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Pending professional review: this program and its curriculum has not yet been verified by an industry-certified professional. Study draft only.
Data Center Facilities & Operations Management
9–12 mo full-time · 1800 clock hours. VT-BUILD-V1 #9754 (2026-09-25): courses, lessons and assessments written for the trade by the build hub; draft pending review.
Core curriculum
Workplace safety including lockout/tagout and PPEtrade math and measurementtechnical communication and career readinessdata center physical infrastructure including power, cooling, cabling, and fire suppressioncapacity planning and Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE) monitoringUptime Institute Tier classification standardsData Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) tools and practiceschange management and incident response proceduresvendor relations and service-level agreement managementregulatory and compliance frameworks relevant to critical facilitiescapstone project integrating program competenciesexternship or worksite placement in a live data center environmentpreparation for CNet CDCMP, Uptime Institute ATS, CDCP (EPI), and CompTIA Network+ certification exams
Course & assessment plan
11 courses · 1,800 clock hours · tuition $17,790 COMPLIMENTARY (exam and licensing fees separate; see tuition). Universal core → one competency course per curriculum area → capstone → externship/clinical → exam prep. Open the full plan with every assessment.
Certification & licensure
| Credential | Type | Issuing body |
|---|---|---|
| CDCP (EPI) | Industry certification | EPI |
| CNet CDCMP | Industry certification | CNet Training |
| CompTIA Network+ | Vendor certification | Computing Technology Industry Association |
| Uptime Institute ATS | Industry certification | Uptime Institute |
Universal core (all programs)
| Module | Hours |
|---|---|
| Workplace safety (OSHA 10) | 10 |
| First aid / CPR / AED | 8 |
| Applied math & measurement | 40 |
| Technical reading & writing | 30 |
| Digital literacy (IC3/MOS) | 30 |
| Career readiness (NCCER Core / WorkKeys) | 30 |
Stackable pathways
Data Center: IT Support / Networking → Data Center Technician → Data Center Facilities & Operations Management
