Schneider Electric, a global specialist in energy management, announced it is integrating "Data Centre University", the globally recognised online resource of data centre courses, with its online, free, vendor-neutral energy efficiency learning programme, Energy University. The move gets Schneider Electric one step closer to its stated goal of supplying comprehensive energy efficiency learning for all segments and industries within the next three years.
"The addition of Data Centre University is another step in our commitment to help fill the gap in available educational resources for energy efficiency and sustainable operations," says Susan Hartman, global programme manager: Energy University at Schneider Electric. "Business leaders have a tremendous opportunity today to reduce energy consumption and costs, and the inclusion of the data centre content allows for individuals in the IT space to have access to all aspects of efficiency learning."
Data Centre University has existed as a highly successful e-learning programme from Schneider Electric's IT business unit for the past seven years, with more than 360 000 courses taken within the resource. The 90 000 registered users of Data Centre University will be migrated into Energy University, making it the second college of learning within that resource. The Data Centre University name and identification will be retained.
Energy University has outpaced growth expectations since its launch in 2009. The programme's 120 000+ users have taken more than 115 000 courses in 165 countries and 12 languages. It is endorsed by 17 global professional organisations, 13 of which offer continuing education credits for members who take part in the programme.
Delivered entirely online, Energy University courses are designed to support anyone involved in the decision-making, management, planning, design, or construction of a space impacted by energy. The online format enables those seeking to continue their education and expertise in energy management with access to content without time, travel or budget restrictions. Courses provide awareness of energy opportunities and the knowledge needed to prioritise projects, win approval, successfully acquire safe, reliable and cost-effective solutions, and monitor performance to sustain significant energy savings over time.
"Only through education and awareness can companies take advantage of the significant energy savings available to them today," says Andy Chatha, president and CEO of ARC Advisory Group. "By providing users with commercial-free knowledge and expertise of various topics, they will be able to implement sustainable energy-efficient solutions that are good for the environment and good for their bottom line."
Energy University is available on-demand anytime at www.MyEnergyUniversity.com. For more information about Schneider Electric South Africa or its integrated solutions, visit its Web site at www.schneider-electric.co.za.
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As a global specialist in energy management with operations in more than 100 countries, Schneider Electric offers integrated solutions across multiple market segments, including leadership positions in utilities and infrastructures, industries and machine manufacturers, non-residential buildings, data centres and networks and in residential. Focused on making energy safe, reliable, efficient, productive and green, the group's 130 000 plus employees achieved sales of 22.4 billion euros in 2011, through an active commitment to help individuals and organisations make the most of their energy. www.schneider-electric.com
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