OTDR (Optical Time Domain Reflectometer) Course
This course equips you with OTDR testing skills for telecom networks, covering setup, safety measures, trace analysis, bidirectional testing, and field repairs. You will efficiently detect faults, validate fibre links, adhere to SLAs, and ensure high-performance optical connections for reliable service delivery.

flexible workload of 4 to 360h
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
Gain expertise in OTDR testing through this practical course that teaches measurement planning, parameter settings, and confident instrument operation. You will learn to interpret traces, identify faults, check splices and connectors, and conduct bidirectional tests. Additionally, master safe setup, cleaning procedures, documentation, and post-repair checks to comply with loss budgets and service level agreements.
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Develop skills
- OTDR setup expertise: quickly configure wavelengths, pulse width, and ranges.
- Fibre fault identification: analyse OTDR traces to locate breaks, bends, and faulty splices.
- Field repair methods: re-splice, re-terminate, and test fibre links to standards.
- Connector cleaning protocols: inspect, clean, and re-test to reduce insertion loss.
- Professional reporting: record traces, SLAs, and loss budgets for customer records.
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