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Plan, measure & optimise sustainability in modern data centres
The CDESS® training provides comprehensive expertise in environmental sustainability for data centres.
With rapid data growth, increasing processing demands and the rise of IoT and AI workloads, modern data centres must operate more energy‑efficiently, environmentally responsibly and sustainably than ever before.
This course teaches you the standards, guidelines and best practices needed to transition existing or new data centres to energy‑efficient operating models, sustainable infrastructures and responsible resource usage.
You will learn how to measure, analyse and optimise energy consumption, water usage, emissions, waste management and technical infrastructure in a targeted and systematic way.
Our experienced trainers will show you how to:
- understand how data centres impact the environment and which trends & forecasts matter
- define sustainability & apply relevant models, metrics & frameworks
- calculate and apply key efficiency metrics such as PUE, ERE/ERF, WUE and EWIF
- operate electrical, mechanical, IT and storage infrastructures more sustainably
- manage water, waste, energy, emissions & resources in a structured way
- apply relevant sustainability standards (ISO 14001, ISO 50001, ISO 30134)
- integrate renewable energy, energy storage & emission trading models
- leverage DCIM, AI & automated management systems for sustainable operations
- assess and continuously improve your data centre’s environmental performance
Your benefits at a glance
- deep understanding of environmental sustainability in data centres
- knowledge of key energy, water & resource‑efficiency metrics
- practical methods to reduce energy consumption, CO₂ emissions & waste
- valuable decision‑making insights for modernisation & sustainable investments
- preparation for the Certified Datacentre Environmental Sustainability Specialist (CDESS®) exam
- directly applicable expertise for operations, engineering, management & facility teams
Course Contents
Module 1 – Environmental Impact of Data Centres
- data growth, IoT & AI trends
- forecasts, current situation & future obligations
Module 2 – What Is Environmental Sustainability?
- meaning & definition
- leadership commitment
- sustainability policies & frameworks
- metrics, transparency & reporting models
- service billing models
Module 3 – Environmental Management
- ISO 14001, ISO 50001, ISO 30134
- measurements, categories & essential equipment
- trend analysis & reporting
Module 4 – Energy Efficiency Indicators
- key efficiency metrics
- PUE: measurement points, influencing factors & mixed‑use facilities
- PUE optimisation & impact on IT load
Module 5 – Electrical Energy Savings
- starting points for electrical energy reduction
- dimensioning, DC power, generators
- UPS systems, power factors, lighting
Module 6 – Mechanical Energy Savings
- efficiency in cooling & climate infrastructure
- recommended temperature & humidity ranges
- cooling technologies & airflow optimisation
- liquid cooling & energy reuse
- PUE/ERE/ERF & control volume
Module 7 – ICT Energy Savings
- sustainable IT procurement
- energy efficiency of servers & IT equipment
- ITEEsv, SMPE, SMPO
- virtualisation & OCP (Open Compute Project)
Module 8 – Storage Energy Savings
- data management
- storage administration
- efficiency of storage systems
Module 9 – Water Management
- WUE: measurement & optimisation
- water consumption in power generation
- EWIF calculations
Module 10 – Waste Management
- cradle‑to‑grave lifecycle assessment
- 3R principles: reduce, re‑use, recycle
- second‑hand markets & sustainable reuse
Module 11 – Sustainable Energy Use
- renewable energy sources
- PPAs & energy attribute certificates
- renewable energy factor (REF)
- energy storage & emission trading
Module 12 – Automated Environmental Management Systems
- AI & machine learning for optimisation
- workload migration
- DCIM solutions & automated monitoring
Target Audience
This course is ideal for professionals responsible for developing or operating sustainable data centres, including:
- IT, facility & data centre managers
- data centre technicians & infrastructure teams
- consultants, architects & data centre designers
- service providers & DC operators
- sustainability & energy officers
Prerequisites
- no formal prerequisites
- recommended: 1–2 years of experience in data centre or facility environments
Additional Information
- Course language: German
- Course materials: English
- Exam language: English
Exam Details
- Format: multiple‑choice
- Delivery: online or directly after the course
- Language: English
Plan, evaluate & optimise data centres at expert level
The CDCS® is an advanced three‑day course that enables you to professionally assess, review and optimise existing data centres. You learn how to implement new data centre environments correctly, evaluate technical solutions according to engineering standards and apply deep technical expertise across all key subsystems.
