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Pathway: Energy Efficiency

Smart Buildings Fundamentals

As buildings evolve with new technology, keeping up with smart building advancements is increasingly challenging. This class provides an introduction to what makes a building "smart" and how various standalone systems—such as HVAC, lighting, and power monitoring—can be integrated for improved efficiency and user experience. Participants will gain insights into networking, security, systems integration, analytics, and operational strategies that contribute to smarter building management.

Basic/Intermediate No prior experience needed

Thu, April 17th, 2025

9:00am - 4:00pm EDT

Virtual

Learning Objectives

  • Understand the core concepts and technologies behind smart buildings.
  • Explore how different building systems (HVAC, lighting, etc.) can be integrated for efficiency.
  • Learn about networking, security, and analytics in smart building operations.
  • Identify operational strategies that enhance occupant experience and energy savings.
     

Course Details

Provider:

Clean Energy Center at the Pennsylvania College of Technology

Course Type:

Virtual, Live Instruction

Course Dates:

Thursday, April 17, 2025 | 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Registration Deadline:

April 14, 2025 at 5:00 PM

Time Commitment:

6 hours

Course Materials:
  • One (1) topic-specific course manual provided to participants.
Record of Completion:

Certificate of Completion

  • Absences exceeding 3 hours of instructor-led time must be made up by viewing the class recording on the learner portal.
  • Participants must achieve a 70% or higher on the end-of-course, open-book quiz.
Special Instructions:

Participants are encouraged to enable their microphones and webcams for interactive discussions.

All training and certification courses are offered at no cost to participants on a first-come, first-served basis. Due to the time commitment, registrants may not sign up for conflicting courses unless the conflicting course is self-paced. This course is provided for educational purposes only and does not constitute professional, financial, tax, or legal advice. Participation in this course does not establish a professional relationship with the instructor or the DCSEU. Course content is subject to change, and we do not guarantee that it will perfectly match descriptions on our website or social media. We are not responsible for students' access to course materials, required products, or their ability to complete the course due to skill level, commitment, or other factors. No guarantees are made regarding earnings, success, or specific outcomes. Course participants are solely responsible for complying with all applicable laws, and the DCSEU and presenters disclaims any liability for penalties or damages incurred due to non-compliance.