As technologies and power strategies continue to evolve, so too do the skillsets required of data center power professionals. The DCD Academy team has identified the fundamental building blocks needed to design and deploy alternative power generation in today’s market. With AI driving new power demands and grid reliability emerging as a critical business risk for operators striving for 24/7 uptime, this course explores the transition from traditional grid dependence to a more resilient and diversified energy portfolio. Topics include:

• Emerging energy trends shaping the future of data centers
• Modernizing data center power strategies to meet operational and regulatory demands
• Diesel alternatives and renewable energy integration
• Reducing outage risk and optimizing onsite power strategies