Accredited Tier Specialist Curriculum

The course will be delivered over the course of 5 half-days, culminating in a proctored examination. Please see Schedule for further dates and locations information.

The Sessions and Topics are as follows:

Session 1—Tier Classification System

• Tier concepts and definitions
• Principal Data Center Facility Infrastructure systems

Session 2—Cooling Systems

• Critical mechanical subsystems
• Redundant topology
• Continuous Cooling

Session 3—Electrical Systems

• Critical electrical subsystems
• Multiple distribution path requirements
• Engine-generator (power station) requirements
• Electrical system interaction with mechanical systems

Session 4—Ancillary Systems

• Critical ancillary subsystems
• Ancillary subsystem impacts on Tier Classification
• Compartmentalization

Session 5—Common Discrepancies

• Faculty-led review of common noncompliant design elements from Certification submittals
• Myths and misconceptions

Session 6—Tier Certification

• Benefits
• Process

Session 7—Operational Sustainability

• Defining Operational Sustainability elements
• Strategic concepts

Session 8—Staffing and Organization

• Staffing development process
• Staff qualifications
• Organizational structure impacts

Session 9—Maintenance

• Building a preventive maintenance program
• Maintenance management system requirements for tracking activities
• Vendor support
• Predictive maintenance
• Life-cycle planning
• Housekeeping

Session 10—Training, Planning, and Operations

• Developing a training program
• Vendor training
• Site policies
• Capacity and load management

Session 11—Building Characteristics and Commissioning

• Building characteristics impacts on operations
• Commissioning activities that define operations success

Session 12—Site Location Risk

• Defining risks to operational activities posed by natural and man-made factors