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industry , the types of data centre , key infrastructure requirements , an overview of compliance needs , the people within a data centre and common challenges . Key aspects relating to basic design and design philosophies are also examined as well as the essential considerations of data centre management .
On successful completion , learners are rewarded a CNet Certificate of achievement and gain use of the official Data Centre Fundamentals Digital Badge to showcase their achievement . With this good fundamental knowledge of data centres , learners can move on to explore further learning to help expand their knowledge and skills and can gain official certifications and qualifications within their chosen specialisms .
THIS INVESTMENT FROM SIEMENS HIGHLIGHTS ITS
COMMITMENT TO PROGRESSING
AND DEVELOPING ITS TEAMS GLOBALLY .
Samir Borkar , Senior Vice President , Head of Data Centre Solution and Services at Siemens , said : “ Training , education and professional development is a very important aspect within the culture of Siemens . We have known CNet for many years – the company has a strong reputation for designing and delivering high-quality technical education programs , so we knew it could help us to achieve our objective of meeting a benchmark level of knowledge throughout our sales and operations teams . Fulfilling our objectives will provide additional confidence and motivation across the teams while benefitting the company as a whole .”
Andrew Stevens , President and CEO at CNet Training , said : “ It ’ s fantastic to continue to work with Siemens as it invests in its people and understands the true value of education and professional development across its workforce . The Data Centre Fundamentals is the perfect entry program for team members across the industry , from sales and marketing to operations and finance . It ’ s a great program that covers the basic knowledge and understanding of the data centre industry .
“ This investment from Siemens highlights its commitment to progressing and developing its teams globally and we look forward to continuing to enhance the knowledge and credentials of its teams in the future .”
The program forms part of the globally renowned Digital Infrastructure Education Framework , which maps technical education to actual career progression routes throughout the industry .
Siemens Smart Infrastructure ( SI ) is shaping the market for intelligent , adaptive infrastructure for today and the future . It addresses the pressing challenges of urbanisation and climate change by connecting energy systems , buildings and industries . SI provides customers with a comprehensive end-toend portfolio from a single source – with products , systems , solutions and services from the point of power generation all the way to consumption .
Intelligent Data Centres spoke to Samir Borkar , Senior Vice President , Head of Data Centre Solution and Services at Siemens , who expands on the benefits of utilising CNet ’ s education offering .
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I work for Siemens as Senior Vice President and head up the data centre
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