Broadband Installer
Technical Diploma
14 Credits | Less than 1 year
Online Program
Career Cluster: Information Technology
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Learn about the technologies of today and tomorrow to help people connect to a better future. Broadband Installers are responsible for connecting a home or business to high-speed Internet.
Program Overview
The Broadband Installer program is designed to provide basic skills to install a variety of broadband networks. Installers could work with fiber optic, voice, video transports, CCTV security systems, landline and cellular services. Work duties would include premise installation, change of service and emergency restorations.
Broadband Installer is the second level of the Broadband Academy, a three-level program that offers the flexibility of online learning with hands-on skills assessment. Students of the Academy can opt to complete 1, 2 or all 3 levels with the potential for “Credit for Prior Learning."
Program Outcomes
Broadband Installer graduates will be able to:
- Demonstrate safe practices and techniques
- Perform installations of Broadband systems
After completing this 14 credit technical diploma, you'll be ready for a rewarding career that specializes in broadband installation for the broadband industry.
In-demand skills.
Conveniently take classes online.
Complete the diploma in less than one year.
Academics
Broadband Installer is available fully online. Registration is open for Broadband Installer.
Click here to Register Now - Registration is OPEN for Broadband Services courses - Level 1, 2 and 3
Experienced Instructors
Broadband instructors have worked in the industry. Cellular, CATV, Fiber Optics, Networking and Construction are all some of the positions held by instructors.
Unique in the State
There is no other program like this in Wisconsin. You'll gain a specific set of skills that employers in this field look for in an employee.
Career Pathways
Build upon your education with career pathways. Upon completion of this technical diploma, you can continue advance your skills and transfer your credits to obtain the Broadband Technologies technical diploma.
Curriculum
The program is comprised of courses that allow you to obtain a career as a broadband installer.
Featured Broadband Installer Courses
Broadband Installer is Part of a Career Pathway
As a Broadband Installer student at WITC, you can earn credentials each step of the way.
You could take this first and get a credential.
You can continue your education to advance your skills.
Admissions and Tuition
WITC has a simple three-step admissions process that can be completed in one visit. Fill out the application form either online or at a campus, complete an assessment and meet with a WITC counselor. In the meeting, you'll discuss your goals and the counselor will make sure you're getting the most out of your education and the best bang for your buck.
Tuition and Fees
WITC breaks down the cost of education, so you'll have a good idea of how much your education will cost.
Financial Aid
Financial aid is available to help you pay for your education. It can come in the form of grants, loans, federal work study, military and veterans benefits, division of vocational rehabilitation benefits and scholarships.
Estimated Total Program Costs*
Broadband Installer
14 Credits | Less than 1 year
$2,392
$223 for books (including tax)
*Tuition is an estimate and does not include any miscellaneous fees for various courses, tools, books, supplies or uniforms. Program book costs are in addition to tuition and fees and vary depending on course selection and where the books are purchased or rented.
After the WITC Broadband Installer Program
Upon completion of the program, you will obtain a Broadband Installer technical diploma.
Transfer Options
Transfer your WITC credits to a four-year college in Wisconsin to obtain your bachelor's degree and beyond.
Career Outlooks
WITC's graduates experience success. Learn more about the types of careers you can get after graduation.
Impact Grant
This IMPACT (Interfacing Manufacturing Process and Connecting Technologies) program is 100% funded with an H-1B TechHire Partnership $5 million grant awarded by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Employment and Training Administration.
This program is an equal opportunity program and auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. (Contact 1.800.243.9482 TTY 711 for program information.)
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Contact
To learn more about the Broadband Customer Service Specialist, please contact Dan Schullo.
Set up a program tour
Meet instructors, talk to current students and explore the campus.
Download the Catalog
Learn more about WITC's programs, courses, tuition and fees, services and more.
Finding the class you want to take has never been easier.
