Unlock Your Career Potential With
Micro-Certificates

Micro-certificates are a modern, flexible way to gain specialized skills and stay competitive in a rapidly evolving job market. They focus on job-ready knowledge and are perfect for professionals looking to expand their expertise without the time commitment of a full degree program. Our micro-certificate programs are designed to give you the targeted skills you need to excel in your field.

 

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Why Choose Our Micro-Certificates?

Our micro-certificate programs give you a competitive advantage in the field.

 

Gain specialized skills

Gain specialized skills and stand out as an expert.

Make smarter decisions

Make smarter decisions and reduce costly mistakes.

Improve project efficiency

Improve project efficiency and enhance safety.

Tackle real-world challenges

Tackle real-world challenges with confidence.

Already BICSI Certified?  
Unlock Greater Value with Stacked Micro-Certificates

BICSI Micro-Certificates can be stacked onto your existing credentials to expand your expertise and strengthen your professional portfolio. Each micro-certificate builds on your current knowledge, showcasing specialized skills, and a commitment to continued professional growth.

Benefits of stacking micro-certificates:
  • Expand your credentials with focused, in-demand telecommunications knowledge
  • Increase employability and advancement opportunities through ongoing learning
  • Strengthen credibility with employers, peers, and potential clients by demonstrating professional commitment
  • Stay adaptable as technologies and industry needs evolve


(Source: Institute for Credentialing Excellence – Value of Certification Statement)

OSP Micro-Certificate: Specialized Skills for ICT Professionals

Are you an ICT professional looking to level up your career? Our Outside Plant (OSP) Micro-Certificate Program is designed to give you a powerful edge. This flexible, self-paced program equips you with the specialized skills needed to tackle real-world OSP design challenges with confidence.

What You'll Learn

The program is made up of four specialized courses, but you can take any course on its own. Completing all four earns you the full OSP Micro-Certificate.

 

General Design Considerations for Installations

This foundational course teaches you how to make smart, safe, and efficient design decisions. You'll learn to:

  • Outline basic requirements for OSP installation design;
  • Select suitable cabling and network topologies;
  • Understand right-of-way requirements; and
  • Estimate project costs and plan for disaster recovery.

 

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Design Considerations for Aerial Installations

Master the art of planning safe, reliable, and cost-effective overhead cable routes. This course will teach you to:

  • Assess preliminary conditions for design and implementation;
  • Evaluate pole lines and understand loading and clearance requirements; and
  • Specify requirements for transitions, bonding, and grounding.
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Design Considerations for Direct-Buried Installations

Learn the essentials for planning safe, durable, and efficient direct-buried cable installations. You will learn to:

  • Assess preliminary conditions for direct-buried OSP installations;
  • Specify requirements for pathways based on industry standards;
  • Recommend methods for cable placement and splicing configurations; and
  • Specify bonding and grounding requirements.
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Design Considerations for Underground Installations

Gain detailed skills by focusing on conduit systems that protect your network. This course covers how to:

  • Assess preliminary conditions and determine design requirements for underground pathways;
  • Specify requirements for installing conduits and placing cables;
  • Determine bonding and grounding requirements; and
  • Recommend methods for crossing conduit systems over bridges.
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Applied Fiber Splicing: Hands-On Expertise

The demand for skilled professionals who can splice optical fiber cables is higher than ever. Our two-day, in-person Applied Fiber Splicing course provides the essential knowledge and hands-on skills
needed to excel in this field.

This course includes:

  • Learning splicing methods for single and ribbon optical fiber;
  • Using advanced equipment;
  • Understanding safety practices and procedures; and
  • Splicing and installing cables in various enclosures.

This micro-certificate course is worth 14 continuing education credits (CECs) and is perfect for individuals with little to no experience or those looking to improve their fiber skills.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Who should take these courses?

    These courses are for ICT professionals and OSP designers who want to gain specialized install/design knowledge and skills.

  • Are there prerequisites?

    The OSP program is for learners with entry-level OSP knowledge and experience. If you're new to the field, completing the Introduction to Outside Plant course is highly recommended. For the Applied Fiber Splicing course, it's ideal for individuals with little to no experience or those who want to improve their skills.

  • How do I know if I have the foundational knowledge?

    You can take a free, 10-minute OSP Readiness Assessment to determine if you have the foundational knowledge needed for these courses.

  • Can I earn continuing education credits?

    Yes, you can earn up to 35 CECs toward existing BICSI credential recertification requirements for the OSP program, and 14 CECs for the Applied Fiber Splicing course. You will also receive a Certificate of Completion for each micro-course.

  • How long do I have to complete each course?

    Each OSP course is a self-paced online course, and you have 90 days from the date of purchase to complete it. The Applied Fiber Splicing course is a two-day, in-person class.

  • What are the system requirements?

    To participate in the self-paced online training, you'll need a laptop, desktop, or tablet, a microphone and speakers, and a stable internet connection. Recommended operating systems are Windows 10+, macOS 11+, iOS 14+, or Android 10+. Recommended browsers are Google Chrome™, Mozilla Firefox, Microsoft® Edge, and Safari®.