OTDR Testing Deep Dive Workshop, Birmingham, AL, Aug 18 - 19, 2026

Audience: Installers, OSP technicians, maintenance techs, field supervisors, or senior technicians
Prerequisite: Any Light Brigade foundational level course such as Fiber Optics 1-2-3, Broadband Fiber Optic Technician Level 1, Fiber Optics for Data Centers, Fiber Optics for Utilities Level 1, or equivalent field experience.
Course Level: Intermediate
Course Length: 2 days: one day of classroom learning and one day of hands-on skills training
Certification (Optional): BICSI Continuing Education Credits - ETA OTDR Testing Specialist (OTS) - Light Brigade Digital Credentialing

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Audience: New staff members in fiber optic-related manufacturing companies; Field staff who are new to fiber optics; Students preparing for an intensive fiber optic class – recommended as 'pre-class' preparation
Course Length: Up to 2 hours – varies with the knowledge base
Certification: Eligible for BICSI Continuing Education Credits

This e-learning course provides an overview of basic fiber optic theory, terminology, and key product characteristics. It was developed to introduce fiber optics for anyone involved in the industry or preparing to take further training. Designed with the novice in mind, Fiber Foundations introduces basic concepts for fiber optic communications, using easy-to-understand language and examples.

Fiber Foundations is self-paced and will take approximately two hours to complete. The easy-to-understand descriptions include helpful examples and animations to reinforce learning. Trainees will come away with a basic understanding of multimode and single-mode fiber, be familiar with the terminology used for describing fiber, loss, bandwidth, wavelengths, connectors, cables, and other foundational concepts. The course also includes review questions to assure the concepts have been understood.

ETA International OTDR Testing Specialist (OTS) Certification

The Light Brigade offers independent certification through ETA International (ETA). ETA-certified technicians are professionally recognized as having the knowledge and skills to meet international de facto electronics industry standards. ETA certification is valid for four years.