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Do you want to become an expert in data centre energy management? Andrew Stevens, CEO, CNet Training, outlines the Certified Data Centre Energy Professional (CDCEP) program. This is an increasingly popular program as data centre managers and professionals are looking for innovative ways to cut carbon emissions and reduce the energy use within their data centres. It is an issue of utmost importance and an issue that that continues to be at the forefront of the minds of those operating data centre facilities.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Can you give us an overview of\nthe Certified Data Centre Design Professional (CDCEP) program?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Certified Data Centre Energy\nProfessional (CDCEP) teaches the learner how to create an energy efficiency\nplan for a data centre. The program looks into the creation, implementation,\nanalysis and formulating of recommendations with the ultimate objective of\nreducing energy use and cutting carbon emissions within a data centre. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What can learners expect to gain\nfrom the program?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The program considers the global\nfocus on how energy prices and environmental protection is driving the need to\nreduce energy wastage through greater efficiency. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The five-day program\nteaches the learner how to strategically plan, design and implement an energy\nplan for a data centre facility, focusing on energy efficiency. Learners are introduced to current energy\nprofiler tools and models to analyse site data and formulate a comprehensive\naction plan to implement real energy savings potential and capacity\nreclamation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The use and distribution of power\nand how usage can quickly spiral out of control when it\u2019s not being measured,\nmonitored and maintained correctly is also explored. The program also makes the\nlearner consider the use of redundant and back-up power utilisation for\nair-conditioning, fire suppression, security, alarms and other supporting\nsystems. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A certified CDCEP will be able to\nacknowledge the requirements for compliance, having gained a full understanding\nof national and international regulations, codes, standards including the US\nDepartment of Energy (DoE) standard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Who is the CDCEP designed for?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The CDCEP is beneficial for\nindividuals who are already working in a data centre environment and who are\nresponsible for the management and use of energy within a data centre.\nExperience working within a data centre environment is essential for the CDCEP\nprogram and, ideally, we also request that the learner has at least two years\u2019\nexperience in a technical IT or facilities role.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 Where do the (CDCEP)\nprograms take place?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The CDCEP is taught\ninternationally. CNet has programs scheduled in various locations across the UK\nand North America. The CDCEP is also available via remote attendance, allowing\nlearners the opportunity to join the class from a location that best suits\nthem, for example in their office or the comfort of their own home. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The remote attendance programs\nare delivered using collaboration-enabled facilities within specially designed\nsmart rooms. Remote attendees benefit from the same instructor-led classroom\nenvironment in real-time, with the same levels of interaction, collaboration\nand instructor contact as those who are physically present in the room. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Remote attendees effectively sit\nin the same classroom with all the other learners and can therefore see, hear\nand enjoy the same learning experience. They can also participate in group\nactivities. Check the CNet Training website for the latest dates for CDCEP\nclassroom and remote attendance availability. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

How long is the CDCEP program?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The CDCEP program is a five-day\nprogram. There is an additional requirement of around 20 hours pre-class study\nthat is provided by the CNet team and supported by a dedicated online tutor. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What are the benefits of\nqualification and certification?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

On completion of the\nCDCEP program, learners gain an internationally and industry-recognised\nqualification, the BTEC Level 5 Professional\nDiploma in Data Centre Energy. They also gain official Certified Data Centre\nEnergy Professional (CDCEP) certification and can use the CDCEP postnominal\ntitle and use of the CDCEP logo. Certifications are a commitment to life-long\nlearning as they require re-certifying every three years via an online learning\nmanagement system. This offers the perfect portal to ensure knowledge, skills\nand certification remain current and up to date to reflect the evolving needs\nof the industry. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

How does the\nCDCEP program help improve the long-term environmental impact of data centres\nand help make data centres more sustainable?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The program teaches\nexpertise in energy efficiency and provides the tools to make a significant\ncontribution to the business strategy by effectively dealing with\nenergy-related issues and driving energy efficiencies. As well as embracing energy management,\nsustainability extends on the \u2018here and now\u2019 targeting long term strategies to\nsignificantly reduce carbon footprints. The CDCEP program is perfectly\ncomplemented by the Certified Data Centre Sustainability Professional (CDCSP)\nprogram. This program is designed to provide in-depth knowledge into the steps\nrequired to evaluate, plan, implement and monitor a sustainability strategy for\ndata centre facilities whilst ensuring that the strategic business needs are\ncontinually met.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What program do you recommend\nafter the (CDCEP)?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Following the CDCEP program,\nlearners are encouraged to continue their professional development by advancing\ntheir knowledge and skills to gain further official certifications and\nqualifications by progressing through the Global Digital Infrastructure Education\nFramework which maps education programs to career advancement throughout the\ndata centre and network infrastructure sectors. While the programs flow\nperfectly from one to another they are of equal value as stand-alone programs\nand learners can enter the framework at any level depending on their level of\nexperience.
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\nOften, CDCEP certified individuals choose to explore data centre management and\nattend the five-day Certified Data Centre Management Professional (CDCMP)\nprogram. This program provides unparalleled knowledge, skills and competency to\nmanage the complex technical environments of a data centre facility and the\nability to optimise its effectiveness by driving efficiencies. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Others decide to increase their\nknowledge of sustainability and management and attend the Certified Data Centre\nSustainability Professional (CDCSP) program which is designed to provide\nin-depth knowledge into the steps required to evaluate, plan, implement and\nmonitor a sustainability strategy for data centre facilities whilst ensuring\nthat the strategic business needs are continually met. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Certified Data Centre Audit\nProfessional (CDCAP) is another popular program following the CDCEP. It gives learners the skills, knowledge and\ncompetency to create a strategic plan and undertake a comprehensive audit of\ndata centre environments. For\nthose who are ambitious, there is the prestigious Master\u2019s Degree in Data\nCentre Leadership and Management.  A\nthree-year distance learning program where graduates join the worlds\u2019 elite group\nof data centre professionals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n