Intelligent Data Centres Issue 15 | Page 61

Presented by Intelligent Education Partner to further develop their knowledge and skills, move into specialist areas and gain the knowledge and confidence for future job roles and career progression. We are pleased to have educated over 65,000 individuals in 42 different countries and to 133+ different nationalities. CNet’s programs aid the opportunity for real career progression and development. The Global Digital Infrastructure Education Framework offers a future education path of progression for industry professionals who can work through the framework from copper and fibre optic cable installation, all the way through to the world’s first Master’s degree in Data Centre Leadership and Management, with graduates joining an elite global group of data centre professionals. Every program has been designed to address the skills and knowledge requirements of those working in different areas of these vibrant and fastmoving sectors. While the programs flow perfectly from one to another, they are of equal value as standalone programs, plus learners can enter the framework at any level depending on their experience. It’s important that education programs are not just about ticking attendance boxes. Our programs have been carefully and meticulously designed, with the support of the industry, to create technical educational programs that match the true requirements of the industry now and consider the predicted trends and ever-evolving needs of the future. From the Certified Data Centre Management Professional (CDCMP) program which is designed for individuals wishing to enhance their ability to effectively manage, control and improve the operational effectiveness of a data centre environment, to the more specialised Certified Data Centre Energy Professional (CDCEP) which teaches learners how to create an energy efficiency plan for a data centre and ways of reducing energy use and carbon emissions. Everything the CNet team designs has been carefully considered to ensure the outcomes and additional knowledge gained can be used and implemented to make a real difference within a working environment. We have also recently reviewed and updated the content of our Certified Data Centre Sustainability Professional (CDCSP) program to reflect the latest sector needs and innovations. The Certified Data Centre Sustainability Professional (CDCSP) program teaches how to create and implement a sustainability strategy for mission-critical facilities. The comprehensive program provides in-depth knowledge into the steps required to evaluate, analyse, plan, implement and monitor a sustainability strategy, balanced with operational capability for data centre facilities. On completion of each program, learners gain both a qualification and an official certification. Qualifications are for life – once you have them they are yours to keep forever. Certifications are a commitment to life-long learning and WE ARE PLEASED TO HAVE EDUCATED OVER 65,000 INDIVIDUALS IN 42 DIFFERENT COUNTRIES AND TO 133+ DIFFERENT NATIONALITIES. Andrew Stevens, President and CEO, CNet Training need to be re-certified every three years. Re-certification is a simple process that brings knowledge up to date with the latest technical advances in the industry, ensuring individuals can continue to demonstrate that their knowledge and skills reflect the very latest technical needs of the industry. All CNet programs are designed by our technical team and involved contribution from global industry experts and influencers. This ensures that the content is current and reflects the needs of the industry across the world. We are pleased that The Education Framework has genuinely helped move industry professionals up the career ladder or into more specialist areas. Each program can flow into each other and the learner continues to grow and learn vital new up-to-date knowledge and techniques. You only have to look at industryspecific job specifications to see that CNet certifications and qualifications are desirable or even required to apply for certain network cable or data centre related jobs. It is without doubt that achieving official certifications provides additional knowledge, skills, confident and competent which helps to boost quality and, of course, works towards mitigating the risk and astronomical costs associated with human error. This supports CNet’s values. ◊ www.intelligentdatacentres.com Issue 15 61