Technology & Design
Pending professional review: this program and its curriculum has not yet been verified by an industry-certified professional. Study draft only.
Data Center Technician
6–9 mo full-time · 1350 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, lockout/tagout, PPE, and OSHA regulationstrade math and measurementtechnical reading, writing, and workplace communicationcareer readiness and job-search skillsrack and stack procedures for servers and networking gearstructured cabling installation and termination, fiber optic handling and testingpower distribution units, UPS systems, and electrical safety in data centerscooling systems, airflow management, and hot/cold aisle containmentserver and network hardware identification, installation, and troubleshootingLinux command-line fundamentals for server administrationdata center monitoring tools, ticketing systems, and incident documentationphysical security controls, access management, and surveillance systemscapstone project integrating hands-on data center skillsexternship and worksite placement in a live or simulated data center environmentpreparation for CompTIA A+, CompTIA Server+, CNet CDCTP, BICSI Installer, and OSHA 10 certification exams
Course & assessment plan
13 courses · 1,350 clock hours · tuition $13,185 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 |
|---|---|---|
| BICSI Installer | Industry certification | BICSI |
| CNet CDCTP | Industry certification | CNet Training |
| CompTIA A+ | Vendor certification | Computing Technology Industry Association |
| CompTIA Server+ | Vendor certification | Computing Technology Industry Association |
| OSHA 10 | Industry certification | U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Program |
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
