Learning program
A beginner-friendly, career-focused program designed to teach students how data centers operate, build practical infrastructure knowledge, and prepare them for entry-level Data Center Technician opportunities.
About this program
Start your career in the growing data center industry with the SmithAcademy Data Center Infrastructure Technician Career Program.
This program is designed for beginners, including students with little or no previous data center experience, who want to develop the technical knowledge and career skills needed to pursue Data Center Technician opportunities.
Students will learn how modern data centers operate and gain an understanding of:
Data center fundamentals and terminology White space and gray space Servers, racks and cabinets Data center electrical power systems UPS, PDU, RPP, ATS, generators and switchgear Cooling systems and airflow management Hot aisle and cold aisle configurations Copper and fiber-optic cabling Structured cabling and cable management Fiber and copper termination fundamentals Networking fundamentals Equipment installation, rack and stack Labeling, patching and documentation Basic testing and troubleshooting Data center safety and industry best practices Introduction to commissioning and L1–L5 testing Real-world Data Center Technician responsibilities Career Support Included
Successful completion of the program includes:
SmithAcademy Certificate of Completion Professional resume preparation Job-board profile setup and optimization LinkedIn/profile guidance Interview preparation Mock interview support Career guidance for Data Center Technician opportunities
Our goal is not simply to teach students about data centers. We aim to help students move from beginner to job-ready with the technical knowledge, professional profile, and interview preparation needed to confidently pursue opportunities in the data center industry.
Learning path
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In order. Open linked courses and mark each topic complete. Live sessions appear separately below.