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Page 20 EDUCATION q Is Aerial Going Underground? January 16 3 p.m. EST 1 CEC Presenter: Craig Dunton, RCDD, NTS, OSP, TECH, CT BICSI, ICT Training Delivery Specialist In recent years, most outside plant (OSP) installations have moved underground to address aesthetic, security and pathway survivability. But does this mean aerial plant is going away? This webinar will present reasons that aerial plant will remain a viable and important part of OSP design and installation. Find out more or register. bicsi.org/webinars Virtual instructor-led training and webinars are just two of our training delivery options. The BICSI Learning Academy also offers face-to- face classroom instruction, self-paced online learning through BICSI CONNECT, as well as corporate on-site training, where we can come to you. Find out more about any of these learning platforms at bicsi.org/education. q Learn from the comfort of your home or office as trainers teach you in real time. • Valuable knowledge delivered by industry experts in real time • Timely industry topics prepared and presented on a continuing basis • Inexpensive training option What's coming up? Powering Solutions for Passive Optical LANs November 28 11 a.m. EST 1 CEC Presenter: Kevin Fellhoelter, PE Solara Technical, President As passive optical LAN (POL) solutions gain traction across a wide range of market verticals, there have been great advancements in both local and remote powering options. This webinar will provide a vendor-neutral viewpoint of the different powering solutions for POLs. Kevin will discuss recent powering innovations, best practices for both local and remote powering options, the most efficient power distribution methods, and design criteria for creating an ideal network infrastructure. Webinars BICSI Credentialing Financial Assistance for U.S. Military Earning a BICSI credential can make a real difference as you transition from the military and start your civilian career. Through the military's Credentialing Opportunities On-Line (COOL) Program, qualifying active-duty and former military personnel* can use their ICT- related installation, design and project management experience toward earning a BICSI credential. Eligible branches are the Navy, Marine Corps, Army and Air Force. Visit bicsi.org/cool to find out more. q *Military families are also eligible.