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Data Centre Training Directory

Explore EPI training programmes through DCAA across foundation, design, operations, risk and compliance. Select a course for its objectives, benefits, curriculum, entry requirements and available learning formats.

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Data Centre Foundation DCFC®
Official EPI DCFC® course mark

Data Centre Foundation Certificate

DCFC® provides a global overview and comprehensive knowledge of data centres for individuals with no prior exposure, forming a solid baseline for careers in mission-critical infrastructure.

Prerequisites None
Validity 3 Years
Delivery ILT, VILT, TOD
Data Centre Foundation CDCA®
Official EPI CDCA® course mark

Certified Data Center Associate (Academic)

Designed specifically for higher education students pursuing IT or engineering studies, CDCA® introduces key data centre concepts and prepares students for careers in the digital economy.

Prerequisites No specific course prerequisite; offered through participating higher education institutions.
Validity 3 Years
Delivery
Data Centre Design & Build CDCP®
Official EPI CDCP® course mark

Certified Data Centre Professional

Exposes participants to key components of modern data centres. Addresses how to set up and enhance power, cooling, security, cabling, safety, and fire suppression to ensure high availability.

Prerequisites No specific prerequisite. One to two years of data centre or facilities experience is advantageous; newcomers may also attend.
Validity 3 Years
Delivery ILT, VILT, TOD
Data Centre Design & Build CDCS®
Official EPI CDCS® course mark

Certified Data Centre Specialist

Focuses on advanced criteria to review and improve existing facilities and evaluate new implementations. Includes engineering-level calculations across electrical, mechanical, and fire protection disciplines.

Prerequisites A valid CDCP® certificate is required at the time of passing the CDCS® examination. Attendance and certificate-release exceptions follow EPI policy; confirm your circumstances with DCAA.
Validity 3 Years
Delivery ILT, VILT, TOD
Data Centre Design & Build CDCE®
Official EPI CDCE® course mark

Certified Data Centre Expert

Advanced Design/Build training covering business-case analysis, technical design evaluation, equipment selection and testing across the lifecycle of a mission-critical data centre.

Prerequisites A valid CDCS® certificate is required for registration and at the time of passing the CDCE® examinations. Confirm expired-certificate cases with DCAA.
Validity 3 Years
Delivery ILT, VILT
Data Centre Design & Build CNCDP®
Official EPI CNCDP® course mark

Certified Network Cabling Design Professional

Comprehensive course covering the design and installation of structured data network cabling systems, technical standards, sub-systems, material calculations, and testing.

Prerequisites No specific prerequisite. One to two years of IT, data centre or facilities experience is advantageous; newcomers may also attend.
Validity 3 Years
Delivery ILT, VILT, TOD
Data Centre Operations CDFOS®
Official EPI CDFOS® course mark

Certified Data Centre Facilities Operations Specialist

Fully aligned with the Data Centre Operations Standard (DCOS®). Develops competencies for executing day-to-day operations, establishing operational processes, and executing maintenance routines.

Prerequisites Operations experience is useful but not required; DCFC® or CDCP® is recommended.
Validity 3 Years
Delivery ILT, VILT, TOD
Data Centre Operations CDFOM®
Official EPI CDFOM® course mark

Certified Data Centre Facilities Operations Manager

Designed for managers responsible for enterprise, colocation, or cloud data centre facilities. Covers operations team structuring, capacity planning, commissioning, lifecycle planning, security, and document management.

Prerequisites Operations experience is advisable but not mandatory. DCFC® or CDCP® training beforehand is highly recommended.
Validity 3 Years
Delivery ILT, VILT, TOD
Data Centre Operations CDESS®
Official EPI CDESS® course mark

Certified Data Centre Environmental Sustainability Specialist

A two-day programme covering environmental standards, treaties, sustainability metrics and energy efficiency across data centre infrastructure, helping participants plan more sustainable design and operations.

Prerequisites At least one to two years of data centre or facilities experience is required. CDCP® or equivalent knowledge is highly recommended.
Validity 3 Years
Delivery ILT, VILT, TOD
Data Centre Risk & Migration CDRP®
Official EPI CDRP® course mark

Certified Data Centre Risk Professional

Focuses on core risk management methodologies for IT and data centre environments based on leading standards. Equips participants to lead and participate in formal risk assessment and treatment initiatives.

Prerequisites No specific prerequisite. At least three years of data centre or IT infrastructure experience is advantageous; CDCP® is beneficial but not mandatory.
Validity 3 Years
Delivery ILT, VILT, TOD
Data Centre Risk & Migration CDMS®
Official EPI CDMS® course mark

Certified Data Centre Migration Specialist

Methodical step-by-step approach to mitigating risks when moving an operating data centre. Addresses planning, risk reduction, cutover sequencing, and execution for successful lift-and-shift projects.

Prerequisites No specific prerequisite. Data centre or IT infrastructure experience is advantageous; CDCP® is recommended but not mandatory.
Validity 3 Years
Delivery ILT, VILT, TOD
Standards & Compliance CTDC®
Official EPI CTDC® course mark

Certified TIA-942 Design Consultant

Teaches how to design an ANSI/TIA-942 compliant data centre across Architectural, Electrical, Mechanical, and Telecommunications disciplines.

Prerequisites Participants must possess a valid data centre training certificate such as CDCP® or an approved equivalent (EPI: DCFC®, CDCP®, CDCS®, CDCE®; Cnet/Uptime: CDCDP, ATS, ATD; BICSI: DCDC; DCD Academy: DCDA+Cooling+Power; Capitoline: DCD) at the time of passing the exam
Validity Issued for stated standard version (does not expire)
Delivery ILT, VILT
Standards & Compliance CTIA®
Official EPI CTIA® course mark

Certified TIA-942 Internal Auditor

Builds on technical understanding from CTDC® to teach practical internal audit processes aligned with the ISO-19011 auditing standard, verifying conformity to ANSI/TIA-942 criteria.

Prerequisites A valid CTDC® certificate is required at the time of passing the CTIA® examination. Any CTDC® version qualifies.
Validity Issued for stated standard version (does not expire)
Delivery ILT, VILT
Standards & Compliance CTLA®
Official EPI CTLA® course mark

Certified TIA-942 Lead Auditor

Prepares candidates to independently conduct ANSI/TIA-942 conformity audits. Features real-world business cases and formal examination to determine conformity or non-conformity.

Prerequisites A CTDC® certificate for the same TIA-942 version as CTLA®, plus a valid/active CTIA® or ISO 9001 or ISO 27001 Lead Auditor certificate.
Validity Issued for stated standard version (does not expire)
Delivery ILT, VILT

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