Data Centre Foundation Certificate (DCFC®)
Course Overview
Empower yourself in data centre infrastructure with our DCFC® course! Master site configuration, user management, and optimization for seamless administration. Enrol now to elevate your skills!
This two-day training program offered by Upskilled Tech Academy aims to impart fundamental knowledge about data centre facilities infrastructure. The Data Centre Foundation Certificate (DCFC®) training provides a global perspective on data centres, offering valuable insights beneficial for professionals seeking roles in data centre management, ICT, infrastructure, or mechanical and electrical (M&E) design industries. The DCFC® serves as a strong foundation for individuals aspiring to pursue further studies academically or seek specialised certifications in data centre design, operations, governance, standards, or compliance.
Given the exponential growth of data and the subsequent rise in data centre demand, there's an escalating need for skilled data centre professionals. Through this two-day training, Upskilled Tech Academy strives to empower individuals, advancing their careers while simultaneously enhancing productivity in the ever-evolving data centre landscape.
Who is this training for?
- New hires in data centres
- Internal data centre support staff
- IT support professionals operating within data centres
- Helpdesk personnel
- Vendors or suppliers involved in installing/maintaining data centre equipment
- Building maintenance staff, including data centre cleaners and support personnel
- Recent graduates seeking foundational knowledge
- Individuals engaged in data centre business support functions such as sales, pre-sales, HR, finance, and business administration
Modules
- History of data centres
- Definition of different type data centres
- List of standards
- Rating definitions
- Listing of all areas and their functions
- Definition of Ratings
- Utility power
- Transformers
- Generators
- Fuel systems
- ATS
- UPS systems
- Batteries
- Electric panels
- Cabling/busbar systems
- Power rails/strips
- Lights
- Emergency lights
- Chillers
- DX Systems
- Evaporators
- CRAC/CRAU/HVAC
- Raised floor
- Non-raised floor
- Containment
- Equipment racks
- Network cabling (fibre, copper)
- Cable trays and pathways
- TIA-606 labelling
- Perimeter security
- Physical protection
- CCTV
- Access control
- Security management
- Detection systems
- Suppression systems
- Prevention systems
- Fire extinguishers
- Fire Safety
- DCIM
- EMS/BMS
Entry requirements
There is no pre-requisite for this course.
Payment Options
What you need to know
The DCFC® course will prepare participants for entry into the exciting and high-growth data centre industry. It will ensure that participants acquire the required basic knowledge to take on a wide variety of jobs in the data centre industry. It will also provide the required knowledge and skill to further their training into specialised areas on data centre design/build, operations/governance or standards/compliance.
Delivery Structure and Methods
Upskilled Tech Academy (UTA) courses are conducted by certified trainers with extensive expertise in the field. The DCFC® training at Upskilled Tech Academy is led by qualified instructors and utilises a blend of lectures and interactive question-and-answer sessions. This approach allows participants to benefit from the trainers' wealth of real-world knowledge and experience, ensuring that students acquire skills that are current and directly applicable in today's industry landscape.
The DCFC® course is offered in the following delivery formats:
- ILT - Instructor Led Training
- VILT - Virtual Instructor Led Training
- TOD – Training On Demand
These formats enable flexibility for participants to engage either in on-site instructor-led sessions or virtual sessions, ensuring accessibility and effective learning regardless of location.
Exam: Data Centre Foundation Certificate (DCFC®)
Certification exam voucher is included in this course and exam is administered at the end of the course. The exam is a 60-minute closed-book exam, with 40 multiple-choice questions taken online. The candidate requires a minimum of 24 correct answers to pass the exam. Exam results are known immediately and an online certificate will be presented in the student portal.
