BICSI – Continuing Education Credits (CECs)
Complete the Fiber Fundamentals program to earn 5 BICSI CECs and the Data Center program to earn 4 CECs.
Fiber fundamentals
Gain essential knowledge in fiber-optic networks.
Industry-specific training courses
Enrich your knowledge and gain expertise with application-oriented modules.
Data center modules (BICSI-certified)
Gain essential knowledge in data center testing and certification with this comprehensive program, featuring five BICSI-certified courses with quizzes and a final exam. Upon completion, earn an EXFO certificate and 4 BICSI Continuing Education Credits (4 CECs) while mastering the essential skills for today’s high-performance data centers.
Note: If you have already completed the Fiber-101 module in the Fiber Fundamentals program, you will be exempt from retaking it under this program.
An introduction to data center networks (DC-101)
Gain a foundational understanding of data center infrastructure and best practices: data center network architecture, infrastructure and standards.
Introduction to fiber optics
(Fiber-101)
Discover the world of optical fiber: its essence, the importance of attenuation, reflection mechanics, and diverse fiber types.
Duplex and multi-fiber inspection
and cleaning (DC-102)
Learn fiber and connector basics, how to detect damaged/dirty connectors, explore cleaning techniques, and understand fiber inspection scopes.
Tier-1 certification:
optical loss test set (OLTS) in data centers
(DC-103)
Explore the challenges of certifying duplex and multi-fiber links. Learn how to overcome Tier-1 certification challenges, ensure link performance and achieve fast and accurate results the first time using an OLTS.
Tier-2 certification:
optical time domain reflectometer (OTDR) in data centers
(DC-104)
Learn to interpret OTDR measurements using general reflectometry theory. Understand the limitations of both the theory and the instrument to achieve reliable and accurate results.
