Computer Cabling Training

Lesson 1 • Cable Categories and Ratings

Explains TIA/ISO category designations for copper and fiber cables. Students match cable ratings to appropriate application speeds and distances.

Lesson 2 • Workplace Safety and Tool Awareness

Introduces PPE requirements, electrical hazards, and safe tool handling for cabling environments. Establishes safety habits applied throughout the entire course.

Lesson 3 • Connector and Hardware Identification

Identifies RJ45, LC, SC, ST, and MPO connectors by form and function. Connects hardware recognition to correct tool and termination selection.

Lesson 4 • Signal Types and Transmission Basics

Covers analog vs. digital signals, bandwidth, and attenuation fundamentals. Provides the physics foundation needed to understand cable performance ratings.

Lesson 1 • Reading Blueprints and Cable Schedules

Teaches interpretation of floor plans, riser diagrams, and cable schedules. Blueprint literacy enables accurate material takeoffs and installation planning.

Lesson 2 • Essential Hand Tools for Cabling

Covers punch-down tools, cable strippers, crimpers, and fish tape selection. Proper tool choice directly affects termination quality and installation speed.

Lesson 3 • Test and Measurement Equipment

Introduces cable testers, tone generators, and optical power meters. Accurate measurement is the basis for verifying every installation covered later.

Lesson 4 • Labeling and Documentation Standards

Explains TIA-606 labeling conventions and as-built documentation requirements. Proper records support troubleshooting and future moves, adds, and changes.

Lesson 1 • Patch Panel Termination

Covers 110-style and Krone-style patch panel termination for horizontal and backbone runs. Consistent technique across all ports ensures uniform link performance.

Lesson 2 • Keystone Jack Termination

Demonstrates step-by-step punch-down of Cat5e through Cat6A keystone jacks. Proper pair untwist limits and seating techniques ensure performance compliance.

Lesson 3 • RJ45 Plug Field Termination

Teaches hand-crimp and tool-less RJ45 plug assembly for patch cord fabrication. Field-terminated plugs must meet the same performance standards as factory cords.

Lesson 4 • Twisted-Pair Cable Construction

Examines pair twist rates, conductor gauges, and jacket materials in UTP and STP cables. Understanding construction prevents common termination errors.

Lesson 1 • Optical Loss Testing and Acceptance

Uses optical power meters and light sources to measure insertion loss per link. Results are compared to TIA loss budgets to accept or reject each run.

Lesson 2 • Fiber Cleaving and Preparation

Covers stripping, cleaning, and precision cleaving of fiber ends before termination. A flat, perpendicular cleave is the single most critical factor in splice quality.

Lesson 3 • Fiber Optic Cable Construction

Examines core, cladding, buffer, and jacket layers in single-mode and multimode cables. Construction knowledge guides correct handling and termination procedures.

Lesson 4 • Fiber Connector Termination Methods

Demonstrates epoxy-polish, pre-polished, and pre-terminated connector installation. Each method is matched to field conditions and performance requirements.

Lesson 1 • Pathway Types and Selection

Compares conduit, cable tray, J-hooks, and surface raceways for different environments. Selection criteria include load capacity, accessibility, and code compliance.

Lesson 2 • Conduit Bending and Installation

Teaches hand-bender and mechanical bender techniques for EMT and rigid conduit. Accurate bends reduce cable stress and maintain fill-ratio compliance.

Lesson 3 • Cable Pulling Techniques

Demonstrates hand-pull, tugger, and blowing methods for copper and fiber cables. Controlled tension and lubrication prevent jacket damage and pair distortion.

Lesson 4 • Cable Tray Layout and Assembly

Covers tray sizing, hanger installation, and fitting assembly for horizontal and vertical runs. Proper tray layout supports future cable additions without rework.

Lesson 1 • Horizontal and Backbone Cabling

Installs horizontal runs from the TR to work-area outlets and backbone between TRs. Correct topology and cable lengths ensure standards-compliant channel performance.

Lesson 2 • Grounding and Bonding Systems

Installs telecommunications grounding busbar and bonding conductors per standards. Proper grounding protects equipment and personnel from fault currents and surges.

Lesson 3 • TR and Data Center Layout Standards

Explains ANSI/TIA-942 and structured cabling topology for TRs and data centers. Layout knowledge drives every hardware placement and pathway decision in the room.

Lesson 4 • Rack and Cabinet Installation

Covers open-frame rack and enclosed cabinet mounting, leveling, and anchoring. Stable, plumb racks are the foundation for all patch panel and equipment installation.

Lesson 1 • Fiber Tier 1 and Tier 2 Testing

Performs Tier 1 insertion loss and Tier 2 OTDR testing on multimode and single-mode links. Tier selection is based on owner requirements and warranty obligations.

Lesson 2 • Key Copper Test Parameters

Covers wiremap, insertion loss, NEXT, ELFEXT, and return loss measurements. Each parameter reveals a specific failure mode in copper terminations and cable runs.

Lesson 3 • Copper Channel and Permanent Link Testing

Explains the difference between channel and permanent link test configurations. Correct configuration selection determines which limits apply to each test result.

Lesson 4 • Diagnosing and Resolving Test Failures

Teaches systematic fault isolation for wiremap errors, high loss, and NEXT failures. Efficient diagnosis minimizes rework time and avoids unnecessary re-termination.

Lesson 1 • Wireless Access Point Cabling

Covers ceiling-mount cabling, plenum requirements, and PoE budget planning for WAPs. Correct cabling ensures full wireless throughput and reliable power delivery.

Lesson 2 • 25 and 40 Gb Copper Cabling

Addresses Cat8 and direct-attach copper requirements for 25GBASE-T and 40GBASE-T. Short-reach copper alternatives reduce cost in top-of-rack data center deployments.

Lesson 3 • High-Density Fiber Systems

Covers MPO/MTP trunk cables, cassette modules, and high-density fiber enclosures. High-density systems reduce footprint while supporting 40/100/400 Gb applications.

Lesson 4 • Cabling System Lifecycle Planning

Evaluates upgrade paths, spare capacity planning, and technology refresh cycles. Strategic planning protects the cabling investment over a 15-to-25-year infrastructure life.