Certified Data Centre Migration Specialist

The Certified Data Centre Migration Specialist (CDMS) focuses on reducing the technical, operational and business risks associated with moving or consolidating mission-critical data center environments. The program provides a step-by-step methodology spanning strategy, project planning, risk management, discovery, dependency analysis, target-site requirements, migration-wave planning, safety, logistics, implementation, retirement and project closure.

CDMS covers data center strategy, migration drivers, consolidation, outsourcing, cloud considerations and alternatives to physical migration. Project topics include scope, statements of work, work breakdown structures, scheduling, cost estimation and communication. Risk topics include identification, assessment, evaluation and treatment of migration risks. The program covers migration strategies, legal and contractual considerations, Business Service Reviews, availability and recoverability, Service Level Objectives, target data center requirements, power, cooling and security. Detailed planning includes asset discovery, network and system dependencies, migration waves, staffing, warranties and insurance. Implementation topics include rehearsals, route investigation, logistics, packing, transportation, equipment installation and post-migration support. It also addresses safety, security, hardware and facility retirement, environmental considerations, project closure and lessons learned.

IT, facilities and data center operations professionals involved in data center migration projects or data center strategy, including project managers, data center managers, operations and facility managers, IT managers, network and system engineers, consultants and logistics managers.

Cost

Varies by country, training partner and delivery format

Estimated Effort

2-day course followed by the certification examination.

Validity

3 years

Renewal

Recertification is required after three years. Candidates should consult EPI's current Recertification Program.

EPI does not publish one universal global price for this certification. Verify current pricing directly with EPI or an authorized training provider.

Pricing and exam details change. Check the official provider page before registering or purchasing.

CDMS can be valuable for professionals involved in data center migrations because it connects technical migration work with project planning, dependency discovery, risk management, logistics, safety, security and operational readiness. Its value is highly situational: it becomes particularly relevant when a professional is responsible for moving live services, hardware or infrastructure while controlling business and operational risk.