Learn how to create an energy efficiency plan for your data centre. Includes creation, implementation, analysis and formulating recommendations with the ultimate objective of reducing energy use and cutting carbon emissions.
The Certified Data Centre Energy Professional (CDCEP®) program considers the global focus on how energy prices and environmental protection is driving the need to reduce energy wastage through greater efficiency. It is of utmost importance and an issue that continues to be foremost in the minds of those operating data centre facilities.
The five-day program teaches expertise in energy efficiency and provides the tools to make a significant contribution to the energy strategy and effectively deal with, and manage, energy related issues and deliver efficiencies.
Strategically plan, design and implement an energy plan for data centre facilities, focusing on energy efficiency. Learners will be introduced to current energy profiler tools and models to analyse site data and formulate a comprehensive action plan to implement real energy savings potential and capacity reclamation.
The use and distribution of power will be explored considering server and IT equipment, and how usage can quickly spiral out of control when it is not being measured, monitored and maintained correctly. In addition, the use of redundant and back-up power infrastructure will be analysed considering the power utilisation for air-conditioning, fire suppression, security, alarms and other supporting systems.
A certified CDCEP® also considers the requirements for compliance, having a full understanding of national and international regulations, codes, standards and the US DoE Data Centre Energy Practitioner (DCEP). During the program, learners will be provided a valuable opportunity to access the latest industry standards.
Following this program, you are encouraged to continue your professional development by advancing your knowledge and skills to gain further official certifications and qualifications by progressing through The Global Digital Infrastructure Education Framework which maps education programs to career advancement throughout the network infrastructure and data centre sectors.
Need for Energy Efficiency?
- CO2 Emissions issues
- Impact of increased energy demand
- Data centre constraints
Corporate Social Responsibility
- Understanding Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
- Implementation of ISO 26000
Energy Audits
- Energy audit process
- Primary audit environments
- Actions to improve energy efficiency
Energy Evaluation
- Understanding energy consumption
- Identification of areas of concern
- Evaluation and modelling sources
Achievable Expectations & Energy Forecasting
- Achievable expectations
- Industry best practices
- Analysis and calculations
- Forecasting growth
Energy Metrics
- Need for metrics
- Current industry metrics
- New proxy metrics
Capacity Reclamation
- Understanding design parameters
- Importance of the four key constraints
- Decommissioning
- Capacity Management
KPIs & Metrics
- Defining KPIs
- Selecting and preparing KPIs
- KPI measuring models
Business Continuity
- Business continuity considerations
- Site selection considerations
- Energy efficiency considerations
Energy Strategy
- Energy efficiency policy
- Energy efficiency strategy
- Energy action plan & management review
Energy Efficiency Plan
- Elements of the energy efficiency plan
- Continual monitoring
Delivery of the Energy Efficiency Plan
- Deployment of the energy efficiency plan
- Measuring, monitoring and reporting
- Energy efficiency procurement
Site Specific Energy Audits
- Audit direction
- Site specific audit plans
- Keys energy audit areas
Energy Use Systems
- Major energy use systems
- Energy profile changes
- Optimisation actions
System Specific Analysis
- IT analysis
- Power infrastructure analysis
- Environmental analysis
- Cooling analysis
Analysis Tool-sets
- Data centre toolsets
Active Energy-Efficiency Measures
- Establishing an energy baseline
- Measuring and monitoring
- Data analysis and energy plan preparation
- Real-time monitoring
Return on Investment
- Return on Investment (ROI)
- IT value
- Financial planning
- Total Cost of Ownership (TCO)
Codes & Best Practice
- DoE DCEP
- EU Code of Conduct
A Strategy for Energy Management
- Energy management roadmap
- Energy management team
- Energy Awareness
Immediate Energy Actions (4C’s)
- Importance of the four key constraints
- Identifying the immediate concerns
- Actioning the immediate concerns
Medium-Term CAPEX Actions
- IT measures
- Cooling measures
- Power measures
- CAPEX & ROI impacts
Long-Term CAPEX/OPEX Actions
- Long-term power efficiency
- Long-term cooling efficiency
- CAPEX & OPEX evaluation
Processes & Procedures
- Process & procedure requirements
- Process & procedure monitoring and control
Future Technical Developments
- New developing technologies
Energy Efficiency Accreditations
- Environmental accreditations
- Energy accreditations
- Data centre energy accreditations
There are a number of group and individual case studies to formulate energy efficiency plans throughout this program.
5 day class requiring pre-class study of approximately 20 hours.
This program is targeted at individuals who are responsible for the management and use of energy within a data centre.
Experience of working within a data centre environment is essential; preferably with two years experience in a technical IT or facilities role. If you would like to discuss your experience or suitability for this program please contact us.
Learners are required to undertake pre-class study, which is fully supported by an experienced and dedicated online Tutor. Learners are also required to have a webcam enabled laptop or suitable device with unrestricted wireless internet connectivity, the latest internet browser and a suitable application for editing standard office documents such as Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
Gain an unrivalled knowledge and forwardthinking approach to energy provision. Become an expert in the analysis of energy usage, identify opportunities for efficiencies, structure and implement a detailed energy efficiency plan.
- Internationally and industry recognised BTEC Level 5 Professional Diploma Certified Data
Centre Energy Professional
- Official Certified Data Centre Energy Professional (CDCEP®) certification
- Use of a post nominal letters after your name e.g. John Smith CDCEP
- Use of the official Certified Data Centre Energy Professional (CDCEP®) Digital Badge
- Use of the CDCEP® logo
- Eligibility for an ECS (Electrotechnical Certification Scheme) Digital Support Technician card (only available in the UK)
- Continual Professional Development (CPDs)
- Masters in Data Centre Leadership and Management – This degree program is suited to leaders and senior managers working in data centre facilities
- Certified Data Centre Sustainability Professional (CDCSP®) is structured for senior data centre operational and facilities management, team leaders and senior engineers wishing to unite existing knowledge with new learning concerning achieving a sustainability focused strategy within their mission critical facility
- Certified Data Centre Audit Professional (CDCAP®) – gain a greater appreciation of the audit process structure ensuring the quality and compliance of the data centre environments
Environmental Services Manager – Multi-national logistics company
“The CDCEP® program gives a very good understanding of energy, where it is used within a data centre from utility through to IT and explores how to improve energy efficiency & reduce costs, including best practices & new technology developments. A very worthwhile program.”
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