Uptime Institute Partners with Tuwaiq to Welcome Aspiring Data Center
Professionals to Join World-Class KSA Data Center Training Academy
RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA – 21 de dezembro de 2024 – Uptime Institute today announced the opening of the Uptime Institute Data Center Academy: Saudi Arabia. The new Academy allows data center professionals to train for a career in the fast-growing data center industry from the world leader in Data Center Career Training. The first-of-its kind Academy has been created to support the Saudi Vision 2030 government program aiming to achieve the goal of increased diversification economically, socially and culturally, in line with the vision of Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman. This important vision includes the development of a skilled workforce to strengthen the Kingdom’s position as a global digital hub.
Uptime Institute Data Center Academy graduates will benefit from a structured career development pathway and the ability to secure full-time employment with leading companies in the data center industry. The Academy is delivered in collaboration with Tuwaiq Academy and supported by the Ministry of Communications & Information Technology (MCT), Saudi Human Resources Development Fund, and the Communications, Space, & Technology Commission (CST). Graduates will gain industry recognized credentials and skills needed to thrive in this dynamic and lucrative data center industry field.
Uptime Institute, Data Center Academy, aims to build and strengthen a sustainable ecosystem for the development of knowledge and skills in the digital infrastructure field in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The academy will provide candidates with comprehensive training, including formal and on-the-job training, continuous assessment, and support, educating them with the skills and expertise needed to start lucrative careers in the thriving digital infrastructure industry, encompassing the data center and network cabling sectors. This initiative will contribute to enhancing the job market in the data center and related ICT sectors, building a robust national talent pool that supports the Saudi Vision 2030 Digital Transformation Agenda.
“The data center industry is one of the fastest growing markets in the world, and this continued industry expansion requires a growing and diverse workforce," said Martin V. McCarthy, CEO Uptime Institute. “The Uptime Institute Data Center Academy brings our world-class corporate learning and technical education programs to KSA, backed by practical experience and specialized domain expertise. We are honored and pleased to support the Saudi Vision 2030 Digital Transformation.”
One of the major pillars of Saudi Vision 2030 is the transformation of the unique strategic location of Saudi Arabia into a global hub connecting three continents, Asia, Europe and Africa. The countries’ geographic position between key global waterways, makes the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia an epicenter of trade and the gateway to the world. With digital infrastructure underpinning every aspect of modern life, the demand for skilled data center professionals is at an all-time high. Uptime Institute Data Center Academy has established a location in Riyadh to help meet the demand by offering world-class training and direct employment opportunities. Graduates will complete the programs well-equipped to join major digital infrastructure organizations, including data center operators, system integrators, and facility management companies.
Specialized Career Pathways:
- Technical Career Development Pathway: This option is ideal for graduates with vocational diplomas in Mechanical, Electrical or IT fields focusing on essential skills for data center technicians.
- Design and Project Management Pathway: This option is for those in Mechanical, Electrical, or IT fields, covering data center design and project management,
- Operational Management Pathway: This option is suitable for Mechanical, Electrical or IT graduates, teaching management of complex data center environments and driving further efficiencies.
Uptime Institute is the Global Digital Infrastructure Authority, and the author and exclusive certifier of the Tier Standards, which have been used in the design, construction, and operations of thousands of data center sites in more than 118 countries. Over 90.000 digital infrastructure professionals from countries around the world have looked to Uptime Institute’s education programs to help them grow their business and advance their careers. Uptime Institute offers a range of education pathways that are valuable for every point in a career for digital infrastructure professionals. This includes adolescents in apprenticeships and entry level staff to post graduate degrees in Data Center Leadership for savvy, long-serving professionals.
Tuwaiq Academy offers educational camps and programs in partnership with major international entities including Apple, Meta, Amazon, Microsoft, CompTIA, Alibaba, to remain updated in the development of advanced technologies and provide qualitative educational opportunities to develop national capabilities in various fields of advanced technologies like data centers, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and software development. By providing state-of-the-art facilities and partnering with global tech leaders, Tuwaiq Academy aims to equip individuals with the skills needed to drive the country's digital transformation and support its transition to a knowledge-based economy.
“We are pleased to further Tuwaiq Academy’s endeavour to activate our partnerships with major international entities in order to establish professional career-changing educational pathways in various fields of modern technologies, the first of their kind in the region, and to graduate distinguished national capabilities to achieve the goals of the Human Capacity Development Program according to Saudi Vision 2030,” said Mr. Abdulaziz Al-Hammadi, CEO, Tuwaiq Academy.
Uptime Institute Data Center Academy is actively engaging with local colleges and universities in the Kingdom to raise industry awareness and support among young Saudis and provide access to globally respected digital infrastructure education programs in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Sobre o Uptime Institute
Uptime Institute is the Global Digital Infrastructure Authority. With over 3.500 awards issued in over 118 countries around the globe, and over 1.100 currently active projects in 80+ countries, Uptime has helped tens of thousands of companies optimize critical IT assets while managing costs, resources, and efficiency.
For over 30 years, the company has established industry-leading benchmarks for data center performance, resilience, sustainability, and efficiency, which provide customers assurance that their digital infrastructure can perform across a wide array of operating conditions at a level consistent with their individual business needs. Uptime’s Tier Standard is the IT industry’s most trusted and adopted global standard for the design, construction, and operation of data centers. Offerings include the organization’s Tier Standard and Certifications, Management & Operations reviews and assessments including SCIRA-FSI financial sector risk assessment, the Sustainability Assessment, and a broad range of additional risk management, performance, availability, and related offerings. Uptime Education training programs have been successfully completed by over 90.000 data center professionals, such as the much-valued ATD (Accredited Tier Designer) and AOS (Accredited Operations Specialist). The Uptime Education curriculum has been expanded by the acquisition of CNet Training, Ltd. in 2023. Uptime Institute is headquartered in New York, NY, with offices in London, Sao Paulo, Dubai, Riyadh, Singapore, and Taipei, Madrid and full-time Uptime professionals based in over 34 countries around the world. For more information, visit uptimeinstitute.com.
About Tuwaiq Academy
Tuwaiq Academy, located in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, is a leading institution dedicated to advancing technological innovation and digital skills. As part of Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 initiative, the academy offers intensive boot camps, workshops, and training programs in fields of advanced technologies.