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For more than 60 years, we've been helping people reach for and achieve their goals. If you're looking to advance your business, career or life skills, we have everything you need to open the next door. 3.7M+ Students Served Annually 5.3k+ Regulatory Approvals 20% Of Fortune 500 Companies Rely On Us
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[H2] WORKPLACE SAFETY
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[H2] TECHNICAL SKILLS TRAINING
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[H2] PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
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[H3] November 19, 2025
[H2] Data Center Safety Council and Certus Launch Industry's First Data Center Safety Awareness Certificate
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[H3] January 14, 2026
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[H1] Press Release
[H2] Data Center Safety Council and Certus Launch Industry's First Data Center Safety Awareness Certificate
[H3] New online, self-paced credential provides a global standardized baseline in safety awareness for everyone entering a data center environment.
November 19, 2025 St. Paul, Minn. – November 3, 2025 — The Data Center Safety Council (DCSC), an industry group driving a unified approach to personnel safety in data center operations, and Certus, a leading workforce-training and certification provider, today announce the official launch of the first-ever Data Center Safety Awareness Certificate. This milestone program marks a significant step toward establishing a global industry-wide baseline level of health and safety competency for industry professionals and suppliers accessing data center sites.
[H2] Certificate Overview
The Data Center Safety Awareness Certificate is designed to ensure that all personnel entering operational data center environments—whether operators, contractors, vendors or suppliers—share a common foundation of safety awareness tailored to the unique hazards of the data center industry. Unlike generic training programs, the course is built specifically around risks encountered in data center settings: electrical and chemical hazards, heat and fire exposure, noise hazards, emergency procedures and more. Developed by DCSC with EHS leaders at global data centers, this certificate bridges the gap between broad regulatory compliance and the operational realities of today's data centers.
[H2] Key Features and Benefits
16 online, self-paced modules covering essential topics such as data center infrastructure, culture, pre-job planning, emergency procedures, site access, slips, trips and falls; material handling, electrical hazards, control of hazardous energy, confined spaces, fire prevention, heat hazards, noise hazards, chemical management, water systems, working at heights, and housekeeping expectations. A final exam of 30 questions, exam attempts up to three times; certificate valid for two years. Accessibility and flexibility: course delivered online only, globally applicable, mobile-friendly, self-paced; learners have up to 180 days to complete after enrollment. Employer-friendly: bulk/licensed access for groups, integration support with corporate LMS systems, volume discounts, member pricing for DCSC member organizations.
[H2] Why It Matters
The pace of data center construction and expansion is unprecedented, driven by global demand for digital infrastructure. As data centers become larger, more complex, and involve many service-providers, contractors and vendors, embedding consistent safety awareness into every individual who accesses a site is no longer optional. According to the DCSC, the training gap in this sector has become a priority. By establishing a standardized credential, data center operators can: Aim to reduce accidents and near-misses in multi-employer, high-risk environments. Establish consistent safety language and baseline understanding across employees, contractors and vendors. Strive to decrease onboarding time and reduce time to operational competency.
[H2] Statements from Leadership
"We're thrilled to launch this certificate in partnership with Certus,” said Donna Lynch, Vice President Environment, Health & Safety, STACK Infrastructure and Chair of the Steering Committee, DCSC. “This comprehensive training will have a real impact on the health and safety of the growing number of workers in data center operations. For the first time, operators will have a level of assurance that those working within their data centers have an appropriate and consistent knowledge of data center safety, supporting their ability to safely execute work." "We are excited to collaborate with the Data Center Safety Council on this ground-breaking initiative,” said Kim Brophy, Chief Product Officer of Certus. “The safety of data center professionals is a top priority, and this standardized certificate represents our shared commitment to equipping workers with the critical skills to prevent accidents and ensure the security of digital infrastructure."
[H2] Launch Details & Availability
The course is now officially available. Industry professionals can access the program via the DCSC website at www.datacentersafetycouncil.org/safety-awareness-certificate and through the Certus platform [Data Center Safety Awareness Certificate]. Exact pricing details, enrollment instructions, and employer-group access are available online.
[H2] About the Organizations
Data Center Safety Council (DCSC): An industry group leading a unified approach toward ensuring the safety and well-being of personnel in data center operations. DCSC brings together major global players in the data center industry to address common issues with vendors and suppliers for the benefit and safety of all data center workers. Visit www.datacentersafetycouncil.org for more information. Visit www.datacentersafetycouncil.org. Certus: A leading provider of professional training and certification solutions, serving millions of learners annually. With a comprehensive suite of content, simulations and compliance offerings, Certus supports lifelong learners and enterprises alike. Visit www.certus.com to learn more.