Building on the CDCP® level, this course expands your knowledge in the areas of power, cooling, safety, fire protection, electromagnetic compatibility (EMC), cabling, redundancy, efficiency and design validation. Many of the topics include calculations and specialised engineering techniques that are essential for high‑availability mission‑critical environments.
Our experienced trainers will show you how to:
- understand the full lifecycle of a data centre
- apply standards, guidelines & classification systems professionally
- evaluate site conditions, building structures, floors, ceilings & physical security
- design and size power supply, UPS, battery banks & generators correctly
- analyse EMC risks & define proper shielding measures
- plan high‑level cooling, airflow & climate systems
- calculate, design & validate fire suppression systems
- design scalable network and cabling infrastructure
- improve efficiency, sustainability & PUE performance
- critically assess, validate & document technical solutions
- prepare effectively for the CDCS® certification exam
Your benefits at a glance
- deep, specialised technical knowledge for expert‑level data centre operation
- ability to evaluate and audit existing data centre infrastructures
- significantly improved understanding of electrical, mechanical & safety subsystems
- expertise for planning high‑availability designs & redundancy concepts
- enhanced skills for troubleshooting, optimisation & audit preparation
- valuable insights for collaboration with vendors & service providers
- recognised certification as Certified Data Centre Specialist (CDCS®)
Course Contents
Data Centre Design & Lifecycle
- lifecycle phases
- planning, re‑alignment & continuous improvement
- standards, guidelines & competence development
Standards & Classification Levels
- history & relevance of rating levels
- Uptime vs. TIA‑942
- redundancy options: N+1, 2N, 2(N+1)
- maintainability & containment
- requirements for utility feeds & substations
Building & Structural Requirements
- site selection & risk evaluation
- floor & ceiling construction
- fire protection for walls & glass
- explosion protection
- access control & intrusion protection
- raised floors & suspended ceilings (expert level)
Power Systems (Specialist Level)
- electrical fundamentals & key formulas
- reading SLDs & identifying protection components
- surge protection & grounding systems
- power cabling & routing
- PDUs, DB setup, generators & paralleling
- UPS systems: selection, configuration & error prevention
- battery banks: sizing, testing & enclosure selection
- alternative energy storage (flywheel, compressed air etc.)
Electromagnetic Fields (EMC)
- EMF sources & measurement
- safe distance calculations & shielding
- standards & protective measures
Cooling Infrastructure (Specialist Level)
- temperature & humidity specifications
- psychrometrics & ASHRAE recommendations
- airflow management, Delta‑T, rack doors & plate surfaces
- AC unit selection & commissioning
- CFD analysis
- redundancy strategies
- modern cooling technologies
Fire Protection
- combustion triangle & suppression concepts
- advanced detection systems (VESDA, smoke sensors)
- water‑based suppression systems & risks
- inert gas & halocarbon systems
- gas calculation, hold times, piping requirements
- new suppression technologies
Network Infrastructure & Cabling
- ANSI/TIA‑942 topologies
- ToR & EoR designs
- intelligent patching systems
- installation best practices (bend radius, spacing etc.)
- containment ratio, bonding & grounding
- labelling & telecom management standards
Environmental Specifications & Contamination Control
- noise emissions & thresholds
- cleaning standards, particle classes & measurements
- preventive measures
Data Centre Energy Efficiency
- business drivers for sustainability
- PUE & efficiency models
- saving potential in IT, cooling & power
- green standards & guidelines
Target Audience
Ideal for professionals who design, operate or manage data centres, such as:
- data centre managers & infrastructure leads
- IT & facility managers
- architects & consulting engineers
- DC service providers & technical consultants
- technicians involved in high‑availability systems
Also suitable as preparation for advanced certifications and high‑responsibility project roles.
Prerequisites
- valid CDCP® certificate (mandatory)
- Course language: German
- Training materials: English
- Exam language: English or German
Exam Details
- Format: multiple‑choice
- Delivery: online or immediately after the course
- Language: English
- Certificate: Certified Data Centre Specialist (CDCS®)
Plan, evaluate & optimise data centres at expert level
The CDCS® is an advanced three‑day course that enables you to professionally assess, review and optimise existing data centres. You learn how to implement new data centre environments correctly, evaluate technical solutions according to engineering standards and apply deep technical expertise across all key subsystems.
