BE IN HIGH DEMAND WITH NOVA’S LOW-COST DATA CENTER OPERATIONS PROGRAM
Launch a fulfilling and financially rewarding career in the mission-critical data center operations industry through the first and only fully accredited two-year program of its kind in Virginia.
AVAILABLE PROGRAMS
Associate Degree in Engineering Technology: Data Center Operations Specialization
Get the skills and the hands-on training you need for good-paying jobs in data centers or companies that support data center functions with NOVA’s Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Engineering Technology: Data Center Operations Specialization degree program. You’ll have what it takes to land a job as a technician, operator or technologist.
- Length
- Two Years
- Credits
- 60-61
- Locations
- Loudoun
Data Center Operations Career Studies Certificate
With NOVA’s Career Studies Certificate (CSC) in Data Center Operations, you’ll be immersed in courses that prepare you to earn the BICSI Installer 1 (Copper) and Installer 2 (Fiber Optic) industry credentials as well as OSHA 10 certification.
- Length
- One Year
- Credits
- 26
- Locations
- Loudoun
WHY STUDY DATA CENTER OPERATIONS AT NOVA?
Experienced Data Center Operations Faculty
You’ll learn from NOVA data center operations faculty, who are highly skilled and experienced in the field. They are also caring mentors who will go above and beyond to help you succeed.
Applicable Data Center Operations Courses
You’ll take relevant courses that can lead to key industry certifications such as the BICSI Installer and OSHA 10 — credentials that are highly valued by employers in the data center field.
Affordable Data Center Operations Programs
You’ll receive an economical data center operations education. You may even be eligible for NOVA scholarships to help cover the cost of your associate degree or certificate.
Program Details
Data Center Operations Overview
If you're unfamiliar with Data Center Operations, this flyer will provide a quick overview.
Data Center Operations Course Details
ET Career Scholars Program for DCO Students
ET Career Scholars is an excellent opportunity for graduating or graduated high school students to get into Data Center Operations (DCO) through a FREE year at NOVA that includes a summer bridge program, a 1-year certificate in DCO, and a guaranteed internship interview with an industry partner.
Accreditations
Northern Virginia Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award the associate degree in engineering technology.
Credits and
Transfer Info
Credit for Prior Learning
Credit for prior learning (CPL) generally refers to the process of granting college credit for learning gained in nontraditional ways, including but not limited to: certifications, AP or IB exams, military training, or life experience.
Transferring
Learn more about possible transfer opportunities associated with this program of study. Students interested in transferring should contact an advisor or counselor to further discuss their plans.