Certified Data Centre Professional - CDCP® (exam included) - English
Build proven data centre infrastructure skills and prepare for the CDCP® exam in two intensive days
Die wichtigsten Themen
CDCP® exam included
Power and cooling best practices
Data centre security and safety
Structured cabling and monitoring
Operations and maintenance guidance
English course material and exam
Überblick Course Language: English · IT infrastructure is the backbone of business-critical services, customer-facing applications and resilient operations. A high-availability, efficient and secure data centre requires more...
Course Language: English
IT infrastructure is the backbone of business-critical services, customer-facing applications and resilient operations. A high-availability, efficient and secure data centre requires more than reliable hardware: power supply, cooling, structured cabling, fire protection, monitoring, physical security and operational governance must work together as one controlled environment.
This 2-day CDCP® certification training provides a structured introduction to the key components of professional data centre infrastructure. The course explains how to plan, maintain and improve essential systems for availability, safety, capacity and efficiency. It is designed for professionals working in IT, facilities, data centre operations, infrastructure planning or technical service environments who need a practical foundation for daily decision-making.
The training is delivered in English and includes preparation for the Certified Data Centre Professional (CDCP®) exam. If a German-language format is required, the related Certified Data Centre Professional - CDCP® training in German is available as an alternative. For sustainability-focused data centre topics, the Certified Datacentre Environmental Sustainability Specialist - CDESS® training provides a relevant extension.
Die Themen Data centre standards and industry best practices · Site selection, building selection and location risks · Common design and operational pitfalls affecting availability...
The Data Centre: Importance and Causes for Downtime
- Data centre standards and industry best practices
- Site selection, building selection and location risks
- Common design and operational pitfalls affecting availability
Raised Floor and Suspended Ceiling
- Load definitions, applicable standards and installation guidelines
- Grounding, signal reference grids and regulatory requirements
- Raised-floor and suspended-ceiling considerations for reliable operation
Lighting
- Lighting standards for data centre environments
- Fixture types, placement and operational requirements
- Emergency lighting and emergency power supply
Power Infrastructure
- Power infrastructure layout from generation to rack level
- Redundancy techniques, ATS systems and STS systems
- Power distribution, cabling, busbar trunking, bonding and grounding
- Power quality, common mode noise and isolation transformers
- UPS systems, battery selection, testing and thermography
- Load calculation, generators and efficiency considerations
Electro Magnetic Fields
- Definition, sources and effects of EMF in data centre environments
- Relevant standards and shielding approaches
- Risk reduction through appropriate design and installation measures
Equipment Racks
- Rack standards and selection criteria
- Rack security, layout and operational access
- Power distribution and rack-level infrastructure considerations
Cooling Infrastructure
- Temperature control, humidity control and heat definitions
- Comfort cooling compared with precision cooling
- Air conditioner technologies and cooling system selection
- Cold-aisle and hot-aisle containment approaches
Water Supply
- Importance of water supply for selected data centre systems
- Backup techniques and continuity considerations
- Application areas and operational risks
Scalable Network Infrastructure
- Structured cabling principles and planning considerations
- Copper and fibre cable technologies and standards
- ANSI/TIA-942 cabling hierarchy and recommendations
- SAN storage, network redundancy and building-to-building connectivity
- Testing, verification and network monitoring requirements
Fire Suppression
- Standards for fire detection and fire suppression
- Detection systems and total flooding suppression methods
- Benefits and limitations of common suppression technologies
- Handheld extinguishers, signage and regulatory requirements
Physical Security and Safety
- Access-control considerations for data centre environments
- Physical safety measures and operational procedures
- Risk mitigation for personnel, infrastructure and business continuity
Auxiliary Systems
- Data centre monitoring requirements
- EMS, BMS and DCIM fundamentals
- Water leak detection, alarm panels and notification systems
Operational Considerations
- Service level management, governance and documentation
- Facilities maintenance and operational monitoring
- Operations management for long-term reliability
Exam
- Certified Data Centre Professional (CDCP®) certification exam
Zielgruppe
- IT managers, data centre managers, operations managers and facility managers responsible for availability, efficiency and manageability of data centre environments
- Data centre engineers, network engineers, system engineers and infrastructure specialists involved in planning, operation or optimisation of technical environments
- Consultants, service providers and technical sales professionals working with data centre design, operations, monitoring or infrastructure services
- Professionals who require CDCP® certification training in English; the CDCP® training in German is available for German-language certification preparation
Das lernst du
- Solid understanding of key data centre infrastructure components and their role in high-availability environments
- Ability to assess power, cooling, cabling, security, safety and monitoring requirements in operational contexts
- Practical orientation for improving reliability, efficiency and manageability of data centre facilities
- Structured application of standards, best practices and operational guidelines in data centre environments
- Preparation for the Certified Data Centre Professional (CDCP®) certification exam
So arbeiten wir
- Instructor-led training delivered by an EPI-certified instructor
- Structured lectures with practical explanations of data centre infrastructure components
- Question-and-answer sessions for participant-specific operational challenges
- Discussion of real data centre scenarios from IT, facilities and operations environments
- Exam-oriented review of relevant CDCP® knowledge areas
Auf welche Zertifizierungen oder Examen bereitet der Kurs vor?
