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Gaithersburg, MD · Hands-on training

Become a cable technician in 4 weeks.

Start a career in telecommunications and data centers. Learn structured cabling, fiber optics, rack & stack and cable testing — hands-on, in class, with resume and job search help included.

Reserve your seat — $150 deposit See class schedule
4 wksprogram length
$1,000total tuition
AM / PMclass options
PATCH 01 / LINK: ACTIVE SWITCH · 24-PORT GbE
Oct 20next class starts
YOU'LL TRAIN ON
Structured Cabling Fiber Optics Rack & Stack Patch Panels Cable Testing Data Center Safety
What you will learn

The skills employers hire cable technicians for.

Interested in a career in telecommunications and data centers? This program gives you the practical, hands-on skills to work as a professional technician — no experience required.

Structured cabling

Cat5e, Cat6 and fiber optic cabling

Cable pulling, routing & labeling

Pulling, routing, management and professional labeling

Rack & stack installation

Building racks, mounting equipment, installing patch panels and terminating keystone jacks

Termination & testing

RJ45 termination, fiber optic basics and cable testing with professional tools

Networking fundamentals

Basic networking and reading floor plans and drawings

Safety & professional habits

Data center safety practices, tool identification and professional work habits

Hands-on practice

You learn by doing the work.

Lab time is built around the tasks technicians do every day on the job:

  • Installing and terminating network cables
  • Building and organizing server racks
  • Installing patch panels and testing cables with professional tools
  • Troubleshooting basic network issues
See the full program
Labeling a patch cable in a network rackTechnician in a hard hat routing blue network cables in a rackHandheld cable certification testerYellow cables routed through overhead cable tray
Next class

Class starts October 20, 2026

Choose the class time that works for you. Tuesday through Thursday, with a maximum of 8 students per class so every seat is hands-on.

MAX 8 STUDENTS
MORNING CLASS

9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Starts October 20, 2026
4 weeks · Tuesday–Thursday
Gaithersburg, MD
$1,000$150 deposit secures your place
Reserve my seat
MAX 8 STUDENTS
EVENING CLASS

6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Starts October 20, 2026
4 weeks · Tuesday–Thursday
Gaithersburg, MD
$1,000$150 deposit secures your place
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ON DEMAND

One-on-One Training

Private instruction at a time that suits you
Scheduled around your availability
$1,200 for one-on-one training
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Career roles

Prepared for entry-level cabling and data center jobs.

When you complete the program you will be prepared for entry-level roles such as:

Cable TechnicianStructured Cabling InstallerLow Voltage TechnicianData Center TechnicianNetwork Cabling TechnicianFiber Optic Technician
Who should attend

No experience needed.

  • Beginners with no experience
  • Career changers
  • High school graduates
  • Returning citizens
  • Anyone looking for a high-demand career
Program includes

Training plus help landing the job.

  • Hands-on lab exercises and professional instruction
  • Certificate of Completion
  • Resume assistance
  • Interview preparation
  • Job search guidance in the DMV area

Your new career starts with one decision.

Reserve your seat for a $150 deposit. Questions first? Call or text us — our AI receptionist answers around the clock.

Enroll nowCall (301) 900-6630