Data Center Assistant Project Manager

This program provides students with the technical knowledge and practical coordination skills needed to begin a successful career as a Data Center Assistant Project Manager in construction and critical facilities environments. Through a six-week, in-person training experience, students learn how projects move from planning through execution, commissioning, and turnover while developing the documentation awareness, sequencing judgment, and communication skills expected of entry-level Assistant Project Managers supporting active project teams. In addition to practical instruction, students have the opportunity to earn nationally recognized certifications that strengthen their qualifications and career prospects, including: • OSHA 10 - Students must complete and pass to meet graduation requirements • Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM®) - Students prepare for and are eligible to sit for the CAPM certification exam during the program. Learning is reinforced through hands-on assessments that measure mastery of practical problem-solving skills essential to work in the data center trade. Students gain a comprehensive understanding of safety protocols, proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), and the professional standards expected within the industry. Training also emphasizes customer service and soft skills through our career services, ensuring graduates can establish trust and maintain positive client relationships. Dependability is a cornerstone of this program. Students are expected to arrive on time, in uniform, and prepared each day developing the accountability, work ethic, and professionalism that employers value. Upon successful completion, graduates receive a Certificate of Completion and are prepared to enter the field of Data Center Project Management.

Build your skills. Help build what’s next. In just 6 weeks, ForgeNow’s Data Center Assistant Project Manager program teaches you to read construction drawings, track project schedules and costs, preparing you to support data center construction from planning to close-out.

Credential. Upon successful completion, graduates receive a Certificate of Completion and are prepared to enter the field of Data Center Project Management.

Six weeks, hands on. 6 consecutive weeks of in-person training, 158 lecture hours and 82 lab hours, 240 clock hours in total. Student to instructor ratios are 1:30 in the classroom and 1:20 in the lab.

Industry certifications. Students have the opportunity to earn OSHA 10, Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM®). Students must complete and pass to meet graduation requirements Students prepare for and are eligible to sit for the CAPM certification exam during the program.

What ForgeNow provides. All required learning and training material; Uniform & PPE; Lifetime Career Services support.

Veterans. ForgeNow is eligible for Veterans Education Benefits to include the GI Bill®.

Lodging Grant. To make ForgeNow programs accessible to those who do not live in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, ForgeNow is proud to offer a lodging scholarship to prospective students who live more than 30 miles radius from the ForgeNow training facility. This Lodging Grant provides lodging for the entirety of the ForgeNow program of attendance, starting the day before the program starts and ending the day after the program is complete.

Lifetime career services. ForgeNow offers lifetime job placement and career assistance at no charge to all students who are awarded a COC for any program.

To apply to a ForgeNow program, prospective students call ForgeNow at 1-877-872-2660 or submit their information on ForgeNow.edu. A member of the ForgeNow Admissions team will then reach out to discuss the program of interest, class start dates and answer any questions. All programs are taught in English, and each admission interview is conducted in English.

Length and hours. 6 consecutive weeks, 240 clock hours: 158 lecture and 82 lab.

Class schedule. Monday through Friday, 7:00am – 3:30pm. 15-minute break prior to lunch, 15-minute break after lunch, 30-minute lunch

Delivery. In person (explicitly: 'a six-week, in-person training experience'), full time. Student to instructor ratios are 1:30 in the classroom and 1:20 in the lab.

Cohort start dates. ForgeNow runs 7 cohorts a year. Published cohorts: 11/02/2026 – 12/16/2026 (Cohort 7); 01/11/2027 – 02/19/2027 (Cohort 1); 03/01/2027 – 04/09/2027 (Cohort 2); 04/19/2027 – 05/28/2027 (Cohort 3); 06/07/2027 – 07/16/2027 (Cohort 4); 07/26/2027 – 09/03/2027 (Cohort 5); 09/13/2027 – 10/22/2027 (Cohort 6); 11/01/2027 – 12/15/2027 (Cohort 7). Exact dates subject to change. Contact admissions to confirm current schedule.

Campus hours. 7:00 AM CST to 5:00 PM CST Monday – Thursday and 7:00 AM CST to 4:00 PM CST on Friday. Instruction hours are 7:00 AM CST to 3:30 PM CST Monday – Friday.

No application or registration fee. The catalog publishes no application or registration fee for this program.

Ways to pay. Student may elect to pay for their tuition and fees using GI Bill® benefits, a private loan, a third-party loan, cash or credit, third-party scholarship(s), Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act funding, contractor sponsored, or a combination of any of these payments' methods. ForgeNow does not have internal Tuition and Fees scholarships.

Institutional loan. Institutional Loan – All students have the option of applying for a ForgeNow 36-Month Institutional Loan with interest rates varying based on the amount of the down payment. ForgeNow Institutional Loans are serviced by TFC Credit Corporation of California, NMLS# 1708442.

Veterans. ForgeNow is eligible for Veterans Education Benefits to include the GI Bill®. Contact ForgeNow admissions about veterans benefits for this program.

Lodging Grant. A lodging scholarship is available to students who live more than a 30-mile straight-line distance from the ForgeNow training facility, covering lodging for the length of the program.

Data Center Assistant Project Managers work in data centers and mission-critical facilities, supporting the teams that build, expand, and maintain complex infrastructure. They may work for general contractors, technology companies, engineering firms, or data center operators.

Career services. ForgeNow offers lifetime job placement and career assistance at no charge to all students who are awarded a COC for any program. Support covers resume format, cover letter assistance, mock interviews, soft skills, 1 on 1 meetings.

Note. ForgeNow does not guarantee employment. Outcomes vary by location, employer, and individual performance.

Graduation requirements. A Certificate of Completion (COC) will be awarded to each student who successfully completes all the academic requirements and attendance requirements for their program. Students must have a minimum attendance over 90% and a CGPA above 2.0. Students must complete and pass the certifications assigned for their program.

Who should apply. Individuals who are organized, detail oriented, strong communicators, and interested in technology, construction, and project management should apply. This program is ideal for those looking to build a career supporting the teams that keep data center projects organized, on schedule, and moving forward.

Campus. The ForgeNow campus is at 2701 Highpoint Oaks Drive, Suite 210, Lewisville, TX 75067.