Green IT


	Intermediate Certificate EU Code of Conduct in Data Centres

	Course Objectives: This course explores an organisation’s ‘Green’ strategy as it relates to the effective use of energy through the IT power chain: from software, to ICT systems and its support infrastructure (mechanical and electrical systems) within the data center. It will assist data center professionals in identifying and implementing measures to improve the energy efficiency of their existing infrastructure as well as the selection of future technologies and services. This course is intended to provide the participant with a comprehensive understanding of energy efficiency best practices. The course is not intended to teach an individual to be able to optimise all aspects of a data center without the assistance of technology area experts, however will allow them to direct such experts to achieve overall efficiency and cost improvements.

	Course Contents (complete syllabus can accessed at http://certifications.bcs.org/upload/pdf/datacentre-ccdc-syllabus.pdf) Metrics overview and terminology for describing energy efficiency practice Data center utilisation, management and planning Matching resilience to business requirements and provisioning Procurement of services that meet environmental or sustainability standards Selection and deployment of new IT equipment and services Management and optimization of existing IT equipment and services Data management in the age of regulation Cooling: Airflow management and design Cooling: Temperature and humidity control From high efficiency cooling plants to optimized CRACs Selection and deployment of new power equipment Management and optimization of existing power infrastructure Effects of building geographic location on energy efficiency Implementation of energy and reporting management strategy

	Target Audience: CIO, CTO, IT Directors, System/Network Administrator, Data Center Operations / Facilities Managers, Data Center / ICT Consultants and E&M Engineers, IT Purchasers (Hardware & Software), CSR/Environmental Champions within technology departments.

	Awarding Body: Subject to successful completion of an online exam, the participants will be awarded the BCS Intermediate Certificate in EU Code of Conduct.