Electrical & Power Engineering · 5 Days · Public · Al-Khobraa certified · From USD 3,900
Overview
Fiber optic communication is widely used in industrial environments due to its immunity to external magnetic fields and crosstalk. This training course provides participants with the knowledge and skills to evaluate system upgrades, enhance data transfer, and address contemporary challenges.
Learning Objectives
Define optics fundamentals and their practical applications
Distinguish between single-mode (SM) and multi-mode (MM) fiber cables
Perform fiber optic cable testing, including the use of OTDR
Troubleshoot and splice fiber optic cables using both mechanical and fusion splicing methods
Utilize advanced tools like VFL (Visual Fault Locator), OTDR, and fiber meters
Understand fiber optic system design, including system loss calculations and performance assessment
Who Should Attend
This training course is ideal for Engineers, Technicians involved in the Installation, Maintenance, and Troubleshooting of Fiber Optic Communication Systems, Particularly Those in Telecommunications, Industrial Automation, and Critical Infrastructure Sectors.
Professionals in Electrical & Power
Electrical and power engineers
Maintenance and technical specialists
Course Outline
Day 1 — Introduction to Fiber Communication
Overview of Fiber Optic Communication Technology
Fiber Optic vs. Copper Cables: Benefits and Limitations
Optical Fiber Fundamentals: Light Propagation and Refraction
Single-Mode (SM) vs. Multi-Mode (MM) Fiber: Applications and Performance
Day 2 — Fiber System Components
Overview of Fiber Optic Components: Transmitters, Receivers, Repeaters
Types of Transmitters: LED, Laser Diodes (LD), and Their Selection Criteria
Receivers: Photodetectors, PIN Diodes, and Avalanche Diodes
What do Al-Khobraa electrical and power engineering courses cover?
The portfolio covers power generation, transmission and distribution, low- and high-voltage systems, power system protection and relay coordination, switchgear and transformers, motors and drives, SCADA and smart grids, and electrical safety and arc-flash control.
Who should attend an electrical or power engineering course?
These courses suit electrical engineers and technicians, substation and grid operators, protection and control specialists, maintenance supervisors, plant and facilities engineers, and utility or contractor staff working on generation, transmission or distribution assets.
How long are electrical and power engineering courses, and where are they held?
Most Al-Khobraa electrical and power engineering courses run over 5 days. The exact duration, dates and city for this course are listed in the dates section on this page. Public sessions run across Saudi Arabia — Riyadh, Jeddah, Al-Khobar, Jubail and Yanbu — as well as regional and international venues, with live virtual classrooms available on request.
What certificate will I receive?
Delegates who complete the course receive an Al-Khobraa certificate of completion, issued by a Saudi-registered training provider. Al-Khobraa also delivers internationally accredited programmes; where a course carries an external awarding body such as PMI, CIPS, ILM or IOSH, that body is named on the course's own page.
Can electrical and power engineering training be delivered in-house for our team?
Yes. Any Al-Khobraa electrical and power engineering course can be delivered in-house at your own premises anywhere in Saudi Arabia or the GCC, with the content, dates and language of delivery tailored to your team. Al-Khobraa is an approved HRDF (Hadaf) provider, so eligible Saudi employers can seek training support. Contact us for a quotation.