BFOT Level 1, Spokane, WA, Dec 1 - 4, 2026

Audience: This comprehensive learning track is aimed at field technicians, installers, designers, and engineers who are new to fiber or new to broadband FTTH.

Prerequisite: Completing the prerequisite Fiber Foundations online short course will prepare learners to enter this class with a basic understanding of fiber optic principles.

Course Level: Foundational

Course Length: 4 days: Two-day introduction to broadband FTTH theory and fiber followed by two days of hands-on skills training to apply that theory to practical tasks.

Certifications: ETA Broadband Fiber Installer (BFI) - BICSI Continuing Education Credits - Light Brigade Digital Credentialing - Sumitomo 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 Broadband Fiber Installer (BFI) 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.