Certified Data Centre Professional (CDCP®) - Online Classroom (exam included)

Certified Data Centre Professional (CDCP®)  - Online Classroom (exam included)

Gain the expertise to manage and optimise mission-critical data centre environments with the Certified Data Centre Professional (CDCP®) course. This globally recognised certification expands on fundamental data centre concepts and provides practical knowledge of the infrastructure and operational practices essential for maintaining resilient, high-availability facilities.

During the course, you'll learn proven industry practices covering power and cooling systems, structured cabling, fire protection, physical security, environmental monitoring, maintenance strategies, and operational management. You'll also develop the ability to assess data centre facilities, recognise operational risks, and implement improvements that increase reliability, efficiency, and service availability.

Whether you're involved in operating data centres, maintaining critical infrastructure, or contributing to new facility projects, CDCP® provides the practical skills and confidence to enhance data centre performance while preparing you for advanced EPI certifications.

Key Features

• 2 Days (8 hours/ day) Instructor-led Virtual Online Classroom
• Classroom available in English / Spanish / French (Contact us for confirmation)
• Intermediate level for professionals
• e-Book & Presentation slide included in English 
• 20+ hours recommended study time 
• 1 Year access to the learning platform & exam voucher (included together)
• Exam language: English, Dutch, German, Spanish, Chinese Simplified
• Program completion certification included

Learning Outcomes

• Explain the different types of data centres, their role in business continuity, and the factors that influence availability and resilience.
• Understand key international standards, industry guidelines, and compliance requirements for data centre design and infrastructure.
• Evaluate site selection criteria, building requirements, and facility considerations for high-performance data centres.
• Apply best practices for raised floors, suspended ceilings, airflow management, grounding, and load distribution.
• Design effective lighting systems that enhance operational safety, visibility, and energy efficiency.
• Understand power infrastructure, including redundancy strategies, UPS systems, generators, transformers, batteries, and power distribution.
• Identify sources of electromagnetic interference (EMI/EMF) and implement measures to protect critical IT equipment.
• Apply modern cooling technologies and containment strategies, including liquid cooling and energy-efficient thermal management.
• Design resilient structured cabling and network infrastructure using industry best practices and redundancy principles.
• Implement fire detection, suppression, and life safety systems that comply with industry regulations.
• Apply physical security controls, access management, surveillance, and safety measures to protect data centre facilities.
• Understand how Building Management Systems (BMS), Data Centre Infrastructure Management (DCIM), Environmental Monitoring Systems (EMS), water leak detection, and alarm systems support continuous monitoring and efficient data centre operations.

Target Audience

• Data centre engineers and technicians
• Data centre operations and facilities professionals
• IT infrastructure and systems administrators
• Network engineers supporting data centre environments
• Facilities and building management personnel
• Project managers involved in data centre projects
• Consultants, system integrators, and solution architects
• Vendors and service providers working with data centre infrastructure
• Professionals responsible for maintaining business-critical facilities
• Anyone looking to advance their career in data centre operations and infrastructure management

Prerequisites

• A basic understanding of data centre concepts and infrastructure.
• The Data Centre Foundation Certificate (DCFC®) or equivalent knowledge is highly recommended.
• Experience working in IT, facilities management, engineering, or data centre operations is beneficial but not mandatory.

Course Content

The Mission Critical Site

• Business organization
• Types of data centres
• Importance of a data centre
• Elements of data centre
• Causes of unavailability

Data Centre Standards 

• Standards and guidelines
• Standards for sub-components
• International vs. national standards

Data Centre Location, Building and Construction

• Criteria for selecting site location the data centre location
• Criteria for facility
• Supporting facilities and function

Raised Access Flooring and Suspended Ceiling

• Standards
• Types of raised floors
• Loading factors
• General guidelines
• Grounding
• Ramp and landing platform
• Suspended ceiling
• Raised floor and suspended ceiling impact on cooling

Light

• Measurements of light
• Standards
• Connecting and positioning of light fixtures
• Emergency light
• Types of emergency light

