American Power Conversion (Nasdaq: APCC) (APC), a global leader in power, cooling, and management solutions, today announced that its Data Center University? (DCU) online curriculum now offers an Associate Certification, an international, vendor-neutral credential that recognizes foundational knowledge in data center infrastructure including power, cooling, racks, cabling, fire protection, management, and physical security. The DCU Associate Certification provides the IT industry with a global standard for measuring competency in the core elements of a data center.
Mr. Adisorn Arsirakarn, Country Manager, American Power Conversion Corporation (Thailand Representative Office) said that this new DCU Certification gives today’s data center professionals the opportunity to advance their status in the designing, building, and operating of data centers and gain credibility and respect within the industry. A recent survey conducted by AFCOM’s Data Center Institute (DCI) indicates that by the year 2015, the number of qualified senior-level data center professionals will have diminished by 45 percent. As the talent pool diminishes and the demand for these professionals grows, certifications will offer the assurance that individuals have the knowledge, skills and the ability to successfully implement data center solutions.
Certification is awarded to those passing an exam of approximately 75 conventional test questions administered by Thomson Prometric testing centers, the leading international testing provider. It is recommended, but not mandatory, that candidates complete the DCU Associate Certification e-learning curriculum that consists of 14 online courses covering a variety of data center subjects.
“Since its launch in January 2006, Data Center University’s on-line courses have become an invaluable resource for IT professionals seeking real world training on the fundamental issues surrounding data centers,” said Adisorn Arsirakarn, Country Manager at APC-Thailand “Our tens of thousands of registered students speak clearly to the increased need for education in the face of increasing server densities and increasing energy costs. APC is excited to offer an Associate Certification to individuals who want to validate their qualifications to design, upgrade, or operate a data center.”
Recently, Bersin & Associates and Elearning magazine recognized Data Center University’s outstanding operational efforts with a 2006 Learning Leaders award for excellence and innovation in corporate learning. The 2006 Learning Leaders Operational Program Excellence winners included APC, General Motors Corp., and Scottrade, Inc.
To learn more about APC’s Data Center University Associate Certification, please visit www.datacenteruniversity.com or call APC at 800-877-4080.
About American Power Conversion
Founded in 1981, American Power Conversion (Nasdaq: APCC) (APC) is a leading provider of global, end-to-end solutions for real-time infrastructure. APC’s comprehensive products and services for home and corporate environments improve the availability, manageability and performance of sensitive electronic, network, communication and industrial equipment of all sizes. APC offers a wide variety of products for network-critical physical infrastructure including InfraStruXureโ, its revolutionary architecture for on-demand data centers, as well as physical threat monitoring products through the company’s NetBotzโ division. These products and services help companies increase the availability and reliability of their IT systems. Headquartered in West Kingston, Rhode Island, APC reported sales of $2 billion for the year ended December 31, 2005, and is a Fortune 1000, Nasdaq 100 and S&P 500 Company. All trademarks are the property of their owners.
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