The Fiber Broadband Association offers classes and certification for broadband technicians in several areas around the United States. These certifications fufill some obligations required for many grants.
The classes cover the following topics:

• Applications and Advantages of Fiber
• Fiber Theory, Types, Geometry
• Safety and tools
• Cables and Cable Structures
• Architectures & Topologies
• Connectors, Splicing, and Splitters
• Cable and Fiber Management
• Test Equipment and Testing
• Outdoor and Premise Installation
Overview
• Systems Overview
• Optical Network Terminals
• Troubleshooting

For more information on hosting classes near you please see the presentation or visit https://www.fiberbroadband.org