[H2] Media Contacts:
Kate Asleson Marketing Lead, Data Center Safety Council kate.asleson@anteagroup.us Jordan McKnight Director of Corporate Communications jordan.mcknight@certus.com

About Us
[H1] Certus' Advanced Training Technology Empowers Learners and Businesses
Our success lies at the powerful intersection of people and technology. Certus delivers technical skills training and compliance solutions to more than 3.4 million customers per year, enabling lifelong learners at every level.
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[H2] Our Mission
[H3] TO MEET PEOPLE WHERE THEY ARE AND HELP GET THEM WHERE THEY WANT TO BE
With our seamless training solutions and technical skills programs, we give learners the confidence to open the door to what's next.
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[H2] Our Vision
[H3] TO UNLEASH POTENTIAL AND HELP LEARNERS ACHIEVE NEW POSSIBILITIES
We believe everyone should have the opportunity to learn and improve, in work and in life.
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[H2] Our People
[H3] WE SHARE A GET-IT-DONE SPIRIT AND THE DESIRE TO POSITIVELY IMPACT A NUMBER OF RAPIDLY GROWING INDUSTRIES
We're proud to be a dynamic team of problem solvers who tackle challenges head-on and develop solutions that meet clients where they are, in order to help get them where they want to be.
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[H2] Our Culture
[H3] TRUE SELF. TRUE IMPACT.
We embrace a people-first culture that celebrates diverse backgrounds and encourages employees to be true to who they are. We're a remote-first company that empowers our teammates to be themselves, do their best work and thrive both personally and professionally. Join Our Team
[H2] What We Do
We deliver training and compliance solutions across an ever-growing list of regulatory-driven end markets.
[H2] How We Do It
We enable lifelong learners at every level — from trusted industry brands to individual students and skilled professionals.
[H3] Case Studies
[H2] OUR EDUCATION TECHNOLOGY IN ACTION
Standardizing Food Safety Training for Whole Foods Market Launched in 1980 with fewer than 20 team members and just one location, Whole Foods Market has quickly become one of the largest certified organic grocers in the world, with a global footprint that spans more than 500 locations and over 91,000 team members. View Case Study Transforming a Global Food Manufacturer's Maintenance Training One of the world's largest protein processors needed to enhance maintenance and refrigeration training to close skill gaps and streamline onboarding. Find out how Certus helped them implement role-specific online learning courses and simulation-based training to achieve real-world results. View Case Study EXPLORE TAILORED TRAINING SOLUTIONS
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[H2] CERTUS EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP
Meet The Team
[H2] Our History
[H3] A TIMELINE OF GROWTH AND INNOVATION
[H3] 2014
[H4] December
[H2] The Online Traffic School (OLTS) Acquired
Expanded Certus' driver safety and driver improvement catalog with 45 state-approved training programs spanning 28 states.
[H3] 2016
[H4] July
[H2] Huckleberry Notary Bonding Acquired
Added an array of notary products and services to Certus' catalog, including surety bonding, errors and omissions insurance, and state-required notary supplies. The Notaries.com brand, initially offering notary commission and renewal services in 10 states, now serves more than 25 states with plans for continued expansion.
[H3] 2017
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[H2] National Hospitality Training (NHT) and National Safety Training (NST) Acquired
Enhanced Certus' catalog of workplace safety programs and state-accepted training solutions for the food and beverage industry.
[H3] 2019
[H4] September
[H2] Florida Drivers Association (FDA) Acquired
Added online driver safety education programs serving 67 Florida counties. FDA provides a wide range of state-accepted courses, including traffic school, drug and alcohol awareness, online permit testing and more.
[H3] 2020
[H4] January
[H2] Food Safety Educators (FSE) Acquired
Added FSE's eFoodcard program to Certus' portfolio, including state- and county-accepted safety training programs for food service employees, certified food managers and alcohol servers.
[H3] 2021
[H4] January
[H2] S/P2 Acquired
Expanded digital course offerings for professionals seeking to enter the skilled workforce and build career skills. S/P2 provides training and credentialing for career technical schools and a number of industries, including automotive, heavy-duty/diesel, welding, construction, culinary and cosmetology.
[H4] April
[H2] Certified Training Institute (CTI) Acquired
Add-on acquisition of a leading provider of online professional licensure and state-mandated continuing education. CTI offers online exam prep and continuing education programs in the fields of construction, pest control, plumbing, architecture, engineering and real estate.
[H4] September
[H2] At Your Pace Online (AYPO) Acquired
Augmented Certus' online professional licensure and continuing education platform. AYPO supplies pre-license training and continuing education courses for a diverse collection of end markets, including plumbing, HVAC, insurance, building and construction, water treatment, electrical, real estate and more.
[H4] December
[H2] TPC Training Acquired
Introduced training and workforce management solutions to the Certus platform. TPC provides industrial skills and workplace safety training, performance management and compliance software solutions for environmental, health and safety (EHS). Additional brands acquired through TPC include JADE Learning, National Environmental Trainers, eFoodhandlers and StateFoodSafety.
