SKILLS SPOTLIGHT
CNET TRAINING ’ S DATA CENTRE PROGRAMS ARE IN DEMAND
CNet Training is recognised throughout the world for being the global industry leader in its field and the only industry dedicated education provider to award both internationally recognised qualifications and professional certifications . Here , CNet ’ s President and CEO , Andrew Stevens , outlines the data centre programs available to learners globally and why CNet ’ s data centre credentials are in demand across the world .
The CNet team created the highly acclaimed Global Digital Infrastructure Education Framework to showcase the full suite of technical education programs we offer throughout the data centre and network infrastructure sectors . The framework has been created to offer sector professionals , at any point in their career , a detailed selection of programs that provide knowledge , skills , certifications and qualifications to aid personal development throughout the sectors .
We wanted to design an easy to understand framework that could give sector professionals a pathway for them to further develop their knowledge and skills , move into specialist areas and gain the knowledge and confidence for future job roles and career progression .
Over the last 25 years , we have educated over 70,000 individuals in 218 different program locations and in 19 time zones , including Europe , Asia Pacific , the US , Canada , the Middle East and Africa .
Companies worldwide are specifying CNet ’ s credentials in their job specifications as desirable , preferred or required . Here are just a few examples :
• Global Infrastructure Delivery Manager , San Francisco , California , USA – CDCDP – Preferred
• Data Centre Manager , Sydney , Australia – CDCMP – Desired
• Data Centre Engineer , London , UK – CDCMP – Required
Find out more about CNet ’ s worldleading technical education data centre programs below :
Data Centre Fundamentals Program Duration : One day live instructor-led remote attendance or eight hours distance learning fully video narrated Certification : Certification of achievement and a digital badge
The entry-level program has been created to introduce people to the industry and to help demystify the world of data centres . This program covers key areas including an introduction into the data centre industry , the current market and trends as well as understanding the importance and different types of data centres . Key aspects relating to basic design and design philosophies are also examined as well as the essential considerations of data centre management . The data centre sector as a whole is also explained , including the value of the sector today , the significant growth it has experienced to date and how this will continue in the future .
Certified Data Centre Technician Professional ( CDCTP ) Duration : Five days Qualification : BTEC Level 4 professional award Certification : Official CDCTP certification , post nominal title and a digital badge
The Certified Data Centre Technician Professional ( CDCTP ) explores a wide range of subjects relevant to the data centre technician , including a detailed breakdown of the data centre operating environments and the four key constraints to its operational effectiveness ( power , cooling , IT and space ), the necessary operational policies , procedures and compliance based on legislation , standards ( national and international ) and codes of conduct . Also , during the program , learners will be provided with a valuable opportunity to access the latest industry standards . The five-day CDCTP program provides learners with the skills so they can foresee potential causes of failure honing an in-depth understanding of facility components and their operating parameters .
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