Design & Management credential
Data Center Design Consultant
BICSI Data Center Design Consultant™ (DCDC®)
The Kingdom is building Data Centers at national scale. A DCDC designs, coordinates and manages the full life of a facility, from site selection to commissioning and operation.
About the DCDC credential
Who it’s for
Data Center designers, consultants, MEP and ICT engineers, and owner-side project leads.
What you’ll be able to do
- Assess sites and client needs
- Design IT equipment space, power and cooling integration
- Coordinate commissioning, construction and close-out
Eligibility
One of two routes: two years of verifiable full-time equivalent experience in Data Center design, construction or operations plus a current BICSI Technician certification; or three years of that experience within the past seven years.
Recommended training
DC102, Applied Data Center Design and Best Practices, with DC101, Introduction to Data Center Design, available online through BICSI CONNECT. BICSI suggests 125 or more hours of study. Study reference: ANSI/BICSI 002, the Data Center design standard.
The exam
100 questions in 2 hours, mixing multiple choice, multiple response with two correct answers, drag and drop, hot spot identification and enhanced matching. Based on the DCDC v4 exam.
Exam application: USD 510 member, USD 725 non-member.
You apply to BICSI first. Once approved, you book your exam at a Pearson VUE test centre. [Pearson VUE centres in the Kingdom]
Keeping it current
Renewed on a recurring cycle with continuing education credits, including a BICSI ethics course each cycle. [CEC count and cycle length]
Your next step
Pair DCDC with the RCDD for full ICT design authority.
FAQ
DCDC, answered
Who should take the DCDC?
Data Center designers, consultants, MEP and ICT engineers, and owner-side project leads.
What are the eligibility requirements for the DCDC?
One of two routes: two years of verifiable full-time equivalent experience in Data Center design, construction or operations plus a current BICSI Technician certification; or three years of that experience within the past seven years.
Which course prepares me for the DCDC?
DC102, Applied Data Center Design and Best Practices, with DC101, Introduction to Data Center Design, available online through BICSI CONNECT. BICSI suggests 125 or more hours of study. Study reference: ANSI/BICSI 002, the Data Center design standard.
What is the DCDC exam like?
100 questions in 2 hours, mixing multiple choice, multiple response with two correct answers, drag and drop, hot spot identification and enhanced matching. Based on the DCDC v4 exam.
Can I train for the DCDC in Saudi Arabia?
Yes. BICSI Saudi Arabia is in association with our affiliate Pro Skills Trainings, the BICSI ATF in the EMEA region. Current dates are on Courses & Schedule.
How do I keep my DCDC current?
Renewed on a recurring cycle with continuing education credits, including a BICSI ethics course each cycle. [CEC count and cycle length]
What comes after the DCDC?
Pair DCDC with the RCDD for full ICT design authority.
Ready to build what's next?
Join the community setting the standard for ICT infrastructure in the Kingdom.