What is BICSI?

BICSI, a not-for-profit telecommunications association, is a worldwide resource for technical publications, training, conferences, and registration programs for low-voltage cabling distribution design and installation. By year's end, BICSI will have over 20,000 members residing in 85 nations.

Who is ATTS?

Apex Telecommunications Training Solutions is comprised of two training facilities. The structured cabling training facility is located in Tempe, AZ and provides a state-of-the-art, "real world" training environment for telecommunications industry professionals. At ATTS training facilities, students work on "live" equipment and are continuously tested by industry experienced instructor's.

What courses do you offer, and how much do they cost?

Please go to Course Description and Cost page.

What is the purpose of the BICSI Program?

The goal of BICSI's Telecommunications Cabling Installation Training and Registration Program is to produce highly competent cabling installers in a minimal amount of time and at a reasonable cost. Upon completion of training, program participants should be able to conduct site surveys, pull wire/cable, and terminate and test copper and optical fiber cable to the highest level of specification. BICSI's program provides three levels of increased knowledge and experience: Installer I, Installer II, and Technician. The program offers core skills training, registration examinations, and structured on-the-job training (OJT) to meet the diverse needs of the telecommunications cabling industry. The multiple levels of competency provide, for the first time, a career path for cabling installers. BICSI's cabling installation training provides the opportunity for continued professional and career development.

How can my company benefit from "customized" training?

The modern Telecommunications and Data Communications marketplace grows more complex and competitive every day. Today's growing companies have realized that training is the key to growing stronger and remaining competitive - but what training? how much? and from whom? The Challenge Training should be clear, effective, timely and affordable. Ideally, your team should have the training they need when they need it - but perhaps you don't have the means or the time to generate it in-house. The Solution ATTS will help your company meet it's training demands. Whether it's the application of a current ATTS offering or development of a brand new course for your company, ATTS can help.

Who should attend the Introduction to Voice and Data Cabling class?

The 3-day class is designed to offer students who are new to the communications industry the fundamental knowledge they need to become conversant with all types of communications networks. This course also provides students with the historical perspective necessary to understand how - and why - the technologies evolved to their current widespread deployment. Hands-on lab exercises include, installation of structured cabling, connectors, termination of patch panels and jacks, connecting a PC and a telephone through the (students installed) structured cabling system, and verifying their correct operations.

How many of my employees can attend your courses?

Dependent on seat availability and student to instructor class ratios, anywhere from 6-8 employees can attend at one convening. In fact, when 4 employees from your organization enroll in a class, a 5th may attend that class for free.