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"Although we are about fber [in national and metro networks, not just to the premises], we don't push
specifc technologies," says Johnson. "Diferent technologies, such as RFoG, active Ethernet or GPON,
may be best in specifc situations, and the course will guide students to fnd what is best for their
network needs."
Thus the course is perfect for beginners as well as for
experienced fiber designers and planners who need
to broaden their knowledge. I've been covering the
industry full-time since 2004 and have taken 80-hour,
hands-on courses for both inside- and outside-plant
design and hands-on construction. I still learned a lot.
After successfully completing the two-day course, students
should have the knowledge needed to successfully
build and maintain any frst-mile, fber-based networks,
including GPON,
EPON and RFoG .
The course (and FTTH Council certifcation) is aimed especially at
managers in smaller organizations, such as Tier-3 ILECs, CLECs and
MSOs. Ofcers of property management companies and municipal
broadband systems, and even regulatory personnel, will also fnd
the course invaluable.
The council's goal
is to enhance job skill
for those making the
jump from legacy
technologies to FTTH
THE CFHP COURSE
AT THE SUMMIT
The two-day CFHP course will be given Monday and
Tuesday of Austin Summit week, April 7 and 8. To register,
go to www.bbcmag.com.
The online Certifed Fiber to the Home Professional (CFHP)
certification exam is administered by the FTTH Council.
Certification is valid for three years. Details are at www.
lightbrigade.com.
See Light Brigade founder Larry Johnson in the classroom
(taped in December 2010 as he taught this course in Phoenix;
600 students have now gone through the course), and hear
what he has to say about who should attend.
www.bbpmag.com/2011s/11brigade/brigade11.php
TYPICAL CFHP
COURSE-TAKERS
• Management and
supervisory staf
• Technical support
managers and
administrators
• Design specialists
• Telephony and
network engineers and
administrators
• CATV/IPTV engineers and
administrators
• Advanced network
engineers and
administrators
• Contractors for inside-
plant and outside-plant
construction and service
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