Building on the CDCP® level, this course expands your knowledge in the areas of power, cooling, safety, fire protection, electromagnetic compatibility (EMC), cabling, redundancy, efficiency and design validation. Many of the topics include calculations and specialised engineering techniques that are essential for high‑availability mission‑critical environments.
Our experienced trainers will show you how to:
- understand the full lifecycle of a data centre
- apply standards, guidelines & classification systems professionally
- evaluate site conditions, building structures, floors, ceilings & physical security
- design and size power supply, UPS, battery banks & generators correctly
- analyse EMC risks & define proper shielding measures
- plan high‑level cooling, airflow & climate systems
- calculate, design & validate fire suppression systems
- design scalable network and cabling infrastructure
- improve efficiency, sustainability & PUE performance
- critically assess, validate & document technical solutions
- prepare effectively for the CDCS® certification exam
Your benefits at a glance
- deep, specialised technical knowledge for expert‑level data centre operation
- ability to evaluate and audit existing data centre infrastructures
- significantly improved understanding of electrical, mechanical & safety subsystems
- expertise for planning high‑availability designs & redundancy concepts
- enhanced skills for troubleshooting, optimisation & audit preparation
- valuable insights for collaboration with vendors & service providers
- recognised certification as Certified Data Centre Specialist (CDCS®)
Course Contents
Data Centre Design & Lifecycle
- lifecycle phases
- planning, re‑alignment & continuous improvement
- standards, guidelines & competence development
Standards & Classification Levels
- history & relevance of rating levels
- Uptime vs. TIA‑942
- redundancy options: N+1, 2N, 2(N+1)
- maintainability & containment
- requirements for utility feeds & substations
Building & Structural Requirements
- site selection & risk evaluation
- floor & ceiling construction
- fire protection for walls & glass
- explosion protection
- access control & intrusion protection
- raised floors & suspended ceilings (expert level)
Power Systems (Specialist Level)
- electrical fundamentals & key formulas
- reading SLDs & identifying protection components
- surge protection & grounding systems
- power cabling & routing
- PDUs, DB setup, generators & paralleling
- UPS systems: selection, configuration & error prevention
- battery banks: sizing, testing & enclosure selection
- alternative energy storage (flywheel, compressed air etc.)
Electromagnetic Fields (EMC)
- EMF sources & measurement
- safe distance calculations & shielding
- standards & protective measures
Cooling Infrastructure (Specialist Level)
- temperature & humidity specifications
- psychrometrics & ASHRAE recommendations
- airflow management, Delta‑T, rack doors & plate surfaces
- AC unit selection & commissioning
- CFD analysis
- redundancy strategies
- modern cooling technologies
Fire Protection
- combustion triangle & suppression concepts
- advanced detection systems (VESDA, smoke sensors)
- water‑based suppression systems & risks
- inert gas & halocarbon systems
- gas calculation, hold times, piping requirements
- new suppression technologies
Network Infrastructure & Cabling
- ANSI/TIA‑942 topologies
- ToR & EoR designs
- intelligent patching systems
- installation best practices (bend radius, spacing etc.)
- containment ratio, bonding & grounding
- labelling & telecom management standards
Environmental Specifications & Contamination Control
- noise emissions & thresholds
- cleaning standards, particle classes & measurements
- preventive measures
Data Centre Energy Efficiency
- business drivers for sustainability
- PUE & efficiency models
- saving potential in IT, cooling & power
- green standards & guidelines
Target Audience
Ideal for professionals who design, operate or manage data centres, such as:
- data centre managers & infrastructure leads
- IT & facility managers
- architects & consulting engineers
- DC service providers & technical consultants
- technicians involved in high‑availability systems
Also suitable as preparation for advanced certifications and high‑responsibility project roles.
Prerequisites
- valid CDCP® certificate (mandatory)
- Course language: German
- Training materials: English
- Exam language: English or German
Exam Details
- Format: multiple‑choice
- Delivery: online or immediately after the course
- Language: English
- Certificate: Certified Data Centre Specialist (CDCS®)
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
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
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