27 credential programs ladder toward this occupation. Median wage on completion: $70,500 · projected growth -3.1%. See full occupation profile →
Short-Term Certificate
Apprenticeship VDV Technician
Emily Griffith Technical College
Long Certificate
Apprenticeship: Instrument Technician
Imperial Valley College
Associate's Degree
Apprenticeship: SCADA/Telecommunications Technician
Imperial Valley College
Long Certificate
Apprenticeship: SCADA/Telecommunications Technician
Imperial Valley College
Long Certificate
Apprenticeship: Telecommunications Technician
Imperial Valley College
Associate's Degree
Associate in Applied Science - Electronic and Communications Systems Technology
Bates Technical College
Certificate
BICSI Installer 1® Certificate
BICSI
$335 cost
Conduct field planning and implementation activities including identifying cable properties, interpreting blueprints, inventorying materials, verifying safety plans, and applying labeling schemesIdentify and distinguish properties and types of copper and fiber cable to support appropriate material selection and installation planningBuild and prepare telecommunication spaces including telecommunications rooms, equipment rooms, entrance facilities, and terminal equipment locationsInstall bonding and grounding infrastructure in compliance with applicable codes and standards for ICT cabling installationsInstall cable support systems including cable trays, ladder racks, raceways, continuous and non-continuous cable supports, and under-floor support systemsPrepare telecommunication outlets at walls, floors, utility columns, modular furniture, ceilings, exterior, and other locations including hazardous environments
Certification
BICSI Installer 2, Copper® (INSTC®) Certification
BICSI
$335 cost
Conduct field planning and implementation activities including identifying copper cable properties, interpreting blueprints, inventorying materials, verifying safety plans, and applying labeling schemesBuild and prepare telecommunication spaces including telecommunications rooms, equipment rooms, entrance facilities, and terminal equipment locationsInstall bonding and grounding infrastructure in compliance with applicable codes and standards for copper cabling installationsInstall cable support systems including cable trays, ladder racks, raceways, continuous and non-continuous cable supports, and under-floor support systemsPrepare telecommunication outlets at walls, floors, utility columns, modular furniture, ceilings, exterior, and other locations including hazardous environmentsInstall sleeves, cores, slots, poke throughs, and firestop and smoke barrier systems to support pathway infrastructure within commercial building structures
Certification
BICSI Installer 2, Optical Fiber® (INSTF®) Certification
BICSI
Conduct field planning and implementation activities including identifying fiber properties, interpreting blueprints, inventorying materials, verifying safety plans, and applying labeling schemesBuild and prepare telecommunication spaces including telecommunications rooms, equipment rooms, entrance facilities, and terminal equipment locations for optical fiber installationsInstall bonding and grounding infrastructure in compliance with applicable codes and standards for optical fiber cabling installationsInstall cable support systems including cable trays, ladder racks, raceways, continuous and non-continuous cable supports, under-floor support systems, and inner duct for fiberPrepare telecommunication outlets at walls, floors, utility columns, modular furniture, ceilings, exterior, and other locations including hazardous environmentsInstall sleeves, cores, slots, poke throughs, and firestop and smoke barrier systems to support fiber pathway infrastructure within commercial building structures
Certification
BICSI Technician® (TECH) Certification
BICSI
Conduct field planning and implementation activities including identifying copper and fiber cable properties, performing pre-construction and onsite site surveys, developing job plans, interpreting blueprints, inventorying materials, verifying safety plans, applying labeling schemes, and closing out jobsBuild and prepare telecommunication spaces including telecommunications rooms, equipment rooms, entrance facilities, and terminal equipment locations for copper and fiber installationsInstall bonding and grounding infrastructure in compliance with applicable codes and standards for structured cabling system installationsInstall cable support systems including cable trays, ladder racks, raceways, continuous and non-continuous cable supports, under-floor support systems, and inner duct for fiberPrepare telecommunication outlets at walls, floors, utility columns, modular furniture, ceilings, exterior, and other locations including hazardous environmentsInstall sleeves, cores, slots, poke throughs, and firestop and smoke barrier systems to support pathway infrastructure within commercial building structures
Certificate
Broadband Basic Installer
Big Sandy Community and Technical College
Certificate
Broadband Basic Installer
Southeast Kentucky Community & Technical College
Certificate
Broadband Cyber Security Technician
Southeast Kentucky Community & Technical College
Certificate
Broadband Cyber Security Technician
Big Sandy Community and Technical College
Certificate
Broadband Support Technician
Big Sandy Community and Technical College
Certificate
Broadband Support Technician
Southeast Kentucky Community & Technical College
Certificate
Broadband Technician Specialist
Big Sandy Community and Technical College
Certificate
Broadband Technician Specialist
Southeast Kentucky Community & Technical College
Associate's Degree
Broadband Technology
Big Sandy Community and Technical College
Certificate
Broadband Telecommunications
Southeast Kentucky Community & Technical College
Certificate
Broadband Telecommunications Equipment Installer
Big Sandy Community and Technical College
Certificate
Communication Electronics
Bevill State Community College
Certificate
Construction Electronic Systems Technology
Chabot College
Associate's Degree
Construction Electronic Systems Technology
Chabot College
Course
Fiber Optics Technician and Installer
ACCS Innovation Center
AL
Accurately measure the power and loss of the signal to verify connection quality and use the OTDR to detect faults or breaks in the lineApply connector termination techniquesApply fiber optic network design principlesApply techniques to provide excellent customer serviceCommunicate effectively with customers, showcasing customer service skills, problem-solving abilities, and clear, helpful solutionsComplete T568 B termination on the cable and test to ensure it is correct
Certificate
Telecommunications Technology
Chabot College
Associate's Degree
Telecommunications Technology
Chabot College