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Certified TIA-942 Design Consultant (CTDC)

Name: Certified TIA-942 Design Consultant (CTDC)
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This course, the participant will learn how to design an ANSI/TIA-942 compliant data centre. It will provide a clear understanding of the requirements of the ANSI/TIA-942 Standard and possible implementation variations.

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Last updated : 23/07/2026
English

Available as Instructor Led Training, Live Online & In Person at your Offices or Ours.

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Duration:

24.00 hours

19.5 CPD hours

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Course Outline:

Introduction to Data Centre Facilities

About the ANSI/TIA-942
Life of the ANSI/TIA-942 Standard
Relation to other standards
Architectural
Electrical
Mechanical
Telecommunication
Areas under scope
High level redundancy definitions
Redundancy options (N, N+1 etc.)
Fault tolerant
Concurrent maintainability
Compartmentalisation
Examples of redundancy levels

Data Centre Space PlanningData Centre TopologiesRecommendations for Energy EfficiencyArchitectural

Site selection
Parking
Multi-tenant building
Building construction
Vapor barrier
Roofing
Floor loading
Raised flooring
Suspended/drop ceiling
Hanging load
Seismic

Building Security & Safety

Security
CCTV
Staffing
Bullet/ballistic proofing
Lighting
Safety
- Signage

Building and Room Access

Security checkpoints
Entry lobby
Doors and windows
Exit corridors
Shipping and receiving areas

Room/Area Design Requirements

Administrative offices
Security offce
Operations centre
Restroom and break room
UPS/Battery rooms
Generator and fuel storage area
Computer room

Electrical

Utility power
- Substation
- Feed requirements
- Self-generation
HT/HV switch gear
Generator and fuel supply
LT/LV switch gear
- ATS
- Alternatives to ATS
UPS and batteries
PDU
STS
Grounding
Surge protection
EPO
Central power monitoring
Load banks
Testing
Equipment maintenance
- Preventive maintenance
- Facility training programs

Mechanical

Environmental design
- Temperature and humidity requirements
- Contamination
- Sources
- Clean air
- Pressurisation
- Radio sources
- Vibration
- Water ingress
Water cooled systems
- Heat rejection
- Chilled water system
- Condenser water
- Make up water
Air cooled systems
HVAC control systems
Plumbing
- Pipe routing
Fire suppression
Water leak detection

Telecommunications

Network topology
Redundancy level design
Media and connectors
Cabling pathways
Detailed cabling design considerations
Administration and labeling
Cable testing
Data centre fabrics

Exam: Certified TIA-942 Design Consultant

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Available Delivery Options for Certified TIA-942 Design Consultant (CTDC)

Live Instructor Led Classroom Online (Live Online)
Traditional Instructor Led Classroom training (TILT/ILT)
Delivery at your offices in United Kingdom
Private dedicated course for your staff

What certification does Certified TIA-942 Design Consultant (CTDC) prepare you for?

The Certified TIA-942 Design Consultant (CTDC) course helps prepare you for the Certified TIA-942 Design Consultant (CTDC) certification path.

Which exam does Certified TIA-942 Design Consultant (CTDC) prepare you for?

The Certified TIA-942 Design Consultant (CTDC) prepares you for the 'CTDC' official exam. You can take this exam at any exam center across United Kingdom including London, Manchester, Birmingham, Edinburgh or live online wherever you are.

How many CPD hours does Certified TIA-942 Design Consultant (CTDC) provide?

The 3 day Certified TIA-942 Design Consultant (CTDC) course gives you up to 19.5 CPD hours/structured learning hours.

Who is the correct audience for Certified TIA-942 Design Consultant (CTDC)?

Participants must possess a valid data centre training certificate such as CDCP or any other approved equivalent. Please submit a copy of your certificate for verification upon registration for the CTDC course.

Do you provide training for Certified TIA-942 Design Consultant (CTDC)?

Yes, we provide corporate training, dedicated training and closed classes for Certified TIA-942 Design Consultant (CTDC). This can take place anywhere in United Kingdom including London, Manchester, Birmingham, Edinburgh or live online.

What is the duration of Certified TIA-942 Design Consultant (CTDC)?

The Certified TIA-942 Design Consultant (CTDC) training takes place over 3 day(s), with each day lasting approximately 24.00 hours including breaks.

Why are Nexus Human the best provider for Certified TIA-942 Design Consultant (CTDC)?

Nexus Human are recognised as one of the best training companies. Our trainers have won awards including Small Firms Best Trainer, national training partner of the year for Ireland, and global top 30 instructor awards in 2012, 2019 and 2021.

Is there a discount code for Certified TIA-942 Design Consultant (CTDC)?

Yes, the discount code PENPAL5 is currently available for Certified TIA-942 Design Consultant (CTDC) training. Only one discount code can be used per booking.

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When you organise training, we understand that there is a risk that some people may fall ill, become unavailable.

To mitigate the risk we include training insurance for each delegate enrolled on our public schedule, they are welcome to sit on the same Public class within 6 months at no charge, if the case arises.