As part of the Credentialing 2020 Board Strategic Plan initiative, the Registration and Credentials Supervision Committee (RCSC) updated the Data Center Design Consultant™(DCDC™) credential by expanding and modifying topical task areas, as well as the eligibility and recertification requirements. This work aligns the Job Task Analysis (JTA) to the work of the DCDC. While design is still a central part of the DCDC description, it was found that DCDCs are being utilized within all facets of data centers, including strategic planning, operations, management and evaluation. The RCSC, the volunteer leaders who manage BICSI’s credentials, were in Tampa, Florida with a select globally dynamic group of subject matter experts (SMEs) that conducted a JTA credentialing best practice activity on the DCDC credential. The team was facilitated by third-party experts in testing and certification. The participants identified new and expanded areas of importance, such as operational and security assessments that are increasingly being requested. This very important credentialing industry best practice yields value to the certification and to the individuals who earn them. Performing these studies on our credentialing programs ensures that BICSI stays at the forefront of the industry and that our members, credential holders and other ICT professionals remain relevant and at the top of their respective fields. These program updates will impact your recertification. The new recertification requirement will be 36 CECs instead of 24 CECs, based on the program below. Expiring Required CECs Additional CECs 31 December 2019 24 No Change - Grandfathered 31 December 2020 and beyond 36 New CEC Requirements Apply If you have any questions about these changes, please contact us at 800.242.7405 (USA and Canada toll-free) or +1 813.979.1991, or by email at credentialing@bicsi.org.