Driving Energy Efficiency Information Technology (IT) Operations and Sustainable Data Centres
- Artificial Intelligence
- Environmental, Social & Corporate Governance
This programme is conducted on-campus.
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2 days
Singapore Management University
Who Should Attend
- Data Centre Operations Managers
- Information Technology (IT) Infrastructure & Facilities Managers
- Green IT/ Sustainability Technology Managers
- Energy Management Specialists
PREREQUISITE
- Participants should have at least 2 years of working experience in a business, sustainability, digital, technology, operations, policy, finance, or related professional role
Overview
This course explores energy efficiency strategies for IT operations and sustainable data centre management within Singapore’s green transition roadmap. It covers key metrics such as Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE), Carbon Usage Effectiveness (CUE), and Water Usage Effectiveness (WUE), alongside approaches to cooling optimisation, renewable energy integration, and infrastructure design.
Drawing on regional case studies, the module connects energy optimisation with cost management, resilience, and enterprise value. It also examines how digital monitoring, sustainability-linked targets, and evolving technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) workloads are reshaping the future of sustainable data centres.
Learning Objectives
At the end of the 2-day course, participants will be able to:
- Understand the role of energy efficiency in Information Technology (IT) sustainability, and its contribution to Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) performance and sustainability outcomes
- Apply key data centre and IT metrics such as Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE), performance per watt, and Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) to establish baselines and track improvements
- Implement optimisation strategies across IT systems and facilities, including workload efficiency, power management, and cooling design
- Evaluate hardware lifecycle decisions using TCO and circularity practices, including IT Asset Disposition (ITAD) approaches
- Design practical Green IT policies for procurement standards, user awareness and power management protocols
- Assess pathways to cleaner energy sourcing, including Renewable Energy Credits (RECs), Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs), and green tariffs
- Develop an implementation roadmap with clear Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to plan, prioritise, and monitor IT energy efficiency programmes
- Analyse emerging trends such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) workloads, edge computing, and green cybersecurity, and their impact on sustainability
- Connect data centre sustainability strategies to Singapore’s green roadmap and broader ecosystem developments
Assessment
As part of the requirement for Skills and Workforce Development Agency (SWDA), there will be an assessment conducted at the end of the course. Participants are required to attain a minimum of 75% attendance and pass the associated assessment in order to receive a digital Certificate of Completion.
Calculate Programme Fee
Fee Table
| EMPLOYER-SPONSORED | |||
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PARTICIPANT PROFILE |
SELF-SPONSORED |
SME |
NON-SME |
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Singapore Citizen < 40 years old Permanent Resident LTVP+
|
$654 (After SWDA Funding 70%) |
$254 (After SWDA Funding 70% |
$654 (After SWDA Funding 70%) |
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Singapore Citizen ≥ 40 years old |
$254 (After SWDA Funding 70% |
$254 (After SWDA Funding 70% |
$254 (After SWDA Funding 70% |
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International Participant |
$2,180 (No Funding) |
$2,180 (No Funding) |
$2,180 (No Funding) |
All prices include 9% GST
Please note that the programme fees are subject to change without prior notice.
SkillsFuture Level-Up Programme for Mid-Career Individuals
A SkillsFuture Credit (Mid-Career) top-up of $4,000 will be provided to Singaporeans aged 40 years and above to further offset out-of-pocket course fees for this programme.
Post Secondary Education Account (PSEA)
PSEA can be utilised for subsidised programmes eligible for SkillsFuture Credit support. Click here to find out more.
Self Sponsored
SkillsFuture Credit
Singapore Citizens aged 25 and above may use their SkillsFuture Credits to pay for the course fees. The credits may be used on top of existing course fee funding.
This is only applicable to self-sponsored participants. Application to utilise SkillsFuture Credits can be submitted when making payment for the course via the SMU Academy TMS Portal, and can only be made within 60 days of course start date.
Please click here for more information on the SkillsFuture Credit. For help in submitting an SFC claim, you may wish to refer to our step-by-step guide on claiming SkillsFuture Credits (Individual).Workfare Skills Support Scheme
From 1 July 2023, the Workfare Skills Support (WSS) scheme has been enhanced. Please click here for more details.
Employer Sponsored
Enhanced Training Support for SMEs (ETSS)
- Organisation must be registered or incorporated in Singapore
- Employment size of not more than 200 or with annual sales turnover of not more than $100 million
- Trainees must be hired in accordance with the Employment Act and fully sponsored by their employers for the course
- Trainees must be Singapore Citizens or Singapore Permanent Residents
- Trainees must not be a full-time national serviceman
- Trainees are eligible for ETSS funding only if their company's SME status is approved prior to the course commencement date. To verify your SME's status, please click here.
Please click here for more information on ETSS.
Absentee Payroll
Employers who sponsor their employees for the course may apply for Absentee Payroll here. For more information, please refer to:
AP Guide (Non-SME Companies)
Declaration Guide (SME Companies)
Intake Information
Next Intake: To be advised
*Registration will close 5 calendar days before the course start date, or once the class is full, whichever comes first.
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