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.
The Basic Program of Instruction (POI) will be centered on the FOA Certified Premises Cabling Technician and the Certified Fiber Optic Specialist / Outside Plant (CPCT/CFOS-O) curriculum. Students will receive training in the Knowledge and Skills required of each program. Advanced POIs will be offered as requested and will be specific to the FOA advanced program descriptions. Evening, Weekend and Online programs are available.
Classes will be available in Fredericksburg VA and Oceanside CA
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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