Building Controls Manager (BAS)
Lead the building automation program — architecture, sequences, trends, analytics, cybersecurity, vendors and controls management.
- 6 modules, 18 self-paced lessons
- Practical action steps in every lesson
- Certificate of completion
- 30-day money-back guarantee
Who this track is for
Controls technicians, HVAC techs and building engineers moving into leadership of a building automation program.
What you will be able to do
- Explain control theory, sensors, actuators and field devices
- Understand BAS architecture, BACnet, Modbus and integration
- Read and write sequences of operation
- Design an alarm strategy and use trends and fault-detection analytics
- Secure the BAS and manage IT and vendor remote access
- Run controls projects, retrofits and vendor contracts
Course curriculum
6 modules and 18 lessons, taken in order at your own pace.
Module 1 · Controls Foundations
- What a Building Automation System Does
- Control Theory Basics
- Sensors Actuators and Field Devices
Module 2 · BAS Architecture and Networks
- Controllers Networks and Supervisory Systems
- Open Protocols BACnet Modbus and Integration
- Servers Software Licensing and Upgrades
Module 3 · Sequences Programming and Documentation
- Reading and Writing Sequences of Operation
- Programming Concepts for Managers
- Point Naming Graphics and As-Built Documentation
Module 4 · Alarms Trends and Analytics
- Alarm Strategy and Management
- Trending and Data-Driven Diagnostics
- Fault Detection Analytics and Continuous Commissioning
Module 5 · Cybersecurity and Networks
- BAS Cybersecurity Fundamentals
- Working with IT and Vendor Remote Access
- Resilience Failure Modes and Recovery
Module 6 · Managing the Controls Program
- Vendors Contracts and Service Agreements
- Controls Projects Retrofits and Commissioning
- Training Standards and Running the Program
How it works
Self-paced online course hosted on Technical Skills College. Enroll, sign in, and work through the modules in order. Apply each lesson's action step on the job or in practice, and finish with a certificate of completion. You keep lifetime access, including updates.
This track is also included in the TSC Pro Bundle ($497), which covers every career track.
Questions
Is this a license or certification?
No. This is skills training. You receive a certificate of completion from Technical Skills College. Licenses and industry certifications are issued by state agencies and independent certifying bodies, and requirements vary by state and trade. Always verify your local requirements.
How long do I have access?
Lifetime access, including updates.
What if it is not for me?
Digital products carry a 30-day money-back guarantee. See the Refund Policy.
Start the Building Controls Manager (BAS) track
One-time payment of $347. Lifetime access.
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