Become an expert in data center energy management. Learn how to create an energy efficiency plan for your data center, including the creation, implementation, analysis and formulation of recommendations with the ultimate objective of reducing energy use and cutting carbon emissions.
The Certified Data Center 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 center 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 center facilities, focusing on energy efficiency. Learners will be introduced to current energy profiler tools and models to analyze 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 analyzed considering the power utilization 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 U.S. Department of Energy Data Center Energy Practitioner (DCEP) standard. During the program, learners will be provided a valuable opportunity to access the latest industry standards.
The CDCEP® program is led by one of CNet's expert Instructors and is available via remote attendance or classroom-based.
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 center sectors.
Need for Energy Efficiency
Corporate Social Responsibility
Energy Audits
Energy Evaluation
Achievable Expectations & Energy Forecasting
Energy Metrics
Capacity Reclamation
KPIs & Metrics
Business Continuity
Energy Strategy
Energy Efficiency Plan
Delivery of the Energy Efficiency Plan
Site Specific Energy Audits
Energy Use Systems
System Specific Analysis
Analysis Toolsets
Active Energy Efficiency Measures
Return on Investment
Codes & Best Practice
A Strategy for Energy Management
Immediate Energy Actions
Medium-term CapEx Actions
Long-term CapEx/OpEx Actions
Processes & Procedures
Future Technical Developments
Energy Efficiency Accreditations
There are a number of group and individual case studies to formulate energy efficiency plans throughout this program.
5 days 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 center.
Experience of working within a data center 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 support team.
Learners are required to have:
Gain an unrivaled knowledge and forward-thinking 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.
Certifications are a lifelong commitment to learning and offer the perfect portal to ensure knowledge, skills and certification remain current and up-to-date. Each certification requires re-certifying every three years via an online learning management system.
“The CDCEP® program gives a very good understanding of energy, where it is used within a data center from utility through to IT and explores how to improve energy efficiency & reduce costs, including best practices & new technology developments. A very worthwhile program.”