommended for technicians involved with fiber optic communications systems.
A Certified Fiber Optic Technician (CFOT®) has demonstrated the practical hands-on skills that employers care about:
Certified Fiber Optic Technician (CFOT®)
* Included with NTT course. Fees may change. Be sure to check at time of exam application.
Data may change without notice by FOA. Please refer to the FOA CFOT page for additional information.
Certification Criteria
Testing Locations:
NTT will proctor this exam in your class.
