The course will be delivered over the course of 5 half-days, culminating in a proctored examination. 如需了解课程日期及地点详情，请查看课程安排。

课程及相应课题安排如下：

Session 1—Tier Classification System

• Tier 的概念及定义
• 主要的数据中心设备基础设施系统

Session 2—Cooling Systems

• 关键机械子系统
• 冗余拓扑
• 连续制冷

Session 3—Electrical Systems

• 关键电气子系统
• 多个配电路径要求
• 发电机（发电厂）要求
• 电气系统与机械系统的交互

Session 4—Ancillary Systems

• 关键配套子系统
• 配套子系统对 Tier 分类的影响
• Compartmentalization

Session 5—Common Discrepancies

• Faculty-led review of common noncompliant design elements from Certification submittals
• Myths and misconceptions

Session 6—Tier Certification

• Benefits
• Process

Session 7—Operational Sustainability

• Defining Operational Sustainability elements
• Strategic concepts

Session 8—Staffing and Organization

• Staffing development process
• Staff qualifications
• Organizational structure impacts

Session 9—Maintenance

• Building a preventive maintenance program
• Maintenance management system requirements for tracking activities
• Vendor support
• Predictive maintenance
• Life-cycle planning
• Housekeeping

Session 10—Training, Planning, and Operations

• Developing a training program
• Vendor training
• Site policies
• Capacity and load management

Session 11—Building Characteristics and Commissioning

• Building characteristics impacts on operations
• Commissioning activities that define operations success

Session 12—Site Location Risk

• Defining risks to operational activities posed by natural and man-made factors