| Course Title | Optical Network Testing, Certification & Quality Assurance Training Course |
| Organization | Tech For Development (T4D) |
| Venue | Tech For Development (T4D) Training Centre |
| Duration | 5 days |
| Target Industries |
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| Target Job Roles |
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| Course Fees (Face-to-Face) | USD 1,500/KES 99,000 (Exclusive of VAT) |
| Course Fees (Virtual) | USD 1,000/KES 70,000 (Exclusive of VAT) |
| Training Modes | Virtual and face-to-face training |
| Payment | Payment should be made to the Tech For Development (T4D) bank account on or before the start of the course |
| Accreditation | Tech For Development Certificate of Course Completion |
Course Overview
This intensive 5-day training course provides participants with practical skills in fiber optic testing, certification, and quality assurance. The course focuses on OTDR testing, power measurements, splice validation, acceptance testing, and documentation standards to ensure compliance with international fiber optic network performance requirements.
Course Duration
5 Days
Target Participants
• Fiber Optic Technicians
• Telecom Engineers
• Network Quality Assurance Officers
• ISP Field Engineers
• Infrastructure Inspectors
• ICT Regulators
• Contractors and Project Managers
• Maintenance Teams
Personal Impact
• Strengthen hands-on fiber testing skills.
• Improve understanding of optical measurement tools.
• Enhance troubleshooting capabilities.
• Build confidence in network certification processes.
• Develop technical reporting skills.
Organizational Impact
• Improved fiber network reliability and quality assurance.
• Reduced service interruptions and faults.
• Enhanced compliance with industry standards.
• Faster project acceptance and handover processes.
• Increased operational efficiency in network maintenance.
Course Objectives
By the end of this training, participants will be able to:
• Conduct fiber optic testing using OTDR and power meters.
• Perform splice loss and continuity testing.
• Certify fiber optic installations to global standards.
• Identify and resolve fiber faults effectively.
• Document and report network performance results.
Course Modules
Module 1: Fiber Optic Testing Fundamentals
• Principles of optical measurement
• Testing equipment overview
• Measurement standards
• Case Study & Practical Application: Basic fiber testing demonstration
Module 2: OTDR Testing Techniques
• OTDR operation principles
• Trace interpretation
• Fault location identification
• Case Study & Practical Application: OTDR analysis of fiber link
Module 3: Optical Power Measurements
• Power meter usage
• Loss calculations
• Link budget verification
• Case Study & Practical Application: Measuring optical link losses
Module 4: Splice Loss and Continuity Testing
• Fusion splice evaluation
• Connector testing methods
• Continuity verification
• Case Study & Practical Application: Splice quality assessment
Module 5: Acceptance Testing and Certification
• Industry standards and compliance
• Acceptance test procedures
• Documentation and reporting
• Case Study & Practical Application: End-to-end fiber certification exercise
Instructor-led sessions use a blended learning approach combining presentations, guided practical exercises, web-based tutorials, and group work, delivered by seasoned industry experts. All facilitation and course materials are in English, so participants should be reasonably proficient in the language.
Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued a Tech For Development Certificate of Course Completion
The training will be held at the Tech For Development Training Centre. The course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments, and lunch. All participants will additionally cater to their travel expenses, visa application, insurance, and other personal expenses.
Arranged upon request.For reservations contact the Training Officer:
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (+254) 790 824 179
This training can also be customized to suit the needs of your institution upon request. You can have it delivered in our T4D Training Centre or at a convenient location.
Payment should be transferred to the T4D account through a bank on or before the start of the course. Send proof of payment to [email protected].
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26 Apr -
30 Apr
|
KES 110,000
|
$1,500 |
Register |
|
24 May -
28 May
|
KES 110,000
|
$1,500 |
Register |
|
28 Jun -
02 Jul
|
KES 110,000
|
$1,500 |
Register |
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26 Jul -
30 Jul
|
KES 110,000
|
$1,500 |
Register |
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23 Aug -
27 Aug
|
KES 110,000
|
$1,500 |
Register |
|
27 Sep -
01 Oct
|
KES 110,000
|
$1,500 |
Register |
|
25 Oct -
29 Oct
|
KES 110,000
|
$1,500 |
Register |
|
22 Nov -
26 Nov
|
KES 110,000
|
$1,500 |
Register |
|
20 Dec -
24 Dec
|
KES 110,000
|
$1,500 |
Register |
|
Naivasha
|
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|
25 Jan -
29 Jan
|
KES 110,000
|
$1,500 |
Register |
|
22 Feb -
26 Feb
|
KES 110,000
|
$1,500 |
Register |
|
15 Mar -
19 Mar
|
KES 110,000
|
$1,500 |
Register |
|
26 Apr -
30 Apr
|
KES 110,000
|
$1,500 |
Register |
|
24 May -
28 May
|
KES 110,000
|
$1,500 |
Register |
|
28 Jun -
02 Jul
|
KES 110,000
|
$1,500 |
Register |
|
26 Jul -
30 Jul
|
KES 110,000
|
$1,500 |
Register |
|
23 Aug -
27 Aug
|
KES 110,000
|
$1,500 |
Register |
|
27 Sep -
01 Oct
|
KES 110,000
|
$1,500 |
Register |
|
25 Oct -
29 Oct
|
KES 110,000
|
$1,500 |
Register |
|
22 Nov -
26 Nov
|
KES 110,000
|
$1,500 |
Register |
|
20 Dec -
24 Dec
|
KES 110,000
|
$1,500 |
Register |
|
Kampala
|
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|
25 Jan -
29 Jan
|
$1,800 |
Register |
|
22 Feb -
26 Feb
|
$1,800 |
Register |
|
15 Mar -
19 Mar
|
$1,800 |
Register |
|
26 Apr -
30 Apr
|
$1,800 |
Register |
|
24 May -
28 May
|
$1,800 |
Register |
|
28 Jun -
02 Jul
|
$1,800 |
Register |
|
26 Jul -
30 Jul
|
$1,800 |
Register |
|
23 Aug -
27 Aug
|
$1,800 |
Register |
|
27 Sep -
01 Oct
|
$1,800 |
Register |
|
25 Oct -
29 Oct
|
$1,800 |
Register |
|
22 Nov -
26 Nov
|
$1,800 |
Register |
|
20 Dec -
24 Dec
|
$1,800 |
Register |
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