Critical EnvironmentFoundational
EPI
A foundation-level introduction to data center facilities infrastructure for people entering or supporting data center environments.
Who it is for
People who want foundation-level knowledge of data center infrastructure, including new data center hires, internal support staff, IT support personnel, helpdesk staff, vendors and suppliers, building-maintenance personnel, graduates and people working in supporting business functions.
Estimated effort
2-day instructor-led course or equivalent supported delivery format, followed by the certification examination.
Critical EnvironmentIntermediate
EPI
A broad professional-level data center infrastructure certification covering availability, power, cooling, security, cabling, safety and operational considerations.
Who it is for
Data center specialists, facilities managers, IT professionals and others working in and around data centers who are responsible for supporting or improving data center availability and manageability.
Estimated effort
2-day course followed by the certification examination.
Critical EnvironmentAdvanced
EPI
An advanced data center infrastructure certification focused on evaluating and improving facility design, power, cooling, availability, capacity and technical solutions.
Who it is for
Experienced data center specialists, facilities managers and IT professionals responsible for improving availability, manageability and technical decision-making around data center infrastructure.
Estimated effort
3-day course followed by the certification examination.
Critical EnvironmentAdvanced
EPI
EPI's highest-level Design/Build certification, focused on evaluating business requirements and planning, designing, implementing, validating, handing over and retiring mission-critical data center facilities.
Who it is for
Experienced IT, facilities and data center professionals involved in the design, build, renovation, expansion or relocation of mission-critical data center facilities.
Estimated effort
5-day course with substantial practical work, followed by a two-part certification examination.
OperationsIntermediate
EPI
A specialist data center operations certification focused on the processes, procedures and controls required to operate mission-critical facilities effectively on a day-to-day basis.
Who it is for
Data center facility operations personnel and professionals responsible for executing, supporting or improving day-to-day mission-critical facility operations.
Estimated effort
3-day course followed by the certification examination.
OperationsAdvanced
EPI
An advanced operations-management certification for professionals responsible for managing mission-critical data center facilities effectively, efficiently and consistently.
Who it is for
Data center facilities managers, operations managers and professionals moving into responsibility for managing mission-critical facility operations in enterprise, colocation, cloud or similar environments.
Estimated effort
3-day course followed by the certification examination.
NetworkingSpecialist
EPI
A specialist certification covering the design, installation, testing, acceptance and operation of structured network cabling systems for data centers and commercial environments.
Who it is for
IT, facilities and data center professionals, consultants and others involved in network cabling system design, implementation or operation.
Estimated effort
2-day course followed by the certification examination.
OperationsSpecialist
EPI
A specialist certification covering a structured, risk-aware methodology for planning and executing data center migrations, consolidations and facility moves.
Who it is for
IT, facilities and data center operations professionals involved in data center migration projects or data center strategy, including project managers, data center managers, operations and facility managers, IT managers, network and system engineers, consultants and logistics managers.
Estimated effort
2-day course followed by the certification examination.
OperationsSpecialist
EPI
A specialist certification focused on identifying, assessing, evaluating, treating and managing risk within data center infrastructure and facility environments.
Who it is for
Data center managers, operations managers, facility managers, IT managers, information-security managers, security professionals, auditors, risk managers and professionals responsible for IT or corporate governance who need structured data center risk-management capability.
Estimated effort
2-day course followed by the certification examination.
Critical EnvironmentFoundational
CNet Training
An introductory CNet Training program providing a structured overview of data center environments, infrastructure, operational considerations and the role of the data center in supporting business services.
Who it is for
People who are new to the data center sector, technicians with limited exposure to data center facilities and people who provide products or services to the data center industry and need foundational sector knowledge.
Estimated effort
1 day instructor-led or 8 hours distance learning.
IT / HardwareIntermediate
CNet Training
A five-day professional program for technical personnel working in mission-critical data center facilities, covering infrastructure, operations, safety, maintenance, compliance, power, cooling and IT connectivity.
Who it is for
Technical personnel working within mission-critical data center facilities who contribute to their day-to-day operation and maintenance.
Estimated effort
5-day instructor-led program.
OperationsAdvanced
CNet Training
A five-day professional management program covering the technical, operational, strategic and leadership disciplines required to manage complex data center environments.
Who it is for
Professionals seeking to strategically manage, control and improve the operational effectiveness of a data center environment.
Estimated effort
5-day instructor-led program plus approximately 20 hours of pre-class study.
Project / Program ManagementAdvanced
CNet Training
A five-day data-center-specific project management program focused on planning and delivering complex, high-value data center projects from concept through closure.
Who it is for
Project managers seeking to work within the data center project environment and data center professionals preparing to develop into project-management roles.
Estimated effort
5-day instructor-led program.
Critical EnvironmentAdvanced
CNet Training
An advanced five-day program focused on analysing data center energy use and creating, implementing and evaluating energy-efficiency strategies.
Who it is for
Professionals responsible for the management, analysis or use of energy within data center environments.
Estimated effort
5-day instructor-led program plus approximately 20 hours of pre-class study.
OperationsAdvanced
CNet Training
An advanced five-day program focused on planning and conducting comprehensive data center audits, analysing findings and developing action plans to reduce risk and improve operational capability.
Who it is for
Experienced data center professionals who want to develop specialist capability in planning, conducting, analysing and reporting audits across mission-critical environments.
Estimated effort
5-day instructor-led program plus approximately 20 hours of pre-class study.
