I always attempt to stay ahead and tie as many computing, storage, connectivity and data center based concepts together. Over the last two years, I have been studying heavily in reference to physical data center designs (emphasis on LEED Certified Facilities). I posted an entry on my engineering blog last year (Cisco Allen Data Center Interactive Tour - http://socal-engineer.com/computing-blog/2014/4/14/cisco-allen-data-center-interactive-tour) in reference to these topics. This compilation came from publically available Cisco resources and provides as nice walk through of a modern day data center. Below, I have provided information in reference to two Data Center certifications that I am obtaining (The Schneider Electric Data Center Certified Associate and Schneider Electric Professional Energy Manager Certifications. The course fees for both tracks are free + exam fees. I plan to have the Schneider Electric Data Center Certified Associate Certification completed by Friday June 12th and the Schneider Electric Professional Energy Manager Certification completed by Friday June 26th. Given my current schedule, a majority of the courses, studying and exams will be completed during the weekends.
Schneider Electric Data Center Certified Associate Certification - DCCA Study Guide PDF (Select to Download)
Course Fee: Free
Exam Fee: $250
Certification Never Expires
Course Lessons
- DCCA Exam Overview
- DCCA Course Transcripts - Study Guide
- Fundamentals of Availability
- Examining Fire Protection Methods in the Data Center
- Fundamentals of Cabling Strategies for Data Centers
- Fundamentals of Cooling I
- Fundamentals of Cooling II: Humidity in the Data Center
- Fundamentals of Physical Security
- Fundamentals of Power
- Generator Fundamentals
- Optimizing Cooling Layouts for the Data Center
- Power Redundancy in the Data Center
- Power Distribution I
- Physical Infrastructure Management Basics
- Rack Fundamentals
- Choosing Between Room, Row, & Rack Based Cooling For Data Centers I
Schneider Electric Professional Energy Manager Certification - PEM Study Guide PDF (Select to Download)
Course Fee: Free
Fee: $400
Certification Valid for 3 years
Course Lessons
- PEM Exam Overview and Study Guide
- Active Energy Efficiency Using Speed Control
- Boiler Types and Opportunities for Energy Efficiency
- Building Controls I: An Introduction to Building Controls
- Building Controls II: Control Sensors
- Building Controls III: Introduction to Control Loops.
- Building Controls IV: Two Position and Floating Responses
- Building Controls V: Proportional and PID Responses
- Building Controls VI: When to Use Each Response
- Building Controls VII: Interactive Illustration of PID Response
- Building Controls VIII: Controllers and Controlled Devices
- Building Envelope Metric Version
- Building Envelope-US Version
- Combined Heat and Power
- Combustion Processes
- Commissioning For Energy Efficiency
- Compressed Air Systems I: An Introduction
- Compressed Air Systems II: Compressor Types
- Compressed Air Systems III: Controlled Methods
- Compressed Air Systems IV: Supply Side Components
- Compressed Air V: Efficient Management and Utilization
- Compressed Air VI: Seven Steps to Better Efficiency
- Demand Response and the Smart Grid
- Distributed Generation
- Efficient Motor Control With Power Drives Systems
- Electrical Concepts
- Energy Audits
- Energy Audits Instrumentation I: Electrical, Lighting, Temperature and Humidity Measurement
- Energy Audits Instrumentation II: Pressure, air flow, water flow, combustion testing, RPM, compressed air leak detection, and general audit instrument
- Energy Efficiency Fundamentals
- Energy Efficiency with Building Automation Systems I
- Energy Efficiency with Building Automation Systems II
- Energy Rate Structures I: Concepts and Unit Pricing
- Energy Rate Structures II: Understanding and Reducing Your Bill
- Energy Procurement I: Options in Regulated and Deregulated Markets
- Energy Procurement II: Introduction to Hedging in Deregulated Markets
- Energy Procurement III: Balanced Hedging Strategies
- European Codes and Standards: New Horizons for Buildings
- Fan Systems I: Introduction to Fan Performance
- Fan Systems II: Fan Types
- Fan Systems III: Improving System Efficiency
- Fan Systems IV: Improving System Efficiency
- Financial Analysis of Energy Efficiency Projects I
- Financial Analysis of Energy Efficiency Projects II
- Financing and Performance Contracting for Energy Efficiency Projects
- Fuels I: Energy Sources and Trends
- Fuels II: Energy Value Analysis-US Version
- Going Green with Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design
- HVAC and Characteristics of Air-US Version
- HVAC Geothermal Heat Pumps
- HVAC and Psychrometric Charts-SI Version
- HVAC and Psychrometric Charts-US Version
- HVAC Source Equipment for Cooling I
- HVAC Source Equipment for Cooling II
- HVAC Systems I: Introduction to HVAC Systems
- HVAC Systems II: All-Air Systems and Temperature Control
- HVAC Systems III: Air-and-Water and All-Water Systems
- HVAC Thermodynamic States
- Industrial Insulation I: Materials and Systems
- Industrial Insulation II: Design Data Calculations
- Industrial Insulation III: Inspection and Maintenance
- Lighting I: Lighting Your Way
- Lighting II: Defining Light
- Lighting III: Lamp Families: Incandescent and Low Pressure Discharge
- Lighting IV: Basic Lamp Families: High-Intensity Discharge and LED
- Lighting V: Economics
- Lighting VI: Calculating Required Lamps with the Lumen Method-SI
- Lighting VI: Calculating Required Lamps with the Lumen Method-US Units
- Maintenance Best Practices for Energy Efficient Facilities
- Measurement and Verification: Including IPMVP
- Measuring and Benchmarking Energy Performance
- Motors: A Performance Opportunity Roadmap
- Motors: Losses, Loads and Operating Costs-SI Version
- Motors: Loads, Losses and Operating Costs-US Version
- Power Factor and Harmonics
- Pumping Systems I: Pump Types and Performance
- Pumping Systems II: Efficient Flow Control
- Pumping Systems III: Improving System Efficiency
- Steam Systems I: Advantages and Basics of Steam
- Steam Systems II: Impact of Boiler Sizing, Pressure, and Velocity
- Steam Systems III: Distribution, Control & Regulation of Steam
- Steam Systems IV: Condensate Removal—Prevent your energy from going down the drain
- Steam Systems V: Condensate Removal - Maximizing Your Recovery
- Steam Systems VI: Recovering Energy from Flash Steam
- Strategic Energy Planning
- Thermal Energy Storage
- US Energy Codes and Standards
- Waste Heat Recovery
- HVAC and Characteristics of Air-SI Version
- Fuels II: Energy Value Analysis-SI Version