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instructor contact as those who are
physically present in the room.
Remote attendees effectively sit in the
same classroom with all the other learners
and can therefore see, hear and enjoy
the same learning experience. They can
also participate in group activities. Check
the CNet Training website for the latest
dates for CDCEP classroom and remote
attendance availability.
How long is the CDCEP program?
The CDCEP program is a five-day program.
There is an additional requirement of
around 20 hours pre-class study that is
provided by the CNet team and supported
by a dedicated online tutor.
What are the benefits of
qualification and certification?
On completion of the CDCEP program,
learners gain an internationally and
industry-recognised qualification, the
BTEC Level 5 Professional Diploma in
Data Centre Energy. They also gain official
Certified Data Centre Energy Professional
(CDCEP) certification and can use the
CDCEP postnominal title and use of
the CDCEP logo. Certifications are a
commitment to life-long learning as they
require re-certifying every three years via
an online learning management system.
This offers the perfect portal to ensure
knowledge, skills and certification remain
current and up to date to reflect the
evolving needs of the industry.
How does the CDCEP program
help improve the long-term
environmental impact of data
centres and help make data
centres more sustainable?
The program teaches expertise in energy
efficiency and provides the tools to make
a significant contribution to the business
strategy by effectively dealing with
energy-related issues and driving energy
efficiencies. As well as embracing energy
management, sustainability extends
on the ‘here and now’ targeting long
term strategies to significantly reduce
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carbon footprints. The CDCEP program is
perfectly complemented by the Certified
Data Centre Sustainability Professional
(CDCSP) program. This program is
designed to provide in-depth knowledge
into the steps required to evaluate, plan,
implement and monitor a sustainability
strategy for data centre facilities whilst
ensuring that the strategic business needs
are continually met.
What program do you recommend
after the (CDCEP)?
Following the CDCEP program, learners
are encouraged to continue their
professional development by advancing
their knowledge and skills to gain further
official certifications and qualifications
by progressing through the Global Digital
Infrastructure Education Framework
which maps education programs to career
advancement throughout the data centre
and network infrastructure sectors. While
the programs flow perfectly from one to
another they are of equal value as stand-
THE FIVE-DAY
PROGRAM
TEACHES THE
LEARNER
HOW TO
STRATEGICALLY
PLAN, DESIGN
AND IMPLEMENT
AN ENERGY
PLAN FOR A
DATA CENTRE
FACILITY,
FOCUSING
ON ENERGY
EFFICIENCY.
Andrew Stevens, CEO, CNet Training
alone programs and learners can enter the
framework at any level depending on their
level of experience.
Often, CDCEP certified individuals choose
to explore data centre management
and attend the five-day Certified Data
Centre Management Professional
(CDCMP) program. This program provides
unparalleled knowledge, skills and
competency to manage the complex
technical environments of a data centre
facility and the ability to optimise its
effectiveness by driving efficiencies.
Others decide to increase their knowledge
of sustainability and management
and attend the Certified Data Centre
Sustainability Professional (CDCSP)
program which is designed to provide in-
depth knowledge into the steps required
to evaluate, plan, implement and monitor
a sustainability strategy for data centre
facilities whilst ensuring that the strategic
business needs are continually met.
The Certified Data Centre Audit Professional
(CDCAP) is another popular program
following the CDCEP. It gives learners
the skills, knowledge and competency
to create a strategic plan and undertake
a comprehensive audit of data centre
environments. For those who are ambitious,
there is the prestigious Master’s Degree in
Data Centre Leadership and Management.
A three-year distance learning program
where graduates join the world’s elite group
of data centre professionals. ◊
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