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Data Center Administration

Category: Information Technology and Cyber Defense

Program Description

Ready to power the digital world? Join our Data Center Administration program and build a career that keeps the internet running smoothly!

Our two-year Data Center Administration program trains you to become a skilled data center administrator. You will gain hands-on experience in data center management, learning how to handle data center operations, infrastructure, and networking. Our expert instructors will guide you through the essentials of data center security and data center infrastructure, ensuring you can protect critical information.

Our program offers practical training and certification in data center administration. This will open doors to high-demand jobs as a data center administrator or data center technician. Learn to master data center monitoring tools and automation, which are crucial for maintaining efficiency and performance. With a focus on best practices, our curriculum ensures you are ready to design and implement robust data center solutions.

By the end of the program, you will be adept in data center operations. Our graduates are prepared for successful careers in the mission critical data center field.

Start your journey today and become a vital part of the tech industry with our comprehensive data center administration training. Explore your future in this dynamic field and unlock opportunities for growth and success.

Join us and power up your career in Data Center Administration!

Program Information

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Overview

Workforce services for eligible adults are available through this program authorized by Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). Click for more info!

Class Time: Online only
Semester: Fall, Spring or Summer
Campus: Brooklyn Park, Eden Prairie

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Skills Required

Prior to enrolling, students should possess college-level reading ability, a strong foundation in computer concepts, and basic programming logic.

Wages/Outlook/Advancement

Wage and Job Outlook information for this program are available at Minnesota Department of Employment & Economic Development (DEED).

Graduates may secure positions such as:

Data Center Technicians
Data Center Managers
Data Center Operations Technicians
Data Center Administrators
Data Center Engineers
Data Center Network Engineer
Data Center Operations Engineers
Data Center Facilities Managers
Data Center Systems Engineers
Data Center Specialists

Accreditation

Hennepin Technical College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC).

Industry Partners

The Information Technology program has an advisory committee of professionals working in the fields of programming, database administration, IT support, and network administration. The advisory committee reviews the coursework to ensure that the program is covering material needed to be marketable in your field of study. This allows the faculty to continue to offer current materials and technical skill development in each area.

Award Name	Award Type	Location	Planning Guide	WIOA
Data Center Administration	AAS	Brooklyn Park Eden Prairie	PDF
Data Center Operations	Certificate	Brooklyn Park Eden Prairie

Some of the General Education requirements have changed and are not reflected in the current catalog. Please schedule an appointment with your program advisor to see how this might affect you.

Joan Bernard
Phone: 952-995-1608
Email: Joan.Bernard@HennepinTech.edu

Carrie Allen
Email: Carrie.Allen@HennepinTech.edu