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Certified Data Center Professional (CDCP) Overview

The Certified Data Center Professional (CDCP) certification is tailored for IT, facilities, and data center professionals who are looking to gain a solid grounding in the critical aspects of data center infrastructure and operations. Whether you're managing daily operations or planning future upgrades, this globally recognized certification helps you build a strong foundation in key areas such as power systems, cooling efficiency, structured cabling, fire protection, and physical security.

In today’s digital landscape, uptime and reliability are non-negotiable. That’s where the CDCP certification steps in; it equips professionals with the practical skills and best practices needed to manage risks, enhance system availability, and ensure consistent performance in mission-critical environments. You’ll also learn how to optimize data center efficiency while aligning with international standards.

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Ideal for those involved in operations, management, or support, this course is a smart first step before advancing to more specialized Data Center Courses. By becoming a certified data center professional, you’ll not only validate your expertise but also position yourself as a valuable contributor to your organization’s IT resilience and infrastructure strategy.Whether you’re just entering the field or looking to formalize your experience, this course is an excellent pathway to career advancement in the data center domain.

What Will You Get?

  • Study material
  • Mock Exams
  • Exam registration assistance
  • Case studies soft copy
  • Official courseware from GSDC

Learning Outcome of CDCP Certification

  • Maximize uptime via proactive risk management
  • Design & maintain power, cooling, cabling systems
  • Ensure compliance with TIA-942 and ISO/IEC standards
  • Optimize efficiency & scalability through PUE improvements
  • Strengthen physical security & emergency response protocols

Training Calendar

Lifetime access

Batch Detail

English

  • Self paces videos, assessments, recall quizzes, more
  • Course fee inclusive of exam fee
  • For more details, reach us at training@novelvista.com
USD 350 USD 400

(Cost includes Training, Exam & Certification)

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Course Curriculum : CDCP Certification

    • Business organization
    • Types of data centers
    • Importance of a data center to business continuity
    • Core elements of a data center
    • Common causes of unavailability
    • International vs. national standards and guidelines
    • Standards for sub-components (e.g. cabling, racks, fire suppression)
    • Site-selection criteria (geographic, environmental, risk)
    • Facility design considerations
    • Supporting infrastructure and utilities
    • Relevant standards
    • Types of raised-floor systems and loading factors
    • Grounding, ramp and landing platform requirements
    • Impact on airflow and cooling
    • Illumination measurements and standards (lux levels)
    • Fixture types, positioning and control
    • Emergency-lighting systems and regulations
    • Power-generation options (onsite, utility, microgrids)
    • Transformers, generators, UPS systems and batteries
    • Single-phase vs. three-phase distribution
    • Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS) & Static Transfer Switch (STS)
    • Redundancy levels & power-distribution techniques (busbar, PDU)
    • Power-quality parameters and sizing
    • Sustainability (BESS, thermographic scanning, PUE considerations)
    • EMF types, units of measurement
    • Sources of interference and shielding best practices
    • Compliance with EMF-related standards
    • Rack standards, dimensions and form factors
    • Security features (locks, cages)
    • Power-distribution strips and rails
    • Cooling principles: temperature vs. humidity management
    • Raised-floor vs. non-raised-floor cooling
    • Supplemental and containment strategies
    • Liquid-cooling options & Seasonal Thermal Energy Storage (STER)
    • Importance of reliable water supply
    • Backup and redundancy strategies
    • Planning cabling infrastructure for growth
    • Copper vs. fibre cabling (categories, connectors, testing)
    • TIA-942 cabling topologies and verification
    • Redundancy and site-to-site connectivity
    • Fire-risk causes and classes
    • Suppression-system requirements (water, gas-based)
    • Detection technologies and alarm design
    • Handheld extinguishers, signage and regulatory compliance
    • Access-control measures (badges, biometrics, mantraps)
    • Surveillance, intrusion detection and perimeter security
    • Safety protocols and signage requirements
    • Environmental Monitoring Systems (EMS)
    • Building Management Systems (BMS)
    • Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM)
    • Leak-detection, alarm panels and notification workflows
    • Best practices for proactive issue resolution

Course Details : CDCP Certification

    • If you want practical knowledge to manage data center infrastructure, this CDCP training is ideal.
    • The CDCP course suits IT and facilities professionals aiming to improve uptime and risk management.
    • Looking to validate your skills? This data center certification strengthens your credentials and career prospects.
    • Perfect for those in technical or support roles working closely with data centers.

