Certified Optical Network Associate
hosted by Azura Consultancy
Certified Optical Network Associate (CONA)
Hosted by Azura Consultancy – In Collaboration with OTT
Build a solid foundation in optical networking and take your career to the next level
The 5-day Certified Optical Network Associate (CONA) course provides a comprehensive introduction to optical networking. It covers everything from the fundamentals of network infrastructure to the performance requirements of modern transmission systems using direct detection technology.
With global demand for high-capacity, high-performance networks, this course equips you with the essential skills to design, plan, and evaluate optical systems used in:
- Data centres – Ethernet channels up to 1.6 Tb/s
- Metro DCI – 100G and 400G links
- LAN and campus backbones
- FTTA & 5G fronthaul
- Point-to-point FTTH and fibre business connections
- Utility and transport networks
- Long-haul OTN systems – 800G+ per fibre pair across thousands of kilometres
What you’ll learn
- Understand how fibre type, attenuation, reflections, dispersion (CD & PMD) affect system performance
- Multiply network capacity using SDM (parallel fibres) and WDM technologies (SWDM, WWDM, CWDM, DWDM)
- Extend transmission reach with
optical amplifiers (EDFA, Raman, SOAs) and dispersion managemen - Apply design rules to avoid costly mistakes and delays in optical projects
- Confidently design optical networks that balance cost, efficiency, and performance
Learning approach
- Case Study Driven – real-world scenarios that connect theory to practice
- Collaborative Projects – work in teams to design a full network solution
- Comprehensive Course Manual – your reference long after the course ends
- Online Resources & Review Questions – to reinforce your learning
- Assessment & Certification – prove your skills and earn CONA status
Is this course right for you?
The CONA course is ideal if you:
- Work in telecoms, datacentres, or service provider networks
- Need a broad, practical foundation in optical communications
- Hold roles such as:
- Optical network planner
- Optical network operations staff
- WAN service engineer
- Datacentre operations engineer
- Network manager
- Fibre optic specialist
- Are part of a project team that wants a shared understanding of optical networking fundamentals
- Plan to progress to the Certified Optical Network Engineer (CONE) course
5 Days
5 Day Training at a location in Europe
Certification
Certified Optical Network Associate (CONA)
In Person Delivery
In-person training in Europe
(with licensed trainer Michal Pěček)
Why choose CONA?
- Recognised and licensed course from OTT (Optical Technology Training)
- Hosted in Amsterdam, Netherlands by Azura Consultancy with OTT Partner and licensed instructor Michal Pěček, an expert with over 25 years’ experience designing networks for Google, Verizon, Deutsche Telekom, and Telefónica
- Builds a strong foundation for the advanced CONE course, where you’ll explore coherent transmission, DSP, CDC-F ROADMs, SDN, and open optical line systems
Together, CONA + CONE gives you the complete picture of modern optical networking.
Why train with Azura Consultancy
While Azura Consultancy’s expertise and experience is primarily delivery of engineering and consultancy services to power, telecommunications and data center industries, we recognize the growing need for certified professionals in line with the rapid expansion of fiber optic networks and data centers. To support this demand, Azura Consultancy is additionally presenting OTT’s world-class training courses, in collaboration with OTT Partner and licensed instructor Michal Pěček. Our approach brings extensive real-world expertise directly into the classroom, offering students far more depth and practical perspective than they could gain from an online-only course.
Instructor Profile - Michal Pěček
Optical Communication Consultant
Start your journey in optical networking with CONA
the course trusted by global telecoms and datacentre professionals.
What you’ll be able to do after the course
- Plan optical links that provide cost-effective, high-performance solutions
- Specify and configure the components required for transmission links
- Calculate optical power and loss budgets
- Assess infrastructure quality and determine system suitability
- Identify when amplifiers and dispersion compensation are required
- Evaluate options for SDM, WDM, CWDM, DWDM, and Raman amplification
Training Discounts Available
- Bundle Discount: Enroll in both Certified Optical Network Associate (CONA) and Certified Optical Network Engineer (CONE) courses and enjoy special savings.
- Group Discount: Book multiple seats for the same course and unlock reduced rates for your team.
- Custom Packages: Tailored pricing for organizations looking to upskill larger groups.
Cost
*prices exclude VAT
Course Calendar
- Course Date: 17th – 21st Nov, 2025
- Location: Amsterdam Zuidas
- Cost: 3,850 excl VAT
- Registration Close: Passed
- Status: Closed
- Course Date: 19th – 23rd Jan, 2026
- Location: Amsterdam Zuidas
- Cost: 3,850 excl VAT
- Early Bird End: 19th December 2025
- Registration Close: 31st December 2025
- Status: Register Here
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- Learn more about discounts, bundles, and group booking options
- Discover how CONA and CONE training can boost your career or team’s expertise
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