Intelligent Data Centres Issue 08 | Page 60

SKILLS SPOTLIGHT UNDERSTANDING THE CERTIFIED DATA CENTRE MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL (CDCMP) PROGRAM Andrew Stevens, CEO, CNet Training, discusses the Certified Data Centre Management Professional (CDCMP) program and the benefits it offers to both individuals and organisations. nternational award-winning technical education company CNet Training has been designing and delivering professional network infrastructure education and training programs since 1996. Today CNet is the global leader in technical education for the digital infrastructure industry, comprising the data centre and network infrastructure sectors, and is the only industry dedicated education provider in the world to award both internationally recognised qualifications and professional certifications. These qualifications start at Level 3 and culminate in the world’s only Level 7 Master’s Degree program in data centre leadership and management. CNet delivers classroom-based technical education programs led by expert instructors, in locations across the world and via remote attendance, allowing ease of access to all industry professionals 60 Issue 08 wherever they are in the world. In addition, they also deliver distance learning programs. Here Andrew Stevens, CEO, CNet Training discusses the Certified Data Centre Management Professional (CDCMP) program: Give us an overview of the Certified Data Centre Management Professional (CDCMP) program The Certified Data Centre Management Professional (CDCMP) is one of CNet’s most popular technical education programs. It’s a comprehensive five-day program that explores and addresses the complex area of managing environments within a data centre facility. The program is designed for individuals wishing to enhance their ability to strategically manage, control and improve the operational effectiveness of a data centre environment. What can learners expect to gain from the program? During the program, learners gain unparalleled knowledge, skills and competency to manage the complex technical environments of a data centre facility and the ability to optimise its effectiveness by driving efficiencies. Learners are taught how to create a credible business strategy and apply strong leadership to maximise the operational capability of the data centre while continuing to meet the ongoing demands of the business. On completion, learners will have an unrivalled knowledge of how to effectively manage a data centre environment to optimise its effectiveness more efficiently while meeting the strategic operation demands of the business. They will also gain official certification and a qualification to prove their knowledge and ability. www.intelligentdatacentres.com