Data Center Operations Foundations, Basic Certificate

College(s):

Richard J. Daley

Program Code: 0533

Program Requirements

Required Program Core
AIR CON 159Industrial Cooling and Refrigeration3
AIR CON 204Advanced Control Systems3
CIS 111Computer Operations3
340MFGT 105Introduction to Advanced Manufacturing I3
340MFGT 106Introduction to Advanced Manufacturing II3
340MFGT 128Intro to Data Center Operations3
340MFGT 188Industrial Electricity I3
340MFGT 189Industrial Electricity II - Motors3
340MFGT 288Industrial Electricity III - PLC's I3
Total Hours27

Pathway

This is an example course sequence for students interested in pursuing Data Center Operations Foundations. It does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. If this pathway is followed as outlined, you will earn a Basic Certificate (BC) in Data Center Operations Foundations.

Semester by Semester Pathway for Full-Time Students

All plans can be modified to fit the needs of part-time students by adding more semesters.

Plan of Study Grid
Semester 1Hours
340MFGT 105 Introduction to Advanced Manufacturing I 3
340MFGT 106 Introduction to Advanced Manufacturing II 3
340MFGT 128 Intro to Data Center Operations 3
AIR CON 159 Industrial Cooling and Refrigeration 3
340MFGT 188 Industrial Electricity I 3
 Hours15
Semester 2
AIR CON 204 Advanced Control Systems 3
CIS 111 Computer Operations 3
340MFGT 189 Industrial Electricity II - Motors 3
340MFGT 288 Industrial Electricity III - PLC's I 3
 Hours12
 Total Hours27

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Careers

This program can prepare students for the jobs listed below. Click on each one to learn more, including average earnings, annual job openings, and how much education people in that field have. For additional guidance and resources on career options, current City Colleges students and alumni can contact the Career Services Office.

Maintenance and Repair Workers, General

Job Description

Perform work involving the skills of two or more maintenance or craft occupations to keep machines, mechanical equipment, or the structure of a building in repair. Duties may involve pipe fitting; HVAC maintenance; insulating; welding; machining; carpentry; repairing electrical or mechanical equipment; installing, aligning, and balancing new equipment; and repairing buildings, floors, or stairs.

Salary Based on Experience Level

Take a look at the average hourly/annual earnings for this career in Cook County

Lightcast earnings figures are based on OES data from the BLS and include base rate, cost of living allowances, guaranteed pay, hazardous-duty pay, incentive pay (including commissions and bonuses), on-call pay, and tips.

Annual Wages

Entry-Level 10th Percentile$37,862
Median 50th Percentile$59,737
Senior-Level 90th Percentile$85,515

Hourly Wages

Entry-Level 10th Percentile$18
Median 50th Percentile$29
Senior-Level 90th Percentile$41

Annual Job Openings

2705 annual openings in Cook County

National Education Attainment

Here, you can see the level of education that people in this career complete.

Degree Program% of Jobs
A high school diploma or less26.02%
A certificate62.97%
Some college6.62%
An Associate degree2.85%
A Bachelor's degree0.35%
A Master's or Professional degree1.17%
A Doctoral degree or more0.00%

1.52% continue their education beyond an associate degree

Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment

Job Description

Repair, test, adjust, or install electronic equipment, such as industrial controls, transmitters, and antennas.

Salary Based on Experience Level

Take a look at the average hourly/annual earnings for this career in Cook County

Lightcast earnings figures are based on OES data from the BLS and include base rate, cost of living allowances, guaranteed pay, hazardous-duty pay, incentive pay (including commissions and bonuses), on-call pay, and tips.

Annual Wages

Entry-Level 10th Percentile$45,265
Median 50th Percentile$64,940
Senior-Level 90th Percentile$94,195

Hourly Wages

Entry-Level 10th Percentile$22
Median 50th Percentile$31
Senior-Level 90th Percentile$45

Annual Job Openings

41 annual openings in Cook County

National Education Attainment

Here, you can see the level of education that people in this career complete.

Degree Program% of Jobs
A high school diploma or less22.02%
A certificate32.27%
Some college0.00%
An Associate degree45.71%
A Bachelor's degree0.00%
A Master's or Professional degree0.00%
A Doctoral degree or more0.00%

0.00% continue their education beyond an associate degree

Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers

Job Description

Install or repair heating, central air conditioning, HVAC, or refrigeration systems, including oil burners, hot-air furnaces, and heating stoves.

Salary Based on Experience Level

Take a look at the average hourly/annual earnings for this career in Cook County

Lightcast earnings figures are based on OES data from the BLS and include base rate, cost of living allowances, guaranteed pay, hazardous-duty pay, incentive pay (including commissions and bonuses), on-call pay, and tips.

Annual Wages

Entry-Level 10th Percentile$44,645
Median 50th Percentile$76,267
Senior-Level 90th Percentile$125,101

Hourly Wages

Entry-Level 10th Percentile$21
Median 50th Percentile$37
Senior-Level 90th Percentile$60

Annual Job Openings

369 annual openings in Cook County

National Education Attainment

Here, you can see the level of education that people in this career complete.

Degree Program% of Jobs
A high school diploma or less23.49%
A certificate68.08%
Some college6.93%
An Associate degree1.50%
A Bachelor's degree0.00%
A Master's or Professional degree0.00%
A Doctoral degree or more0.00%

0.00% continue their education beyond an associate degree