Certified Data Center Design Professional (CDDP) - Level 2

Course Description

The CDDP is an intensive, instructor-led programme designed for engineers, project managers, and technical professionals who are ready to move from understanding data centers to designing them. Delivered over a 3 to 5-day workshop, this hands-on course takes you deep into the technical disciplines that define modern data center design — from power path engineering and advanced cooling architectures, to structured cabling, physical security, fire suppression, and commissioning. With a strong emphasis on real-world application, each day combines expert instruction with worked examples, design exercises, and case studies drawn from live industry scenarios.

Learning Objectives

• Graduates of the CDDP will be equipped to evaluate the impact of AI and hyperscale trends on facility design, apply international standards (including TIA-942, EN 50600, and the Uptime Institute Tier Classification) to real design briefs, and develop robust, scalable solutions across power, cooling, and physical infrastructure. You will gain practical skills in redundancy design, CFD-informed cooling strategies, liquid cooling specification, and the full commissioning lifecycle from Cx Level 1 through to 5. Beyond technical expertise, you will leave with the ability to produce and defend a structured design justification — a critical skill for consulting, client-facing, and leadership roles. The CDDP is aligned to SFIA Level 4–5 competencies and recognised against frameworks including the Uptime Institute ATDF and BICSI RCDD, making it a highly credible professional credential for those seeking to advance their careers in data center design and engineering.