Optical training specialists the Light Brigade, AFL’seducation and training division, and Dover Telecommunication Services (DTS), a technical and safety training organization for telecommunications professionals, have announced a partnership through which they will provide new instructor-led and online training programs that cover both fiber-optic and wireless applications.

The agreement will see Light Brigade market and sell technical and safety training courses for the wireless industry and DTS market and sell fiber-optic training programs from the Light Brigade.

“Many companies require associates to keep up-to-date on the latest technology and follow certain safety procedures,” said Dario De Paolis, vice president and general manager of the Light Brigade. “By offering extended services to our respective customers, our customers will receive industry-leading, hands-on training for fiber optic and wireless applications and our wireless customers will gain required and highly sought-after skills.”

The courses will provide best practice techniques and hands-on skills training for those involved in the design, planning, installation, maintenance, or troubleshooting of fiber optic and wireless communication networks, the companies say.

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