Data Center Certified Associate Exam Development Path

The Associate certification indicates a foundational knowledge of critical physical infrastructure in the Data Center. Associates demonstrate a base level proficiency in the elements of: cooling, power, racks, cabling, fire protection, management and physical security. Associates possess the basic knowledge necessary to participate on a team that designs or upgrades the physical layer of the Data Center. In an effort to provide the industry with standards for measuring competency in the core elements of a data center, Energy University is proud to offer the Associate level certification, a global standard for foundational knowledge in data center design, build and operations. This development path is created to guide you through the preparation and course requirements necessary to prepare for the Data Center Certified Associate exam. We strongly recommend that you take all of these courses and utilize any of the supporting materials, study guide, and quizzes as a means of being prepared. Once you complete all of the courses in the development path you can register for the exam by clicking here.