DCCA Exam Information and Outline
Data Center Certified Associate
DCCA Exam Syllabus & Study Guide
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The information below reflects the 2026 syllabus defined by
APC.
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The certification is typically achieved by completing a series of courses that cover the following core areas:
Introduction to Data Center Physical Infrastructure (NCPI):
Defining NCPI and its role in data center availability.
The relationship between IT and physical infrastructure.
Data Center Power Systems:
Principles of power distribution in the data center.
Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) systems and redundancy.
Power quality and management for higher availability.
Data Center Cooling Systems:
Fundamentals of cooling and humidity control.
Airflow management, including hot/cold aisle containment.
Thermal management strategies for efficiency.
Data Center Management and Safety:
Introduction to Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) software.
Standardization and modularity in design.
Fire protection and security management.
Physical Infrastructure Optimization:
Assessing and improving existing data center capacity.
Strategies for increasing energy efficiency.