Course Description
Data Centre Technician Certificate (Minor Award)
This course is aimed at those seeking to work in the ICT sector. Focused on the fundamental skills needed to work in a data centre this course prepares you for an initial technical role in data centres. The course has been designed in conjunction with AWS experts and is based on previous successful programmes developed in other AWS locations.
Data centres are the fundamental engines on which modern ICT runs. They give major ICT players the capability to deliver services world-wide 24×7. For a range of reasons including climate, available skills and available power, Ireland has become a major hub for data centres with many major multinationals having a significant data centre presence in Ireland.
Data Centre Technicians are technically competent problem solvers with good technical skills, an ability to deliver under pressure and an exceptional ability to communicate and report technical scenarios clearly.
AWS Sponsorships
As part of their support for this programme, AWS are making available 20 scholarships to allow successful scholarship participants to complete the programme free of fees (subject to terms and conditions).
| Training Provider | Technological University Dublin (TU Dublin) |
| Course Location | Dublin |
| Awarding Body | TU Dublin |
| Course Start Date | 01/01/1970 |
| Course Duration | 1 |
| Course Time | This course runs 3 evenings a week. |
| Entry Requirements | Standard University requirements for admission to Level 6 programmes include a requirement for 5 x O6 grades in Leaving Certificate subjects (including Mathematics and English) or equivalent. Applicants aged over 23 may be considered as mature students. Other non-standard applicants may also be considered based on availability. Assessments/interviews may also be used to determine suitability for the course/rank applicants for the course. Some places may be reserved for suitable applicants from under-represented groups in IT including female candidates. |
| Carear Path | Designed in conjunction with and supported by AWS, this course has been designed to prepare successful participants for a career as an entry-level data centre technician. Participants will have an opportunity to gain real hands-on experience in the experiential learning elements of the programme. Candidates will also be supported in Career Development, CV preparation and interview skills preparation. Career Development is centred around the following topics: Understanding career planning, Dealing with Change, The hidden jobs Market and How to present a good CV. How to present Your own brand, Interview Skills and Techniques and Devising my own Career Plan. |
| Phone | 01 220 8070 |
| Course Code | TU5263 |
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Technological University Dublin (TU Dublin)
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Technological University Dublin (TU Dublin)
Dublin City North, Dublin
Republic of Ireland
