Certified Specialist Programme in Lowering Computer Energy Costs
-- viewing nowEnergy Efficiency in Computing: Unlocking Cost Savings The Certified Specialist Programme in Lowering Computer Energy Costs is designed for IT professionals, data center managers, and facility administrators seeking to optimize energy efficiency in their computing environments. This comprehensive programme equips learners with the knowledge and skills to identify, assess, and implement energy-saving strategies, leveraging industry-standard tools and best practices.
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• Energy Efficient Hardware: Understanding and selecting energy efficient computer hardware can significantly reduce energy costs. This unit covers primary keywords such as Energy Star certified products, power supply units, and server room design.
• Data Center Infrastructure: Proper design and management of data center infrastructure can lead to substantial energy savings. This unit explores secondary keywords such as cable management, airflow optimization, and rack layout.
• Power Management Techniques: This unit covers advanced power management techniques to minimize energy waste and reduce costs. Primary keywords include power capping, dynamic voltage and frequency scaling (DVFS), and Wake-on-LAN.
• Virtualization and Consolidation: Virtualization and consolidation can help organizations lower computer energy costs by reducing the number of physical servers and optimizing resource usage. This unit covers keywords such as server virtualization, containerization, and load balancing.
• Monitoring and Analytics: Implementing monitoring and analytics tools can help organizations identify energy efficiency opportunities and track progress. This unit explores keywords such as energy usage monitoring, capacity planning, and data-driven decision making.
• Energy Efficient Cooling Solutions: Proper cooling design and management can help organizations reduce energy costs and improve data center efficiency. This unit covers secondary keywords such as hot aisle/cold aisle configuration, air-side and water-side economizers, and liquid cooling.
• Green Energy Solutions: This unit explores the use of renewable energy sources and green energy solutions to power computer systems and reduce carbon footprint. Primary keywords include solar power, wind power, and fuel cells.
• Compliance and Certification: Understanding industry standards and certifications can help organizations demonstrate their commitment to energy efficiency. This unit covers secondary keywords such as LEED certification, ISO 50001, and Energy Star.
• Employee Training and Awareness: Developing and implementing employee training and awareness programs can help organizations build a culture of energy efficiency. This unit explores primary keywords such as energy efficient computing practices, green IT policies, and ongoing employee education.
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- Basic understanding of the subject matter
- Proficiency in English language
- Computer and internet access
- Basic computer skills
- Dedication to complete the course
No prior formal qualifications required. Course designed for accessibility.
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This course provides practical knowledge and skills for professional development. It is:
- Not accredited by a recognized body
- Not regulated by an authorized institution
- Complementary to formal qualifications
You'll receive a certificate of completion upon successfully finishing the course.
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