CERTIFIED DATA CENTRE FACILITIES OPERATIONS SPECIALIST (CDFOS)
About This Course
The Certified Data Centre Facilities Operations Specialist (CDFOS) course is designed to provide learners with comprehensive knowledge and expertise in managing the physical and environmental aspects of data centres. Participants will gain insights into the operations, maintenance, and optimization of data centre facilities, including power systems, cooling, space management, fire suppression, and security protocols. The course will cover essential topics such as infrastructure design, facility monitoring, equipment maintenance, disaster recovery, and compliance with industry standards. Additionally, learners will be introduced to best practices in energy efficiency, sustainability, and troubleshooting, all of which are critical to maintaining high availability and operational excellence in data centre environments.
As businesses increasingly rely on data centres to store and manage critical information, the demand for skilled professionals to oversee the operational aspects of these facilities has grown. This certification is highly relevant for individuals seeking to specialize in the day-to-day management and upkeep of data centre infrastructure. By completing this course, learners will be prepared to ensure the reliability, security, and efficiency of data centre operations, making them valuable assets to organizations that depend on uninterrupted service.
This course is designed for intermediate learners with a background in IT, facilities management, or data centre operations and is ideal for those seeking to advance their careers in data centre management and operations.
What You'll Learn
LO1: Establish security controls and assess infrastructure performance to meet service-level and data centre safety requirements.
LO2: Determine energy capacity and allocate resources in alignment with data centre lifecycle and operations planning.
LO3: Develop SOPs and undertake capacity planning based on facility design and hardware standards.
LO4: Manage hardware lifecycle activities aligned with compliance, sustainability, and inventory controls.
Entry Requirements
Knowledge and Skills
• Able to operate using computer functions
• Minimum 3 GCE ‘O’ Levels Passes including English or WPL Level 5 (Average of Reading, Listening, Speaking & Writing Scores)
Attitude
• Positive Learning Attitude
• Enthusiastic Learner
Experience
• Minimum of 1 year of working experience
Target age group: 21-65 years old