Data Center Design Consultant® DCDC®
Issued by
BICSI ICT Certification Institute
The Data Center Design Consultant® (DCDC®) designs, coordinates and manages the integration of the documentation, plans, specifications, construction and ongoing operational management activities of a data center facility while meeting applicable codes, standards and industry best practices. This includes addressing the requirements of the sponsor, architects, engineers, contractors, stakeholders, service providers and others involved. DCDC skillsets include but are not limited to the following:
- Type Certification
- Level Advanced
- Time Years
- Cost Paid
Skills
- Assist Bid Process & Award
- Assist Development/Execution Commissioning Activities
- Assist Pre-Commission Activities
- Collect Risk/Benefit Factors
- Conduct Client Needs Assessment
- Conduct Optimization Study
- Conduct Security Assessment
- Conduct Site Search
- Coordinate Construction & Project Close-Out Phases
- Coordinate Cost Benefit/Feasibility/Present Value Studies
- Design IT Equipment Space
- Determine Physical Security Requirements
- Determine Regulations/Codes & Financial Requirements
- Develop Assessment Report
- Develop Feasibility Report
- Identify/Coordinate IT Site & Ancillary Systems Requirements
- Identify/Coordinate Mechanical & Electrical Systems
- Identify/Coordinate Site Communications Requirements
Earning Criteria
Standards
The DCDC® competency blueprint describes the knowledge and skills which Data Center Design Consultant professionals need for effective job performance.
BICSI has established the Code of Ethics and Professional Obligations as it is important that BICSI Credential Holders exhibit the highest principles of ethical and professional behavior associated with their professional interactions in the information and communications technology industry.
Integrity * Service * Excellence