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Light Brigade Announces a New Data Center Fiber Optic Technician Course

Sep 3

Press Release

Light Brigade Announces a New Data Center Fiber Optic Technician Course

Light Brigade announces the launch of the all-new Data Center Fiber Optic Technician course.

Why FiberLert Is a Game Changer in Fiber Optics - Installation and Testing, Best Practices

May 12, 2023

Fiber Optic Instructor Expertise

Why FiberLert Is a Game Changer in Fiber Optics - Installation and Testing, Best Practices

As the leading provider of instructor-led training for fiber optic technicians, Light Brigade was an obvious choice to give us feedback...

Emergency FTTx Restoration Best Practices - Light Brigade

May 11, 2023

Fiber Optic Instructor Expertise

Emergency FTTx Restoration Best Practices - Light Brigade

Emergency FTTx Restoration Best Practices — Natural disasters, hurricanes, ice storms, fires, earthquakes. Is your Outside Plant (OSP) ...

Fiber Optic Solutions to a More Eco-Friendly Environment

Apr 22, 2023

Fiber Optic Training

Fiber Optic Solutions to a More Eco-Friendly Environment

In celebration of Earth Day, at Light Brigade we want to also celebrate how Fiber Optics plays a positive role in the environment today,...

Apr 10, 2023

Fiber Optic Training

Air Blown Fiber Terminology

Light Brigade Air Blown Fiber Terminology Compressed Air or Nitrogen Blow or “jet” fiber units or micro cables Typical rates are up to...

Apr 7, 2023

Fiber Optic Training

What is Air Blown Fiber?

Where did Air Blown Fiber originate, when is it used, and how does it work? Introduction to Air Blown Fiber The British Telecom (BT)...

Mar 31, 2023

Fiber Optic Training

Light Brigade Fiber Optic Training Academy in North Carolina - First Class

Light Brigade held its first training class in their new Charlotte Training Academy, North Carolina. The Charlotte location will allow...

How to Build Your Career as an Optical Network Engineer

Mar 16, 2023

Fiber Optic Training

How to Build Your Career as an Optical Network Engineer

Article Credit: Fiber Guide - Jabulani Dhliwayo Trends in information and communication technology are creating great opportunities for...

The Benefits of Light Brigade Digital Credentialing

Mar 13, 2023

Fiber Optic Training

The Benefits of Light Brigade Digital Credentialing

A picture is worth a thousand words! That is why we have partnered with Credly to provide Light Brigade-accredited learners with an easy...

Mar 2, 2023

Fiber Optic Training

Fiber Optics 1-2-3 Training

This four-day class includes 2 days of classroom theory and 2 days of hands-on skills training to provide the practical understanding and...

Feb 27, 2023

Fiber Optic Training

Fiber Optics 1-2-3 Remote Training

This virtual, instructor-led course provides a fundamental understanding of fiber optics that is perfect for those new to fiber or those...

Feb 13, 2023

Fiber Optic Training

Fiber Optic Certification

Become Fiber Optic Certified through Light Brigade Fiber Optic Training Courses Many of our classes are eligible for independent...

Light Brigade Releases Re-Vamped OTDR Testing & Deep Dive Course

Nov 10, 2022

Press Release

Light Brigade Releases Re-Vamped OTDR Testing & Deep Dive Course

Kent, WA - November 10, 2022 - Light Brigade, the longest-established fiber optic training company in the United States, continues...

The importance of third-party Certification?

Aug 2, 2022

Fiber Optic Training

The importance of third-party Certification?

Third-party professional certification adds a layer of critical checks and balances to the training and certification process. Accredited...

Jul 31, 2022

Fiber Optic Training

Can Your Front Line Talk Fiber Optics?

Optical Time Domain Reflectometer is a mouthful and a crucial component to understand for anyone working in fiber optics. Yet many sales...

Reduce Expensive Truck Rolls With Cost Effective Training

Jul 14, 2022

Fiber Optic Training

Reduce Expensive Truck Rolls With Cost Effective Training

Your organization's bottom line is impacted every time skilled technicians are dispatched into the field. Truck rolls for new...

Hands-on Training Increases Retention & Compresenshion

Mar 3, 2021

Fiber Optic Training

Hands-on Training Increases Retention & Compresenshion

Training that provides a significant amount of learn-by-doing boosts a student's retention of information by 10-fold. With hands-on...

Feb 21, 2021

Fiber Optic Training

Top 5 Fiber Optic Training Methods - The Pros & Cons

Hiring subcontractors not only closes a manpower gap on large projects; it also closes an expertise gap. Subcontractors and consulting...

Feb 12, 2021

Fiber Optic Training

Why Invest In Instructor-Led & Certified Fiber Optic Training?

Well-trained employees are often a big factor in a successful company. Now more than ever, it is critical for workers to learn new skills...

Feb 9, 2021

Fiber Optic Training

Fiber Optic Training - Train to Retrain & Gain

Baby boomers, those born between 1946 and 1964, are the largest generation in US history. As they continue their mass exodus from the...