Cable Technician Training Program
A 4-week, hands-on program that builds the practical skills to become a professional cable technician in telecommunications and data centers.
Learn the trade with your hands.
Are you interested in starting a career in telecommunications and data centers? The Cable Technician Training Program gives you the practical, hands-on skills needed to become a professional technician — whether you are brand new or changing careers.
- 4 weeks · morning and evening classes
- Hands-on lab exercises with professional instruction
- No experience required
- Certificate of Completion
- Resume, interview and job search help
The curriculum
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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.
Real tasks, real tools.
- Installing and terminating network cables
- Building and organizing server racks
- Installing patch panels and testing cables with professional tools
- Troubleshooting basic network issues
Help beyond the classroom.
- Hands-on lab exercises and professional instruction
- Certificate of Completion
- Resume assistance
- Interview preparation
- Job search guidance in the DMV area
Graduates receive a Certificate of Completion from Data Center Tech Academy DMV. It is not an industry certification.
Where this program can take you.
Upon completion, you will be prepared for entry-level roles such as:
Open to everyone.
Ready to get hands-on?
$1,000 tuition. $150 deposit secures your place. Next class starts October 20, 2026.