CDCA
Certified Data Centre Associate (EPI)
Intermediate Level Subject
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.
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.
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
Designed for students entering the digital economy. CDCA builds foundational knowledge of data centres, from infrastructure and operations to sustainability and career pathways. This qualification opens doors across IT, M&E engineering, cloud infrastructure, cyber security and more. This course feeds directly into the CDCP & CDFOS qualifications.
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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Certified Data Centre Associate (EPI)
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