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Critical Infrastructure

Data Center Technician with AI Tools

UCI:1032.2

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Course level
Foundational
Length
15 weeks
Training hours
412.5
Certifications
CompTIA A+ · Google IT Support · Google AI Essentials · Google AI Professional · OSHA-10 General Industry · OSHA NFPA 70E
Financing
0% loan eligible

Per Scholas' IT Data Center Technician training equips learners with hands-on expertise in IT infrastructure, hardware, networking, and virtualization, while emphasizing safety, security, and operational efficiency. Learners gain practical experience with enterprise-grade systems, troubleshooting, and data center management, alongside certifications like CompTIA A+, OSHA 10, and NFPA 70E. With added skills in AI-powered tools and ServiceNow, graduates are prepared to maintain high-performing, secure environments.

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

Objectives

  • Ensure Reliable Data Center Operations: Administer and maintain power, cooling, and security systems to maximize uptime and efficiency in enterprise environments.
  • Enhance Troubleshooting and Support: Diagnose and resolve complex hardware, software, and networking issues using structured methodologies and AI-powered tools to minimize disruptions.
  • Strengthen IT Security and Compliance: Implement safety standards (OSHA, NFPA 70E) and configure security protocols across systems and networks to protect organizational assets and meet regulatory requirements.

Employment roles

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

Software and platforms

  • Microsoft Office 365
  • Slack
  • Zoom
  • AI-enabled Browser
  • Cisco IOS
  • Cisco Packet Tracer
  • Dell Softwares
  • Linux OS
  • PC Builder
  • VirtualBox
  • Vmware ESXI
  • Windows Server 2019
  • Microsoft Copilot
  • ServiceNow Platform
  • Windows 10 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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