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.
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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.
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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,
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