Certified Data Centre Management Professional (CDCMP®)

EXIN accredited course

24-hour training led by industry professionals

22 course modules based on latest industry practices

High-quality engagement in sessions

Pay fees with easy instalments

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Overview

What we’re going to teach you:

Complete overview of data centre & basic design principles
Master management of processes, people & plant
Understand energy efficiency, business, IT & supporting strategies
Learn codes of practice, legislation & regulations, audit processes & more
CDCMP® training includes guided career mentorship
Prepares candidates for the CDCMP® certification exam

Learning objectives

Upon finishing the training, you will master:

Understand the fundamentals of data centre design, construction and operations, like power & cooling systems, security & compliance and disaster recovery

Learn to manage data centre operations, including monitoring and maintaining data centre equipment, managing staff and ensuring high availability and uptime

Gain knowledge of industry standards and regulations related to data centres, including ISO 27001, ISO 9001, and TIA-942

Develop skills in implementing and managing virtualization and cloud-based solutions in data centres

Acquire knowledge of emerging technologies and trends in data centres, including artificial intelligence, machine learning, and the Internet of Things (IoT)

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Our Trainers

We, at Learners Point, take immense pride in our teaching methods and instructors. Our instructors are some of the best experts in their fields and employ a practical approach to learning. Many of them are globally recognised and have a diverse set of experience in their field of expertise. You are always sure to have the best in the industry as your teachers who are ready to guide you at every step and make the experience informative yet enjoyable. Apart from the focus on learning your chosen course, our instructors also encourage students to develop communication skills and interpersonal skills necessary to excel in the practical world.

Our cutting edge teaching methods make every program an immersive and productive experience for the learners. Our learning methods are research-driven and are continuously updated to stay relevant to present times as well as the future. You will enjoy practical applications of everything learned through theory and regular mock examinations to help monitor your progress. Our courses are led by an instructor in a classroom setup and we do offer online high-quality sessions as well for individuals. We also monitor the training sessions with a progress tracker to maintain high standards of instruction and ethics.

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Curriculum

No specific prerequisites are required

Data centre definition
Data centre options
Business demands
Growth and demand challenges

Identifying the business need
Building a business case
National and international standards
Site and building considerations
Tier Levels
Criticality and availability
Determining data centre capacities

Power Infrastructure
Static and automatic transfer switches
Measuring and monitoring
Cooling infrastructure
Cooling management options
Cable infrastructure considerations
IT systems & services
Storage management
IT security
Access & security

Business case
The project cycle
Prioritisation of activities
Triple constraints
Customer value
Quantitative risk analysis
Rolling wave planning
Decomposition
Change management
Documentation

Regulations, standards, processes
Service management frameworks
Service life cycles
OLA, SLA and KPIs
Processes and procedures
- Moves, adds, changes
- Energy efficiency
- System availability
- Decommissioning
Transformation programs
- Consolidation
- Virtualisation
- Cloud computing
- Relocation
Data Centre Facility Management
- Facility operations
- Building Management Systems (BMS)
- Fire safety compliance
- Fire suppression

The data centre stack
The key constraints (power, cooling, space and IT connectivity)
System availability
Efficiency metrics
Importance of commissioning
Importance of capacity management
Managing initial design principles

Introduction to ITIL
DCO & FM framework
Key performance indicators (KPIs)
RACI matrices

Appreciation of different skill-sets
Creating a multi-disciplinary team
Constructing a data centre team

Management of plant overview
Power management
IT environment management
Cooling management

Understanding what is attainable and prioritisation
Efficiency demands
Efficiency measures
Validation of processes and procedures

Management of SLAs
Data centre service management
Automated tools
Activity planning

Data centre strategic context
Strategic planning
Drivers for the business and IT strategies
The impact on the data centre
Aligning IT with the business strategy

The link between business and data centres
IT strategy framework
Portfolio management
Execution plan

Strategic planning processes and techniques
Supporting strategy examples
- Power Continuity
- Cooling continuity
- Finance
- Fire safety
- Security and access control
- Business continuity/disaster recover
- Cleaning

Data protection
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
Computer Misuse Act
Freedom of Information Act
Cloud service provider legislation
Electricity regulations
Electricity at work regulations, national electrical code
Building and regulations
Health and Safety
Environmental legislation

EU code of conduct
DoE DCEP (Data Centre Energy Practitioner)
Green Grid maturity model

National and international standards
Accreditations
- Uptime Institute
- Certified Energy Efficient Data Centre Award (CEEDA)
- Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method (BREEAM)
- Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) ISO 50001 & 14001

What is an audit?
Defining the business requirement
What should be audited?
Audit outcomes
Potential risk evaluation

Audit guidance
Site-specific activities
Evaluating the key environments
Commissioning
Functional testing
Trend analysis
Recommended practices

Current industry metrics
Modelling calculations
Bin analysis

The need to measure and monitor
Site-specific monitoring
Energy use and monitoring

Areas of asset management
Asset management strategy and life cycle
Asset management tools

Frequently asked questions

CDCMP® Certification is a globally known credential that provides individuals with skills in designing and managing data centres. CDCMP® stands for Certified Data Centre Management Professional. It benefits individuals who wish to develop careers in the operation, management and optimization of data centres. Some of these benefits are:

1. Enhanced Knowledge of Data Centre Management
2. Master Risk Management and Compliance
3. Understanding of Emerging Technologies
4. Expertise in Capacity Planning

There are no formal prerequisites needed for an individual for enrolling in our CDCMP® Course. However, a basic understanding of data centre operations and technologies is recommended.

The CDCMP® Certification demonstrates expertise in data centre management and operations, which can enhance career prospects and increase earning potential. Additionally, it provides a competitive advantage in the job market and can lead to career advancement opportunities.

There are various types of sectors where participants are hired after earning the CDCMP® Certification. The participants can work in diverse roles in designing and implementing data centres. Some of these sectors are as follows:

1. Information Technology and Cloud Computing
2. Telecommunications
3. Banking and Financial Services
4. Healthcare and Pharmaceuticals
5. Government and Public Services
6. Education and Research

Several important topics related to data centre concepts will be covered in the CDCMP® Training. The candidates will be taught by our instructors who will cover these topics thoroughly in 22 distinct modules. Some of these topics are:

1. Data Centre Overview and Key Concepts
2. Data Centre Standards and Best Practices
3. Data Centre Design and Infrastructure
4. Power Systems and Energy Management
5. Capacity Planning and Resource Allocation
6. Cooling Systems and Environmental Management
7. Data Centre Operations and Maintenance
8. Sustainability and Green Data Centres
9. Lifecycle Management for Data Centres

Yes, the CDCMP® Training course includes practical case studies and assignments with hand-on sessions that simulate actual work environments, providing professionals with hands-on experience.

Learners Point Academy provides flexible training programs that cater to various learning preferences. You can opt for classroom-based group coaching, personalized one-on-one training, or live and interactive online sessions that you can access from anywhere and at any time.