Data Center Training
Find a data center career training program near you.
Community College Programs
Northern Virginia
NOVA Community College
Get the essential skills and hands-on training through NOVA’s low-cost Data Center Operations (DCO) program so you can be in-demand and well-paid as a technician, operator, or technologist in the rapidly growing data center sector. NOVA is the first and only fully-accredited 2-year data center degree program in Virginia.
1-year Career Studies Certificate (C.S.C.) in Data Center Operations
2-year Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) Data Center Operations Specialization
New 1-year Network and Fiber Technician C.S.C.
Industry-recognized certifications
Part-time and full-time options. Students can take 1 course at a time or multiple courses to work with their schedule
Classes offered year-round in 15, 12, 10, and 7-week options
Instructors who are industry professionals working in the largest data center sector in the world
Robust industry partnerships and collaboration
Curriculum built with industry partners
State-of-the-art facilities, including our upcoming 8,823 SF DCO Training Facility at the Woodbridge Campus
The Career and Leadership Readiness Institute (CLRI), a premier professional development program for technology students
Executive mentoring and networking events with potential data center employers
Professional industry speaker events
Paid Internships
Laurel Ridge Community College
Workforce Solutions and Continuing Education (WSCE) at Laurel Ridge Community College serves the individuals and businesses throughout the community with high-quality, relevant course offerings in business, professional development, continuing education, and corporate training. Designed for adults of all ages, our programs offer high-quality instruction and hands-on skills that transfer directly into the workplace. We offer instructional year-round programs convenient for individuals or employers at multiple locations, or even on-site for your organization!
Classes start weekly with enrollment at any time 3 days prior to start
Over 1,000 courses offered each year
Instruction ranges from 3-hour workshops to 9-month apprenticeship programs
Instructors are industry professionals working in the field
Funding available
Compressed “Fast Track” style programs for those starting, enhancing and career changing
Robust on-site business and organization training programs for employers
Industry recognized certification programs
Paid-Internship available