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Course in Smart Buildings and BEMS

Online 300 h course in smart buildings and BEMS. 6 modules covering EN ISO 52120-1, ISO 16484-5 (BACnet) and Niagara Framework. Assigned tutor and enrolment open.

Duration300 h
ModeOnline
Start datesSet by the faculty
AwardSEIUM Institute diploma
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Learning outcomes

What you will be able to do

01

Understand the architecture and functions of a BEMS.

02

Select sensors, actuators and control strategies for heating, ventilation, air conditioning and lighting.

03

Integrate devices using BACnet, KNX and Modbus protocols.

04

Apply data analytics to detect faults and optimise consumption.

05

Assess the automation class according to EN ISO 52120-1.

06

Verify energy savings using the IPMVP protocol.

07

Design an energy management project for a smart building.

Profile

Who it's for

  • Building automation engineer who wants to specialise in Smart Buildings and BEMS.
  • Energy manager who wants to specialise in Smart Buildings and BEMS.
  • BMS systems integrator who wants to specialise in Smart Buildings and BEMS.
  • Facilities maintenance technician who wants to specialise in Smart Buildings and BEMS.
  • Energy efficiency consultant who wants to specialise in Smart Buildings and BEMS.
  • Energy data analyst who wants to specialise in Smart Buildings and BEMS.
  • Graduates in engineering or science seeking to enter the tertiary building sector.
Standards & tools

What you'll work with

  • EN ISO 52120-1
  • ISO 16484-5 (BACnet)
  • ISO 50001
  • Directive (EU) 2024/1275 on the energy performance of buildings
  • ISO/IEC 14543-3 (KNX)
  • ISO 7730
  • Regulation on Thermal Installations in Buildings (RITE)
  • IPMVP
Syllabus

6 modules · 300 h

  1. 1.1Energy consumption in tertiary buildings
  2. 1.2Heating, ventilation, air conditioning, lighting and DHW installations
  3. 1.3Nearly zero-energy buildings
  4. 1.4Smart Readiness Indicator (SRI)
  5. 1.5Thermal comfort according to ISO 7730
  6. 1.6Indoor air quality and ventilation
  7. 1.7Automation levels according to EN ISO 52120-1
  8. 1.8Occupancy and usage profiles
  9. 1.9Architecture of a BEMS
  10. 1.10Workshop: audit of an office building
  1. 2.1Temperature, humidity and CO₂ sensors
  2. 2.2Presence detection and occupant counting
  3. 2.3Meters and energy sub-metering
  4. 2.4Valve and damper actuators
  5. 2.5PID control loops in HVAC
  6. 2.6DDC controllers and programmable logic
  7. 2.7Lighting control according to DALI
  8. 2.8Blind control and solar gains
  9. 2.9Air handling unit operating sequences
  10. 2.10Laboratory: tuning control loops of an AHU
  1. 3.1BACnet and its objects
  2. 3.2KNX in building automation
  3. 3.3Modbus and M-Bus in metering
  4. 3.4LonWorks and legacy systems
  5. 3.5IP integration and building OT networks
  6. 3.6Brick and Project Haystack ontologies
  7. 3.7IoT platforms and wireless connectivity
  8. 3.8Cybersecurity in automation systems
  9. 3.9Interoperability between manufacturers
  10. 3.10Practice: integration of BACnet and KNX devices
  1. 4.1Energy baseline and normalisation
  2. 4.2Fault detection and diagnosis
  3. 4.3Model-based predictive control
  4. 4.4Machine learning for demand forecasting
  5. 4.5Optimisation of schedules and setpoints
  6. 4.6Demand response and flexibility
  7. 4.7Dashboards and indicators
  8. 4.8IPMVP measurement and verification of savings
  9. 4.9Digital twins of buildings
  10. 4.10Case study: fault detection using real data
  1. 5.1ISO 50001 energy management systems
  2. 5.2Energy performance of buildings directive
  3. 5.3Regulation on thermal installations in buildings
  4. 5.4Spanish Building Technical Code and DB HE
  5. 5.5Energy service contracts
  6. 5.6BEMS maintenance
  7. 5.7Building energy certification
  8. 5.8Privacy and occupant data protection
  9. 5.9Integration with renewables and vehicle charging
  10. 5.10Case study: energy management plan
  1. 6.1Diagnosis of the starting building
  2. 6.2Definition of objectives and KPIs
  3. 6.3Sensor and control architecture
  4. 6.4Protocol selection and integration
  5. 6.5Control and optimisation strategies
  6. 6.6Measurement and verification plan
  7. 6.7Estimation of savings and investment
  8. 6.8Implementation and commissioning plan
  9. 6.9Report and presentation
  10. 6.10Final review with the tutor
Methodology, software & labs

How you'll learn

100 % online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. There are no fixed timetables: students progress at their own pace within the enrolment period, making it compatible with work.

Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is Niagara Framework, Siemens Desigo CC, Schneider EcoStruxure Building Operation, ETS6, EnergyPlus, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied using real procedures: automation audit of an office building, tuning of control loops in an air handling unit, and automatic fault detection with BMS data. Assessment is continuous per module, plus the final integrating project.

Accreditable laboratories(EN ISO/IEC 17025) with rotor test bench, EMC/Lightning pre-compliance, HIL/SIL, vibration/acoustics.
Evidence-oriented final project:safety case, test plan, compliance dossier and operational limits.
Industry mentoring:lecturers with experience in training, , eVTOL/UAM and flight test.
Flexible format(hybrid/online), international cohorts and support from SEIUM Career Services.
Ethics and safety:safety-by-design approach, ciber-OT, DIH and compliance as pillars.
Capstone project

Build it end to end

Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.

Diagnosis of the starting building

Understand the architecture and functions of a BEMS.

Definition of objectives and KPIs

Select sensors, actuators and control strategies for heating, ventilation, air conditioning and lighting.

Sensor and control architecture

Integrate devices using BACnet, KNX and Modbus protocols.

Protocol selection and integration

Apply data analytics to detect faults and optimise consumption.

Control strategies and optimisation

Assess the automation class according to EN ISO 52120-1.

Career opportunities

Where this takes you

Building automation engineerEnergy managerBMS systems integratorFacilities maintenance technicianEnergy efficiency consultantEnergy data analyst
Admissions & scholarships

Requirements

  • No prior degree required.
  • Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
  • Sufficient Spanish to follow technical standards documentation.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

The programme totals 300 hours, spread over 3 to 5 months. That is between 10 and 15 hours per week on average, compatible with a full-time job.

The course uses Niagara Framework, Siemens Desigo CC, Schneider EcoStruxure Building Operation, ETS6 and EnergyPlus. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates a free alternative where one exists.

A SEIUM Institute diploma upon passing the continuous assessment and the integrating project. This is in-house training, not an official qualification from the Ministry.

Yes. Modules passed in a course or postgraduate diploma in the same area can be credited towards the advanced programme. Please check the recognition policy when you enrol.

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