Certificate

Building Management Systems & DDC Controls Technician

A 12-credit certificate in four courses: direct digital control fundamentals, sensors and actuators, building networks, BACnet MS/TP and BACnet/IP, air handler, VAV and chilled water control sequences, and BMS commissioning, trending and energy optimization. Coursework is vendor-neutral. It prepares you for industry practice and does not by itself grant any license or agency certification.

12 credits

3 terms

Free to study · $99 for the credential

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Outcomes

What you will be able to do

01Wire and check out DDC points
02Troubleshoot building networks
03Tune HVAC control sequences
04Commission and optimize building systems

Careers

Where graduates work

Building automation technician
Controls technician
Energy management technician

Curriculum

Term 1

3 credits

BMS 1013 cr

Direct Digital Control Fundamentals: Sensors and Actuators

This course introduces the foundational principles of direct digital control systems, field instrumentation, and final control elements used in commercial facilities. Technician students develop essential skills in signal measurement, device wiring, input and output configuration, and basic control loop verification.

Term 2

6 credits

BMS 1053 cr

Building Automation Networks and BACnet Protocol Integration

This course provides technicians with comprehensive training on building automation communication infrastructures, focusing on physical network architecture, data transmission standards, and protocol analysis. Students master the configuration, diagnostic troubleshooting, and integration of BACnet MS/TP and BACnet/IP networks across modern commercial facilities.

BMS 1103 cr

HVAC Control Sequences for Air Handlers, Terminal Units, and Hydronics

This course covers the practical application, operational logic, and troubleshooting of automated sequences for air handling units, variable air volume terminals, and central chilled water plants. Technicians will learn to evaluate sequence narratives, verify safety interlocks, and diagnose loop response errors across commercial environmental control systems.

Term 3

3 credits

BMS 1153 cr

BMS Commissioning, Trending, and Energy Optimization

This course equips technicians with the skills required to systematically commission direct digital control systems, establish automated fault detection, and optimize building energy performance. Students will analyze operational trend data, implement advanced supervisory control resets, and conduct functional verification to ensure peak efficiency and equipment reliability.

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