WHERE ARE YOUR COURSES HELD?
Unless you request on-site training, our courses are held at our training site in Virginia Beach. The exact address is: KITCO Fiber Optics, 5269 Cleveland Street, Suite 110, Virginia Beach, VA 23462. For directions click here: directions. TOP

DO YOU DO ON-SITE TRAINING ?
Absolutely. We can send one of our instructors to your training location and bring our equipment with us. Contact us if you have a group of people and ask for a quote. TOP

I CAN'T FIND WHAT I AM LOOKING FOR. ARE THE COURSES IN THE BROCHURE THE ONLY COURSES YOU OFFER?
Absolutely not! Give us a call and let's talk about your wishes and needs. We can always customize training and offer you a tailor-made course. Whether you want special manufacturers, particular cable assemblies or connectors, we can do it all. Give KITCO Fiber Optics' Training Coordinator a call at 757-216-2222 or toll free at 866-643-5220. You can also contact us via e-mail: training@kitcofo.com . We will be happy to put a course together, give you suggestions and discuss the price. TOP

I HAVE A GROUP OF PEOPLE WHO NEED TRAINING, BUT NONE OF THE DATES WORK FOR US. CAN YOU SET UP AN ADDITIONAL COURSE FOR ANOTHER DATE?
Definitely! If we have a classroom and an instructor available, we can always set up an additional class for you. 

DO I NEED TO BE ENLISTED IN THE MILITARY TO TAKE A MILITARY TRAINING COURSE?
No, while our military classes are taught in strict adherence to mil standards, the classes are open to U.S. Military and civilian personnel with proof of U.S. citizenship. TOP

I DON'T HAVE ANY EXPERIENCE IN FIBER OPTICS - CAN I STILL ATTEND THE COURSE?
Absolutely! Most of our students have no or very limited experience with fiber and our training courses are designed for all levels of experience. TOP

WHAT SHOULD I BRING WITH ME WHEN I TAKE THE COURSE(S)?
Nothing! KITCO provides all of the course materials and products used during the training. TOP

HOW MUCH DO THE COURSES COST?
Our training courses range from $395.00 to $2295.00. As an option, you may also sign up for  the ETA Fiber Optics Installer and/or the ETA Fiber Optics Technician exams. ETA exams cost $150.00 each. The registration form and our Training Brochure contain detailed pricing information. TOP

HOW CAN I PAY FOR THE COURSE?
Unless otherwise agreed, the full payment is due two weeks before the course starts. We accept credit cards, money orders, cash, checks and wire-transfers. Net 30 Terms are offered to customers with previously approved credit applications.

HOW DO I ENROLL IN A COURSE?
Once you have decided which course you would like to attend, complete the registration form on our website ( review training calendar ). Or you can print out the registration form from page 8 of our training brochure (.pdf format) also located on the website (download training brochure). Once you have filled in the details, fax the form to KITCO, attention Training Coordinator, Fax: 757-518-9700, or attach and e-mail it to training@kitcofo.com Our training coordinator will then confirm your participation and give you more details about the upcoming course.  TOP

HOW LONG DO THE COURSES LAST?
KITCO Fiber Optics' courses range from 1 Day to 5 Days. The course hours are from 8am to 5pm with a 1 hour lunch break. TOP

WHO WILL TEACH THE COURSE?
KITCO's instructors have vast amounts of experience in all areas of fiber optics. Click here to learn more about our instructors   TOP

WHAT CERTIFICATIONS WILL I RECEIVE?
This depends on the type of course you attend. KITCO Fiber Optics offers completion certificates from: TOP

• KITCO Fiber Optics
• 3M
• NetTest or Acterna
• Delphi
• Continuing Education Credits for the BICSI RCDD or LAN Specialist program
• ETA Certifications with successful completion of the exams (optional)  TOP

WHAT ARE THE ADVANTAGES OF BEING CERTIFIED?
ETA certifications offer a great opportunity to become certified in a relatively short time. They are internationally recognized and are a real, official certification. Link to ETA Exams

HOW CAN I RENEW MY ETA CERTIFICATION?
ETA certifications are valid for 4 years. If you have worked with fiber for the last four years, all you need to bring us is a letter from your employer to confirm this fact. You can then take the ETA Installer Exam (FOI) again, for a renewal fee of $150.00. If you have not worked with fiber during the last few years, you need to take our 2 Day Refresher Course and retake the ETA Fiber Optic Installer Exam (FOI) 

I have additional questions, whom should I call?
Give KITCO Fiber Optics' Training Coordinator a call at 757-216-2222 or toll free at 866-643-5220 or contact us by e-mail: training@kitcofo.com

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