This spring, Hexatronic Group company Light Brigade, a leader in fiber optic skills training, announced the creation of the Light Brigade Broadband Academy. Building upon its broad and well-established course offerings, Light Brigade is establishing this academy program to ensure that technicians and professionals in the broadband fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) market have access to the best possible education for success. This is a timely expansion in light of the Broadband Equity and Access Develop (BEAD) program in the United States and the shortage of properly-trained staff to execute well designed and installed, reliable broadband fiber services.
The Light Brigade Broadband Academy is a broadband-centric training program aimed at providing comprehensive theoretical and skills-based education to develop best-in-class employees for the FTTH market. The skills learned in the academy prepare staff to navigate all aspects of FTTH deployments and to grow their mastery of the field.
The program is comprised of three main branches - with multiple tracks and multiple opportunities for credentialing and/or certification.
The Light Brigade Certified Broadband Fiber Optic Technician (CBFOT) curriculum consists of three progressive levels of FTTH-focused broadband technician training courses, each building upon the previous level. This comprehensive learning track is aimed at field technicians, installers, designers, and engineers who are new to fiber or new to broadband FTTH. Attendees will learn not only the hands-on skills needed to complete an installation, but also the theoretical background behind those skills.
The Light Brigade Certified Broadband Fiber Optic Professional (CBFOP) curriculum consists of two progressive levels of FTTH-focused broadband professional training courses. This comprehensive learning track prepares professionals and designers with the skills required to design, manage, and maintain broadband FTTH networks.
The Light Brigade Certified Broadband Fiber Optic Specialist (CBFOS) curriculum consists of four specialty-focused deep dive workshops aimed to develop and demonstrate proficiency in broadband technician hands-on skills. This comprehensive workshop learning track prepares field technicians and installers for not only the hands-on skills needed to complete an installation but also to be recognized as the experts in their trade.
For more information on the Light Brigade Broadband Academy and curriculum details, visit www.lightbrigade.com/broadband-academy or contact training@lightbrigade.com
