Brightside Training Center
TWO-DAY, ALL INCLUSIVE, CERITIFED FIBER OPTIC TRAINING
AT THE BRIGHTSIDE TRAINING CENTER
FIS University’s Brightside Training Center features an unparalleled, all-inclusive fiber-optic learning experience.
Located on Raquette Lake in the Adirondack Mountains, approximately 80 miles north of Fiber Instrument Sales’ Technology Park and Headquarters in Oriskany NY, the Brightside Training Center offers participants focused, industry-certified, hands-on fiber optic instruction.
The course fee includes lodging and meals for the entire duration of the two consecutive day program, plus all necessary study materials. Classes and accommodations are all on one site, thus also avoiding the need to drive daily between lodging and training locations. The Brightside Training Center’s lodging facility consists of 14 private bedrooms and 5 bathrooms.
Participants will be exposed to fiber optic splicing, termination methods, broadband and network testing, standards testing, power meter and light source operation, and more via actual hands-on experience with the industry’s latest tools used by fiber optic network installers, technicians, and broadband professionals.
Participants will receive industry-recognized certifications reflecting 16 hours of BICSI continuing education credits, along with ETA International prerequisite recognition for those seeking to further advance their fiber optic and/or broadband studies.
Programs offered at the Brightside include Fiber Optics I and Fiber Optics II, both of which are great for beginners as well as seasoned professionals who wish to enhance their fiber optic education and career objectives.
Contact Christie Rutigliano, Training Coordinator, at 315.737.2169, or via email to crutigliano@fissales.com for more information.
Brightside Training Dates
| 2026 |
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| June 9-11 | Brightside |
| June 23-25 | Brightside - Principles For FTTH |
| July 14-16 | Brightside |
| July 28-30 | Brightside |
| August 4-6 | Brightside - Principles For FTTH |
| August 11-13 | Brightside |
| August 25-27 | Brightside |
| September 22-24 | Brightside |
| September 29 - October 1 | Brightside |
| October 6-8 | Brightside |
| October 13-15 | Brightside |
| October 20-22 | Brightside |
Brightside Itinerary
8:00 am: Meet at FIS Corporate in Main Lobby for Coffee and Pastries
8:30 am: Begin tour of FIS Campus and Facilities
10:00 am: Depart for Brightside Training Center
11:30 am: Arrive at Raquette Lake Village, board the water shuttle to The Brightside
11:45 am: Check-in
12:00 pm: Lunch
1:00 pm: Training
3:00 pm: Break with refreshments
3:15 pm: Training Continues
5:00 pm: Wine and Cheese Reception
6:30 pm: Dinner 8:00 pm: Free time/campfire at the lean-to
7:00 am: Breakfast
8:00 am: Training
10:00 am: Coffee break
10:15 am: Training continues
12:00 pm: Lunch
1:00 pm: Training
3:00 pm: Break with refreshments
3:15 pm: Training continues
5:00 pm: Free time
6:00 pm: Dinner
7:30 pm: Free time/campfire at the lean-to
7:00 am: Breakfast
8:00 am: Training
10:00 am: Coffee break
10:15 am: Training continues
12:00 pm: Lunch
1:00 pm: Departure
1:15 pm: Travel back to FIS corporate
3:00 pm: Arrive at FIS
Day 1: Fiber Optics
Basic Fiber Optic Theory
This section provides the basic fundamentals that all fiber optic professionals need. Maybe the most important module, everything taught after draws from these fundamentals.
• Cleaning
• Advantages of Fiber Optics
• Components in a Link
• Cable Layers
• Singlemode vs. Multimode
• Fiber Standards (OS2, OM1, OM2, OM3, OM4)
• CWDM
• DWDM
• SWDM
• Bend Optimized Fiber
• Transceivers
• Multifiber Cable Construction
• Fiber Optic Connectors
• Single Fiber
• Multifiber
• MPO Patterns & Methods
Connectorization Workshop
Hands-on fiber optic connectorization gives the student all of the skills needed to manufacture SC fiber connectors.
• Cable Preparation
• Fiber Cleaning
• Connector Installation
• VFL Verification
Video Microscope Operation and Workshop
• IEC Singlemode and Multimode workshop
• Hands-On Visual Inspection and Testing of Connector End Faces
Day 2: Advanced Fiber Optics
Review Test
Review of previous days' class with questions used to reinforce basic fiber fundamentals.
Lecture and Hands-On Power Meter and Light Source Testing
The student will learn the function and operation of a Power Meter and Light Source testing. SC cable that was made on day one will be tested by the student to pass/fail criteria.
• Power Meter and Light Source Operation
• Power Budget and Loss Budget
• Hands-on testing of SC Fiber Cables Made in Day One
OTDR Lecture
An in-depth overview of OTDR operation and Trace analysis.
• OTDR overview
• Review of Connector Polishes (APC, UPC, PC, Flat)
• Fusion Splice relationship to OTDR
• Mechanical Splice relationship to OTDR
• How to interpret a Trace
• Graphical trace analysis and trace interpretation
OTDR Hands-On
Hands-on OTDR testing of a 4-kilometer test box with several events.
• Use overview and operation of Singlemode OTDR
• Trace analysis of Singlemode Test Box
Fusion Splicing Lecture and Workshop
Maintenance, Arc Checking, and Cleaver operations are covered in this section. The student will understand the difference in models and manufacturers along with the fundamentals of splicing technology. Hands-on Arc Checking and Fusion splicing will be performed.
• Fusion Splicer Overview
• Splicer Cleaning
• Cleaver Maintenance
• Arc Checking
• Fusion Splicing Hands-on
Cheetah Splice on Connector Lecture and Certification
Cheetah Splice on Connector demo is performed and then each student will splice their own connector to receive certification.
• Introduction of SOC connectors
• Installation instructions for SOC connectors
• Student demonstrates the installation of SOC Connector
• Certification
Christie Rutigliano
Training Coordinator
crutigliano@fissales.com
315-737-2169
