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Certified Optical Network Engineer (CONE) | African eDevelopment Resource Centre
ADVANCED CERTIFICATION

Certified Optical Network Engineer
(CONE)

July 14-17, 2026 | Sep 15-18, 2026 Nairobi, Kenya 5 Days | 40 Hours

Advanced optical network engineering certification. Master optical network design, deployment, optimization, and troubleshooting at the engineer level.

Prerequisite: Certified Optical Network Associate (CONA) certification is required before enrolling in this course. View CONA course →

Course Dates

July 14-17, 2026
Sep 15-18, 2026

Duration

5 Days | 40 Hours

Location

Nairobi, Kenya

Certification

FOA CONE Certified

What You’ll Learn

Master advanced optical network engineering

Network Architecture

Design complex optical networks

Performance Optimization

Maximize network efficiency

Network Security

Secure optical infrastructure

Advanced Troubleshooting

Diagnose complex issues

Course Modules

Advanced engineering curriculum

Module 1: Optical Network Architecture

Advanced topologies, DWDM/CWDM, and network design principles

Module 2: Performance Engineering

Link budgets, dispersion management, and SNR optimization

Module 3: Network Security

Physical and logical security for optical networks

Module 4: Advanced Troubleshooting

OTDR analysis, fault isolation, and root cause analysis

Module 5: Network Management

NMS/OSS systems, performance monitoring, and capacity planning

Module 6: Capstone Project

Complete optical network design and implementation plan

Course Schedule

Choose your preferred cohort

Cohort 1

July 14-17, 2026


Time: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM EAT

Location: Nairobi, Kenya

Status: Early Registration Open

Cohort 2

September 15-18, 2026


Time: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM EAT

Location: Nairobi, Kenya

Status: Open for Registration

What’s Included

Advanced Course Manual
Simulation Software
Lab Equipment Access
FOA Certification Exam
Expert Instructor
Lunch & Refreshments

Ready to Become an Optical Network Engineer?

CONA certification required. Limited seats available for advanced training.

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