Professional Certificate of Competency in Building Automation System Fundamentals

As buildings become smarter and more energy-efficient, demand is growing for professionals with Building Automation Systems expertise to optimize performance, improve occupant comfort, reduce energy use, and control operational costs.

This course equips engineers and facility professionals with practical skills to design, integrate, and maintain Building Automation Systems for energy efficiency, occupant comfort, and reduced operational costs.

This Professional Certificate delivers a practical foundation in Building Automation Systems, covering system anatomy, field devices, control strategies (On/Off, P, PI, PID), networking protocols (BACnet, Modbus, LonWorks), programming, and IT fundamentals. Learners will explore system integration, trend and alarm management, and real‑world applications across HVAC, lighting, humidification, and security systems.

Through practical examples of testing, commissioning, diagnostics, and maintenance, participants will learn to apply control strategies, interpret trend data, troubleshoot faults, and implement preventive measures. Graduates will be able to specify system components, support commissioning activities, and optimize BAS operation to lower energy use, extend equipment life, and reduce downtime.

Course Start Dates

• 3rd November 2026
• 13th April 2027
• 12th October 2027

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About Engineering Institute of Technology

The Engineering Institute of Technology (EIT) is a leading engineering and technology education and training provider, offering online and on-campus programs. Our wide range of courses is driven by industry experts to ensure students (whether starting out or in the workforce) develop the knowledge and skills they need to succeed in the ever-evolving world of modern engineering.

With campuses in Perth, Melbourne and Brisbane, EIT delivers industry-focused professional certificates, diplomas, advanced diplomas, graduate certificates, graduate diplomas, bachelor’s, master’s and doctorate degrees to students from over 160 countries.

Our study areas include electrical, mechanical, and civil engineering, renewable energy, industrial automation, data communications, industrial IT, electronics, as well as engineering management, safety, and risk and reliability engineering.

Their online and on-campus programs follow a unique delivery methodology that makes use of live and interactive webinars, an international pool of expert lecturers, dedicated learning support officers, and state-of-the-art technologies such as hands-on workshops, remote laboratories, and simulation software. 

Our Mission

EIT’s mission is to provide students throughout the world with measurable and significant productivity gains in their workplace through cutting-edge and applied engineering vocational and higher education.

Our Vision

By 2032, EIT will be internationally recognized for its education in the engineering and technology areas and will be an Australian University College. EIT will draw students worldwide because of its reputation for strongly industry-oriented engineering programs, with graduate attributes that make EIT students employees of choice.