Data Centre Foundation Certificate (DCFC)

Duration

2 Days

This course is intended for

The audience for this course is anyone who wants to acquire foundation level knowledge on data centre infrastructure. This course is ideally suited for data centre new hires, internal data centre support staff, IT support staff who work in the data centre, helpdesk staff, vendors/suppliers who install/maintain data centre equipment, building maintenance staff including data centre cleaners and other supporting functions, and fresh graduates. This course is also well suited for individuals working in data centre business support functions such as sales/pre-sales, HR, Finance and business administration.

Overview

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.

Description

The Data Centre Foundation Certificate (DCFC®) is a 2-day course designed to deliver foundation knowledge about data centre facilities infrastructure. It provides participants with global overview and knowledge on data centres which will be of advantage to the participants who are looking at joining the ranks of professionals working in the data centre, ICT, infrastructure or the mechanical and electrical (M&E) design industries. It will also form a solid foundation for participants who wish to pursue his/her studies either academically or to further his/her industry specialisation with professional certification courses on data centre design/build, operations/governance and/or standards/compliance. With the tremendous growth of data and the data centres to support it, the demand for data centre professionals will grow in tandem.

Introduction to Data Centres

History of data centres
Definition of different type data centres

Data Centre Standards

List of standards
Rating definitions

Data Centre Facilities Areas

Listing of all areas and their functions

Topology Designs

Definition of Ratings

Components of the Power Infrastructure

Utility power
Transformers
Generators
Fuel systems
ATS
UPS systems
Batteries
Electric panels
Cabling/busbar systems
Power rails/strips

Lights

Lights
Emergency lights

Cooling Infrastructure

Chillers
DX Systems
Evaporators
CRAC/CRAU/HVAC
Raised floor
Non-raised floor
Containment

ICT/Network Infrastructure

Equipment racks
Network cabling (fibre, copper)
Cable trays and pathways
TIA-606 labelling

Data Centre Security

Perimeter security
Physical protection
CCTV
Access control
Security management

Fire Suppression

Detection systems
Suppression systems
Prevention systems
Fire extinguishers
Fire Safety

Monitoring and reporting

DCIM
EMS/BMS

What people say about us

Excellent interaction and answered all of my questions. Looking forward to being able to apply some of the tips and features learned today which hopefully should have real impact on some of the more time consuming tasks currently encountered.

Dublin student

This is the 3rd course I have done with Arun. He is very helpful and always supportive if I have other questions outside the lecture parameters. I have already recommended him and Nexus Human to work colleges and would do so again after this course.

Philip

Dublin classroom student

Great course yesterday and can’t give enough amazing feedback for John. I’ve never had a teacher hold attention of a class from start to finish, but yesterday he did this.

Jennifer O'Connor

Vistra Ireland

Booking process was very easy. Once initial contact was made everything happened smoothly.

Pfizer

Brilliant
Wonderful teacher
Course presented extremely well indeed

Nexus Human Ireland Student feedback

This was my 2nd course with Nexus Human and I enjoy the format of the courses.
This was very well-run, the instructor was superb and i will get a lot of benefit from having access for the next 6 months, I look forward to the next course.

Cathal

Kerry, Ireland

I would like to thank the staff of Nexus Human, who were very helpful, prompt, friendly and professional in helping me attain my Microsoft certification. I would like to thank Abdul in particular for his guidance during the course and commend him on his knowledge of software development.

Paul

ITC Group
Dublin

The instructor was excellent. Was willing to field any questions we had and deal with our specific queries.

Excel student

The class just finished and I just wanted to mention to you that it was absolutely amazing. The quality of the training had very high standards, the trainer explained amazingly well and we actually practiced (did) all the steps. It was not learning by watching a presentation but by actually doing. The training has been delivered from Atlanta (US) and I cannot wait to go tomorrow in the office and recommend it. The connection and the lab environment were running perfectly.
Once again thank you very much and looking forward for the next trainings scheduled. Enrolling via Nexus Human Dublin was the perfect choice.

Cristina, Online Live student

Firstly I would like to say thanks, I found the course I sat yesterday extremely beneficial and the instructor was fantastic, she was enthusiastic and engaging and I would highly recommend the course to friends and colleagues. The post class services are also excellent!

Nexus Human Ireland student

Sharon was lovely and has a fantastic knowledge. Honestly I didn't think I needed part 1 but I am SO glad I came. Thank you. Will be back in for part 2.

Dublin student

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