VU Datacentre Academy
Built in partnership with Microsoft, our new Datacentre Academy is a hands-on program that helps you build the practical skills for entry-level roles in this rapidly-growing sector.
Demand is rising for cloud services, AI and digital infrastructure - all of which is powered by data centres. That means more roles, more pathways and real long‑term career options are opening for people with the right skills.
Be part of this exclusive, fee-free pilot program co-funded by Microsoft and the Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions.
Secure one of just 50 spots across two courses and become job-ready for a career in data centres.
Explore our courses
Datacentre Essentials
This 12-week short course is designed to prepare you with job-ready skills and knowledge for an entry-level role within the data centre industry.
Critical Environment Technician
Our 16-week short course will give you job-ready skills in how to monitor and maintain critical systems like power, cooling and environmental controls.
Included in the courses
- on-campus training for 3 days a week (full-time)
- practical learning in purpose-built labs that simulate working in a data centre
- guest speakers from industry, including Microsoft experts
- excursions to partner data centres to deepen real-world understanding
- help getting career-ready with resume, interview and job-readiness support.
You'll finish these courses with
- practical technical skills you can use immediately
- experience you can talk about in interviews
- a clear path to roles in the data centre industry
- support to get you job-ready.
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