Fiber Skills Update for Contractors
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Contractor Skills Class Overview
This class is specially designed for professionals who want to learn specific skills. Let us know your needs at registration, and we'll tailor the class to fit. Since this is a non-certification course, students receive a Certificate of Completion. Don't see the skill you want to learn? Let us know, and we'll conduct research and provide training.
Course Fee: $495 in class; $425 online.
What You Learn
We teach skills currently used in the field, including:
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Mid-entry cable prep
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Pedestal prep and splicing
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Ribbon splicing and ribbonizing
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Using an OTDR
Class Options
You can attend training in our classroom or online, and we offer dates* that fit most schedules. Select your course from the class start date and keep it on hand to complete your registration form. Online classes start in January 2025.
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Online classes (O). This live class meets the 2nd Friday of the month.
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Weekdays (WD). This course usually meets the 4th Friday of the month.
Taking Our Online Courses
Tools are essential for completing hands-on skills training especially for our online classes. You can purchase our toolkit or purchase tools on your own. Please ask for our checklist so that your tool purchases meet class requirements. With our toolkit, you’ll be equipped for your first job on day one. If you order our toolkit, please allow 4-6 weeks for delivery. To see what’s included in the kit, visit the online toolkit section.
Registration and Discounts
The last registration day is usually noon, Monday before the first class day. All course fees* include a non-refundable $395 deposit, which holds your seat. Discounts are unavailable for this course.
Standard Course Fee: $495 in class; $425 online
Our Next Contractor Skills Update
Online: 01/03/2025, 02/07/2025, & 03/07/2025
Classroom: 01/17/2025, 02/21/2025, & 03/21/2025
* Dates and fees are subject to change without notice. Please call for the latest information.
**We recommend online students register 4 weeks in advance to allow time for toolkit delivery.
Fall/Winter Tech Review Class Schedule
Select your course start date and keep it on hand to complete your registration form. Online classes start in January 2025.
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01/03/2025 (O)
01/17/2025 (WD)
02/07/2025 (O)
​02/21/2025 (WD)
03/07/2025 (O)
03/21/2025 (WD)​
04/04/2025 (O)
04/18/2025 (WD)
Standard Registration
Course Fee: $495 In Class
Course Fee: $425 Online
Deadline Noon Monday
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01/31/2025
01/13/2025
02/03/2025
02/17/2025
03/03/2025
03/17/2025
03/31/2025
04/18/2025
* Dates and fees are subject to change without notice. Please call for the latest information.
**We recommend online students register 4 weeks in advance to allow time for toolkit delivery.
These are popular classes, so register and save your seat today! If you have questions, talk with a team member at (678) 515-0115.