Curriculum
- 6 Sections
- 24 Lessons
- 1 Week
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- Introduction to Data Centers as an Investment Class4
- 1.1Overview of the global and Indian data center market
- 1.2Role of real estate investors & PE funds in the data center ecosystem
- 1.3Demand drivers: Cloud adoption, AI, 5G, and enterprise digital transformation
- 1.4Investment thesis: Comparing data centers with other real estate asset classes (commercial, industrial, logistics)
- Business Models & Revenue Streams5
- 2.1Understanding hyperscale, colocation, and edge data centers
- 2.2Tier Classification of Data Centers (Tier I, II, III, IV)
- 2.3Revenue streams: Lease models, managed services, power-based pricing
- 2.4Case studies of successful data center investments
- 2.5Exit strategies: REITs, mergers & acquisitions, and long-term asset appreciation
- Site Selection & Risk Assessment3
- Financial Modeling & Investment Feasibility4
- 4.1Capital expenditure (CAPEX) vs. operational expenditure (OPEX) breakdown
- 4.2ROI analysis: Cost per MW, leasing revenue potential, breakeven analysis
- 4.3Sensitivity analysis: Power costs, occupancy rates, and market demand fluctuations
- 4.4Structuring investment deals: Equity partnerships, debt financing, and JV models
- Regulatory & Compliance Landscape4
- Insurance & Risk Mitigation4