FTTH Network Planning and Design Training in Colombo

FTTH Network Planning and Design Training in Colombo, Sri Lanka

Participants gain practical knowledge to understand, plan, document, and troubleshoot FTTH networks through guided exercises and real-world scenarios.

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FTTH Network Planning and Design Training is a professional training program delivered by ProgNXT in Colombo, Sri Lanka. ProgNXT, a globally recognized corporate training provider in 55+ countries, offers this FTTH Network Planning and Design Training course with hands-on, instructor-led sessions. This practical training provides a foundation in fiber optics, FTTH architecture, network planning, fiber design, optical power budgeting, route...

Course Code: OKZ24
21Hrs
Last Updated: September 2026

Course Rating5/5

This practical training provides a foundation in fiber optics, FTTH architecture, network planning, fiber design, optical power budgeting, route planning, GIS/KMZ, AutoCAD documentation, fiber testing, and OTDR-based troubleshooting. Participants gain practical knowledge to understand, plan, document, and troubleshoot FTTH networks through guided exercises and real-world scenarios.

Welcome to the official FTTH Network Planning and Design Training certification program in Colombo, Sri Lanka. This comprehensive training is designed to elevate your professional skills and provide you with practical, industry-relevant knowledge locally. As a globally recognized corporate training provider operating in 55+ countries, ProgNXT ensures that our curriculum meets the highest standards of excellence.

Whether you are looking to upskill your team or advance your personal career, our expert-led sessions will guide you through the core concepts of this domain. Upon successful completion of the 21Hrs program, participants will receive a globally accepted certification, demonstrating their proficiency and readiness to tackle complex challenges in the field.

Basic understanding of telecommunications or networking concepts
Familiarity with basic computer operations
Basic knowledge of fiber optic networks is helpful but not mandatory
No prior GIS, AutoCAD, or OTDR experience is required

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

Explain fiber optic communication and FTTH architecture.
Identify major FTTH network components and their functions.
Understand PON/GPON and P2P/P2MP deployment concepts.
Plan basic FTTH feeder, distribution, and drop networks.
Perform basic optical power budget calculations.
Understand fiber route planning and deployment considerations.
Create or interpret basic telecom routes using GIS/KMZ concepts.
Understand basic AutoCAD drawings used for FTTH infrastructure.
Explain common fiber testing methods and OTDR principles.
Interpret basic OTDR traces and identify common fiber faults.
Apply a structured approach to FTTH troubleshooting.

Participants develop skills in:

Fiber optic and FTTH fundamentals
FTTH network architecture
Feeder, distribution, and drop network planning
Basic FTTH network design
Optical power budget calculations
Fiber route planning
Basic GIS/KMZ-based telecom mapping
Basic AutoCAD telecom documentation
Fiber testing fundamentals
OTDR trace interpretation
FTTH fault identification and troubleshooting

Fiber optic fundamentals
Single-mode and multi-mode fiber
FTTH and PON architecture
GPON fundamentals
P2P and P2MP deployment
FTTH feeder, distribution, and drop design
Fiber route planning
Optical power budget
Fiber attenuation, splice, connector, and splitter losses
GIS/KMZ telecom mapping fundamentals
Basic AutoCAD FTTH documentation
Fiber testing fundamentals

ProgNXT Certificate of Completion will be awarded to participants who complete the course and pass the evaluations.

Fiber Optics & FTTH Network Architecture

Fiber Optic Fundamentals

Introduction to fiber optic communication
Advantages and applications of optical fiber
Basic principles of light transmission
Single-mode and multi-mode fiber
Fiber construction and cable structures
Common fiber optic components
Connectors, splices, and basic accessories

FTTH & PON Technologies

FTTH fundamentals
Evolution of fiber access networks
PON architecture and concepts
GPON fundamentals
Overview of next-generation PON technologies
P2P vs. P2MP architectures
Basic deployment considerations

Practical Exercise

FTTH Planning, Design & Network Documentation

GIS/KMZ & Telecom Route Mapping

Introduction to GIS for telecom
Role of GIS in FTTH planning
Basic telecom GIS layers
Mapping fiber routes and infrastructure
Coverage and route visualization
KML/KMZ fundamentals
Basic route planning and feasibility
Import/export and documentation concepts

Basic AutoCAD for FTTH Documentation

Purpose of telecom engineering drawings
Basic AutoCAD interface and tools
Layers and drawing organization
FTTH route drawings
Basic telecom symbols
Cable and duct pathway representation
Labels and annotations
Basic engineering documentation

Practical Exercise

Fiber Testing, OTDR & FTTH Troubleshooting

Fiber Testing Fundamentals

Importance of fiber testing
Installation and acceptance testing
Optical power measurement
Insertion loss and attenuation
Connector and splice testing
Basic fiber inspection and cleaning
Testing documentation

OTDR Fundamentals

OTDR purpose and applications
How an OTDR works
OTDR test parameters
Wavelength selection
Pulse width and range
Launch and receive fibers
Understanding OTDR events

OTDR Trace Interpretation

Reading an OTDR trace
Fiber end identification
Connector and splice events
Reflective and non-reflective events
Splice loss
Fiber attenuation
Bends and high-loss events
Fiber breaks and open ends
Common trace anomalies

FTTH Troubleshooting

Common FTTH network faults
Installation-related problems
Connector and splice issues
Excessive attenuation
Fiber bending and cable damage
Low optical power
Splitter-related issues
Fault location techniques
Root-cause analysis
Corrective actions and escalation

Practical Exercise

Participants will receive course materials, slides, reference materials, exercises and access to resources for further learning.

Participants will be evaluated based on: Daily quizzes, mock questions and query resolution. Group Discussion and Case Study Discussion. Assessment will be through hands-on labs, quizzes, and a hands-on exercises.

ProgNXT Certificate of Completion will be awarded to participants who complete the course and pass the evaluations.

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FTTH Network Planning and Design Training in Colombo