The KNX Basic Course is the first to be attended to become a KNX Partner. No previous knowledge or KNX certificates are required, however it is preferable to first attend the eCampus at https://my.knx.org. The topics covered in the Basic Course are as follows:

• ETS6 Professional
• System arguments
• System Overview
• Topology
• Bus devices
• KNX in Radio Frequency (RF)
• Wired installation (TP, Twisted Pair)

The course is completed by a theoretical and a practical examination. Participants must pass the theoretical and practical examination (with error search, telegram/device analysis, realisation of a project) with at least 50% marks. The duration of the course, including the final examination, is 30 hours spread over 5 days. Participation in the course earns 40 credits in the KNX Partner Ranking.

The KNX Advanced Course is the next level of training and requires having previously successfully completed the final examination of the KNX Basic Course.

The topics covered in the Advanced Course are as follows:

• Safe planning (information chapter)
• ETS applications (information chapter)
• KNX and Multimedia (information chapter)
• KNX and Smart Metering / Smart Grid (informative chapter)
• Flag
• Interoperability
• KNX telegram
• KNX Secure
• Control of the HVAC system
• Couplers
• IP Communication
• Lighting control
• Security Technology
• Logical operations
• Visualisation systems

The course is completed by a theoretical and a practical examination. Participants must pass the theoretical and practical examination (error search, telegram/device analysis, project planning) with at least 50% marks. The duration of the course, including final examinations, is 30 hours spread over 5 days. Participation in the course earns 20 credits in the KNX Partner Ranking.

KNX professionals who install KNX devices impacting on the proper functioning of HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) components must have sufficient knowledge in this area to be able to adequately coordinate work with the company that installed the HVAC components.

Objectives of the KNX course for HVAC specialists are:

• facilitate communication between the KNX specialist and the designer of the heating installation
• explain important technical terms regarding HVAC components
• promote KNX technology also in the HVAC market segment

For participation, it is required to have previously successfully completed the final examination of the KNX Basic Course. The topics covered in the KNX Course for HVAC specialists are as follows:

• Basic knowledge
• Heat distribution systems
• Heat generators
• Legal framework
• Understanding the concepts of control and regulation
• Heating control
• Domestic water heating
• Energy efficiency with KNX

The course is completed by a theoretical examination. Participants must pass the examination with at least 50% of the marks. The duration of the course, including the final exam, is 12 hours spread over 2 days. Participation in the course earns 15 credits in the KNX Partner Ranking.