IBTC Data Centre Academy

The IBTC Data Centre Academy is an industry-led training-to-employment programme designed to build a pipeline of certified, work-ready data centre professionals. It combines structured training, global certifications, and real-world data centre exposure.

This programme is designed for:

• Data centre operators
• Infrastructure providers
• Technology companies
• Investors or funders looking to support skills development

Any organisation that needs access to skilled data centre talent can participate.

Partners can:

• Sponsor candidates through the programme
• Nominate their own candidates or select from IBTC’s pool
• Provide access to facilities for internships (optional but recommended)
• Assess candidates during the internship before making hiring decisions

IBTC manages the full training, certification, and programme delivery.

Traditional hiring relies on limited available talent. Internal academies require time and often retain talent internally.

This model expands access to talent across the market and allows you to assess candidates in a real-world environment before hiring — reducing risk and improving hiring outcomes.

Candidates complete:

• Schneider Electric Data Centre certification (DCCA I)
• EPI (EXIN-accredited) certification (DCCA II)

This results in dual certification aligned to global standards.

Yes. The programme includes structured exposure to real data centre environments, including a 3-week on-site internship during the advanced phase.

This ensures candidates are not just qualified, but work-ready.

Yes. You can nominate existing employees, graduates, or new hires to go through the programme.

Alternatively, IBTC can source and screen candidates on your behalf.

No, but it is strongly recommended.

Hosting internships allows you to assess candidates in your own environment and significantly improves hiring outcomes.

You have the option to:

• Hire candidates into full-time roles
• Extend assessment if needed
• Engage future cohorts based on your hiring needs

There is no obligation to hire, but most partners use the internship as a recruitment pipeline.

IBTC manages:

• Candidate sourcing and screening (if required)
• Training delivery and academic support
• Certification preparation
• Programme management and quality assurance
• Internship structure and tracking

The current introductory investment is $1,300 per candidate.

You can:

• Discuss your hiring needs with our team
• Decide whether to nominate candidates or source through IBTC
• Align on timelines and cohort start dates

From there, IBTC manages the rollout.