[H3] 2022
[H4] March
[H2] Metrix Learning Acquired
Added in-person and online programs for the public workforce training and development market. Metrix Learning assists workers and communities with identifying skill gaps, addressing workforce challenges, exploring career paths and more.
[H3] 2023
[H4] July
[H2] WorkForce180
Deepened and expanded Certus' offerings for unemployed, underemployed and dislocated workers, as well as those that support them. Workforce180 supports every workforce organization in their desire to create betterment opportunities for jobseekers and the employers they serve.
[H3] 2024
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[H2] Paulson Training
Expanded Certus' portfolio of business-to-business industrial skills and simulations offerings. Paulson provides innovative plastics training education and upskilling through their science-based injection molding and extrusion technology.
[H2] Awards and Accreditations
[H3] CELEBRATING EXCELLENCE
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[H3] 2019 SMART Award
[H4] Association for Corporate Growth
The SMART award, issued by the Orlando chapter of the Association for Corporate Growth, recognizes growth-oriented, middle-market companies in Central Florida that demonstrate successful management of assets, revenue and teams.
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[H3] CEOs of the Year Award
[H4] Orlando Business Journal
In 2019, Certus CEO John Comly was named one of Orlando Business Journal's CEOs of the Year. Comly was recognized for advancing the company's technology infrastructure and unifying its senior leadership, driving positive returns in revenue growth and cost savings.
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[H3] ANAB Accreditation
[H4] ANSI National Accreditation Board
Certus proudly offers ANAB-accredited certificate programs, which display the ANAB accreditation symbol. ANAB accreditation is recognized internationally as the highest standard in certificate program quality.
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[H3] IACET Accreditation
[H4] International Accreditors for Continuing Education and Training
As an IACET Accredited Provider, Certus offers IACET CEUs for its learning events that comply with the ANSI/IACET Continuing Education and Training Standard. IACET is recognized internationally as a standard development organization and accrediting body that promotes quality of continuing education and training.
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[H3] STC Alliance Best of Show and Distinguished Awards
[H4] Society for Technical Communication
Certus' Basic Vehicle Maintenance course won the Best of Show and Distinguished awards in the 2022 STC Alliance Competition. STC recognized the course as ideal in its category for its outstanding implementation of technical communication principles.

[H1] Enterprise Solutions
[H2] Safer Teams. Stronger Operations. Measurable Impact.
Certus helps single and multi-site organizations build a safe, compliant and job-ready workforce without adding headcount or juggling multiple vendors. Get Started with Enterprise Solutions
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[H2] A Trusted Partner
[H3] More Than Just a Training Platform
We work with your organization to uncover training needs and help you fulfill them. Certus customers receive guided training needs analysis, implementation and rollout support, customized learning paths, integration and optimization guidance, dedicated account management, and certification & compliance tracking.
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[H2] Proven Impacts
[H3] Improving Safety, Productivity & Compliance
Organizations choose Certus because the results are measurable. Our solutions support lower incident and injury rates, reduced downtime, faster onboarding and job readiness, higher regulatory compliance and audit preparedness, improved workforce retention and engagement, and standardized skills across all locations.
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[H2] Flexible Delivery
[H3] Unified Standard of Training — Multiple Formats for Convenience
Certus enables training across multiple formats and tools that align with how your teams actually work, including: On-demand eLearning (24/7 access) Instructor-led training (on-site or virtual) Simulation-based technical training Microlearning for fast onboarding Mobile access for field and remote teams Ideal for shift work, distributed teams and multi-site operations Real-time reporting & dashboards Get Started with Enterprise Solutions
[H2] Trusted by Industries That Operate at Scale
When training must work across dozens of locations, organizations choose Certus. We support complex operations across 10 major industries: Manufacturing Food & Beverage Retail Transportation & Logistics Construction Government Education Industrial Services Facilities & Property Management Energy & Utilities
[H2] Core Enterprise Training
[H3] Certus' training libraries are built to address the regulations, risks and workflows organizations face.
[H3] Technical Skills
With over 50 years of competency in technical skills training and a comprehensive library for industrial maintenance and safety topics, our technical skills courses are available fully online, virtually or in-person. These courses are geared towards maintenance technicians and others who work on equipment in industrial settings. Our technical skills division also provides performance and compliance solutions to enterprises such as yours. Online Industrial Skills: Over 1,000 course hours available anywhere and anytime, simply requiring a high-speed internet connection and smart device. Instructor-Led Training: Learn from our field-experienced instructor team live, virtually or in-person. Our 40+ course topics cover the critical skills and knowledge maintenance workers need to succeed. Troubleshooting Simulations: Practice fault recovery and improve efficiency with our simulations, which use common scenarios and tools in a completely safe, virtual environment. Workplace Safety Training: Covers topics from OSHA-required safety training to individual topics, including arc flash, electrical safety, PPE and more. Compliance Solutions: Helping your health & safety managers track training compliance, get immediate data aggregation and streamline processes.
