Certified Data Center Facilities Operations Manager (CDFOM®) On-Demand Course

Unlock the Power of Effective Data Center Management

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In today’s digital-driven world, high-availability data centers are the backbone of business operations. But managing these complex facilities is a challenging task that’s often underestimated.

The Certified Data Center Facilities Operations Manager (CDFOM®) course is your key to mastering this critical role.

Price: $1195

This intensive 3-day program equips you with:

  • In-depth knowledge of managing data center operations
  • Systematic processes to handle complex management tasks
  • Best practices from seasoned data center professionals

Why CDFOM® Matters:

  • Even the most redundant data centers can experience downtime due to poor planning and management
  • Effective operations management makes all the difference in maintaining high availability
  • Learn to break down complexity into manageable, systematic processes

Transform Your Career:

  • Gain confidence in managing mission-critical facilities
  • Elevate your skills to meet industry demands
  • Stand out in the competitive field of data center management

What You’ll Master:

  • Service Level Management
  • Safety and Security Protocols
  • Facilities Maintenance Strategies
  • Operational Best Practices
  • Project Management for Data Centers
  • Environmental Sustainability
  • Governance and Compliance

Certification:

Pass the 90-minute exam and earn your globally recognized CDFOM® certification, accredited by EXIN and valid for three years.

Ready to lead in data center operations?

Enroll in CDFOM® today and power up your career in this critical field.

 
Price: $1195

Additional Course Details

The CDFOM® is a three-day course designed to provide data center managers with in-depth knowledge of managing data center operations from planning to monitoring and reporting.

It breaks down the complexity of managing a mission-critical high-availability data center facility into manageable and systematic processes.

The primary audience is professionals who work or aspire to work in leadership roles in data center operations, such as:

  • Data center facilities managers
  • Data center operations managers
  • Professionals responsible for achieving and improving high availability and manageability of data center operations

While not required, it’s advisable for participants to have some experience in data center operations.

It’s highly recommended to attend the DCFC® and CDCP® course before the CDFOM® course.

After achieving CDFOM® certification, you are qualified to:

  • Perform needs analysis translating business requirements to data center services
  • Set up and manage the data center operations team
  • Implement and monitor safety and security practices
  • Identify a suitable maintenance program for the data center facility and its equipment
  • Select appropriate policies and procedures for data center operations
  • Monitor data center availability, capacity, and capability
  • Manage and implement basic data center projects
  • Set up and implement an environmental sustainability program
  • Select an appropriate back-up site to support organizational resilience
  • Identify and respond to risk in the data center
  • Manage and support the document lifecycle
  • Create a basic budget proposal
  • Select and manage vendors and measure their performance
  • Manage data center assets

The syllabus includes:

  • Service Level Management
  • The Data Center Organization
  • Managing Safety & Statutory Requirements
  • Managing Physical Security
  • Facilities Management
  • Data Center Operations
  • Monitoring / Reporting / Control
  • Project Management
  • Environment Sustainability
  • Organizational Resilience
  • Governance, Risk and Compliance

The course is lectured by an EPI Certified Instructor using a combination of lectures and question-and-answer sessions. It’s available in the following formats:

  1. Training On Demand (TOD): Self-paced online learning with recorded lectures by an EPI Certified Instructor.
  2. Virtual Instructor-Led Training (VILT): Live online sessions with an EPI Certified Instructor, allowing for real-time interaction and Q&A.
  3. In-Person Training: Traditional classroom-style learning led by an EPI Certified Instructor.
  • The course includes a voucher for the certification exam.
  • Participants schedule their own exam time and date after completing the course.
  • It’s a 90-minute closed book exam with 60 multiple-choice questions.
  • Candidates need a minimum of 42 correct answers to pass the exam.

This flexibility allows participants to choose an exam time that best fits their schedule and gives them additional time to review the material if needed before taking the test.

Price: $1195
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