Data centres are essential components of modern organisations, and any disruption can result in significant operational and financial impact. Because of this, many organisations implement resilience measures across different levels, including both the physical facility infrastructure and the ICT systems.
However, depending only on guidance from vendors, consultants, or publicly available sources can sometimes lead to designs that are either over-engineered or insufficient. To ensure consistency and reliability, it is more effective to base design and construction decisions on a widely accepted industry standard.
The ANSI/TIA-942 defines detailed requirements and recommendations for data centre design and construction. It is intended for designers who require a thorough understanding of complete data centre infrastructure planning. The standard addresses key disciplines such as architectural design, mechanical systems, electrical systems, and telecommunications infrastructure, which are often not fully covered in general or informal guidelines.
A clear understanding of this standard is essential not only for successful data centre deployment but also for long-term operational sustainability.
The three-day CTDC® course is designed to teach participants how to design a data centre in compliance with ANSI/TIA-942 requirements. It provides a detailed understanding of the standard’s specifications along with possible implementation approaches. The course is suitable for a wide range of environments, including enterprise data centres as well as multi-tenant facilities such as colocation providers, managed service environments, and cloud service operations.
The Certified Data Center Compliance & Standards Consultant - DCSC™ is a foundational credential awarded by DCQSA to professionals who have demonstrated core competency in project frameworks
Exam Code: DCSC™-001
E-Course Duration: 20 to 25 Hours
The exam comprises of 100 Multiple Choice Questions out of which the candidate needs to score 70% (70 out of 100 correct) to pass the exam.
The total duration of the exam is 1 hour 30 Minutes (90 Minutes).
The Certified Data Center Compliance & Standards Consultant - DCSC™ Certificate is valid for life.
DCSC™ is a Trademark of DCQSA.
Note: The Certified Data Center Compliance & Standards Consultant - DCSC™ Certification has no pre-requisites (Completion of an E-Course is not mandatory from DCQSA), but we highly recommend doing the E-Course as maximum number of questions are drawn from the E-Course in the actual exam.
Module 1 – Introduction to Data Center Design
Module 2 – Data Center Standards Overview
Module 3 – Architectural Design Principles
Module 4 – Mechanical Systems Design
Module 5 – Electrical Systems Design
Module 6 – Telecommunications Infrastructure
The Certified Data Center Compliance & Standards Consultant - DCSC™ Certification program is geared towards persons interested in pursuing a career in management or improving their managerial skills.
Certified Data Center Compliance & Standards Consultant - DCSC™ are trademarks of DCQSA (Data Center Quality & Standards Association). All rights reserved.