Data Center Foundation Certificate (DCFC®) On-Demand Course

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DCFC - Data Center Foundation Certificate Course

In today’s fast-paced IT world, data centers are the backbone of digital innovation.

But there’s a problem: a critical shortage of skilled professionals who understand this complex field.

That’s where the Data Center Foundation Certificate (DCFC®) comes in.

This comprehensive online course covers all the essentials you need to launch your data center career.

Price: $595

This online course delivers essential knowledge about data center infrastructure, giving you the foundation you need to:

  • Launch your career in the booming data center industry
  • Understand the basics of data center operations
  • Speak the language of data center professionals

Who Should Take This Course?

  • IT support staff working in data centers
  • New hires in the data center field
  • Vendors and suppliers who install/maintain data center equipment
  • Building maintenance staff
  • Recent graduates looking to enter the IT industry
  • Business support staff (sales, HR, finance) in data center companies

What You’ll Learn:

  • Introduction to data centers and their business impact
  • Site selection and facility areas
  • Power and cooling infrastructure basics
  • ICT/Network infrastructure fundamentals
  • Security and fire suppression essentials
  • Monitoring and management systems

Certification:

Pass the 60-minute online exam (voucher included with course enrollment) and earn your globally recognized DCFC® certification, valid for three years.

Next Steps:

Ready to power up your data center knowledge?

Enroll in the DCFC® Training On Demand course today and take the first step towards a thriving career in this critical industry.

Price: $595

Additional Course Details

The Data Center Foundation Certificate (DCFC®) is a 2-day course designed to provide foundational knowledge about data center facilities infrastructure.

It offers participants a global overview of data centers, which is valuable for those looking to enter the field of data center, ICT, infrastructure, or mechanical and electrical (M&E) design industries.

The course forms a solid foundation for further academic study or professional certification in data center design/build, operations/governance, and/or standards/compliance.

With the rapid growth of data and the data centers that support it, the demand for data center professionals is expected to increase significantly.

The DCFC® course is ideal for:

  • Data center new hires
  • Internal data center support staff
  • IT support staff working in data centers
  • Helpdesk staff
  • Vendors/suppliers who install/maintain data center equipment
  • Building maintenance staff, including data center cleaners
  • Fresh graduates
  • Individuals working in data center business support functions (e.g., sales/pre-sales, HR, finance, business administration)

There are no prerequisites for the DCFC® course. It’s designed to be accessible to newcomers in the field.

The DCFC® course prepares participants to:

  • Enter the exciting and high-growth data center industry
  • Take on a variety of entry-level jobs in the data center field
  • Acquire the basic knowledge needed for further specialized training in data center design/build, operations/governance, or standards/compliance

The DCFC® syllabus includes:

  • Introduction to data centers (history, types)
  • Data center standards and ratings
  • Site selection
  • Facility areas and their functions
  • Power infrastructure components
  • Cooling infrastructure
  • ICT/Network infrastructure
  • Physical security and safety
  • Fire suppression systems
  • Monitoring and reporting systems

The DCFC® course is available in three flexible formats to suit your learning preferences:

  1. Training On Demand (TOD): Self-paced online learning with recorded lectures by an EPI Certified Instructor.
  2. Virtual Instructor-Led Training (VILT): Live online sessions with an EPI Certified Instructor, allowing for real-time interaction and Q&A.
  3. In-Person Training: Traditional classroom-style learning led by an EPI Certified Instructor.
  • The DCFC® certification is globally accredited by EXIN, an independent exam and certification institute.
  • Candidates who pass the exam receive the official Data Center Foundation Certificate.
  • The certification is valid for three years, after which recertification is required.
Price: $595
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