Programs of Study
The Skills Training Division provides educational opportunities for all adults, regardless of prior educational attainment. Programs in the Skills Training Division do not carry college credit, but often help students to obtain industry certification.
Non-Credit Workshops
The college offers a variety of non-credit training workshops intended to provide opportunities to learn various skills. Contact Julie George (georgej@nacc.edu) for a listing of upcoming workshops.
For flyer and registration form for trainings below click here.
Basic Certified Fiber Optics Training (CFOT)
This introductory 3-day course combines theory and hands-on activities. Participants will be able to effectively and efficiently install, terminate, and test multimode/ single mode fiber optic networks. Training prepares participants to take the CFOT test that is sanctioned by the FOA (Fiber Optics Association). The exam is given and graded at the end of class.
Date: Monday – Wednesday, November 11, 12 & 13, 2019
Time: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Cost: $700 (includes books/materials/certification exam/ FOA Membership)
Certified Fiber Optics Specialist in Testing CFOS/T)
This 2-day program offers advanced training to technicians involved with the testing and maintenance of fiber optic networks. The program explains the variety of testing standards, equipment and technological approaches used in fiber network testing and splicing, and how to choose among them. Training includes how to effectively identify fiber network defects, and provide Quality Assurance procedures to minimize or eliminate future network outages. Participants are prepared to take the Advanced Fiber Optics Certification Exam given the final day of class.
Date: Thursday & Friday, November 14 & 15, 2019
Time: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Cost: $675 (includes books/materials/certification exam)
Certified Fiber Optics Specialist in Outside Plant (CFOS/O)
This 2-day, 16 hour fiber optic specialist course is for technicians who will be directly involved with installing Outside Plant (OSP) Fiber Optics Cabling. Further, it is an add-on course to their FOA portfolio once you have successfully completed the 3-day, basic CFOT course and can be taken the same week with the CFOT course. This advanced Fiber Optic Training combines lecture sessions and 85% hands-on activities to prepare you to take the CFOS/O, OSP hands on and written exams that are sanctioned by the FOA (Fiber Optics Association) and given and graded the final class day. This course introduces you to industry standards governing the installation, testing, and troubleshooting of OSP fiber optics cable – primarily singlemode OSP cable used in the Outside Plant Rugged Environment. Attendees will learn how to properly identify OSP fiber cabling types, recognize various outside plant closures used in OSP fiber installation, install, prepare, terminate, splice, and properly test and troubleshoot installed OSP fiber cable to existing standards. Course fee includes study materials, Text Book, CD, and exams and 1-year membership to the FOA.
Date: Saturday & Sunday, November 16 & 17, 2019
Time: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Cost: $675 (includes books/materials/certification exam)
BDI Datalynk web link: https://www.bdidatalynk.com/venue/rainsville-alabama
Includes a pre-class study site and much more.
Community Education
The college periodically offers community education courses related to recreational activities or other avocational training. Recent examples include Instant Piano for Hopelessly Busy People and Scrapbooking 101. Contact Julie George (georgej@nacc.edu) for a listing of upcoming community education workshops.