Optical Training – Butler Technologies

Optical Training

Build practical, real world skills across fibre installation, network design and advanced coherent systems. Choose the course that matches your role and roadmap.

CONA
AssociateDesign foundations

Certified Optical Network Associate (CONA)

Understand optical networking from first principles and design links for performance and testability. Cover power budgets, SDM/WDM options, amplifiers and dispersion at a practical level.

CONE
EngineerCoherent systems

Certified Optical Network Engineer (CONE)

Engineer coherent DWDM networks with ROADM architectures, flex-grid planning and OSNR budgeting. Mitigate non-linear effects and set commissioning criteria for 100G–800G services.

COFI
InstallerHands-on labs

Certified Optical Fibre Installer (COFI)

Hands-on installation skills with splicing, termination and enclosure build-outs. Perform ILM/ORL/OTDR testing, read traces and produce the documentation required for handover.

CFCE
AdvancedFibre characterisation

Certified Fibre Characterisation Engineer (CFCE)

Master the tests that prove modern fibre infrastructure quality: ILM/ORL, bi-directional OTDR, chromatic dispersion, PMD and spectral attenuation. Report results against application criteria.

Which course fits me?

Installers & Technicians

  • Build and commission fibre infrastructure safely
  • Hands-on: splicing, termination, OTDR

Start with COFI

Planners & Project Leads

  • Design links, power budgets, WDM options
  • Plan for performance & testability

Choose CONA

Network Engineers

  • Coherent DWDM, ROADMs, OSNR budgets
  • Acceptance testing & commissioning

Advance with CONE

Ready to plan your training?

We run courses throughout the year in Ireland. Tell us your goals and we’ll suggest the best route and upcoming dates.

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