This course is ideal for data center and IT specialists, as well as risk and compliance managers responsible for ensuring and enhancing the availability and manageability of data centers. This is recommended for both end-customers and/or service providers and facilitators.

This course is also recommended for data center managers, operations/floor/facility managers, IT managers, information security managers, security professionals, auditors, risk managers, and for professionals responsible for corporate governance, risk, and compliance.

There are no prerequisites for this course, however, we recommend you have at least three years of work experience in a data center and/or IT infrastructure environment. Earning the Certified Data Center Professional (CDCP®) is benefi­cial, but not a requirement.

After completing this course, you should be able to:

• Understand various risks associated with data center facilities, such as site selection, facility infrastructure, power and cooling systems, and re-suppression, enabling better risk mitigation strategies.
• Identify risks in data center environments, including asset-based and event-based identi­fication, and develop the skills to analyze risks qualitatively, semi-quantitatively, and quantitatively.
• Recognize the critical ­financial and operational consequences of data center downtime and understand the main causes, empowering you to prioritize risk treatment and prevention.
• Get acquainted with both generic and data center-specific standards and guidelines (e.g., ISO/IEC 27001), ensuring that your risk management strategies align with industry best practices and regulatory requirements.
• Gain a high-level understanding of the risk management process, including risk identification, analysis, evaluation, treatment, and communication, helping you implement a structured risk management plan.
• Understand the process of context establishment, de­fining internal and external contexts, and evaluating risk through criteria such as likelihood and impact, ensuring more accurate and effective decision-making.
• Explore key policies related to risk management, physical security, safety, and maintenance, providing a clear framework for ensuring compliance and managing risks within the organization.
• Select various risk treatment options, how to develop a Risk Treatment Plan (RTP), and how to overcome constraints in the treatment process, giving you the tools to reduce risks effectively.
• Understand the importance of communication and consultation in risk management.
• Monitor and review risk management activities, including the use of Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) and risk assessment matrices, ensuring ongoing risk mitigation and process improvement.
• Integrate project management principles, including scope, time, and cost considerations, into the risk management process, ensuring that projects are delivered on time and within budget while minimizing risk exposure.

Candidates who successfully pass the certification exam receive an official Certifi­ed Data Center Risk Professional certificate. The certifi­cation is valid for three years, then recertification is required. More information is available on the EPI corporate website at www.epi-ap.com.