FTTH Network Design & Troubleshooting Training in Belfast

FTTH Network Design & Troubleshooting Training in Belfast, Northern Ireland

Participants work through guided design and troubleshooting exercises to understand the complete FTTH workflow from network planning through testing and fault diagnosis.

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FTTH Network Design & Troubleshooting Training is a professional training program delivered by ProgNXT in Belfast, Northern Ireland. ProgNXT, a globally recognized corporate training provider in 55+ countries, offers this FTTH Network Design & Troubleshooting Training course with hands-on, instructor-led sessions. This practical training provides comprehensive foundational skills in fiber optics, FTTH architecture, network planning, network design, optical...

Course Code: SNV21
35Hrs
Last Updated: September 2026

Course Rating5/5

This practical training provides comprehensive foundational skills in fiber optics, FTTH architecture, network planning, network design, optical power budgeting, fiber route planning, GIS/KMZ mapping, AutoCAD documentation, fiber testing, OTDR analysis, and troubleshooting. Participants work through guided design and troubleshooting exercises to understand the complete FTTH workflow from network planning through testing and fault diagnosis.

Welcome to the official FTTH Network Design & Troubleshooting Training certification program in Belfast, Northern Ireland. 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 35Hrs program, participants will receive a globally accepted certification, demonstrating their proficiency and readiness to tackle complex challenges in the field.

Basic knowledge of telecommunications or computer networking
Familiarity with basic network infrastructure concepts
Basic computer skills
Understanding of fiber optics is helpful but not mandatory
No prior GIS, AutoCAD, or OTDR experience is required

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

Explain fiber optic communication fundamentals and FTTH architecture.
Identify major FTTH components and understand their functions.
Understand PON, GPON, P2P and P2MP network concepts.
Plan basic FTTH service areas and network coverage.
Design feeder, distribution and drop networks.
Select appropriate splitter configurations for basic FTTH designs.
Calculate basic optical power budgets and link losses.
Plan practical fiber routes considering deployment constraints.
Understand the use of GIS/KMZ for telecom network mapping.
Create and interpret basic FTTH AutoCAD drawings.
Understand fiber testing methods and OTDR operating principles.
Interpret OTDR traces and identify common fiber faults.
Apply structured troubleshooting and root-cause analysis techniques.
Produce basic FTTH network design and troubleshooting documentation.

Participants will develop skills in:

Fiber optic fundamentals
FTTH and PON architecture
FTTH network planning
Feeder, distribution and drop network design
Basic capacity and splitter planning
Optical power budget calculation
Fiber route planning
Basic GIS/KMZ telecom mapping
Basic AutoCAD FTTH documentation
Fiber testing fundamentals
OTDR testing and trace interpretation
FTTH fault identification

Fiber optic communication fundamentals
Fiber types, cables and components
FTTH architecture
PON and GPON fundamentals
P2P and P2MP deployment
FTTH network planning
Feeder, distribution and drop design
Splitter planning
Fiber route planning
Optical power budget
Fiber attenuation and loss calculations
GIS fundamentals for telecom
KML/KMZ network mapping
Basic AutoCAD FTTH drawings

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

Fiber Optic Fundamentals & FTTH 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
Fiber cable structures
Common fiber optic components
Connectors and splicing fundamentals

Fiber Network Technologies

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

Practical Exercises

FTTH Network Planning & Design

FTTH Planning Fundamentals

FTTH planning lifecycle
Service area definition
Coverage planning
Basic demand forecasting
Subscriber density
Homes Passed and Homes Connected
Basic capacity planning
Network expansion considerations

Feeder, Distribution & Drop Design

FTTH design methodology
Feeder network planning
Distribution network planning
Drop cable design
Fiber core allocation
Splitter placement
Distribution points and cabinets
Splice planning
Basic redundancy considerations

Fiber Route Planning

Fiber route planning principles
Underground and aerial deployment
Duct and conduit considerations
Manholes and handholes
Road and obstacle crossings
Right-of-way considerations
Route feasibility
Basic route optimization

Practical Design Exercises

Optical Power Budget, GIS & KMZ Network Mapping

Optical Power Budget Planning

Optical power budget fundamentals
Transmitter and receiver parameters
Fiber attenuation
Connector loss
Splice loss
Splitter loss
Engineering margin
Link loss calculation
Basic power budget validation
Common design mistakes

Practical Exercise

AutoCAD for FTTH Engineering Documentation

Telecom Engineering Drawings

Purpose of telecom engineering drawings
Types of FTTH drawings
Drawing standards and conventions
Telecom symbols
Drawing scales
Plan and layout concepts
Existing vs. proposed infrastructure

AutoCAD Fundamentals for Telecom

AutoCAD interface and workspace
Drawing setup
Units and coordinates
Essential drawing and editing tools
Layers and layer management
Blocks and symbols
Dimensions and annotations
Basic plotting/export

FTTH Infrastructure Drawings

Fiber route drawings
Feeder route layouts
Distribution routes
Drop cable layouts
Duct and cable pathways
Manholes and handholes
Cabinets and splitter locations
Basic infrastructure labeling

FTTH Documentation

Drawing title blocks
Cable identification
Route references
Labels and annotations
Legends
Revision management
Basic as-built documentation
Drawing quality checks

Practical Exercise

Fiber Testing, OTDR & Troubleshooting

Fiber Testing Fundamentals

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

OTDR Fundamentals

OTDR purpose and applications
How OTDR works
OTDR components
Test parameters
Wavelength selection
Pulse width
Range and resolution
Launch and receive fibers
OTDR event types

OTDR Trace Interpretation

Understanding OTDR traces
Fiber end identification
Connector events
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 faults
Installation-related faults
Connector and splice problems
Excessive attenuation
Fiber bending and cable damage
Low optical power
Splitter-related problems
Fault location techniques
Root-cause analysis
Corrective actions
Troubleshooting documentation

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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