Data Centre Foundation Certificate (DCFC) Course
The Data Centre Foundation Certificate (DCFC®) provides a practical introduction to the infrastructure and systems required to support a modern data centre. Participants will develop an understanding of key areas including power, cooling, networking, physical security, fire protection, monitoring and operational resilience.
This instructor-led course is suitable for people who are new to the data centre sector, as well as professionals working in IT, facilities, infrastructure or mechanical and electrical engineering who need a broader understanding of data centre environments. It also provides a strong foundation for progressing to more advanced EPI data centre certification courses.
Course Schedule
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Course Code: DCFC
Duration: 2 days
Overview
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.
Course Content
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
Public Schedule
Private Virtual Training (Teams / Zoom)
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Private Onsite Training (at your offices)
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Note
All prices exclude VAT at 20%.
VAT registration number: 450 4347 14
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Gain essential knowledge of data centre facilities, power, cooling, security and infrastructure with the two-day EPI DCFC course.
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