Utilities Level 1, Denver, CO, Aug 31 - Sept 2, 2026

Audience: Installers and technicians in the utility telecom industry
Prerequisite: Fiber Foundations is recommended, but not required
Course Level: Introductory to intermediate. Beginners to experienced fiber technicians find the class and extensive hands-on skills training beneficial
Course Length: 3 days: 1.5 days of classroom learning and 1.5 days of hands-on skills training
Certification: UTC Fiber Optic Professional (FOP) Level 1 Technician - 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.

Utilities Technology Council FOP Level 1 Technician Certification

The Light Brigade offers independent certification through the Utilities Technology Council (UTC). Fiber Optic Professional (FOP) certification addresses aerial and underground fiber-optic networks for distribution and transmission, as well as rights-of-ways issues.

FOP certification is $175 for UTC members and $275 for non-members and is valid for three years.