Affordable Fiber Tech Training, Certification, and Certified FTTH Contractors
FOA, ETA, and SkillBuilder Tech Training for Today's Fiber Jobs
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Find A Fiber Class For Your Experience Level
Whether you're considering a career change to fiber optics or need to develop your skills to advance as a fiber technician, we understand the challenges you face. We want to help you reach your goals.
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Qualified trainers offer training in a work-like setting at our school in Marietta, Georgia, near Atlanta. Our goal is to prepare you to hit the ground running on day one on a fiber job.
We teach all levels from new hire to seasoned technician. For industry recognized credentials, our certifications come from the Fiber Optic Association® (FOA) and the Electronics Technicians Association® (ETA). If you're interested in entering the fiber field quickly, consider our job readiness program, the SkillBuilder family of courses, which are especially designed for students with little to no fiber experience. SkillBuilder students earn the FiberNexxt Certificate of Completion. See more in Fiber Optic Certifications and SkillBuilder Training below.
New for You
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Rbbon Splicing Training. Learn this in-demand, specialized skill in our SkillBuilder Advanced Splicing Course starting May 2026.​​​
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SkillBuilder Bundles. We're relaunching our SkillBuilder program. Combine our 3-Day SkillBuilder Basic with an Advanced SkillBuilder course and get the advanced course for half off. Also earn 2 to 3 FiberNexxt Certificates in 1-week or 2-weekend sessions. You must purchase all courses for your bundle, and the discount applies automatically at checkout. Visit our SkillBuilder pages for more details or speak with a team member.
Training Levels, Schedules, and Fees
Below is an overview of the skill levels and types of training we offer along with resources for our schedules and financial resources. They include:
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Training for All Skill Levels. We offer training for a wide range of skill levels. You earn FOA or ETA certifications upon passing the course exams. With our 99.5% pass rate, most students successfully reach certification. For our non-certification SkillBuilder courses, you earn a Certificate of Completion. ​
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Fiber optic certification training. No experience needed. You can earn an FOA CFOT, or ETA FOI certification.
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SkillBuilder, fiber optic job-readiness training. No experience needed for our hands-on skills programs. You earn a FiberNexxt Certificate of Completion for these courses.
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​Class Schedules and Fees. Sign in to our desktop app for our full class schedules. We also offer several ways to fit our training into your budget, including automatic discounts at checkout. For more information, visit our Financial Resources page. Our goal is to help equip you for today's fiber jobs.
Certifications Issued by the FOA Since 1997
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108,618
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Effective May 2026
Certifications Issued by the ETA Since 1978
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200,000+​
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FiberNexxt Graduates Since 2009
3398
Effective May 2026
Fiber Optic Certifications
New trainees, experienced technicians, and managers can benefit from training and receive Fiber Optic Association® (FOA) or Electronics Technicians Association® International (ETA) certification upon passing course exams. Certification may open possibilities, such as career advancement, or help you gain new business opportunities.
This program teaches fiber theory, basic hands-on skills, and offers FOA's CFOT certification upon passing the course exam. An online option is unavailable.
4-Day CFOT Standard Fee: $1695 Classroom.
Early Registration Fee. $1395 Classroom, giving a savings of $300. Discount automatically applied at checkout.
4-Day CFOT 1-on-1 By Appointment Fee: $1895 Classroom. Discounts unavailable for this option.
4-Day CFOT Pay-As-You-Go Fee: $795 Classroom. Pay for one session at a time. Discounts unavailable for this option.
Course trainers teach fiber theory and hands-on skills used by in-house technicians or independent contractors. Students also earn the ETA's FOI certification upon passing the course exam. Online classes are scheduled upon request. Visit our 5-Day ETA FOI page to learn more.​
Standard Classroom Fee. $1895 Classroom.
Standard Online Fee. $1695 online + $2500 tech toolkit + $400 OTDR tool, total online cost $$4595.
Early Registration. $1595 Classroom. $1395 online plus cost of tools, total online cost $4295, a $300 savings off the standard class fees. Register 4 weeks in advance. Sign in to our desktop app for registration deadlines.
5-Day FOI 1-on-1 Training By Request: $2145 Classroom ($1945 Online fee plus cost of tools) Discounts unavailable for this option.
5-Day FOI Pay-As-You-Go Fee: $895 Classroom ($695 Online plus cost of tools). Pay for one session at a time. Discounts unavailable for this option.
Sign up today for the class that best fits your career goals. Speak to a staff member at (678) 515-0115.
SkillBuilder, Hands-On Skills Training
These non-certification classes focus on providing strong hands-on skills. Also, our SkillBuilder courses may be a good fit if you want to enter the fiber field as soon as possible. Also, it can be the right fit if you don't need certification immediately. After completing our training, you're ready to hit the ground running, ready to work on a fiber job day one. All SkillBuilder and FiberNexxt Grad Refresh students receive a FiberNexxt Certificate of Completion at the end of training.
SkillBuilder Bundle Bonus: Combine the SkillBuilder Basic Splicing and Testing course with any SkillBuilder Advanced class and save $300 off the advanced course fee. You must purchase all classes and tools (if applicable) for your bundle, and the bonus applies automatically at checkout. Visit our SkillBuilder pages for more information.
Standard Fee: Classroom: $795. Online: $595.
Are you a FiberNexxt graduate? Has it been a while since you used your skills, and you want a refresher? This class may be for you! This class will give you hands-on skills training and refresh your knowledge. Visit our FiberNexxt Grad Refresh page for more class information.
Standard Fee. Classroom $1195. Online: $995 Online + $2500 toolkit, total cost: $3495
This class offers job-readiness training and helps you quickly develop fiber technician skills. Learn basic cable prep, splicing, connector termination, and basic testing skills in a 3-day session. On Day 3, you assemble a small fiber network using skills learned on Days 1 and 2. Visit our 3-Day SkillBuilder Basic Skills page for more information.
Standard Fee: $895 Classroom. Online option unavailable.
Add our training to your work background by learning advanced techniques such as mid-entry cable prep and ribbon splicing. The 3-Day SkillBuilder Basic Training class is a prerequisite for this class. Get more information on our SkillBuilder Advanced Splicing page. This class starts May 2026.
Standard Fee: $895 Classroom; $695 Online + $2500 Tech Toolkit + $400 OTDR tool, total: $3595.
Add advanced skills to your expertise with advanced testing techniques, including planning a loss budget, operating an OTDR, and developing troubleshooting strategies. The 3-Day SkillBuilder Basic Training class is a prerequisite for this class. Learn more on our SkillBuilder Advanced Testing page. This class starts May 2026.
Sign up online for the training that best fits your career goals or speak with a team member at (678) 515-0115.