About
The Certified Data Center Professional (CDCP®) certification is designed for professionals involved in data center management and operations. It focuses on ensuring high availability, efficiency, and reliability in data center environments. The CDCP® credential equips participants with essential knowledge and skills to improve the design and management of mission-critical data centers.
Certification Body: EXIN.
Learning Objective
The CDCP® certification prepares professionals to:
- Select optimal sites for data centers based on current and future needs.
- Understand key components essential for high availability in data centers.
- Apply various industry standards and best practices in data center management.
- Implement effective cooling, power, and security solutions.
- Design a reliable and scalable network architecture.
Exam Information
- Duration: 60 minutes
- Format: Closed book exam with 40 multiple-choice questions
- Passing Score: Minimum of 27 correct answers required to pass
- Delivery Method: Available through Instructor-Led Training (ILT), Virtual ILT, and Training On Demand (TOD)
Recertification
- Validity: The CDCP® certification is valid for three years.
- Recertification Requirement: Participants must complete recertification to maintain their credential.
- Purpose: Recertification ensures that professionals stay updated with the latest industry practices and standards.
Curriculum
- 1 Section
- 8 Lessons
- 40 Hours
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Requirements
- There are no specific prerequisites for the CDCP® course.
Target audiences
- IT professionals
- Facilities managers
- Data center staff
- Anyone responsible for the availability and management of data center environments