About CDCP®

CDCP (Certified Data Center Professional) certification course will give participants a comprehensive technical understanding of data center facilities/infrastructure.  Over 2 days, participants will be exposed to all the essential aspects of the data center, equipping them with the knowledge and skills needed to optimize setup and improve efficiency.

Participants will gain invaluable insight into data center standards, site selection/ design / construction, power, cooling, EMF, raised floor / suspended ceiling, equipment racks, water, lighting, security, cabling, fire safety, physical security / safety, and auxiliary systems.

The CDCP® is the flagship training and global certification program which is an integral part of the EPI Data Center Training Framework

Who Should Attend?

Ideal for IT or data center professionals, CDCP caters to individuals responsible for maximizing data center performance according to best practice standards. Whether you represent end-customers or service providers, this course is tailored to your needs.  Example of some relevant job titles are:

• Data center managers
• Data center engineers
• Floor/Facility managers
• Data center operations staff
• Data center consultants / designers / project managers
• Network/system engineers
• Data center sales professionals

Course Benefits

After completion of the course the participant will be able to:

1. Identify an optimum site for a mission-critical data center, based on current and future needs
2. Implement strategies for high availability and efficiency
3. Navigate industry standards effectively
4. Select and apply cutting-edge technologies for enhanced performance
5. Review electrical distribution systems and mitigate risks of costly downtime
6. Employ innovative cooling solutions to meet evolving standards
7. Design and implement reliable and scalable network architecture with precision
8. Establish robust monitoring systems for proactive maintenance
9. Implement rigorous security measure to protect valuable assets
10. Optimize cooling efficiency with racks, floor and ceiling components
11. Determine appropriate lighting levels
12. Implement fire safety protocols

Exam

The CDCP exam consists of 40 multiple-choice questions, to be completed within one hour.  A passing score of 27 out of 40 is required. Attendees will take the exam at the end of the training, on day 2, and will receive the results immediately.

Certification & Accreditation

Successful candidates will receive globally recognized 'Certified Data Center Professional' (CDCP®) certificate, accredited by EXIN.  The certification is valid for 3 years, with options available for recertification.

CDCP - DCW AFCOM Pre-Conference Training

When: Sunday, April 14 and Monday, April 15 from 8:30am to 4:30pm (Lunch included)

Where: Walter E. Washington Convention Center

Fee and Benefits

The Pre-Conference Training Pass

• Non-AFCOM members: $2,099.00  
• AFCOM members - $1,784.15 (after 15% discount)*

Benefits

1. Access to Training on Sunday, April 14 & Monday, April 15
2. Access to Expo Hall Tuesday, April 16 - Thursday, April 18
3. Continental breakfast, networking luncheons, and refreshment breaks (Sunday, April 14 & Monday, April 15)
4. Networking events - the Opening Reception, Expo Hall Cocktail Reception, Conference Party, and more!
5. EPI Certification
6. Product Information Talks
7. Keynotes

How to Register

Follow this link - Registration link

*AFCOM members' 15% discount will be applied retroactively within 2 weeks after the event and upon confirmation of your membership status. To qualify for the AFCOM discount, an active AFCOM membership would be required at registration.

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