Fibre Optic Planning and Design Course
The practical aspect of our course, which aims to equip you as a qualified fibre network planner and designer, is at its heart. It provides you with the hands-on skills to plan and design fibre-optic network infrastructure, ensuring you are not only prepared but also capable. With a proven record of training thousands of technicians and engineers, we ensure you do it correctly, giving you the confidence and reassurance of our successful track record.
About this course:
Designing and planning external networks can be complex, particularly when creating the infrastructure and planning for future technology upgrades at minimal cost. In today’s modern world, networks evolve according to the plans developed by network architectures, and it is paramount that the design not only meets the requirements of the current network deployment but also those of the future.
When designing a network, we must consider both the costs and safety of the plan, which also includes civil engineering aspects, cabling design, network operation and maintenance, and future upgrades.
Fibre optics is used in many applications, such as:
Telecommunication networks
Broadband deployments
Data centres
Energy sectors
Offshore wind farms.
Learning Objectives:
✔️ Describe and interpret a topology suitable for a fibre optic network deployment
✔️ Describe and explain the technology to be used within the deployment
✔️ Describe and explain desktop planning, surveying, and on-site planning
✔️ Describe and explain Passive Optical Networks and Point-to-Point networks
✔️ Interpret a plan and prepare a preliminary site survey using assured routes, for both underground and overhead networks
✔️ Identify predesigned network routes, including the placement of network furniture
✔️ Identify network dimensioning to ensure efficient fibre distribution and network coverage.
✔️ Describe the hazards and controls associated with various environmental conditions
✔️ Describe the standards, legislation and regulations which apply when undertaking site surveys.
✔️ Describe and gather sufficient technical and regulatory information to be able to identify the availability and feasibility of proposed routes
✔️ Plan the collection of information on a time scale suitable for achieving demand
✔️ Interpret information, access, and import evidence into an equivalent Generic Network Mapping System.
✔️ Prepare and produce planning documentation in accordance with standards and demand
✔️ Describe and explain network planning decisions when scoping works.
We focus on practical training while empowering learners to understand how fibre transmission works.
Course modules:
✔️ City & Guilds 3668 level 3 unit 309
Suitable for:
Those with experience in fibre installation.
Certification Details
City & Guilds 3668 level 3 unit 309
Entry Requirements
The prerequisites for this course are knowledge of fibre optic installation and testing, which is a natural progression for those moving from field-based activities to planning and designing networks.
Career Progession:
This course is designed for delegates who want to transition into planning and designing network infrastructure for external networks, specifically for deployments of telecommunications infrastructure. The course will enable delegates to plan and create a network focusing on the key elements of the design.
Price:
£875.00
Duration:
5 Days.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this fibre network design course suitable for beginners?
This course is best suited to those with some telecoms or cabling experience who want to move into network design roles. If you're looking to progress into fibre planning jobs in the UK, it provides a strong next step.
What job roles can this course help me move into?
Completing this course can support progression into roles such as Fibre Network Planner, Telecoms Design Engineer, or FTTP Planner, which are in high demand across the UK’s broadband and infrastructure projects.
Will I learn how to design real-world fibre networks?
Yes — the course focuses on real-world deployment scenarios, helping you understand how to plan cost-effective fibre routes, work with existing infrastructure, and design networks ready for future expansion.
Does the course cover UK standards and compliance?
You’ll gain an understanding of UK regulations, safety requirements, and planning considerations, helping you design networks that meet industry expectations and are suitable for live project environments.
Why is fibre network planning an in-demand skill?
With the rapid rollout of full fibre (FTTP) and ongoing digital infrastructure upgrades, there is a growing demand for skilled professionals who can design scalable, future-proof networks — making this a strong career pathway.