Topics in Data Center Design & Methods

BICSI recognizes 21 CEC’s upon successful completion of this Critical Path Training Course.

CEC's are awarded to existing credential holders only.

The Critical Path Consulting Topics in Data Center Design & Methods Course is a full 2-day course that provides an in-depth review of best practices involved in designing data centers. In this course, you will review the critical steps and considerations for developing a data center design, from determining reliability and redundancy needs prior to site selection, through the process of designing critical infrastructure systems. All major facets of the data center design process are covered, with emphasis given to electrical, HVAC, telecommunications cabling, automation and control systems.

Focused on telecommunications in the Data Center arena, the BICSI Data Center Design Certificate provides standards and best practices to improve every project. This program serves as a career path for anyone seeking an advanced understanding of Data Center Design Applications.

Within each three-year designation period, beginning when the exam is passed, all DCDCs must obtain a minimum of 36 approved CECs to recertify. If you do not recertify by your designation period end date, you may no longer use your DCDC credential or represent yourself as certified

Required Course Material: ANSI/BICSI 002 Standards for Data Center Design

It is highly encouraged that you purchase the Print and Digital Combo

Highlights

As the foundation standard for data center design, BICSI 002 features 17 chapters and 9 appendices, spread over 550 pages, covering the following and more:

• Design methodology

• Facilities, cabling, network, services, and applications

• Data center service outsourcing

• Site selection and space planning

• Modular and "container " data centers

• Site services and hazards

• Traditional and open concepts

• Structural and architectural

• Electrical systems

• Utility to ITE power systems

• Standby and backup power systems

• DC power

• Mechanical systems

• Security and fire

• Architectural, electronic and physical security

• Fire safety for chimneys and aisle enclosures

• Facility and building systems

• DCIM

• IP-enabled/intelligent systems

• Telecommunications infrastructure

• Cabling media and connectivity

• Hot and cold aisles

• Cabinet airflow and cabling capacity

• Network infrastructure

• Data center commissioning & maintenance

• Energy efficiency

• Multi-site data center architecture

• Colocation Planning