Brierwood 
Technical Institute
A better way to learn
A new way to learn Fiber Optics, Retrofit, Telecommunications, Audio, Video & more 
Fiber Optics
At Brierwood we make learning an enjoyable experience.

 Opportunities in fiber optics are everywhere. Cable television providers and Telephone companies are working at a record pace to provide customers with fiber to their homes and business. Fiber optic technologies are also the future for networking. Other applications include Security and Surveillance systems.


Our Master Instructors are Certified to teach by the FOA 

Why is that Important?

It tells you that our program and our Instructors meet or exceed the high levels set for approval by the FOA.

What is the FOA?

The FOA was chartered to approve schools offering training and provide certifications as a service to the fiber optic industry. The FOA programs are developed and maintained by experts in the fiber optic business, most of whom have over 20 years of experience as technicians, installers, manufacturers and teachers of fiber optics.

Why is Certification so Important?

 In today's high tech world, certification is considered proof of professional status and is often required for jobs.  

What is certification? Certification means you have achieved certain performance criteria set by the certifying organization, usually knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs), either through training or experience. Certifications attest to your KSAs, and their value is the recognition of those KSAs to customers, coworkers and employers.

 We offer several levels of training from basic to advanced so you can select the training that fits your needs.  All of our courses provide you with technical and hands on instruction as well as personalized help from our Instructors. You can prepare for and take the nationally recognized FOA Certified Fiber Optic Technician exam.  



 Fiber Optic Training

Certified Fiber Optic Technician (CFOT)

 5-day certification program

Anyone interested in becoming a Certified Fiber Optics Technician should attend this class.  

This course combines the physics and science of fiber optics with instruction on optical fiber transmission, cable construction, safety codes and industry standards. Hands on labs include fiber termination and cabling

 At the conclusion of classroom instruction and the hands-on laboratory, a written exam will be administered.

  This course is a prerequisite to the Advanced Fiber Optic Technician course as well as the Fiber Optic Design course

Course fee includes study materials,Text Book, FOA Exam and Certification fee.  

Prerequisites: None  Now only $799.



Advanced Fiber Optic Training

Certified Advanced Fiber Optic Technician (AFOT): 

5-day certification program

This course is designed for technicians who already possess their CFOT certification.

 It is primarily a hands-on course with lecture and demonstration sessions conducted.

 Attendees will analyze fiber optic networks and perform a loss budget analysis. 

Hands-on training with various connectors,  fusion and mechanical splicing, OTDR ( optical time domain reflectometer), OLTS  testing.

 At the conclusion of the classroom instruction and hands-on laboratories, a written exam will be administered.

Course fee includes study materials,Text Book, Exam and Certification fee.

 The prerequisite for this course: 

Successful completion of the Basic Fiber Optic Technician course with a current CFOT designation.   Now only $799.


 Fiber Optic Network Design

Certified Fiber Optic Specialist Design  (CFOS/D): 

5-day certification program

 This course is designed for technicians who already possess their CFOT certification.

 This is primarily a fiber network design cou

rse with lecture and demonstration sessions conducted.

 Attendees will engineer premise as well as outside plant (OSP) fiber optic networks.  

 At the conclusion of the classroom instruction and hands-on laboratories, a written exam will be administered.

 Course fee includes study materials,Text Book, Exam and Certification fee.

 The prerequisite for this course:

 Successful completion of the Basic Fiber Optic Technician course with a current CFOT designation.   Now only $799.



Next Class Dates:  

                                          CFOS/D Fiber Optic Please call for dates

                                          CFOT Fiber Optic  Oct 4th -  Oct 11th           5PM - 10PM Acworth, GA   

                                          AFOT Fiber Optic  Oct 18th - Oct 25th          5PM - 10PM Acworth, GA

                                          CFOT Fiber Optic  Nov 15th - Nov 19th    8:30AM - 4PM  Marietta, GA 

                                          AFOT Fiber Optic  Nov 29th - Dec 3rd      8:30AM - 4PM  Marietta, GA

                               Seating is limited   REGISTER NOW  


Also check out our new 1 and 2 day fiber optic workshops here

Contact us for on site corporate training