Certified Data Center Design Professional (CDCDP®)

The Certified Data Center Design Professional (CDCDP®) program is proven to be an essential certification for individuals wishing to demonstrate their technical knowledge of data center architecture and component operating conditions.

This five-day program has a comprehensive agenda that explores and addresses the key elements associated with designing a data center. It teaches best practice principles for the design, construction and operation of computer rooms and data center operational support facilities.

The program also addresses the importance of accurate interpretation of detailed customer requirements at the planning stage to ensure that the business needs remain focal to all decision making.

Learners will also explore the key elements of physical infrastructure, electrical distribution systems, air-conditioning, data cabling and building support systems.

The program concludes with a comprehensive case study exercise that guides learners through the design steps from initiation to commission, covering the business decisions, design scope and implementation phases that need to be addressed throughout all aspects of the process.

A certified CDCDP® also considers the requirements for compliance, having a full understanding of national and international regulations, codes and standards. During the program, learners will be provided a valuable opportunity to access the latest industry standards.

The CDCDP® program is led by one of CNet’s expert Instructors and is available via remote attendance or classroom-based.

Pre-requisites

Experience of working within a data center environment is essential; preferably with two years experience in a technical IT, operational or facilities role. If you would like to discuss your experience or suitability for this program please contact

Program Requirements

Learners are required to undertake pre-class study, which is fully supported by an experienced and dedicated online support team.

Learners are required to have:

• A webcam and microphone enabled laptop with unrestricted wireless internet connectivity and a pre-installed web browser

• A suitable application for reading/annotating PDFs and a suitable application for editing standard office documents such as Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel

Program Objectives

CDCDP® certified individuals will possess unrivalled knowledge, expertise and capability to deliver a comprehensive data center design to meet on-going operational and business needs.

CDCDP® Benefits for Individuals

• Identify key stake holders and understands the business needs driving the design

• Can apply industry data center design principles incorporating all aspects of a complex design

• Applies current best practices and applicable standards to ensure design compliance

• Provides a complex design that considers flexibility and scalability to address future requirements

CDCDP® Benefits for Businesses

• Designer establishes a clear baseline to initiate a complete and successful design demonstrating a level of confidence to the stakeholder

• The business can benefit from professional designers who recognize that organizational requirements must be understood to realize and initiate a successful design

• Application of regulatory and legislative standards that impact data center design demonstrates a commitment to quality and compliance

• Recognizes and addresses future requirements leading to increased confidence that the design will address the future evolution of the data center