OperationsAdvanced
Uptime Institute
An intensive operations program for professionals responsible for business-critical data center facilities, focused on operational sustainability, risk reduction, reliability, performance and effective management practices.
Who it is for
Critical facility operators, data center operations managers, data center facility managers and experienced professionals responsible for or supporting business-critical facility operations.
Uptime Institute also identifies project managers, consultants, network architects and enterprise architects among the outside experts who may benefit from the program.
Estimated effort
5 days / 28 hours of intensive instruction and hands-on exercises.
OperationsAdvanced
Uptime Institute
An advanced Uptime Institute operations program focused on site and portfolio-level governance, operations strategy, leadership, IT efficiency, KPIs and translating business objectives into data center initiatives.
Who it is for
Experienced data center operations and facility professionals progressing into advanced management, governance and portfolio-level responsibilities.
Uptime Institute identifies professional operations managers, data center facility managers, project managers, consultants, network architects and enterprise architects among the professionals who may benefit.
Estimated effort
16 hours of live remote instructor-led instruction and hands-on exercises.
IT / HardwareFoundational
CompTIA
A broad foundational IT certification covering hardware, operating systems, networking, troubleshooting, security and technical support skills relevant to entry-level IT infrastructure work.
Who it is for
People building foundational IT knowledge, career changers entering technical infrastructure work, aspiring IT support professionals and candidates preparing for entry-level hands-on technology roles.
Estimated effort
Self-paced preparation varies substantially by prior experience. Certification requires passing two separate exams.
NetworkingIntermediate
CompTIA
A vendor-neutral networking certification covering network concepts, implementation, operations, security and troubleshooting across modern IT environments.
Who it is for
People pursuing networking, infrastructure-support and technical roles that require a stronger understanding of network connectivity and operations.
Estimated effort
Self-paced preparation varies according to prior networking experience.
IT / HardwareIntermediate
CompTIA
A vendor-neutral server infrastructure certification covering server hardware, installation, management, security, disaster recovery and troubleshooting in data center and hybrid environments.
Who it is for
IT professionals responsible for installing, administering, maintaining or troubleshooting server hardware and infrastructure.
It can also be relevant to experienced Data Center Technicians seeking deeper server-focused knowledge.
Estimated effort
Self-paced preparation varies according to existing server and infrastructure experience.
NetworkingIntermediate
Cisco
Cisco's associate-level networking certification covering network infrastructure and connectivity, network access, IP services, security, operations and automation.
Who it is for
Aspiring and early-career networking professionals, network support technicians, infrastructure technicians and IT professionals seeking structured Cisco networking knowledge.
Estimated effort
Preparation time varies substantially by prior networking experience and selected Cisco or third-party training pathway.
CloudFoundational
Microsoft
A foundational Microsoft certification covering cloud concepts, Azure architecture and services, and Azure management and governance.
Who it is for
Technology professionals seeking foundational understanding of cloud computing and Microsoft Azure.
It can also be useful for infrastructure, operations, project and program professionals who work with teams or environments supporting Azure services but do not require an engineering-level Azure certification.
Estimated effort
Preparation time varies according to existing cloud and Azure knowledge. Microsoft provides self-paced Microsoft Learn material and other preparation options.
CloudFoundational
AWS
A foundational AWS certification validating high-level understanding of AWS Cloud concepts, services, security, architecture, economics and terminology.
Who it is for
People seeking foundational AWS cloud literacy, including candidates new to cloud computing, people moving toward cloud-related careers and business or technical professionals who work alongside AWS teams.
It can also be useful for data center operations, project and program professionals who want better understanding of the cloud services supported by large-scale physical infrastructure.
Estimated effort
Preparation time varies according to existing cloud and AWS knowledge. AWS provides exam-preparation resources through AWS Skill Builder.
Project / Program ManagementFoundational
Project Management Institute (PMI)
A foundational PMI certification validating knowledge of project management fundamentals, predictive approaches, agile methods and business analysis without requiring prior project-management experience.
Who it is for
Aspiring project managers, project coordinators, professionals beginning to take on formal project responsibilities and career changers seeking structured foundational project-management knowledge.
It can also be relevant to technical professionals preparing to move from hands-on data center work into project coordination or project delivery.
Estimated effort
Preparation varies according to prior project-management knowledge. Eligibility requires at least 23 hours of project-management education before the examination.
Project / Program ManagementAdvanced
Project Management Institute (PMI)
PMI's professional project-management certification for experienced practitioners responsible for planning, decisions, delivery and project outcomes across predictive, agile and hybrid environments.
Who it is for
Experienced project managers and professionals responsible for leading projects, making delivery decisions and managing project outcomes.
Within data center environments, this can include professionals leading facility, infrastructure, deployment, migration, construction, technology or operational-change projects.
Estimated effort
Requires qualifying professional project-management experience plus 35 hours of Project Professional training or an active CAPM certification under current PMI requirements. Exam preparation varies substantially by experience and preparation pathway.
Project / Program ManagementAdvanced
Project Management Institute (PMI)
PMI's advanced program-management certification for experienced professionals managing multiple related projects in a coordinated way and aligning program outcomes with strategic objectives.
Who it is for
Experienced program managers responsible for coordinating multiple related projects and aligning complex initiatives with organizational objectives.
Within data center environments, this may include senior Technical Program Managers leading multi-site infrastructure expansion, deployment portfolios, technology transitions or other coordinated programs containing multiple projects and workstreams.
Estimated effort
Advanced experience-based certification requiring documented project and program-management experience, successful panel review and preparation for a 170-question examination.