[H3] Plastics Processing Training
Our robust plastics training curriculum is used worldwide across injection molding, extrusion, thermoforming and materials to help technicians and manufacturing teams produce consistent, high-quality parts. Through flexible learning formats and structured skill development, our courses improve troubleshooting, reduce scrap and downtime, and accelerate workforce proficiency. Training pathways and programs cover: Injection Molding Specialized Injection Molding Extrusion Thermoforming PET-ISBM Specialized Training Courses ProMolder Certification Instructor-Led Plastics Training via Paulson Plastics Academy Customized Training Services and Seminars Consulting Services
[H3] Workplace Safety
Ensuring your team understands best practices for workplace safety helps your facility experience higher uptime, improvements in productivity and reductions in injuries. Our workplace safety solutions provide OSHA-required courses in digestible formats, ranging from online training to private group instructor-led training. We offer OSHA-authorized training through our partnership with the University of South Florida. Our courses include: OSHA 10- and 30-Hour: With a general industry or construction focus, these OSHA-authorized courses for workers and supervisors cover critical workplace safety hazards. HAZWOPER: Covering topics related to hazardous waste management and mitigation, cleanup and emergency response, programs include 40- and 24-hour versions for various risk levels and an 8-hour annual refresher course. MSHA Part 46: This course helps to equip miners to recognize and avoid common mining accidents through our new miner and annual refresher options. SST: DOB-approved Site Safety Training courses specifically for those working on sites in New York City, as required by Local Law 196.
[H3] Food & Beverage
Accredited by the ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB), our food safety training is the first step in protecting your business, team and the community from foodborne illnesses and hazards. Our engaging and fully online courses have a high pass rate on the associated certification exams. We partner with more regulatory agencies than any other provider on the market as their recommended or preferred vendor, and our courses are government approved everywhere they're available. Our state-accepted and ANAB-accredited food safety programs include: Food Handler Training: Perfect for food workers who are not in management. Food Manager Training and Certification Exam: For food service managers, this course helps prepare learners for the nationally approved Food Protection Manager Certification Exam. Alcohol Server/Seller Certification: Covers on- & off-premises alcohol consumption, alcohol service laws, identifying problem situations and more. Food Allergens Training: Prepares food handlers and food managers to properly control food allergens and protect guests.
[H3] Workforce Development
Our workforce development offerings are perfect for learners seeking professional development, vocational training or supplementary career and technical educational curriculum. We work with schools and workplaces to provide online training that integrates seamlessly with existing processes, such as alongside existing curriculum or in-house training programs, to ensure everyone understands best practices. Courses are available in topics such as: Automotive Service Collision Repair Construction Heavy-Duty/Diesel Cosmetology Culinary Welding Machining Professional Skills Human Resources Sustainability
[H3] Trades & Licensing
Standardizing training across many jurisdictions, job types and roles can be cumbersome. Whether you’re in need of licensing, continuing education or exam prep, Certus enterprise training solutions offer scaled support across a wide range of regulated industries. We can recommend pathways and a roll-out plan based on your roles, priority skill gaps and target outcomes. Some of our most common trades and licensing training categories include: Electrical Real Estate Mortgage Loan Originator Plumbing Pesticide Building Contracting Insurance Architecture Body Artist Tax Prep And more!
[H3] Career & Technical Training
Equip students, apprentices and new hires with the safety, environmental and professional skills needed to succeed in real-world shop and training environments. Delivered through Certus’ flexible and trackable online programs, we can help you accelerate readiness, reduce preventable incidents and build a more skilled, compliant workforce. Exclusive partner credentials courses from Automotive Lift Institute, Daimler Trucks, Crash Champions, Valvoline and WD-40® Brand. Skilled Trades & Service Readiness Library courses cover a diverse portfolio, including automotive service, culinary, construction, human resources, professional services, sustainability, welding and more. Online delivery plus centralized course assignment, tracking and reporting help simplify administration.
[H3] Driver Training
Our diverse portfolio of driver training solutions can be stacked and customized based on your state footprint, driver populations and required coverage. Built for multi-location operations, Certus driver training programs allow for consistent training delivery across locations and jurisdictions, helping to decrease compliance burden and administration effort. Our courses cover: State-Approved Driver Training: Driver Education, Defensive Driving, Mature Driver, Driving Records and Boating. DOT Compliance Training: Includes common DOT topics for regulated roles. Dangerous Goods Training: Covers DOT HAZMAT, as well as IATA, DGR and IMDG. Fleet Training: Designed to reduce incidents and improve fleet consistency. CMV & ELDT: Role-based training for commercial motor vehicle environments.
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