Intelligent Data Centres Issue 08 | Page 61

Presented by Intelligent Education Partner The program investigates the functionality of all elements of a data centre facility and the relationships and dependencies between them, with a focus on maintaining consistent reliability, security and integrity of data and the availability of service. Opening with a solid grounding in the basic design principles, the program progresses to provide an overview of the physical infrastructure elements, through to an understanding of the project management methodology required to deliver complex data centre projects. The CDCMP also explores the efficient management of the often conflicting operational and maintenance demands required of the data centre plant to continuously deliver the business needs. The challenges of regulatory compliance, data centre strategies and audit demands are also thoroughly examined. A certified CDCMP 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 with a valuable opportunity to access the latest industry standards. The benefit of the CDCMP for employers? CDCMP qualification and certification provides confidence to employers that their data centre manager is competent to strategically manage data centre processes and procedures through continual improvement planning to meet the operational demands of the business. After completing the CDCMP learners are confident in building a strong team to effectively deliver all operational requirements to ensure maximum service uptime as well as ensuring that service level agreements and key performance indicators are consistently met to establish and improve customer satisfaction. knowledge and confidence. On completing the program, learners will be able to identify the processes within data centre operations to ensure consistent reliability, security, integrity and availability of service. Learners will also be able to create a management strategy that aligns with the business operational requirements and recognise the need to develop a multi- disciplinary team. Where do the (CDCMP) programs take place? The CDCMP is taught internationally. CNet has programs scheduled in various locations across the UK, North America, Asia and the Middle East. The CDCMP is also available via remote attendance, allowing learners the opportunity to join the class from a location that best suits them, for example in their office or the comfort of their own home. The remote attendance programs are delivered using collaboration-enabled facilities within specially designed smart rooms. Remote attendees benefit from the same Instructor-led classroom environment in real-time, with the same levels of interaction, collaboration and instructor contact as those who are physically present in the room. Remote attendees effectively sit in the same classroom alongside 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 (CDCMP) classroom and remote attendance availability. How long is the CDCMP program? The CDCMP program is a full five-day program. There is also a requirement of around 20 hours pre-class study that is provided by the CNet team. How does the CDCMP benefit the learner? Benefit of qualification and certification? The program is designed to provide the learner with the highest level of skills, On completion of the CDCMP program, learners gain an internationally and www.intelligentdatacentres.com Andrew Stevens, President and CEO, CNet Training industry recognised BTEC Level 5 Professional Award Certified – Data Centre Management Professional qualification. Learners also gain official Certified Data Centre Management Professional (CDCMP) certification and can use the CDCMP postnominal title and the CDCMP 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. What program do you recommend after the (CDCMP)? Following the CDCMP 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-alone programs and learners can enter the framework at any level depending on their level of experience. ◊ Issue 08 61