IACRB Certified Data Recovery Professional | 2-day course

Overview

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On this accelerated IACRB Certified Data Recovery Professional (CDRP) course, you’ll gain knowledge surrounding data recovery, including retrieving lost data from damaged or partially destroyed hard drives, solid-state media and removable media.

In just 2 days, you’ll learn about logical recovery methods and learn at recovery across a multitude of operating systems including Windows, Mac OS X and Linux. You’ll also learn:

Using file format recognition tools
Clearing passwords on a password-protected drive
Resolving kernel or driver issues with a Linux bootable disk

At the end of this course, you’ll sit the >IACRB Certified Data Recovery Professional (CDRP) exam , and achieve your certification. Through Firebrand’s Lecture | Lab | Review methodology, you’ll get certified at twice the speed of the traditional training and get access to courseware, learn from certified instructors, and train in a distraction-free environment.

Audience

This course is ideal if you are in one of the following job roles:

Information security officers and managers
Network administrators
Windows administrators
Forensics investigators
Anyone interested in building their data recovery skills

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Benefits

Seven reasons why you should sit your course with Firebrand Training

Two options of training. Choose between residential classroom-based, or online courses
You'll be certified fast. With us, you’ll be trained in record time
Our course is all-inclusive. A one-off fee covers all course materials, exams**, accommodation* and meals*. No hidden extras.
Pass the first time or train again for free. This is our guarantee. We’re confident you’ll pass your course the first time. But if not, come back within a year and only pay for accommodation, exams and incidental costs
You’ll learn more. A day with a traditional training provider generally runs from 9 am – 5 pm, with a nice long break for lunch. With Firebrand Training you’ll get at least 12 hours/day of quality learning time, with your instructor
You’ll learn faster. Chances are, you’ll have a different learning style to those around you. We combine visual, auditory and tactile styles to deliver the material in a way that ensures you will learn faster and more easily
You’ll be studying with the best. We’ve been named in the Training Industry’s “Top 20 IT Training Companies of the Year” every year since 2010. As well as winning many more awards, we’ve trained and certified over 135,000 professionals

* For residential training only. Doesn't apply for online courses
** Some exceptions apply. Please refer to the Exam Track or speak with our experts

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Curriculum

Module 1: Logical Recovery of disabled hard drives
Module 2: Using file format recognition tools
Module 3: Logical recovery via avoiding BIOS interrupts
Module 4: Motions that unlock the actuator of a drive
Module 5: Diagnosing the physical recovery of drives
Module 6: Comparing pre-recorded sound samples to live drives
Module 7: Logic board replacements
Module 8: Single and Multi-Platter Swaps
Module 9: Head Assembly replacement
Module 10: P-List and G-List recovery
Module 11: Addressing SMART values
Module 12: Dealing with damaged sectors
Module 13: Reverse scanning
Module 14: Capturing SID protected folders
Module 15: Resolving kernel or driver issues with a Linux bootable disk
Module 16: Head Stack replacement
Module 17: Working with the Service Area (SA) of a drive
Module 18: Reviewing data structures with a Hex Editor
Module 19: Diagnosing "clicking noises"
Module 20: Mac OS X Data Recovery
Module 21: Linux Data Recovery
Module 22: RAID 0 Recovery & RAID 5 Recovery
Module 23: Vista and Recovery of Shadow Copies
Module 24: Clearing passwords on a password-protected drive
Module 25: Solid-state drive recovery
Module 26: Firmware issues

Exam Track

At the end of this accelerated course, you’ll sit the following exam at the Firebrand Training centre, covered by your Certification Guarantee:

IACRB Certified Data Recovery Professional (CDRP) exam

Duration: 1 hour
Number of questions: 40
Format: Multiple-choice
Passing score: 27/40
Languages: English

What's Included

Your accelerated course includes:

Accommodation *
Meals, unlimited snacks, beverages, tea and coffee *
On-site exams **
Exam vouchers **
Practice tests **
Certification Guarantee ***
Courseware
Up-to 12 hours of instructor-led training each day
24-hour lab access
Digital courseware **

* For residential training only. Accommodation is included from the night before the course starts. This doesn't apply for online courses.
** Some exceptions apply. Please refer to the Exam Track or speak with our experts
*** Pass first time or train again free as many times as it takes, unlimited for 1 year. Just pay for accommodation, exams, and incidental costs.

Prerequisites

Before attending this accelerated course, IACRB recommends you have the following:

Knowledge of how to perform basic beginner-level logical recoveries of drives
Understanding of the Windows operating system
Understanding of computer hardware

Unsure whether you meet the prerequisites? Don’t worry. Your training consultant will discuss your background with you to understand if this course is right for you.

Reviews

Here's the Firebrand Training review section. Since 2001 we've trained exactly 134,561 students and asked them all to review our Accelerated Learning. Currently, 96.41% have said Firebrand exceeded their expectations.

Read reviews from recent accelerated courses below or visit Firebrand Stories for written and video interviews from our alumni.

"I had a great time. The instructor is very knowledgeable and his training is on point. Two exams in 2 days is a lot. But he makes it doable."
Juan van Gom, Ministry of Defense Netherlands. (19/1/2024 (Friday) to 21/1/2024 (Sunday))

"Had a great time meeting and networking with other people. A great teacher."
Pritpal Hundel, Computacenter. (8/1/2024 (Monday) to 11/1/2024 (Thursday))

"Our instructor was very knowledgeable and delivered the online course well. The labs are great for getting hands-on experience."
Anonymous. (8/1/2024 (Monday) to 11/1/2024 (Thursday))

"Great 4 days of in-person training. The trainer was knowledgeable and brought a wealth of real world examples to what would have been otherwise a very theoretical training course."
Ian Smith, DWP. (8/1/2024 (Monday) to 11/1/2024 (Thursday))

"I attended the CND course which was online-led. This course was delivered very well allowing me to develop my knowledge in the related topics. Despite being online, I felt involved and felt as if I could ask any questions at any time."
Molly Macuras, Electricity North West Limited. (8/1/2024 (Monday) to 11/1/2024 (Thursday))

Course Dates

Start	Finish	Status	Location
19/2/2024 (Monday)	20/2/2024 (Tuesday)	Finished - Leave feedback	-
24/6/2024 (Monday)	25/6/2024 (Tuesday)	Wait list	Nationwide
5/8/2024 (Monday)	6/8/2024 (Tuesday)	Limited availability	Nationwide
16/9/2024 (Monday)	17/9/2024 (Tuesday)	Open	Nationwide
28/10/2024 (Monday)	29/10/2024 (Tuesday)	Open	Nationwide
9/12/2024 (Monday)	10/12/2024 (Tuesday)	Open	Nationwide

IACRB - Certified Data Recovery Professional (CDRP)