SKILLS SPOTLIGHT
CREATING THE DATA CENTRE
DESIGNERS OF THE FUTURE
CNet Training delivers classroom-based technical education programs led by
expert instructors in locations across the world and via remote attendance,
allowing ease of access to all industry professionals wherever they are. In
addition, the company also delivers distance learning programs. One example
is the Certified Data Centre Design Professional (CDCDP) program which is
helping learners to understand the requirements of modern data centre design
and planning. Andrew Stevens, CEO, CNet Training, tells us more…
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Can you give us an overview of
the Certified Data Centre Design
Professional (CDCDP) program?
The Certified Data Centre Design
Professional (CDCDP) is a five-day
program proven to be an essential
certification for individuals wishing to
demonstrate their technical knowledge of
data centre architecture and component
operating conditions. The program teaches
best practice principles for the design,
construction and operation of computer
rooms and data centre operational support
facilities. It also addresses the importance
of accurate interpretation of detailed
customer requirements at the planning
stage to ensure that the business needs
remain focal to all decision making.
electrical distribution systems, air-
conditioning, data cabling and building
support systems. The program concludes
with a comprehensive case study exercise
that guides learners through the design
steps from initiation to commission,
covering the business decisions, design
scope and implementation phases that
need to be addressed throughout all
aspects of the process.
A certified CDCDP 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 a valuable opportunity to
access the latest industry standards.
Who is the CDCDP designed for?
What can learners expect to gain
from the program?
Learners will also explore the key
elements of physical infrastructure,
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The CDCDP program is beneficial for
professionals already designing projects
for implementation within a data centre
facility or those looking to advance into
the data centre design from associated
data centre technical or operational roles.
The CDCDP requires the learner to have
experience of working within a data centre
environment. Ideally, we ask for two years’
experience working in a technical IT,
operational or facilities role.
What is the benefit of the CDCDP
for employers?
CDCDP qualification and certification
provides the highest level of confidence
to the employers and stakeholders that
they have professional designers on their
team who clearly recognise the business
need and organisational requirements
as well as the regulatory and legislative
standards that impact data centre
design. The designer can recognise
that organisational requirements must
be understood to realise and initiate a
successful design as well as the future
evolution of the data centre.
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