DC Professional Development

DCEP Generalist (Level 1)

• Framework: Level 2a
• PDHs 7
• Duration: 1.5 day intensive classroom (inc. exams)
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• Languages: English only
• Fees: $800

Overview
Energy efficiency is one of the major factors associated with the on-going management of a data center and one that is attracting increasing amounts of pressure with a view to reducing the amount of energy consumed and related costs.

The DCEP Program is driven by the fact that significant knowledge, training, and skills are required to perform accurate energy assessments in data centers. Benefits of using qualified Practitioners include consistency of approach as well as a high level of repeatability and credibility of recommendations.

Data Center Energy Practitioner
The Practitioner is an individual who is trained in performing energy assessments in data centers and transferring knowledge to the data center staff for implementation. Key skills include design, operation, and diagnostics experience as well as measurement equipment techniques and data collection.

The candidate can be trained at either one (Level 1) or two (Level 1 + Level 2) knowledge levels, including demonstration of proficiency in the use of selected tools in the DC Pro tool suite (Profiling Tool + System Assessment Tools).

The Level 1 Practitioners (Generalists) will be expected to have a good understanding of all data center disciplines (IT-equipment, cooling systems, air management, and electrical systems) for providing broad recommendations based on the high-level DC Pro Profiling Tool.

The Level 2 Practitioners (Specialists) address energy opportunities using one or several of the in-depth DC Pro System Assessment Tools covering the same four data center disciplines.

The first phase of the Program will include the Level 1 as well as the Level 2 for cooling and air management (HVAC). The US DOE and its industry collaborators have developed a candidate training curriculum, candidate test, and a complete set of supporting Program documents, including a Process Manual for use by the Practitioners and a User’s Manual, an Engineering Manual, and a Data Collection Guide for the DC Pro Air Management System Assessment Tool.

Candidate Training
Beginning in 2011, there are two candidate training tracks for either training level: Training Track (training only) or Certificate Track (training + exam). There are no prequalification or exam requirements for the Training Track.

Individuals who meet knowledge requirements and academic/work experience requirements (prequalification) will be eligible to participate in the Certificate Track - see side panel.
Becoming a Practitioner requires a passing score on the exam(s). Exam areas are the same as training areas plus case studies to test the use of the DC Pro Tools. An update course every 3 years will be required to cover changing technologies, which is especially critical in data centers.