Intelligent Data Centres Issue 11 | Page 60

SKILLS SPOTLIGHT CNET CEO ON UNDERSTANDING THE CDCAP PROGRAMME The demand for a data centre to run at its optimum capability in both an effective and efficient manner is an essential requirement for a business. This five-day programme provides data centre professionals with the skills, knowledge and competency to create a strategic plan and undertake a comprehensive audit of data centre environments. Andrew Stevens, CEO, CNet Training, outlines the Certified Data Centre Audit Professional (CDCAP) programme and its benefits for learners. C Can you provide an overview of the Certified Data Centre Design Professional (CDCAP) programme? The Certified Data Centre Audit Professional (CDCAP) teaches the learner how to plan and implement a data centre audit process. Learners will be able to analyse audit data to verify and baseline the status of the data centre and create an action plan to reduce risk and improve the operational capability to support business continuity. What can learners expect to gain from the programme? The CDCAP programme teaches learners the knowledge and ability to plan and implement a programme of data centre audits in line with the very latest industry requirements and standards to improve efficiency within the four key types of data centre environments. 60 Issue 11 The programme teaches the importance of acquiring detailed and accurate information concerning the operational capability of the data centre facilities. Learners are introduced to the requirement to measure continually, monitor and collate data to identify the potential areas of risk and the need to make recommendations to improve the availability, resilience and efficiency of a data centre. A certified CDCAP will be able to acknowledge the requirements for compliance and have a full understanding of national and international regulations, codes and standards. During the programme, learners will be provided with a valuable opportunity to access the latest industry standards. Who is the CDCAP designed for? The CDCAP is beneficial for data centre professionals with the technical experience within the varying data centre environments wishing to extend their knowledge, skills and certifications in this highly specialised area. Experience working within a data centre environment is essential; preferably with two years’ experience in a technical IT or facilities role. What are the benefits of the CDCAP for employers? CDCAP qualification and certification provides confidence to employers that their team is competent to deliver a clear plan to the data centre manager or external customer to ensure a smooth audit. On completing the CDCAP, learners are confident to present a detailed professional audit report in accordance with the audit plan. How does the CDCAP benefit the learner? The CDCAP is designed to provide the learner with the highest level of skills, www.intelligentdatacentres.com