Certified Fiber Optics Specialist/Design (CFOS/D)®

Take your fiber expertise to the next level. The CFOS/D specialization focuses on designing fiber networks that are reliable, cost-effective, and scalable. Ideal for engineers and planners moving from installation to network design.

Course Highlights

• Advanced FOA specialist certification
• Real-world design projects
• Outside plant (OSP) and inside plant design
• Loss budget calculations and software tools
• Prerequisite: CFOT certification required

Who Should Attend

• Network Designers planning fiber infrastructure
• Telecom Engineers creating OSP designs
• FTTH Project Managers overseeing deployments
• Consultants advising on fiber networks
• CFOT-certified professionals seeking specialization

Learning Outcomes

• Design fiber networks for various applications
• Calculate link loss budgets accurately
• Select appropriate cables, connectors, and hardware
• Create OSP design drawings and documentation
• Plan FTTH deployments using PON architectures

Course Outline

Day 1: Design Principles & Standards

• Fiber optic design fundamentals
• Industry standards (TIA/EIA, ISO/IEC, ITU)
• Cable selection and specifications
• Design documentation requirements

Day 2: Outside Plant (OSP) Design

• Aerial vs underground vs buried design
• Route selection and planning
• Hardware selection (closures, cabinets, poles)
• Environmental considerations

Day 3: Link Budgets & System Design

• Loss budget calculations
• Power budget analysis
• Bandwidth and distance limitations
• Design software tools introduction

Day 4: FTTH Design & Certification Exam

• PON architectures (GPON, EPON)
• Splitter placement and optimization
• Capstone design project
• FOA CFOS/D Certification Exam

Prerequisites

Required: Current FOA CFOT certification (or completion within past 5 years). Basic understanding of network architecture recommended.

Certification

Pass the CFOS/D exam to earn FOA’s specialist designation. Added to your FOA credentials. Valid for life.

Course Includes

• Advanced design manuals and standards
• Design software tools (trial versions)
• Real-world design project materials
• Link budget calculators
• Certificate of attendance
• Morning and afternoon tea breaks
• Lunch (on-site catering)