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January 15, 2008  

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Exceptional Fiber Optics Training Offered at NACC in February

Northeast Alabama Community College, in cooperation with the BDI DataLynk, will present a Basic Certified Fiber Optics Technician course Monday, February 25 through Wednesday, February 27 and continue with the Certified Fiber Optic Specialist in Testing and Maintenance course Thursday, February 28 and Friday, February 29. The course training will be held on the NACC campus from 8:00 am until 5:00 pm. Location will be confirmed with registration.

The 3-day introductory basic fiber optics course (COFT) is designed for anyone interested in becoming a Certified Fiber Optics Technician. Interested participants should have a basic working knowledge of computers, be able to identify small items, and be able to speak and understand the English language. This program prepares the participant to take the Certified Fiber Optics Technician exam given at the end of the course.

The Certified Fiber Optics Specialist in Testing and Maintenance (CFOS/T) is a 2-day program designed to offer advanced training to anyone involved with the testing and maintenance of fiber optic networks. Participants must have taken and passed the Basic Certified Fiber Optics Technician exam.

Cost of the three-day COFT training is $600, which includes textbooks, study materials, course CD, award of completion, 1-year membership to the Fiber Optics Association, and COFT exam. Cost of the two-day CFOS/T training is $575, which includes textbooks, study materials, course CD, award of completion, and the CFOS/T exam.

Contact Julie Cohen at 256-228-6001, extension 214 or 256-638-4418, ext. 214 or e-mail cohenj@nacc.edu to register or for more information.