DC101: Introduction to Data Center Design v3.0

COURSE DESCRIPTION

DC101: Introduction to Data Center Design is an interactive online, self-paced course that provides knowledge level content on all major systems found within a data center. This course is based on the ANSI/BICSI 002-2019 standard and includes an overview of the data center design process, design criteria, systems, components, sustainability, commissioning and maintenance. DC101: Introduction to Data Center Design consists of 11 modules filled with engaging interactions, knowledge checks and gaming activities designed to help you learn and retain knowledge of data center design best practices.

Why you should attend?

Learn about data center design processes, systems and practices.

What to expect?

Technical Requirements

All BICSI CONNECT courses require an Internet-capable device and internet connection.

Java software; Windows 7 or 8; Mac OSx10.6+; Android 4.1 or later; Apple 10S 6.x, 7.x; IE 10 or later; Firefox 21 or later; Chrome 29 or later; Safari 5.1.8 or later; sound card with speakers/headphones for audio (audio not available for all courses); pop-up blockers disabled.

Who should attend?

Anyone entering a career involving the planning, implementing, operating and making of critical data center decisions, including:

• Architects
• Consultants
• Designers
• Engineers
• Facility professionals
• IT professionals
• New data center professionals
• Project managers
• Telecommunications professionals

What will I learn?

After this course you will be able to:

• Select the appropriate availability class based on the site requirements
• Locate a suitable site to construct a data center
• Identify best practices used when building a new or updating an existing data center
• Apply sustainability concepts to a data center design
• Identify electrical and mechanical systems housed in a data center
• Describe the phases in a data center commissioning process

How long is this course?

Fourteen-hour self-paced course with 90 days from the date of purchase to complete.

Can I earn credit?

Yes, earn 14 Continuing Education Credit (CEC) upon successfully completing this program. This course includes a comprehensive end of course assessment. The assessment contains 50 questions and you will be given one hour to complete and submit your answers. You will be able to take the assessment as many times as you need to master the content during the purchased time. A score of 75 percent or higher must be achieved to satisfy course completion and earn CECs.

What is the cancellation policy?

All BICSI CONNECT courses are nonrefundable and nontransferable.