General Design Considerations for Outside Plant

$1,030.00

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Ready to take your outside plant (OSP) design skills to the next level? General Design Considerations gives you the foundation you need to make smart, efficient, and safe design decisions. From choosing the right placement method to avoiding costly conflicts with existing infrastructure, this course is all about what matters most in the real world. You'll walk away with practical tools, clear guidelines, and insider tips that help you design with confidence—and avoid headaches down the road. Perfect for anyone who wants to sharpen their skills and design smarter from the start.

 

OSP Micro-Certificate Course Highlights

General Design Considerations for Outside Plant

 

 

 

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General Design Considerations for
Outside Plant
Problem Solution Impact
Outside Plant (OSP) Designers often face uncertainty when making design decisions at the start of a project, and early missteps can lead to delays, costly rework, and safety hazards in the field. This online, self-paced course provides essential knowledge and practical tools to help designers make informed, real-world decisions from the start. You'll gain clear guidelines, field-tested tips, and a solid foundation in key OSP design principles. After completing this course, you will have a foundation to avoid costly conflicts, improve project efficiency, and enhance safety. The result: smarter designs, smoother installations, and greater confidence with every project.
Perfect For New and experienced designers looking to sharpen their judgment, avoid costly mistakes, and design with confidence from Day 1.

 

Course Highlights

Outline the basic requirements for designing an OSP installation.
Select suitable optical fiber cabling to meet the needs of a set of application requirements for a specific OSP installation.
Recommend balanced twisted-pair cabling based on the OSP environments and infrastructure needs.
Select specialized cables for OSP installations based on mechanical and electrical properties of the cable.
Recommend a network topology to distribute an OSP network.
Determine the splicing configuration for distributing cable in an OSP network.
Determine the bonding requirements for a proposed OSP network.
Recommend bonding and grounding options at the entrance facility based on infrastructure needs.
Evaluate right-of-way requirements to ensure compliance and suitability for OSP projects.
Recommend strategies for managing the OSP-aspects of design projects.
Estimate costs related to installing small OSP projects.
Evaluate a disaster recovery plan for small OSP projects.

 

Cancellation Policy

All BICSI Connect courses are nonrefundable and nontransferable.

 

Frequently Asked Questions

Required Course Materials

Who Should Attend?

The course is developed for ICT designers and other professionals who are looking for specialized training related to outside plant systems and installations.

 

Note: This course is recommended for those who have entry-level knowledge of OSP design and installation best practices. You can take this quick self-check or review the OSP101: Introduction to Outside Plant Course Highlights to see what information is considered entry-level.

Technical Requirements

  • Operating Systems:

    • Windows: Windows 10 or later
    • Mac: macOS 11 (Big Sur) or later

    • Mobile Devices:

      • iOS: iOS 14 or later
      • Android: Android 10 or later

  • Browsers (latest versions recommended):

    • Google Chrome
    • Mozilla Firefox
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Safari

  • Internet Requirements: A stable high-speed internet connection

How Long is This Workshop?

14 hour self-paced course with 90 days from the date of purchase to complete

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