Data Center Essentials Certificate

Data Center Essentials
135 contact hours
Offered: Fall
Cost: $2,250 (FREE training, books, and supplies to qualified applicants)

Curious about a career in IT?  Want to take advantage of expanding opportunities in data storage and usage? Then earn what you need to become data center technician. In just 1 term, you’ll gain basic skills in:

• IT and computer hardware
• Cybersecurity and IT security
• Installing, configuring, and troubleshooting computer systems

Completion results in a DMACC Data Center Essentials Certificate and readiness to earn industry-recognized credentials (CompTIA A+, CompTIA Tech+).

Prerequisites:

You must be able to pass assessments pertaining to Basic Computer Skills and Windows​.

Class Schedule

Class	CRN	Start Date	End Date	Days	Start Time	End Time	Location
Workplace Professionalism	15096	8/27/26	12/17/26	TR	8:00 a.m.	8:50 a.m.	West
Computer Hardware Basics	15098	9/1/2026	12/15/2026	T	9:00 a.m.	11:50 a.m.	West
IT & Security Fundamentals	15097	8/27/2026	12/17/2026	R	9:05 a.m.	10:55 a.m.	West

Possible Job Titles:

• Data Center Technician
• Data Center Operations Technician
• Data Center Inventory Control Technician
• Data Center Specialist

How to Apply

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