    A basic understanding of IT infrastructure or prior experience in data center operations is recommended, but not essential, to pursue the Data Center Professional Certification.

    • Qualifies you for roles like Data Center Technician, Infrastructure Engineer, Facilities Manager, and Operations Specialist.
    • Enhances your credibility in managing high-availability and secure data center environments.
    • Opens opportunities in organizations focused on optimizing data center performance.
    • Positions you well in a rapidly growing field with increasing demand for skilled professionals.
    • Supports career growth in IT infrastructure and facility management domains.
    • Gain comprehensive knowledge of data center infrastructure, operations, and best practices.
    • Improve your ability to manage risks and maintain high availability in mission-critical environments.
    • Enhance your professional credibility with a globally recognized CDCP certification.
    • Access practical skills through hands-on training and real-world scenarios.
    • Stay updated with industry standards and global data center trends.
    • Increase your career advancement potential and job market competitiveness.

    This Certified Data Center Professional Certification focuses on experiential learning. The material of this course is divided into 60-90 minutes of interactive sessions.

    Not only this, if you are participating, expect yourself to get indulged with interesting group activities. By this, you will get a chance to put the theory into action.

    This training will be nothing like any ordinary training you imagine. We follow a vast range of creative methodology which will allow you to wrack your grey matter and boost your energy up to participate.

    The key features of our training program would be:

    • Training sessions in a storytelling format
    • Exhibition of concepts with the help of professional examples
    • Self-analysis and group discussions
    • Case studies as the application of the concepts which were taught
    • Vibrant presentations along with individual and team activities
    • Post-training reading suggestions

Certified Data Center Professional Exam Format

L&D business Training
  • Exam Format - Objective Type, Multiple Choice
  • Exam Duration - 90 minutes
  • No. of Questions - 400 (multiple-choice questions)
  • Passing Criteria - It should be around 65%
  • Certificate - Within 5 business days
  • Result - Within 4 - 5  business days
  • Online Exam

We believe in practical learning because it helps learners to clear the interview and use their knowledge in the organization

As an Accredited Training Partner, We have gained recognition over the years in professional training certification in the IT industry such as ISO, PRINCE2, DevOps, PMP, Six Sigma, ITIL, and many other leading courses.

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Frequently Asked Questions

By acquiring this certification, you can enhance your career prospects, demonstrate your expertise in Data Centre management, and improve your organization's security posture. Additionally, the certification can help you stay up-to-date with the latest industry standards and best practices.

Registered users need to complete certification exam to achieve Novelvista Data Centre Professional Certification Exam.

This data Centre certification is ideal for IT professionals, systems engineers, infrastructure managers, and facility specialists involved in managing or supporting data centres.

The certification in data centre operations assesses your expertise in data centre standards, risk management, and energy-efficient practices. You’ll also gain access to expert-built templates and reference guides to support daily responsibilities as a certified Data Centre Professional.

Job titles include Data Centre Engineer, Infrastructure Manager, DC Compliance Officer, and Operations Supervisor. Employers increasingly seek professionals with a proven data centre certificate and real-world readiness.

With rising demand for high-availability data centres, this Data Centre Certificate proves your ability to manage uptime, efficiency, and regulatory compliance—skills critical in today’s IT environments.

The Novelvista Data Centre Professional Certification is valid for a lifetime.

Organizations benefit from employees who can reduce downtime, manage risk proactively, and follow best practices in data centre operations—backed by the applied knowledge gained from this data centre certification.