Power Infrastructure

• Sustainability
• Microgrid
• Transformers
• Generators
• Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS) and Static Transfer Switch (STS)
• Power redundancy levels and techniques
• Power distribution / Busbar trunking
• Single phase and three phase power
• Grounding and bonding
• Isolation transformer
• PDU form factors
• Ingress Protection (IP) grades
• Power quality parameters
• Power sizing
• High Performance Computing
• UPS systems
• UPS parallel configurations
• Batteries
• Battery Energy Storage System (BESS)
• Thermographic scanning

Electro Magnetic Fields (EMF)

• Types of EMF
• Units of measurements
• Standards and best practices
• Sources of EMF
• Shielding

Equipment Racks

• Standards
• Dimensions
• Types of racks
• Security
• Power strips / rails

Cooling Infrastructure

• Cooling principles
• Temperature and humidity
• Types of cooling systems
• Raised floor cooling
• Non-raised floor cooling
• Supplemental cooling
• Containment
• Liquid cooling
• Seasonal Thermal Energy Storage (STER)

Water Supply

• Importance of water
• Backup water supply

Designing a Scalable Network Infrastructure

• Importance network cabling infrastructure
• Planning considerations
• Copper cabling
• Fibre Cabling
• TIA-942 cabling system topology
• Testing and verification of cabling system
• Redundancy
• Site-to-site connectivity

Fire Protection

• Common causes of fire
• Requirements for fire suppression systems
• Standards
• Fire detection systems
• Water based fire suppression systems
• Gas-based fire suppression systems
• Classes of fire
• Best practices
• Handheld fire extinguishers
• Requirements for signage and safety
• Regulatory requirements

Physical Security and Safety

• Components for physical security
• Components for physical safety

Auxiliary Systems

• Monitoring challenges
• Monitoring requirements
• Environmental Monitoring System (EMS)
• Building Management System (BMS)
• Data Centre Infrastructure Management (DCIM)
• Water leak detection
• Alarm panels
• Notification
• Best practices

Exam & Certification Details

Attendees will take a 1-hour CDCP® exam. The exam is 40 questions, multiple-choice, closed-book. The passing mark is 27 out of 40.

• Attendees passing the exam will be awarded the internationally accredited and recognized 'Certified Data Centre Professional' (CDCP®) certificate.  
• CDCP® is globally accredited by EXIN, a fully independent exam and certification institute.
• The CDCP® certificate is valid for 3 years, after which recertification is required.

FAQ

What is the Certified Data Centre Professional (CDCP®) certification?

CDCP® is an internationally recognised certification that validates your knowledge of data centre infrastructure, design principles, operations, and best practices for maintaining highly available data centre facilities.

What’s the benefit of this certification?

The Data Centre Foundation Certificate (DCFC®) equips participants with the essential knowledge to begin a career in the rapidly growing data centre industry. It provides a solid understanding of core data centre concepts and infrastructure, preparing learners for a wide range of entry-level roles. The course also lays the groundwork for further professional development, enabling participants to pursue advanced training in specialised areas such as data centre design, operations, governance, and industry standards and compliance. 

Is this a hands-on technical course?

The course focuses on practical best practices and operational knowledge rather than equipment installation or vendor-specific technologies. It equips participants with the skills to assess, improve, and manage data centre facilities effectively.

Is the certification recognized internationally?

Yes. CDCP® is accredited by EXIN, a globally recognised independent certification body, making it a valuable credential for professionals working in data centres worldwide. The certification is valid for three years after which the student needs to re-certify.

What career opportunities does CDCP® support? 

CDCP® prepares professionals for roles such as:

• Data Centre Engineer
• Data Centre Operations Engineer
• Facilities Engineer
• Critical Facilities Technician
• Infrastructure Engineer
• Data Centre Consultant
• Technical Project Manager
• Site Operations Specialist

What can I do after earning DCFC®?

After completing CDCP®, you can progress to more advanced data center certifications based on your career goals, such as:

• Certified Data Centre Specialist (CDCS®) – Advanced data centre design and engineering
• Certified Data Centre Expert (CDCE®) – Enterprise-level data centre design
• Certified Data Centre Facilities Operations Manager (CDFOM®) – Data centre operations and management
• Specialist certifications in areas such as energy efficiency, high availability, audits, governance, and compliance.

These advanced certifications enable professionals to deepen their expertise in designing, operating, and managing world-class mission-critical data centre facilities.