This course is designed for professionals involved in the technical design, setup, and maintenance of core infrastructure systems in a data center—covering everything from power distribution and cooling systems to structured cabling and layout planning. Whether you’re building a new facility or optimizing an existing one, this hands-on course helps you understand the engineering principles that keep data centers running efficiently, safely, and at scale.
Day 1: Power Infrastructure and Redundancy Planning
Session 1: Data Center Power Design Principles
Utility input, PDUs, UPS, ATS, and generator setup
Load balancing, dual-power feeds, and Tier standards
Session 2: Power Monitoring and Maintenance
Electrical diagrams and safety protocols
Preventive testing and fault diagnostics
Day 2: Cooling Systems and Thermal Management
Session 1: Overview of Cooling Architectures
CRAC units, hot/cold aisle, in-row cooling, and containment
Airflow optimization and energy efficiency (PUE)
Session 2: Environmental Monitoring and Alerts
Sensors for temperature, humidity, and differential pressure
Alert systems, thresholds, and real-time response
Day 3: Structured Cabling and Facility Layout
Session 1: Structured Cabling Standards and Best Practices
Fiber vs copper, color coding, labeling, and patch panel management
Minimizing interference and maximizing airflow
Session 2: Rack Design and Data Center Layout Planning
Rack elevation diagrams, space utilization, and scalability
Grounding and bonding essentials
Day 4: Engineering Documentation, Risk, and Optimization
Session 1: Design Documentation and Vendor Coordination
As-built diagrams, load sheets, and handover packs
Working with OEMs and third-party contractors
Session 2: Final Simulation and Systems Audit
Troubleshoot a live-engineered scenario
Discuss improvements and efficiency upgrades
We are open to customizing this program to align with your specific learning objectives. If your team has particular goals or areas they wish to focus on, we would be happy to tailor the course outline to meet those needs and ensure the program supports the achievement of your desired outcomes.
This course is designed for technical professionals, architects, and engineering leads who are responsible for designing and managing complex, scalable digital systems.
This course is designed for professionals responsible for the day-to-day operations of modern data centers.
This course is designed for professionals involved in the technical design, setup, and maintenance of core infrastructure systems in a data center—covering everything from power distribution and cooling systems to structured cabling and layout planning.
This course is tailored for architects, engineers, and data center design professionals who need to plan and certify facilities aligned with the Uptime Institute’s Tier standards.