Duration
5 days
Training Structure
Joint Continuing Education Department
Overview
In 2019, the home automation market in France accounted for more than one billion euros in direct spending, and this figure is unlikely to decline given the general public’s growing interest in connected devices, as well as regulatory changes to energy standards in the construction sector. However, the development of home automation solutions and connected devices requires trained and skilled professionals. While there are currently degree programs leading to careers in home automation (BTS in Fluids, Energy, and Home Automation; Professional Bachelor’s Degree in Home Automation; etc.) that provide technical knowledge and enable students to install systems and verify their compliance with laws and regulations regarding the environment or the safety of property and people, these programs are, by their nature, generalist in scope and must be supplemented with knowledge of the protocols specific to this type of technology and equipment.
Trainee satisfaction rate: 92% Certification pass rate: 94%
Success Rate
The Benefits of the Training Program
Focused on a hands-on approach (60% of the course hours are devoted to practical work) in small groups (maximum 12 participants), the content of the Short Home Automation Training Course meets the specifications of the “KNX International” organization. This training program enables participants to earn the first level of certification required to become a KNX Partner in the international database of the Brussels-based KNX Association.
Objectives
By the end of this training course, you will have mastered the concepts of the KNX system:
- Bus Wiring Rules, Hardware Knowledge
- Principles of Communication Between Devices
- Programming, Commissioning, and Troubleshooting a System Using the ETS6 Software
Expertise and Skills
- Promote the deployment of home automation solutions using the KNX protocol.
- Determine the appropriate materials to meet the client's functional requirements and to comply with construction regulations based on the nature of the building.
- Understand and define the communication bus topology appropriate for the hardware being used.
- Explain a technical problem and/or share knowledge with other professionals. Commission the equipment that has been installed, configured, and programmed.
- Evaluate the effectiveness and sustainability of the programming.
- Identify and correct a malfunction.
- Create and manage technical documentation and required backups for a home automation system.
Organization
Knowledge Assessment
Theoretical and practical exam on the last day of training.
Program
Upcoming training sessions for 2027:
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May 10–14, 2027
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June 7–11, 2027
40 hours of training spread over 5 days, including:
- 16 hours of classroom instruction
- 24 hours of practical work (including a 5-hour exam)
Admission
Admission Requirements
Selection Based on Application Materials
Registration Procedures
To apply: Fill out the information form (available for download here) along with your resume, to be sent by email to Ms. Salomé Bessaïh: salome.bessaih @ umontpellier.fr
Target Audience
Electricians, technicians, supervisors, or any other person who has received basic training in electricity
. Proficiency with computers in a Windows environment
Tuition Fees
Training Costs
Price: 1,500 € (including tax)