Data Center Specialist Certificate

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Program Description

The Data Center Specialist certificate provides training in data center concepts, site layout, power distribution, HVAC concepts, cabling, infrastructure, security and installation/maintenance. Upon completion, a student will have the necessary skills to work in the data center environment. Students will also be eligible to apply and receive the pc repair and network technician certificate. (Program Length: 3 Semesters Minimum)

View the Data Center Specialist Certificate Program Fact Sheet for additional information.

Employment Opportunities

Data center operations technician, data center operator, data center technician, data center assistant.

Curriculum

Essential Technical Courses 24

FYES 1000 - First Year Experience Credit hours: 2
CIST 1001 - Computer Concepts Credit hours: 4
CIST 1122 - Hardware Installation and Maintenance Credit hours: 4
CIST 1130 - Operating Systems Concepts Credit hours: 3
CIST 1401 - Computer Networking Fundamentals Credit hours: 4
CIST 2461 - Data Center I Credit hours: 3
CIST 2463 - Data Center II Credit hours: 4

Total Hours: 24

Suggested First Semester classes:

FYES 1000 - First Year Experience Credit hours: 2
CIST 1001 - Computer Concepts Credit hours: 4
CIST 1122 - Hardware Installation and Maintenance Credit hours: 4

Note:

Some courses may have additional prerequisites not listed in the curriculum. Please refer to individual course descriptions for further information.