Networks Europe May-Jun 2018 | Page 28

28 TRAINING & SKILLS BICSI  DCDC By Keith Sawyer, BICSI UK & Ireland District Vice Chair www.bicsi.org The BICSI Data Centre Design Consultant certification is now available in the United Kingdom Building Industry Consulting Service International, also known to most as BICSI, has long been respected and regarded as the global standard bearer for excellence in information and communication technology (ICT) education by most serious industry players. Engineers holding a BICSI accreditation of any sort have always been highly respected because BICSI has strong connections with industry standards bodies. A BICSI accreditation of any sort requires dedication, competence and has never been an easy option. From the comprehensive Cabling Installation & Technician programme through to the highly prestigious Registered Communications Distribution Designer (RCDD), there has always been an excellent career path for datacom industry professionals to follow that provides globally recognised certification. There are also more specialised education paths that can be taken like the Outside Plant (OSP) Designer or Registered Telecommunications Project Manager (RTPM). Much of the course content is online and Authorised Design Training Providers (ADTP) are located around the globe so there is no need to travel long distances and with open registration you can progress through much of the training at a speed to suit other commitments. www.networkseuropemagazine.com