Overview

Building Automation Systems Essentials

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Program overview

A properly operated building automation system (BAS) reduces energy consumption and allows for more efficient building system operations. This enables building managers to increase tenant comfort while reducing operating costs.

During this one-day Building Automation Systems Essentials course, participants examine the basics of building systems and energy conservation strategies. This empowers participants to efficiently and effectively operate a BAS regardless of which system is used.

Whether they are building operators, project managers, or technicians, participants improve their understanding of a BAS through the BAS Essentials course by examining the most important components, including protocols, controls, control strategies, scheduling, set points, resets, maintenance, recommissioning, and commissioning.

After completing the Building Automation Systems Essentials course (or if you are already an experienced BAS operator or specialist looking to get more out of your system), register for the Advanced Building Automation Systems Optimization course. The advanced course is focused on control strategies and design to generate further results in your building. 

What you will learn

  • Develop energy conservation plans and how various projects generate energy savings
  • Optimize an already existing BAS
  • Calibrate a BAS
  • Discern the core design specifications of a BAS
  • Identify opportunities to optimize a BAS
  • Define the relationship between heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC), a BAS, and key control strategies
  • Recognize the importance of identifying and following trends
  • Explore the benefits of scheduling
  • Analyze the calibration process

This course is ideal for

  • Building operators 
  • Technicians 
  • Project managers 
  • Consulting engineers 
  • Property managers 
  • Building owners/operators 

Course summary

Course Details

Length

1 day

Language

English, French

Skill level

Intermediate

Format

Online

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Regular fee

$695

Certification

CEU Units: 0.6
CSEP Points: 2

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Full Curriculum

Agenda

  • Fundamentals of control systems
  • BAS design specifications
  • HVAC and BAS systems: overview of the main HVAC system types and control strategies
  • BAS optimization and diagnostics
  • Sequences of operation
  • Calibration and use of trends
  • Fault Detection and Diagnostics (FDD)

Important information

Your enrollment includes all presentation slides and supplemental training material to ensure your success.

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Course Description

This advanced course deepens participants’ skills in building automation system optimization through hands‑on diagnostics, real‑time data analysis, and practical control strategies to enhance building performance and energy efficiency.

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