This 3-day course provides in-depth knowledge of all key components and aspects of a Mission Critical Datacenter facility. Participants are provided with various datacenter design case studies (e.g., single line diagrams, DCO layouts) from information presented is put into practice. Participants present key findings to their peers with the intent of improving and correcting design and operational flaws.

Intended Audience
Individuals who have direct responsibilities of datacenter operations and maintenance and requires a thorough understanding of the key components and aspects of Mission Critical Datacenter facilities operation and maintenance at a Specialist level. For example: Datacenter Operations Managers, Datacenter Designers, Facilities Managers, IT Service Delivery Managers, IT Technical Marketing and Technical Sales Representatives, IT Department Managers.

Exam
Attendees will take a 2-hour Certified Datacenter Specialist exam. Attendees who pass the exam will be awarded the “Certified Datacenter Specialist” (CDCS) certificate. This is an industry recognized and prestigious certificate. Such a distinction will open doors to many professional facility management and datacenter jobs both locally, nationally, and internationally. The CDCS certificate is valid for 3 years, after which 1.5-day refresher course and a 2-hour exam will be required to maintain CDCS certification.