Energy efficient and sustainable IT

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About BCS Our mission as BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT, is to enable the information society. Were championing the global IT profession by giving practitioners the professional development and career support they deserve. Through our professional certification and accreditation portfolio, we continue to set professional standards and raise levels of competence and professionalism in the industry.

Foundation Certificate in Green IT

The Foundation Certificate in Green IT is the industry leading certification from the Institute providing candidates with the knowledge and skills to increase energy efficiency and reduce costs in their organisation. The certificate is designed for all IT professionals and anyone who requires a fundamental understanding of the subject area, including managers for corporate social responsibility, procurement, infrastructure and those who need to understand what Green IT can do for them and their organisation irrespective of industry sector.

The benefits
For candidates Find out how to create a Green IT strategy and roadmap Understand key initiatives, policy and legislation Learn the process and techniques for internal assessment Understand the concept of carbon accounting Use IT and resources efficiently Self study and online exams available BCS membership available, supporting selfinitiated professional development For employers Establish sustainable IT business practices Produce a Green IT strategy for your organisation Ensure your organisations compliance with UK Government CRC Energy Efficiency scheme Enjoy significant cost savings associated with reduced energy and IT resource consumption Provide employees with key skills development Align your organisation to recognised best practice

Green IT for Sustainable Business Practice

To support study for the Foundation Certificate in Green IT, the Institute has published this book. It provides strategic and practical approaches to resolving the environmental issues raised by IT.

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Data centre management

In 2008, the European Commission published the EU Code of Conduct for Data Centres to help data centres and organisations with data centre facilities cut costs and reduce their impact on the environment. This now globally recognised Code proposes general principles and practical actions for data centres to follow.

Training Partners

Data centre management certifications

To support a career path in data centre management or consultancy, the Institute has developed two certificates that enable successful candidates to play a crucial role in delivering an effective efficiency and cost control strategy for their data centre.

Intermediate Certificate in EU Code of Conduct for Data Centres

This certificate provides an introduction to the Code and guidance on how to apply best practice.

Intermediate Certificate in Energy and Cost Management

This certificate looks more closely at the importance of managing data centre energy and cost, and examines the appropriate management steps that can be taken to achieve this.

The benefits
For data centre professionals Enjoy greater opportunities as industrys need for sustainability experts increases Take the first steps on the data centre management career path Understand terminology and execution of key energy efficiency best practices Learn how to perform energy measurement and reporting Position yourself as a credible asset in delivering efficiency and cost solutions BCS membership available, supporting self-initiated professional development For data centres and organisations with data centre facilities Harness major cost savings through energy efficiency Be ready for the expected increase in energy related legislation Develop a common language around energy efficiency Prepare for the impact of the CRC Energy Efficiency scheme Ensure you have the right people with the right skills to apply energy best practices Provide your employees with a clear career path in data centre management

Become an Accredited Training Partner

In todays increasingly competitive market, IT practitioners are looking for career development opportunities that give them lasting benefits by providing the knowledge, expertise and practical skills employers are looking for. Our certifications have been helping IT professionals to perform their roles better and take their careers further, in countries all over the world for over 25 years. We are dedicated to providing a first class service to our training partners working closely with you to ensure that together we continue to raise the level of professionalism in the IT industry.

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Certified Energy Efficient Datacentre Award (CEEDA) Recognising and rewarding best practice in data centre energy efficiency

CEEDA is an independent, international, vendor neutral, assessment programme for energy efficiency within data centres.
About the Award
This new Award recognises and rewards best practice in data centre energy efficiency. It provides data centres with an independent means of assessing and accrediting their facilities for energy efficiency. Successful organisations can display their Award and use the Award logo within their corporate marketing material. They are also eligible to be listed in the online Register of Energy Efficient Data Centres.

The benefits
Gain industry recognition and public acknowledgement for energy efficiency best practice Harness major cost savings through energy efficiency Distinguish your organisation as an industry leader Meet the needs of increasing carbon legislation Demonstrate to clients that your organisation is committed to energy efficiency Receive advice and recommendations for energy efficiency improvement

Find out more: www.ceeda-award.org

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