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CCSP Data Center Design
Mini MasterClass

Completely free class covering the fundamentals of Data Center Design for the CCSP exam!

FREE Data Center Design Mini MasterClass

  • 3 part class covering the fundamental data center design concepts you need to know for the CCSP exam
  • Deeper dives into Uptime Institute standard and HVAC systems
  • Practice test with additional study material included

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Here is what you'll learn and how the
Mini MasterClass guides your studies

Learn from the lead developer of the CCSP certification — John Berti

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In Class 1, you will learn:

  • Next Generation Cloud Data Center design requirements
  • Factors Impacting Design
  • Type of Cloud Services Provided
  • Data Center Location
  • Uptime Requirements
  • Efficiency Requirements
  • Reducing Mean Time to Repair (MTTR)
  • Increasing Mean Time Between Failure (MTBF)

After Class 1, you’ll take a Knowledge Assessment, which tests your understanding of the critical concepts covered.

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Now, the important part: reviewing your assessment results and learning more where needed!

Look at each question marked as “Incorrect” or “Don’t know”.

Associated with each question are in-depth study materials that teach you more about the underlying topics / concepts:

  • A brief explanation covering the logic behind the question
  • In-depth MasterClass video by expert instructors Rob Witcher & John Berti
  • Detailed / in-depth written explanation
  • Associated terms & definitions
  • MindMap video to visually review
  • References to further reading
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In Class 2, you will learn:

  • How do you build a highly resilient data center?
  • The Uptime Institute’s Data Center Site Infrastructure Tier Standard
  • TIER 4 - Fault-Tolerant Site Infrastructure
  • TIER 3 - Concurrently Maintainable Site Infrastructure
  • TIER 2 - Redundant Site Infrastructure Capacity Components
  • TIER 1 - Basic Site Infrastructure

After Class 2, you will take a Practice Test, which tests your understanding of the critical concepts covered and your ability to answer the types of questions you will see on the real CCSP exam.

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Now, the important part: reviewing your practice test results and learning more where needed!

Look at each question marked as “Incorrect”.

Associated with each question are in-depth study materials that teach you more about the underlying topics / concepts:

  • A brief explanation covering the logic behind the question
  • In-depth MasterClass video by expert instructors Rob Witcher & John Berti
  • Detailed / in-depth written explanation
  • Associated terms & definitions
  • MindMap video to visually review
  • References to further reading
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In Class 3, you will learn:

  • Heating Ventilation & Air Conditioning (HVAC) Design
  • Ideal temperature and humidity ranges as defined by ASHRAE
  • Advantages of good air management
  • Hot & cold aisle containment
  • Positive pressurization
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What our students say about our training

CCSP student Malik Mumtaz Ali - Destination Certification

Malik Mumtaz Ali

The insight given during were immensely helpful to prepare and pass the exam. However, I would like to appreciate the approach towards learning, despite the gap after boot camp it was not difficult to revise and appear in exam. The way all the concept and content covered help as a life long learning.

CCSP student Shaun Ramrattan - Destination Certification

Shaun Ramrattan

The MasterClass was the key reason I passed the exam. Focusing on the core material and techniques to figure out the best answer helped immensely.

CCSP Student Emanuel Schwartz - Destination Certification

Emanuel Schwartz

Amazing training experience making sure to give you all the tips and tricks required to pass!

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Abdul Mannan Mohammed

Kudos to the Dest Cert team for the amazing content delivery format. Would have been very challenging for me to pass the CISSP and CCSP on my first attempt in such a short time frame.

CCSP student Murthy Mantha - Destination Certification

Murthy Mantha

I passed both the CISSP and CCSP exams using Destination Certification. With 90 days of focused study, their comprehensive materials and support helped me pass CISSP on April 9, 2024, and CCSP on January 8, 2025

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John Berti

Co-founder & Master Instructor

CCSP, CISSP, SSCP, CISM

john@destcert.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jberti/

John  was personally selected by ISC2 to lead the development of the CCSP certification program, making him uniquely qualified to prepare you for this specialized cloud security credential. With over 25 years in information security and an exceptional ability to simplify complex cloud security concepts, John brings CCSP material to life through innovative teaching approaches that have resulted in our industry-leading exam success rates.

As one of Canada's premier cloud security experts, John's credentials include:

  • Pioneering work in cloud security frameworks and serving as a primary architect of the CCSP certification
  • Leading the development team for official CCSP exam objectives and content domains
  • 25+ years implementing cloud and cybersecurity solutions across diverse industries
  • 20 years of practical involvement with ISC2 cloud security initiatives and certification programs
  • Co-authoring the official ISC2 CCSP preparation materials and contributing to cloud security curriculum development

John has facilitated hundreds of CCSP classes worldwide and literally helped create the certification you're preparing for – giving you unprecedented insight into the cloud security principles and practical knowledge you need to succeed.

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Rob Witcher

Co-founder & Master Instructor

CCSP, CISSP, SSCP, CISM,CISA, CCSK, CSX-P, CIPM,
MCSE:Security, PMP

rob@destcert.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/robwitcher/

Rob  is a key architect behind the success of the Destination Certification CCSP program, serving as the technical wizard who directs our integrated intelligent learning system specifically designed for cloud security professionals.

With over 20 years of specialized security, privacy, and cloud assurance experience, Rob brings practical CCSP knowledge from:

  • Leading numerous cloud security assessments and implementing cloud-specific security controls across diverse environments
  • Guiding organizations through high-profile cloud security breaches and establishing resilient cloud recovery protocols
  • Conducting specialized cloud security audits, including cloud-focused PCI readiness engagements and SOC2 audits
  • Developing enterprise-wide cloud security strategies and privacy operating models for cloud-first organizations
  • Serving as CIO of a global mining company, where he led major cloud transformation initiatives

Rob has delivered hundreds of CCSP classes globally over the last decade, focusing on real-world cloud security implementation. His entertaining yet practical teaching style comes from extensive hands-on experience with cloud security frameworks and a deep understanding of what's required for CCSP exam success.