Establish a robust project baseline and a comprehensive plan for a complex, high value data center expansion project that demonstrates an accurate interpretation of the project scope and focuses on delivering project success in support of business strategy.
Working as a critical member of a multi-disciplinary project team, you will make a significant impact by exhibiting strong leadership qualities, optimizing tools and processes to implement effective stage management to ensure product quality and financial control.
Driven by the exponential demand for data processing and storage, and the need to bring services closer to the customer (the edge), the pressure to deliver additional data center facilities is a constant challenge for owners and operators. Highly skilled and dedicated project managers provide the confidence that facilitates the extension, build and renovation of facilities that contribute to the expansion of the global data center footprint.
The comprehensive Certified Data Center Project Management (CDCPM®) program is designed to provide in-depth knowledge into the application of processes, procedures, skills, knowledge and experience to deliver successful data center projects. The program first invites learners to evaluate the personal attributes that contribute to developing a successful project manager and prioritizes the main characteristics to consider.
Successful project management requires clear visibility of the organizational strategy and recognition of the importance of gaining maximum contribution from all project stakeholders. Situational awareness is key to proactivity, it enables managers to positively impact risk, have the foresight to accurately predict adverse outcomes and develop actions to prevent catastrophic failure of the project.
With a focus on a ‘concept to closure’ theme, the CDCPM® examines traditional principles and processes and tailors project management tools to the unique requirements of a critical infrastructure project. Tools such as Organizational Breakdown Structure (OBS), Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), Programme Evaluation Review Techniques (PERT), Critical Path Analysis (CPA) and Earned Value Analysis (EVA) are all utilized throughout the program.
The program also examines the evaluation techniques that determine the success of the project, or the lessons that need to be learned to improve future projects. This activity poses questions. Was the project completed on time/on budget? Was it completed to the right quality standard? Have the strategic business benefits been realized and was the risk profile managed effectively?
The CDCPM® 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.
Data Center Review
Data Center Design Principles
The Multi-disciplined Team
Understanding the Data Center Build Project
Attributes of a project manager
Project Management Principles
Project Management Process
Project Management Tools
5 days.
This program is perfect for project managers seeking to employ their knowledge and skills within the data center project environment. It is also ideal for those already working at a data center looking to develop as a project manager.
Project management experience would be advantageous, along with previous experience in a relevant technical discipline. Learners at this level should be able to analyze, interpret and evaluate relevant information, concepts and ideas. Completion of the Certified Telecommunications Project Management (CTPM®) program would be an advantage. If you would like to discuss your experience or suitability for this program, please contact us.
Learners are required to have:
CDCPM® certified individuals will possess unrivaled knowledge, expertise and capability to deliver complex data center projects.
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.
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