The Fiber Optic Association has developed curriculum guidelines for training course approval and only approves schools or training organizations meeting our standards. Schools or training organizations which offer training which meets FOA standards are listed on this website and are authorized to offer FOA certifications.
Note: ONLY schools which are listed here are FOA-Approved and authorized to offer FOA certifications. Schools listed here are required to offer FOA certifications to all students. If you have any questions regarding a school's status with the FOA, contact the FOA staff.
You may use this online form to apply for FOA school approval. Submit this form only if you have read and understand the requirements for FOA approval at http://www.thefoa.org/newschool/index.html and an application fee of $300 will be required before acceptance by the FOA. You will check a box at the end of this form to confirm that understanding on the application below.
Note:ONLY those schools which are listed on the FOA website are FOA-Approved and authorized to offer FOA certifications. Schools listed here are required to offer FOA certifications to students. If you have any questions regarding a school's status with the FOA, contact the FOA staff at staff@thefoa.org.
The listings on this page represent the most recent information available to the FOA. Contact the individual school for verification.
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