Understand, optimise & professionally operate modern data centres

Organisations increasingly rely on the performance of their data centres — especially when it comes to mission‑critical processes and customer communication. Modern applications require high availability, stability and energy efficiency. In practice, however, many data centres show deficiencies in capacity, security, structure or technical setup.

This two‑day CDCP® training provides you with a solid understanding of data centre structures, operations and optimisation.
You learn how all subsystems — power, cooling, cabling, fire protection, monitoring and facility components — interact, and how to design or operate them for maximum availability and efficiency.
The course prepares you thoroughly for real‑world data centre operations as well as for the Certified Data Centre Professional examination.

Our experienced trainers will show you how to:

• understand the structure of data centres & why downtime occurs
• apply relevant data centre standards, norms & best practices
• design power, cooling, cabling & fire protection correctly
• optimise redundancy, safety & overall availability
• recognise EMF risks, select proper racks & scale infrastructure safely
• understand monitoring systems, DCIM, BMS/EMS & alarm processes
• structure operational processes, maintenance & governance
• prepare effectively for the official CDCP® exam

Your benefits at a glance

• comprehensive overview of all key data centre subsystems
• vendor‑neutral, practical knowledge for operations, planning & optimisation
• understanding of cross‑dependencies between all facility components
• increased operational safety regarding power, cooling, EMV & fire protection
• professional know‑how for high‑availability infrastructure
• recognised certification as Certified Data Centre Professional

Course Contents

Data Centres & Their Importance

• relevance for modern business models
• root causes of downtime
• standards & best practices

Location, Construction & Infrastructure

• site selection & associated risks
• structural components: ceilings, floors, raised floor guidelines
• accessibility
• grounding, earthing grids & safety

Lighting & Safety Lighting

• norms & guidelines
• suitable light sources & positioning
• emergency lighting & backup power

Power Supply in the Data Centre

• power path from utility feed to the rack
• ATS/STS switching systems
• redundancy concepts
• busbars, cabling, protection levels & IP ratings
• UPS systems (static/dynamic), battery technologies
• backup generators (NEA)
• power quality, calculations & standards

Electromagnetic Fields & EMC

• EMF sources & their effects
• standards & protective measures
• shielding & compliance

Racks & Mechanical Infrastructure

• rack standards & selection criteria
• safety requirements
• PDUs & accessories

Cooling & Air‑Conditioning

• temperature & humidity recommendations
• cooling measurement & cooling capacity
• precision vs. comfort cooling
• AC unit types & placement
• hot aisle / cold aisle containment
• additional cooling options

Water Supply

• importance & use cases

Cabling & Network Planning

• structured cabling systems
• copper & fibre technologies & standards
• ANSI/TIA‑942 cabling hierarchy
• SAN cabling
• redundancy & building interconnects
• network monitoring

Fire Protection & Safety

• standards for fire suppression
• fire detection systems
• suppression systems (various types)
• handheld extinguishers & signage
• organisational requirements

Monitoring & Supporting Systems

• DCIM, BMS, EMS
• water leakage detection
• alarm & notification workflows

Operational Considerations

• service level management
• organisation, maintenance, security
• governance requirements
• monitoring & operational guidelines

Exam: Certified Data Centre Professional (CDCP®)

• content & certification process
• official accredited examination

Exam Details

• Duration: 60 minutes (typical CDCP® standard, may vary by provider)
• Format: multiple‑choice
• Exam language: German or English
• Process: exam directly after course
• Certificate: Certified Data Centre Professional (CDCP®)

Target Audience

This course is ideal for:

• IT & data centre staff
• system & infrastructure administrators
• architects, consultants & DC service providers
• facility management teams
• professionals aiming to reduce downtime risk & increase efficiency

Participants with 1–2 years of experience in data centre or facility environments benefit especially.

Prerequisites

• no formal prerequisites
• Course language: German
• Course materials: English
• Exam language: German or English