Uptime Institute certifications are among the most recognized globally in the data center industry, which is why we have prepared a summary of the number of certified professionals in some countries in Latin America and the Caribbean compared to the USA.
The data was extracted directly from the official, publicly available Graduate Roster of the Uptime Institute for 19 countries. The combined total is 2,473 certifications.
Complete Comparative Table
Overview
Uptime Institute Certificates by Country – Full Comparison
The USA leads in absolute numbers with 1,145 certifications. The combined total for the 18 countries of Latin America and the Caribbean reaches 1,328, surpassing the United States. This result confirms the sustained growth of the data center market in the region. It also demonstrates the increasing interest among professionals in obtaining internationally recognized accreditations.
Regional Detail LATAM and Caribbean
Uptime Institute certifications in Latin America and the Caribbean (excluding the USA)
Mexico leads the region with 285 certifications, driven by its strong presence in ATD (144), the largest number of accredited designers in all of Latin America. Brazil ranks second with 258 certifications and stands out in ATD (118) and ATS (99). Costa Rica surprises in third place with 148 certifications, despite being a small country, reflecting significant investment in data center infrastructure in Central America.
Chile (140) and Colombia (119) complete the regional top 5. Chile has the highest concentration of AOS (51) in Latin America, indicating a mature market with an emphasis on operations. Colombia stands out for having the third-highest number of ATD (69) in the region.
Distribution by Certification Type
Heat map of Uptime Institute certifications by country and type
Key patterns by certification
- ATD (Accredited Tier Designer) It is the most popular certification in Latin America, with 691 professionals in total. Mexico (144), Brazil (118), and Colombia (69) lead the way. This suggests a market in the construction and design phase of new data centers.
- AOS (Accredited Operations Specialist) It dominates in the USA (421) and is strong in Chile (51) and Mexico (68), indicating markets with mature operations.
- ATS (Accredited Tier Specialist) It has a significant presence in the USA (334), Brazil (99) and Mexico (68).
- ASA (Accredited Sustainability Advisor) It is very scarce in Latin America. Only Peru (5), Brazil (2), Mexico (2), Guatemala (2) and Costa Rica (1) have accredited professionals. The USA leads with 52.
- ATP (Accredited Tier Professional) It is the most exclusive certification globally. Only 15 professionals hold it in 19 countries: USA (6), Ecuador (3), Mexico (3), Argentina (1), Dominican Republic (1), and Peru (1).
Key Findings
- Peru It has the highest number of ASA (5) in LATAM, surpassing even Brazil and Mexico.
- Ecuador It has 3 ATP titles, tying with Mexico and surpassing all other LATAM countries, a remarkable fact for a relatively small market.
- Nicaragua (4), Venezuela (10) and Puerto Rico (2) They have the lowest numbers, with zero AOS certifications for Nicaragua and Venezuela.
- Costa Rica It surpasses Chile and Colombia despite having a significantly smaller economy, suggesting a concentration of talent in data center infrastructure.