Plano, TX (In-Person)
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Live Online
Small Batches (3–6 Students)
Program
Fiber infrastructure is expanding faster than the industry’s ability to design it correctly. Government-backed programs such as BEAD are injecting $42.5B into fiber deployments, while major carriers and ISPs are racing to extend fiber deeper into residential and enterprise markets. Long-haul backbones, metro rings, and FTTH access networks are being approved at record speed.
The constraint is no longer capital or material. It is experienced fiber engineering capacity.
Most engineers know fiber concepts in isolation, but struggle when asked to design complete, production-ready networks with correct splitter ratios, power margins, and transport budgets.
This program is not about memorizing fiber standards or vendor datasheets. It is a 17-week, design-driven program focused on building real fiber networks. Carriers and ISPs need engineers who can deliver usable designs immediately—not learn through trial and error after hiring.
First 3 live classes are free to evaluate. Withdraw after session 3 with no payment obligation.
Portfolio-first
You graduate with an installation-ready design package supported by GIS route maps, splice schedules, bills of materials, and engineering budgets.
By Week 17, you will have completed the following portfolio-grade designs:
DWDM Long-Haul (100 km)
A 100 km DWDM link connecting three cities, with channel plan and amplification strategy.
OTN Metro Ring (4 Nodes)
A four-node carrier-grade OTN metro ring with protection design.
FTTH Subdivision (500 Homes)
A production-ready FTTH design for a 500-home subdivision with correct splitter strategy and power margins.
Capstone: Regional Network Package
Long-haul backbone + metro distribution + FTTH access, supported by GIS route maps, splice schedules, BOM, and a deployment-ready package.
Weeks 1–6
Design carrier-grade optical transport networks.
Week 1: Fiber Optic Fundamentals
Week 2: Optical Power Budgets
Week 3: DWDM/CWDM Technology
Week 4: OTN Architecture
Week 5: Metro Optical Networks
Week 6: OTDR Testing & Troubleshooting
Weeks 7–11
Design fiber-to-the-home networks.
Week 7: PON Technology Fundamentals
Week 8: FTTH Architecture & Topologies
Week 9: Splitter Design & ODN Planning
Week 10: Fiber Drop Design
Week 11: Cost Optimization & Project Planning
Weeks 12–14
Use GIS tools for fiber route planning and documentation.
Week 12: GIS for Fiber Route Planning
Week 13: Asset Mapping & Documentation
Week 14: Route Optimization
Weeks 15–16
Design an end-to-end fiber network combining transport + metro + FTTH.
Project Components
Deliverables
Week 17
Resume, LinkedIn, interview prep, and portfolio showcase.
Hiring Materials
Interview Focus
These elements are standard across all ExploreN2P programs to ensure consistent learning quality and outcomes.
First 3 classes are free to evaluate · Flexible payment plans available
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