CFOS/D (Network Design Certification)
IMT Computers Nigeria Ltd delivers the FOA's CFOS/D specialist certification in Ikeja, Lagos — fiber optic network design, covering planning, designing and managing fiber networks from concept to completion.
What You'll Learn
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Course Curriculum
8 modules
- What's involved in designing a fiber optic network
- What you need to know to design a network
- The design process step by step
- Available references
- Routing the cable plant
- How routing affects equipment & component choice
- Choosing communications equipment
- Appropriate components for communications systems
- How routing affects component choice & installation
- Using loss budgets to validate the design
- Comparing expected loss to post-installation test results
- What to test and document for the cable plant
- Field test procedures & expected results
- SOW vs RFP vs RFQ
- Writing clear, complete project specifications
- Creating an installation plan
- Planning for network restoration
- Managing the installation
- Applying design skills across FTTH, metro & long-distance telecom, corporate & campus LAN backbones, industrial links, data centers, CCTV surveillance and government networks
Requirements
- CFOT, CPCT certification or equivalent basic knowledge of fiber optics and communications networks
- Ideal for network owners, IT personnel, facilities managers, designers, estimators and technicians
- Attendance at physical practical/lab sessions is required for this certification
Course Description
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does CFOS/D certification cost?
Course fees vary — contact us for current CFOS/D pricing.
Do I need prior experience for CFOS/D?
Yes — CFOT or CPCT certification (or equivalent basic fiber optics knowledge) is required before taking this specialist course.
What does CFOS/D cover?
Planning, designing and managing fiber optic networks from concept to completion — loss budgets, project specifications, and real-world design case studies across FTTH, telecom, LAN and data center networks.
Who is CFOS/D for?
Network owners, IT personnel, facilities managers, designers and estimators — not just installation technicians.
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