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BICSI Data Center Design Consultant

BICSI professional certification validating multidisciplinary data center design knowledge, awarded to eligible individuals who complete the application and pass the DCDC examination.

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BICSI Data Center Design Consultant
Assessment
Pass the DCDC knowledge examination. The published initial process awards the certificate and digital credential after passing; it identifies no separately scored hands-on examination. DC101/DC102 and study hours are suggested preparation, not required initial attendance.
Boundaries
Only current initial DCDC certification and the single knowledge exam are delivered here; recertification and reinstatement policies are not additional initial qualification routes.
Conduct
Comply with the handbook terms, BICSI Code of Ethics and Professional Obligations, identification/testing rules and applicable sanctions eligibility.
Documentation
Submit descriptive work history with contacts, current resume/CV including the last 10 years of work history, and applicable original/certified supporting educational or credential documents through BICSI Navigator. BICSI verifies qualifications and may require further evidence. Pay the application fee and obtain approval; allow 30 days for processing.
Eligibility
At application, qualify under one of three alternatives: (1) hold a current RCDD certification; (2) two years of verifiable full-time-equivalent data center design, construction and/or operations experience AND either current BICSI TECH, RTPM or OSP certification OR a degree in architecture, engineering or construction management; (3) three years of verifiable full-time-equivalent data center design, construction and/or operations experience within the past seven years. These prior credentials are applicant qualifications, not additional DCDC examination leaves.
Scheduling
BICSI authorization provides candidate ID, first-attempt voucher and scheduling instructions. The approved application is valid for one year. Schedule the DCDC-004 computer-based examination with Pearson using that authorization and matching required identification. Appointment date/time/location depend on availability.

BICSI Data Center Design Consultant

Provider
Pearson Professional Assessments
Format
Computer-based knowledge examination
Exam questions
Total questions: 100.
Time limit
Two Hours
Examination outline
  • Concept Planning & Analysis (30%)
  • Systems: Architectural and Space Design/Mechanical/Electrical (20%)
    • Architectural and Space Design
    • Mechanical Systems
    • Electrical Systems
  • Systems: Information Technology/Ancillary Systems/Communications Connectivity (20%)
    • Information Technology (Network, Storage, & Servers)
    • Ancillary Systems (Fire Protection, Physical Security, Building Automation Systems [BAS])
    • Communication Connectivity
  • Data Center Operations and Maintenance Assessment (10%)
  • Security Assessment (10%)
  • Construction Administration & Commissioning (10%)
    • Construction Administration
    • Commissioning
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