This training includes the official Certified Data Centre Professional (CDCP®) certification exam.
- Exam format: 40 multiple-choice questions
- Duration: 60 minutes
- Exam type: closed-book
- Passing score: 27 out of 40 points
- Certificate validity: 3 years
- Certification body: EPI, globally accredited by EXIN
The CDCP® certificate documents foundational professional knowledge in data centre infrastructure, including power, cooling, security, cabling, safety, monitoring and operations. It is suitable for professionals who work in or around data centre environments and need recognized proof of competence for technical, operational or consulting roles.
Empfohlene Vorkenntnisse
- No formal prerequisites for attending the CDCP® certification training
- One to two years of practical experience in a data centre, IT infrastructure or facilities environment is beneficial
- Basic understanding of IT infrastructure, facility operations or technical service environments supports the learning progress
- Course language, materials and exam: English
- The Data Centre courses are delivered in cooperation with PROKODA and EPI
Dein Fahrplan
- Role of the data centre in business-critical IT services
- Causes of downtime, standards and best-practice orientation
- Site selection, building considerations and common infrastructure risks
- Raised floor, suspended ceiling, grounding and signal reference grid
- Lighting requirements, emergency lighting and emergency power supply
- Power infrastructure from generation to rack level
- Redundancy, ATS, STS, UPS systems, batteries and load calculation
- Equipment racks, rack security and rack-level power distribution
Organisatorisches
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Schulungsarten
Wir bieten dir verschiedene Schulungsarten: Offene Seminare, Firmenseminare für Teams und Inhouse-Schulungen direkt bei dir vor Ort. So findest du genau das Format, das zu deinen Bedürfnissen passt.
Uhrzeiten
09:00-17:00 Uhr
Aktuelle Software
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Deine Teilnahme beinhaltet: Schulungsmaterial, Zertifikat, Verpflegung (bei Präsenzveranstaltungen) und persönliche Betreuung durch unsere Trainer und unser Orga-Team. Alles aus einer Hand - keine versteckten Kosten.
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- Vertraute Umgebung, kein Reiseaufwand
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Exklusiv für dein Team an einem unserer Standorte oder Live-Online, individuell angepasst.
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Fragen und Antworten zu Certified Data Centre Professional - CDCP® (exam included) - English
Is the CDCP® exam included in this training?
Yes. The official Certified Data Centre Professional (CDCP®) exam is included in this English-language training. The course prepares you for the relevant exam topics and closes with the certification exam.
What is the format of the CDCP® certification exam?
The CDCP® exam consists of 40 multiple-choice questions and lasts 60 minutes. It is a closed-book exam. A score of 27 out of 40 points is required to pass.
How long is the CDCP® certificate valid?
The CDCP® certificate is valid for three years. After that, recertification is required to keep the certification current.
Who should attend CDCP® certification training?
The training is suitable for professionals in IT, facilities, data centre operations, infrastructure engineering, network engineering, consulting and technical service roles. It is especially relevant when data centre availability, safety, efficiency and manageability are part of the role.
Is the course available in German?
Yes. If the course language should be German, the Certified Data Centre Professional - CDCP® training in German is the appropriate alternative.
What is the difference between data centre and data center?
Both terms describe the same professional field. Data centre is the British spelling used in the official course title, while data center is the American spelling often used in search queries and international job profiles.
Which training is recommended after CDCP®?
For deeper design and build expertise, the Certified Data Centre Specialist - CDCS® training is the logical next step. For operations-focused roles, the Certified Data Centre Facilities Operations Specialist - CDFOS® training and the Certified Data Centre Facilities Operations Manager - CDFOM® training provide further specialization.
Weitere häufig gestellte Fragen und Antworten findest du in den FAQs .
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