Become a Data Center Specialist
A Credential for the Next Generation of Data Center Professionals
Being recognised as a specialist in any field should require a rigorous process that takes into account more than just industry specific training. We have developed the DCS credential to provide the highest possible level of consistency for the industry, and to give the next generation of data center professionals a goal to aspire to.
To gain the DCS credential [Data Center Specialist] an individual must complete the necessary hours of classroom and of online courses for their particular specialism from within the framework, passing all relevant examinations, as well as provide detailed information on previous academic achievement, real-world project experience and their curriculum vitae, all of which is vetted by an external auditor.
Currently two DCS specialism exist. The requirements are as follows:
|
Specialism |
Classroom |
Online |
Project |
Min. Academic Level |
|
DCS Design |
77 |
40 |
4 years |
Graduate |
|
DCS Operations |
77 |
40 |
4 years |
Graduate |
On completion of the necessary course hours the DCS Assessment Form must be completed.
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Grand Father Rights - Recognising an Individuals Life Time Experience
Many of the existing generation of data center professionals already possess a wealth of experience that no set of course material could match. In order to recognise these individuals we have developed a fast track to gaining the DCS credential.
A minimum of 10 years documented experience working in the mission critical environment is a primary requirement, but rather than taking the classroom courses, an individual must pass the online examinations for each course in their particular specialism.
In addition, the individual must attend a 1/2 day training seminar that covers our course syllabus' and highlight the latest best practices that the examonations cover. These seminars will be programmed around DatacenterDynamics events in 2012.
The online exam costs, administration fees and seminar fees total $950.