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Data Center, Cloud & Networks

Data centers, cloud infrastructure, and networks provide the technical foundation for connected business and operational systems. The courses cover data center design, optimization, management, governance, and environmental performance alongside cloud and hybrid cloud architectures. Cybersecurity, resilience, and zero trust approaches connect infrastructure availability with access control and the protection of information. Network architecture and software-defined networking link connectivity design with the management of network behavior. The 5G, edge computing, and industrial Internet of Things topics connect distributed devices with services closer to operational activity. Strategic planning, digital transformation, and artificial intelligence for network automation bring these infrastructure topics into a wider view of organizational needs and change.

12 COURSES

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Advanced Data Center Design and Optimization

Explores data center architecture and the relationship between capacity, power, cooling and service requirements. Optimization connects infrastructure choices with operational performance and maintainability.

Suitable for: Data Center Engineer, Infrastructure Architect, Data Center Operations Manager

Cloud and Hybrid Cloud Infrastructure for Data Centers

Compares cloud and hybrid cloud arrangements for data center services. Workload placement, connectivity and resource management link infrastructure design with organizational requirements.

Suitable for: Cloud Architect, Cloud Operations Engineer, Infrastructure Engineer

Cybersecurity and Resilience in Data Centers

Connects data center security with service resilience and recovery planning. Protective controls and dependencies are considered in relation to infrastructure continuity.

Suitable for: Infrastructure Security Engineer, Data Center Operations Manager, IT Resilience Specialist

Strategic Data Center Management and Digital Transformation

Examines data center management within wider digital transformation plans. Infrastructure priorities, service needs and organizational change provide the strategic context.

Suitable for: Data Center Manager, IT Infrastructure Manager, Digital Transformation Manager

Enterprise IT Governance and Compliance in Data Centers

Reviews governance and compliance responsibilities for enterprise data center services. Decision-making, accountability and control oversight link infrastructure operations with organizational requirements.

Suitable for: IT Governance Manager, IT Risk Analyst, Infrastructure Compliance Specialist

Sustainable and Green Data Center Management

Focuses on energy use, resource efficiency and environmental performance in data center management. Operational choices are considered alongside the requirements of the services being supported.

Suitable for: Data Center Facilities Manager, Infrastructure Sustainability Specialist, Data Center Engineer

Advanced Network Architecture and SDN

Software-defined networking (SDN) provides the context for discussing network architecture and the management of network behavior. Design choices connect traffic control with connectivity and service requirements.

Suitable for: Network Architect, Network Automation Engineer, Infrastructure Engineer

5G, Edge Computing, and Industrial IoT Networks

Brings 5G, edge computing and industrial Internet of Things (IoT) networks into a common connectivity framework. Distributed devices and local processing are considered in relation to operational data flows.

Suitable for: Industrial Network Engineer, Edge Infrastructure Engineer, OT Connectivity Specialist

Zero Trust Security and Advanced Network Protection

Relates zero trust principles to access control and network protection. Identity, communication paths and monitoring provide a basis for reviewing access decisions.

Suitable for: Network Security Architect, Identity and Access Engineer, OT Security Engineer

Strategic Network Planning and Digital Transformation

Network planning links connectivity requirements with digital transformation objectives. Capacity, service dependencies and future changes are considered when comparing network options.

Suitable for: Network Planning Engineer, Enterprise Network Architect, IT Infrastructure Manager

Cyber Resilience and Network Risk Management

Addresses cyber resilience through the assessment and management of network risk. Disruption scenarios and recovery priorities connect technical dependencies with service continuity.

Suitable for: Network Risk Analyst, Cyber Resilience Engineer, Network Operations Manager

Next-Generation Networking and AI-Driven Network Automation

Investigates evolving network designs and artificial intelligence (AI) approaches to network automation. Monitoring information and operational decisions provide context for managing network changes.

Suitable for: Network Automation Engineer, Network Operations Engineer, Infrastructure Data Scientist