DCCA II
Data Centre Certified Associate II
Entry requirements
There are no formal requirements for prior experience or academic achievement. We are looking for candidates with the drive to learn and access to a learning device (laptop, desktop or tablet) and a reliable data connection. Because the programme requires practical experience in a live data centre environment, students who are not sponsored by a data centre operator will be supported by IBTC to secure a placement.
How it Works
DC operators and solutions providers can recruit and select their own candidates, or draw from IBTC's pre-qualified database.
Each candidate is enrolled into a cohort with a set start date and guided through the programme by the IBTC support team. This includes onboarding, access to study materials and learning videos, live online classes, and the relevant online exams. Every cohort also includes a three-week internship at a live data centre.
What's included
- IBTC orientation session, study plan and pacer
- 40hrs of online classes with industry experts
- A local IBTC monitor who checks in regularly to assistance and keeps you on track
- EPI's Certified Data Centre Associate (CDCA®) course and certification
- Entry to the EPI/EXIN exam
- 3-week internship at a DC operator
- Access to a specialist data centre recruitment agency / placement assistance
Content
Foundations &
design
Introduction to data centres
The data centre and its relation to business
Types of data centres
Data centre standards
Topology design
Data centre site selection
Date centre facilities areas
Architectural &
electrical
Architectural infrastructure
Electrical infrastructure
Lighting
Mechanical infrastructure
AI infrastructure design requirements
Network &
security
ICT/network infrastructure
fire safety infrastructure
Data centre monitoring system
Security infrastructure
Operations &
sustainability
Data centre operations
Environmental impact
Environmental sustainability
Key metrics
Waste management
Sustainable energy usage
Exams and sittings
Exams are online, on-demand, open-book, 2,5hrs with 120 questions.
The pass requirement is 70%. One exam entry per student is included in the course fee. Exam vouchers are valid for up to 12 months, but once the exam is booked, the exam must be attempted within 3 weeks.
Pass Assured Guarantee
This course is not part of the Pass Assured Guarantee programme.
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Data Centre Certified Associate II
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