Fibre Access Networks & Operations (Learning Pathway)

The Fibre Access Networks & Operations learning pathway has been designed to enable to develop the skills needed to operate, maintain, and troubleshoot fibre access networks in live operator environments. The pathway consists of two instructor-led courses: Passive Optical Networks (PON) and Troubleshooting Optical Networks.

The pathway has been designed for access network engineers, operations teams, NOC staff, escalation engineers.

Successfully completing the Fibre Access Networks & Operations learning pathway learning pathway will enable learners to gain skills in:

• PON architectures and variants
  
• Fault diagnosis and isolation
  
• Performance degradation causes
  
• Operational best practices

Passive Optical Networks This course offers a practical understanding of Passive Optical Networks (PONs) and highlights their key advantages and limitations compared to other competing architectures.  Course Contents Introduction to Optical Networks Passive Optical Networks Basics Components of Passive Optical Networks Common PON Standards Design and Planning Deployment and Installation Safety Best Practices Network Operation & Maintenance Quality of Service (QoS) in PON Full course details here.

Troubleshooting Optical Networks The course provides participants with the necessary knowledge and skills to identify and resolve issues in fibre optic networks. Course Contents Introduction to Fibre Optic Networks: Fibre Optic Network Architectures: Passive Optical Components Active Network Equipment Fibre Optic Testing and Inspection Equipment: Optical Link Characterisation: Common Fibre Optic Network Issues OTDR Fault Location and Detection Full course details here.