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Critical Infrastructure

Data Center Technician Core

UCI:2105.1

Length
4 weeks
Training hours
110

Invest in Per Scholas' Data Center Technician Core course to equip your team with critical skills in safety compliance, hardware and systems management, enterprise virtualization, and disaster recovery. This hands-on course ensures your staff can efficiently manage data center operations, optimize power and cooling solutions, implement security measures, and troubleshoot network issues—ultimately enhancing uptime and operational efficiency.

By sourcing talent from Per Scholas, you're not just filling a vacancy. You're fortifying your organization's technological foundation, ensuring it stands resilient against challenges, both present and future.

Objectives

  • Optimize Operations: Optimize data center infrastructure, including power, cooling, and network hardware, for improved efficiency and scalability.
  • Enhance Security: Implement security controls and disaster recovery plans to protect data centers against risks.
  • Ensure Compliance: Implement OSHA and NFPA safety standards to create a safer, regulated workplace.

Employment roles

  • Data Center Technician
  • Network Support Technician
  • IT Infrastructure Manager
  • IT Support Technician

Software and platforms

  • Microsoft Office 365
  • Cisco IOS
  • VirtualBox
  • Vmware ESXI
  • Windows OS

Talent Solutions Partners With You to Deliver:

  • A robust pipeline of skilled, diverse professionals. Fill open roles immediately, develop customized talent cohorts for specialty skills, or upskill and reskill current employees.
  • Professionals are equipped with skills like communication, presentation of complex ideas, and the ability to collaborate so they add value immediately thanks to our Professional Development courses.
  • Through continued training and support for our Professionals, Per Scholas continues supporting alumni in their new roles, building toward your success, and generating higher staff retention for your company.

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