Certified Data Centre Environmental Sustainability Specialist (CDESS®) - eLearning (exam included)
895,00 EUR
- 20 hours
Drive greener, more energy-efficient data centres with the Certified Data Centre Environmental Sustainability Specialist (CDESS®) course. As sustainability becomes a strategic priority, this internationally accredited certification equips data centre professionals with the knowledge and best practices to reduce environmental impact while maintaining high availability and operational performance.
Key Features
Language
Course material available in English
Level
Intermediate level for aspiring professionals
1 Year access to the learning platform
and exam voucher (included together)
Presentation
and E-book available in English
20+ hours recommended study time
Program completion certification included
Learning Outcomes
At the end of this Course, you will be able to:
Assess
Assess the environmental impact of data centres
Apply
Apply international sustainability and energy management standards.
Measure
Measure and improve energy efficiency using recognised performance metrics.
Manage
Manage service levels, maintenance programmes, and vendor performance.
Optimise
Optimise electrical, cooling, IT, and storage infrastructure for energy savings.
Monitor
Implement effective energy monitoring and reporting practices.
Waste management
Improve water usage and waste management within data centre operations.
Evaluate
Evaluate renewable energy options and carbon reduction initiatives.
Strategies
Develop practical strategies for creating more sustainable data centres
Course timeline
Impact of Data Centres on the Environment
Lesson 01
- Current situation
- Outlook and commitments
What is Environmental Sustainability
Lesson 02
- The importance of sustainability
- Senior management commitment
- Environmental sustainability framework
- Sustainability policies
- Performance standards and metrics
- Information policies
- Transparency
- Awareness
- Service charging models
Environmental Management
Lesson 03
- Environmental sustainability framework (ISO 14001)
- Standards and guidelines – ISO 50001 / ISO 30134
- Measurement and categories
- Baselining
- Trend analysis
- Reporting
Data Centre Green House Gases Emissions
Lesson 04
- The usage of CO2 equivalent
- The three scopes for GHG emissions
- Definitions for various emission scopes
- How to calculate Carbon emissions from the electrical grid
- How to calculate Carbon emissions from backup generator
- How to calculate Carbon emissions from refrigerant leakage
- How to calculate Carbon Usage Effectiveness (CUE)
Power Efficiency Indicators
Lesson 05
- Various efficiency indicators
- Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE)
- PUE measurement levels
- Factors affecting PUE
- Measurement points and intervals
- PUE in mixed source environments
- Measuring PUE in a mixed-use building
- PUE reporting
- Impact of PUE after optimising IT load
Electrical Energy Savings (Electrical)
Lesson 06
- Identifying the starting point for saving energy
- Sizing of power
- DC power
- Generators
- UPS systems
- Power Factor (PF)
- Energy savings on lighting
Electrical Energy Savings (Mechanical)
Lesson 07
- Energy savings on the cooling infrastructure
- Temperature and humidity setpoints
- Various energy ecient cooling technologies
- Energy savings on the airflow
- Liquid cooling
- Energy reusage
- PUE, ERE/ERF and Control Volume
Electrical Energy Savings (ICT)
Lesson 08
- Procurement
- IT equipment energy efficiency
- ITEEsv, SMPE, SMPO
- IT equipment utilisation
- Server virtualisation
- Open compute project
Electrical Energy Savings (Data Storage)
Lesson 09
- Data management
- Data storage management
- Data storage equipment efficiency
Water Management
Lesson 10
- Water Usage Effectiveness (WUE)
- Improving WUE
- Water usage at the power generation source
- Energy Water Intensity Factor (EWIF)
Waste Management
Lesson 11
- Waste management policies
- Life-cycle assessment (Cradle to the grave)
- 3 R’s for waste management
- Reduce
- Reuse
- Second-hand market
- Recycle
Sustainable Energy Usage
Lesson 12
- Sustainable energy sources
- Power purchase agreements
- Energy attribute certificates
- Renewable Energy Factor (REF)
- Matching renewable energy supply and demand
- Sustainable energy storage
- Carbon trading
Automated Environmental Management Systems
Lesson 13
- Use of AI and machine learning
- Load migration
- Data Centre Infrastructure Management (DCIM) solutions
Who Should Enroll in This Program?
Data centre managers and operators
Facilities and critical environment engineers
IT infrastructure professionals
Data centre consultants and designers
Sustainability and ESG professionals supporting IT operations
Energy and facilities managers
More details
Prerequisites
- Participants should have 1–2 years of experience working in a data centre or facilities environment.
- Although not mandatory, completion of the Certified Data Centre Professional (CDCP®) course or equivalent knowledge is highly recommended, as CDESS® builds on core data centre infrastructure concepts.
Exam & Certification Details
- Duration: 60 minutes
- Questions: 40 multiple-choice questions
- Exam Type: Closed book
- Pass Mark: 27 correct answers (68%)
Certification
Candidates who successfully pass the exam will receive the official Certified Data Centre Environmental Sustainability Specialist (CDESS®) certificate.
The certification is accredited by EXIN, a globally recognised independent certification body, and is valid for three years, after which recertification is required
Statements
Licensing and accreditation
This course is offered according to Partner Program Agreement and complies with the License Agreement requirements
Equity Policy
Candidates are encouraged to reach out to AVC for guidance and support throughout the accommodation process.
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