Fiber Optics Training Program

Information Technology Industry Development Agency (ITIDA) signed a cooperation protocol with National Telecom Regulatory Authority (NTRA) and National Telecommunication Institute (NTI) to implement a specialized training program that develops technical and professional capacities in the field of setting up, operating and maintaining fiber-optic networks.

Processes

A new batch opens every 6 weeks and candidates go through the following:

1The program puts its applicants to English, IQ and Technical tests

2Interviews follow tests

3Passed candidates start training

Eligibility Criteria

Only the following candidates are eligible to join the training program:

Physical disability-free candidates, especially, from color blindness and speaking problems (pass or fail)

Graduates with basic electronics background

Objectives

1Create sustainable talent pool of Fiber Optic Networks technicians

2Satisfy the ICT market needs

3Provide Job Opportunities locally and internationally.

Benefits

Fiber Optics Training program aims to develop the technical capabilities of 20 trainers and 1500 technicians. The training seeks to fulfill the national projects in short and medium terms based on fiber optics networks infrastructure. Priority is given to the New Capital Project, the Suez Canal axis development project and Technology Parks.
The training Tracks will cover the following:

Certified Fiber Optic Technician (CFOT)

Outside Plant Installation (CFOF/O)

Termination (Connectors) (CFOS/C)

Splicing (CFOS/S)

Testing (CFOS/T)

Fiber to The Home/Curb/etc. (FTTx) (CFOS/H)

Optical LANs (OLANs) (CFOS/L)

Data Center Cabling (CFOS/DC)

Fiber Optic Network Design (CFOS/D)

Agenda

Fiber Optics Training program aims to develop the technical capabilities of 20 trainers and 1500 technicians

Train the Trainer [TOT]: 20 Certified Engineers from September 2018 until February 2019

Train 1500 technicians from March 2019 until December 2021

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Contact Persons

Fibertech@itida.gov.eg

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