A data center is a facility used to house computer systems and associated components, such as telecommunications and storage systems. It generally includes redundant or backup power supplies, redundant data communications connections, environmental controls and various security devices.
Certified Data Centre Professional (CDCP) is the 1st level of a 3-level Data Centre Training and Certification Programme. Attendees will learn valuable lessons to enable a high-available, flexible, safe and efficient mission critical data centre environment for both new and existing sites, exposing attendees to the key components of the data centre, which will improve efficiency and provide cost savings. This course will also address how to setup and improve key aspects such as power, cooling, security, cabling, safety etc. to ensure a high-available data centre. It will also address key operations and maintenance aspects.
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Prerequisite
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While there are no specific prerequisites for the CDCP course, participants who have at least one or two years of actual working experience in a data centre/facilities environment are best suited.
Delivery Structure
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These courses are usually instructor-led courses which use a combination of presentation lectures and question and answer sessions to discuss attendees’ specific needs and issues experienced in their own environment. Attendees are able to tap on the trainer’s extensive experience to solve practical problems in their current environment adding tremendous value.
Exam And Certification
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Certification exams are administered at the end of the last day of the course. The exam is a one-hour, 40 questions, closed book exam. Results of the exam ,pass or fail, will be communicated to the attendee within two weeks after the examination.
Attendees who pass the exam will receive the official “Certified Data Centre Professional” certificate. The CDCP certificate is valid for 3 years, after which 1-day refresher and a 1-hour exam will be required to maintain the CDCP certification standing.
Charles Westphal
