DCFC® – Data Center Foundation Certificate

New to Data Centers? This course covers everything you need to know to get started. With the tremendous growth and importance of data and the data centers to support it, the demand for data center professionals is rapidly growing.

This 2-day course delivers foundational knowledge about data center facilities and infrastructure. DCFC® provides you with a global overview and fundamental knowledge of data centers.

Many students use this as a doorway to join the ranks of professionals working in the data center, ICT, infrastructure and the mechanical & electrical (M&E) design industries. It also forms a solid foundation if you wish to pursue studies either academically or to enhance your or your employees’ industry specialization. After successfully completing this course you are ready for professional certification courses on data center design and build, operations and governance, as well as standards and compliance.

This certification is ideal for any student in colleges, universities or polytechnics pursuing a diploma/degree related to ICT, Architecture, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, or Telecommunications. This program is also a perfect fit for those switching industries and who want to enter the data center industry.

Main subjects:

  • History of Data Centers
  • The Data Center and its Relation to Business
  • Data Center Standards
  • Data Center Site Selection
  • Data Center Facilities Areas
  • Topology Designs
  • Components of the Power Infrastructure
  • Lights
  • Cooling Infrastructure
  • ICT/Network Infrastructure
  • Data Center Security
  • Fire Suppression
  • Monitoring and reporting
  • Introduction to Data Centers

    • History of data centers
    • Definition of different types of data centers
  • The Data Center and its Relation to Business

  • Data Center Standards

    • List of standards
    • Rating definitions
  • Data Center Site Selection

  • Data Center Facilities Areas

    • Listing of all areas and their functions
  • Topology Designs

    • Definition of ratings
  • Components of the Power Infrastructure

    • Utility power
    • Transformers
    • Generators
    • Fuel systems
    • ATS
    • UPS systems
    • Batteries
    • Electric panels
    • Cabling/busbar systems
    • Power rails/strips
  • Lights

    • Lights
    • Emergency lights
  • Cooling Infrastructure

    • Chillers
    • DX Systems
    • Evaporators
    • CRAC/CRAH/HVAC
    • Raised floor
    • Non-raised floor
    • Containment
  • ICT/Network Infrastructure

    • Equipment racks
    • Network cabling (fiber, copper)
    • Cable trays and pathways
    • TIA-606 labeling
  • Data Center Security

    • Perimeter security
    • Physical protection
    • CCTV
    • Access control
    • Security management
  • Fire Suppression

    • Detection systems
    • Suppression systems
    • Prevention systems
    • Fire extinguishers
    • Fire safety
  • Monitoring and Reporting

    • DCIM
    • EMS/BMS

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This course and exam are internationally recognized and have been endorsed and accredited by EXIN.

EXIN is a global, independent accreditation and examination institute who have certified over 2 million students globally.

This certification represents a gold standard in IT and digital disciplines. Globally acknowledged, it affirms an individual’s prowess in key areas while ensuring familiarity with current best practices.

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