What is The FOA? The FOA is the professional society of fiber optics, an international non-profit educational organization that is dedicated to promoting professionalism in the field of fiber optics. Founded in 1995 by a dozen prominent fiber optics trainers and industry personnel, it has grown to now being involved in: - Setting standards for and administering technical certification programs - Evaluating and approving training schools - Developing textbooks, courses and training programs which are given to schools for their use - Training and certifying instructors - Participating in industry standards activities - Publishing an online newsletter of industry news - Promoting fiber optics applications and education through participation in industry forums For More Information, check out the rest of The FOA website: www.TheFOA.org