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Mission Critical Operations Academy (MCO Academy)

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Course Description

The Mission Critical Operations (MCO) course is an instructor-guided, 12-week, self-paced online training program that teaches broad knowledge and skills for the mission critical industry and best prepares you to sit for the Certified Mission Critical Operator (CMCO) exam. Students can expect to spend approximately 10 hours per week on the coursework. The course includes end-of-module quizzes that can be taken repeatedly enabling the candidate to make sure they have a full understanding of the content. A voucher for the CMCO exam is included with the purchase of a course.

Who Should Take the Academy Course and CMCO Exam? 

  • Students studying: Electrical engineering, IT, Mission critical operations, Data center operations, Mechanical engineering, and Other related disciplines.
  • New employees onboarding into: Any mission critical operation, Design firms with mission critical projects, Contractors with mission critical projects, and Vendors working within mission critical environments

About the CMCO Certification

The Certified Mission Critical Operator (CMCO) certification is a vendor-neutral, industry-developed and maintained, and globally trusted program that serves as the starting point for professionals who operate, secure, and maintain data center systems. CMCO defines and establishes the standard for knowledge and skills required for anyone operating in a data center environment. CMCO confirms achievement and helps data center operators establish professional credibility against an industry standard.

Cost

$599.00 (Course Fee) + $0.00 (Credit Card and Convenience Charge)
The following section fees are included in the Price: $419.00 – Occupational Ext-Course Fee

Course Schedule

Section Begin Date End Date
MCO Academy Jan 12, 2026 April 5, 2026 Register
MCO Academy May 12, 2026 Jul 31, 2026 Register
MCO Academy Aug 17, 2026 Nov 8, 2026 Register

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