Certified Data Centre Professional (CDCP)

Certification Overview
Exam Information
Course Outline
Target Audience
Registration Process for E-Course and Exam

Certification Overview

Certified Data Centre Professional (CDCP)

Exam Code: CDCP-001

GAQM provides an international, vendor-neutral credential with a global standard for measuring competency in the core elements of a data center.

The Certified Data Centre Professional exam certification indicates a foundational knowledge of critical physical infrastructure in the Data Center. The Certified Data Centre Professional’s have to demonstrate a base level proficiency in the elements of: cooling, fire safety and protection, racks, cabling, management and physical security. The candidate’s who are appearing for the Certified Data Centre Professional exam must have sufficient knowledge in data center design and cabling strategies. The Certified Data Centre Professional certification can significantly increase productivity and proficiency because certified professionals have the knowledge to successfully overcome obstacles faced in data center design, build and operations.

E-Course Duration: 10 to 15 Hours

e-Competence Framework (e-CF)

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Exam Information

The exam comprises of 40 Multiple Choice Questions out of which the candidate needs to score 80% (32 out of 40 correct) to pass the exam.

The total duration of the exam is 1 hour (60 Minutes).

The exam is conducted in a non-proctored mode and can be taken anytime and anywhere within an eight-month validity period.
Upon purchasing the Premium Package or an Exam Voucher Code, a voucher code with two attempts will be assigned to your login profile under the "My Vouchers" tab. You can then take the exam through the "My Exam(s)" tab in your profile. To take the exam, simply apply the voucher code.

The Exam Voucher included in the Premium Package or purchased separately is valid for two (2) attempts. If you are unable to pass the exam within these two attempts, you can purchase a new voucher code, which will grant you an additional two attempts.
Kindly Note: The voucher will not be valid for a second attempt if you pass the exam on your first attempt.

The Certified Data Centre Professional (CDCP)™ Certificate is valid for life.

CDCP™ is a trademark of GAQM.

Note: The Certified Data Centre Professional (CDCP)™ Certification requires a mandatory E-Course completion requirement.

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Course Outline

Module 1 – Fundamentals of Availability

Introduction
Measuring Business Value
Five 9’s of Availability
Limitations of 99.999%
Factors affecting Availability
A/C Power Conditions
Cooling Issues
Equipment Failures
Natural and Artificial Disasters
Human Errors
Cost of Downtime
Calculating Cost of Downtime

Module 2 – Examining Fire protection methods in the Data Center

Introduction
National Fire Protection Association
Prevention
System Objectives of Data Center Fire Protection System
Fire Triangle
Classes of Fire
Stages of Combustion
Fire Detection Devices
Smoke Detectors
ISTD
Fire Extinguishers
Methods of Fire Supression
Water Sprinkler System
Water Mist Suppression System

Module 3 – Fundamentals of Cabling strategies for Data Centers

Introduction
Cabling
Overview of Cables
Cabling Installation
Cable Layout Architectures
Cable Management
Managing Cables
Cable Maintenance Practices

Module 4 – Fundamentals of Cooling I

Introduction
Evolution
Data Center Cooling
Physics of Cooling
Heat Transfer Methods
Airflow in IT Spaces
Heat Generation
Gas Law
Evaporation
Compression
Condensation
Expansion
Evaporator

Module 5 – Fundamentals of cooling II : Humidilty in the Data Center

Introduction
Cooling Related Devices
Humidity and Static Electricity
Nature of Humidity
Humidity Control in Data Center
Relative Humidity Control
Dew Point Control
Humidification System
Converted Office Space
OSP’s
Short Cycling

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Target Audience

System integrators involved in data centre IT operations activities, serving their own data centre or as owned by their customers
Commercial customer who have to maintain their own data centre
Personnel working in commercial companies who are responsible for data centre IT operations
IT, facilities or Data Centre Operations professional

Registration Process for E-Course or E-Book and Exam

Premium Package
(E-Course Version)

Self Explanatory
Valid for 40 days
This package provides a voucher code granting eligibility for two (2) exam attempts.
Includes E-certificate and Digital Badge if you qualify in the exam.
Course Duration: 40 Days
Price: 175 USD

Exam
Voucher

Validity: 240 Days
Price: 150 USD
Please Read Carefully:

1) The Exam Voucher is valid for two (2) attempts.

2) You will receive your voucher code within 24 business hours.

3) Once you receive the voucher code, you can take the exam via the "My Exam(s)" tab in your login profile.

Certified Data Centre Professional (CDCP)

Certification Overview