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Overview

Building Automation Systems Essentials

Next Start Date: October 14, 2026 09h00

Online

Next Start Date:
October 14, 2026

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

A Continuing Education Unit (CEU) is a standardized way to measure participation in professional development and continuing education programs.
CEU Units: 0.6

Next Start Date

October 14, 2026
09h00 (CDT)

Regular fee

$745

Early bird fee

$671

Before August 19, 2026

Meet Your Trainer(s)

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Upcoming Sessions

Length 1 day

October 14, 2026

09h00 (CDT)

Registration closing: October 13, 2026

English

Michel Parent

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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Policies and FAQ

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Course Description

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Hear it from our graduates

Marcel Soucy, Supervisor Groupe Énergie - ENGIE Services Inc.

We very much appreciate the efforts you have invested in virtual learning and encourage you to maintain this format. This cuts costs and optimizes time for everyone.

Sean Martin, Home Inspector

The Foundation Level Exam Prep Course was very insightful, well structured and delivered, and the compilation of resources was extremely helpful. This was an exceptional training experience. Money well spent. I am glad I chose CIET for preparing the NRCan Foundation Level Exam..

Pierre-Francis Parent, Energy Efficiency and Sustainability Consultant - Planéco Énergie

My background in energy efficiency was primarily at the industrial process level, so I chose to train with CIET to expand my knowledge on building energy systems. I completed the Advanced Course on Existing Building Commissioning (EBCx) as well as the two courses on Building Automation Systems. The new concepts I learned, enhanced by the knowledge of the trainers and the other participants, quickly helped me identify opportunities relating to energy, comfort, and maintenance, most often "low cost" ones.

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The online CEM course was very professionally put together. The team instructors were really knowledgeable and engaging, and the exam was administered and very easy to take through proctorU.

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In our experience, CIET courses deliver a great foundation for all energy professionals—at any stage of their career or experience level. We were very satisfied with the facilitation and received positive feedback from QuadReal participants. It is a pleasure to work with CIET.

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