Certified Data Center
Professional (CDCP / CDCS)
The industry’s gold-standard certification for data center professionals. From design and power systems to cooling, operations, and compliance — build a complete skill set employers trust.
The Certified Data Center Professional (CDCP) and Certified Data Center Specialist (CDCS) are globally recognized certifications offered through the EPI (Enterprise Products & Infrastructure) framework — the same standard adopted by thousands of organizations across Asia-Pacific and beyond.
This 5-day intensive program takes you from the fundamentals of data center infrastructure through to advanced operational practices. Whether you are a fresh graduate entering the industry or an experienced professional seeking formal certification, this program is designed around real-world data center operations.
By the end of this program, you will be equipped with the knowledge to design, operate, manage, and optimize data center environments to international standards.
- History and evolution of data centers
- Tier classification (Tier I–IV) and Uptime Institute standards
- Physical layout: white space, MEP systems, and zones
- Key performance indicators: PUE, DCiE, WUE, CUE
- Compliance frameworks: ISO 27001, SSAE 18, SOC 2
- Site selection and build-vs-lease decision frameworks
- Utility feeds, switchgear, and transformers
- UPS topologies: double-conversion, line-interactive, static bypass
- UPS sizing and battery runtime calculations
- Generators: diesel, gas, and HVO alternatives
- Automatic Transfer Switches (ATS) and static switches
- N+1, N+N, and 2N redundancy architectures
- PDU types: basic, metered, switched, and intelligent
- Power monitoring and energy dashboards
- CRAC and CRAH units: types and airflow principles
- Hot aisle/cold aisle containment design
- Chiller plants, cooling towers, and economizers
- Free cooling and economizer modes
- In-row cooling and rear-door heat exchangers
- Liquid cooling and immersion cooling technologies
- Thermal modeling and CFD basics
- Security layers: perimeter, building, floor, and cabinet
- CCTV, biometrics, and access control design
- Early Warning Fire Detection (EWFD) systems
- Clean agent suppression: FM-200, Novec 1230, CO2
- Compliance requirements: ISO 27001, SSAE 18, SOC 2
- SOPs, MOPs, and EOPs in daily operations
- DCIM platform hands-on: asset, capacity, and energy modules
- Change management workflows and risk assessment
- Incident management, RCA, and post-incident reviews
- Capacity planning and growth projections
- Stakeholder reporting and KPI dashboards
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CDCP Certified?
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