Data Center Practitioner (DCP) Certification
The industry-leading certification for data center design excellence and environmental awareness
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An industry-recognized path to design expertise
The Data Center Practitioner (DCP) certification validates a professional’s understanding of the full data center design lifecycle, from site selection and architectural planning to power, cooling, connectivity, and commissioning.
By achieving the Data Center Practitioner certification, learners build the essential knowledge required to engage confidently in data center design discussions, understand the technical drivers behind key engineering decisions, and collaborate more effectively with architects, consultants, MEP teams, and operators.
This certification is ideal for professionals looking to deepen their technical foundation, keep pace with modern best practices, or transition into more design-informed roles within the fast-evolving data center sector.
How to achieve this certification
To achieve the Data Center Practitioner certification (DCP), the learner must complete the both the Data Center Design Awareness course and the Energy & Sustainability course.
Each course takes 21 hours to complete and is led by a seasoned data center industry veteran in a classroom environment.
Following the completion of both courses, the learner will receive the Data Center Practitioner certification, which is valid for two years.
Learners can then recertify by completing 10 hours from our recertification content library, providing a continued educational experience. Click here to learn more about recertification.
The following courses are included in this certification
Data Center Design Awareness Course & Certification
Understand the lifecycle of data center projects, from site selection to operation.
Data Center Energy and Sustainability Course & Certification
Explore energy efficiency and sustainable practices in data centers.
Enroll in the Data Center Practitioner training pathway
Individuals
For individuals looking to further their career development, or transition into a new role
$5,267
Book now- Includes Data Center Design Awareness and Energy & Sustainability courses
- Live training delivery
- Small group environment
- Instructor with in-industry experience
- Discussions spanning a range of industry use-cases
Team
For teams of 6 to 50 learners looking to advance their technical expertise in the data center
POA
Discounts available based on team size
Contact us- Includes Data Center Design Awareness and Energy & Sustainability courses
- Private team training
- Flexibility on class size
- Choice between live or on-demand course delivery
- Instructor with in-industry experience
- Discussions tailored to your organizations use-case
- Access to team diagnostics & reporting on Workforce Development Platform
Enterprise
For teams of 50+ learners looking to increase technical expertise across their organization
POA
Contact us- Includes Data Center Design Awareness and Energy & Sustainability courses
- Private team training
- Flexibility on class size
- Choice between live or on-demand course delivery
- Instructor with in-industry experience
- Discussions tailored to your organizations use-case
- Supporting on-demand courses for pre-study or continued development
- Enhanced reporting & diagnostic insights on Workforce Development Platform
- Dedicated customer success manager
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Book a consultation“This was a really informative and useful course. I learnt so much about challenges in the industry with regards to sustainability and I have obtained some useful information which could feed into my input as a design engineer to design more sustainable and efficient data centers.”
“Even with a dedicated design team, staying at the forefront of our industry means continuously expanding my knowledge. This course has not only deepened my understanding of the technical intricacies of data center design but also provided valuable insights into the evolving needs of our clients.”
“As someone new to data centers, I found this course to be extremely informative and well-structured. It provided a comprehensive introduction to the key concepts and practical aspects of data center design and equipment. The course material was easy to understand, even without a background in engineering or electrical work.”
