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Data Center Technician with AI Tools

Available in:HybridIn-Person

Work behind the scenes to keep the servers, networks, and physical systems that power cloud services, streaming, online banking, and AI running around the clock. In 15 weeks of no-cost, hands-on training, build core IT support skills and apply them to data center equipment, power, cooling, and security systems. Prepare to earn CompTIA A+, Google IT Support and AI Professional, OSHA 10-Hour, and NFPA 70E credentials at no cost to you. These credentials help show employers your IT support knowledge, workplace AI skills, and readiness to work safely in data center environments.

Time Commitment: Full-Time, 35 hours/week

If you're enrolled in a full time Data Center Technician with AI Tools course, you can apply for a 0% interest loan from Ascent to help cover personal expenses during the course.

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Course Level

Intermediate

Length

15 weeks

Exact dates vary by class

Certifications

  • CompTIA A+
  • Google IT Support
  • Google AI Essentials
  • Google AI Professional
  • OSHA-10 General Industry
  • OSHA NFPA 70E

Requirements

Existing foundational IT knowledge is strongly recommended. Additionally, you must:


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Data Center Technician with AI Tools is offered in eight locations. Select a location to view specific campus class schedule and details.

Course Format

Hybrid

Instruction

Instructor-led

Dates, hours and length vary by class — see below

If you're enrolled in a full time Data Center Technician with AI Tools course in Kansas City, you can apply for a 0% interest loan from Ascent to help cover personal expenses during the course.

Upcoming classes3 at Kansas City

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Nov 16, 2026Nov 2, 2026Mar 12, 2027Monday - Friday9:00 AM – 4:00 PM CTHybrid1032.2
Jan 11, 2027Dec 28, 2026Apr 23, 2027Monday - Friday9:00 AM – 4:00 PM CTHybrid1032.2
Mar 29, 2027Mar 15, 2027Jul 16, 2027Monday - Friday9:00 AM – 4:00 PM CTHybrid1032.2

What is Data Center Technician with AI Tools?

From streaming videos and online banking to cloud computing and AI, data centers power the technology people use every day. Data Center Technicians keep this critical infrastructure running by installing equipment, maintaining servers, troubleshooting hardware, and supporting secure, reliable operations.

Build Data Center Operations Skills: You'll learn to manage enterprise-grade servers, networking equipment, and critical facility operations through hands-on labs and live instruction – while mastering the physical safety and cybersecurity practices that keep IT ecosystems protected.

Troubleshoot with AI: You'll leverage generative AI tools to diagnose complex infrastructure issues, simulate operational failures, and accelerate your overall IT support workflows.

Supercharge Your Job Search: Work directly with dedicated career coaches and leverage AI tools to develop a tailored resume, practice for technical and behavior interviewing, and learn to present your technical skills with poise so you can launch your career with confidence.

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Is This Right for You?

  • You may be successful in this training if you want to start a career in IT infrastructure and you:

    • Have prior IT hardware or networking experience and are ready for an accelerated learning experience.
    • Are comfortable with physical work, like being able to lift 50 pounds.
    • Think logically and enjoy hands-on work – you're the type who wants to understand how something works, not just that it works.
    • Are a patient problem solver who enjoys helping others.
    • Can commit 35 hours weekly to instruction, labs, and career prep (plus 10–20 hours studying outside class).

What You'll Learn

  • By the end of the training, you'll be able to:

    • Troubleshoot computers, servers, and network equipment when connection or hardware issues happen.
    • Set up secure IT environments across Windows, Linux, and macOS platforms.
    • Manage data center operations, including power systems, cooling technologies, and physical security.
    • Identify electrical hazards and apply safety steps to protect yourself and the equipment.
    • Use AI tools to diagnose network problems, simulate power failures, and improve data center efficiency.

How You'll Learn

Build confidence by practicing the same types of infrastructure problems you'll encounter on the job.

  • Hands-On Training

    Every lesson begins with a real infrastructure scenario. Your instructor demonstrates the fix live, and then you practice it in a hands-on lab, working directly with enterprise-grade servers and networking gear while mastering workplace safety standards to mitigate electrical hazards.

  • AI-Powered Learning

    You'll use generative AI tools to diagnose complex network problems, simulate power or cooling anomalies, and speed up your overall IT support workflows.

  • Career Preparation

    Practical tasks with instructor feedback, plus weekly career coaching, mean you graduate with real proof you can keep mission-critical facilities running smoothly.

Career Opportunities After Training

  • After completing the program, you'll be prepared to pursue entry-level positions such as:

    • Data Center Technician
    • IT Technician
    • Network Technician
    • Computer User Support Specialist

    In these roles, you'll help organizations keep their critical data, networks, and communication systems online and secure – installing network cables, setting up enterprise servers, monitoring cooling systems, and fixing hardware issues.

  • Your Career Can Grow From Here

    Many graduates begin their careers in data center support before advancing into specialized technology fields such as Network Administrator, Data Center Manager, or Computer Systems Analyst. IT infrastructure builds the technical foundation that opens doors throughout the technology industry, including future paths in cybersecurity, advanced networking, or cloud computing.

  • What to Expect

    • Most graduates begin in entry-level roles that are usually on-site, since the work involves equipment, tools, buildings, job sites, or physical systems.
    • Day-to-day work may include inspecting server racks, diagnosing network connection issues, and replacing computer hardware.
    • Your first role is the beginning of your IT infrastructure career – not the destination.

Data Center Technician with AI Tools