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Pre-Conference UTC FOP Certification Program
Dates: Monday and Tuesday, May 5-6, 2014 - 7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Location: Sheraton Phoenix Downtown Hotel, 340 North 3rd Street, Phoenix, AZ

The Utilities Telecom Council Fiber Optic Professional (FOP) certification program is intended to identify the professional competence of industry professionals in the growing utility fiber optics industry. There are three levels of certification that recognize proficiency in different areas of fiber optic knowledge and skills.

For each of the UTC FOP certification levels, The Light Brigade’s training classes and associated student manuals are intended to help the attendee prepare to pass the UTC certification exams. The objective is to ensure that attendees have a firm grasp on the technical information, best practices, knowledge and technical skill sets in order to meet the certification exam requirements and successfully work on utility-based fiber optic networks. The materials also are intended to serve as a reference tool for future use.

Level 2: Designer One-day course Date: Monday or Tuesday, May 5 or 6, 2014  - 7:30 am - 5:00 pm Location: Sheraton Phoenix Downtown Hotel, 340 North 3rd Street, Phoenix, AZ A one-day knowledge-based preparatory course and certification program intended for those involved in the design, administration, operation, and supervision of utility fiber optic networks. System designers Planners Supervisors Detailed Level II Course Outline

Level 3: Advanced Designer One-day course Date: Monday or Tuesday, May 5 or 6, 2014  - 7:30 am - 5:00 pm Location: Sheraton Phoenix Downtown Hotel, 340 North 3rd Street, Phoenix, AZ A one-day knowledge-based preparatory course and certification program intended for those involved with advanced utility fiber optic networks such as high-speed, long distance, and WDM systems. Advanced system designers Planners Detailed Level III Course Outline

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The Light Brigade has instructed 45,000 attendees in its public and custom classes. The company offers courses nationwide covering basic fiber optic design, maintenance and testing, as well more advanced courses such as passive optical networks, optical fiber characterization, and wavelength division multiplexing. The Light Brigade also produces professional-quality educational DVDs and CDs. For more information on The Light Brigade’s educational programs, visit lightbrigade.com.