The KNX NextGen course provides students with elementary knowledge of KNX technology as part of their education at a KNX NextGen educational institute.
The KNX NextGen course is non-commercial and shall be offered to students free of charge. Students may not be charged a fee for participating in the course.
After successfully completing the course and passing both the theoretical and practical exams, the student becomes a KNX Apprentice.
Course format
The KNX NextGen course consists of a theoretical and practical part. The theoretical and practical parts shall always be organized face-to-face (F2F). The practical part shall be taught using fixed or mobile KNX training rigs and/or KNX Virtual.
Course content
The following topics shall be covered during the KNX NextGen course:
| # | Topic | Location | Minimum duration |
| 1 | ETS6 Professional | F2F | 15 h |
| 2 | System arguments | F2F | 1 h |
| 3 | System overview | F2F | 3 h |
| 4 | Topology | F2F | 4 h |
| 5 | Bus devices | F2F | 2 h |
| 6 | KNX RF | F2F | 1 h |
| 7 | TP Installation | F2F | 3 h |
| 8 | Theoretical exam | F2F | 30 min. |
| 9 | Practical exam | F2F | 30 min. |
All topics included in the official KNX NextGen course documentation shall be covered within the required course duration.
Course requirements
The following requirements apply:
- The KNX NextGen course shall be offered to students free of charge. Students may not be charged a fee for participating in the course.
- The total course duration, including the theoretical and practical exams, shall be at least 30 hours.
- The student shall attend at least 75% of the total course duration.
- The theoretical and practical parts shall be taught by a KNX Teacher.
- At least 50% of the total course duration shall consist of practical training.
- The practical training shall be carried out using fixed or mobile KNX training rigs and/or KNX Virtual.
Exams
The KNX NextGen course includes a theoretical exam and a practical exam. Both exams shall be organized face-to-face in the presence of a KNX Teacher.
The student shall achieve at least 50% of the marks in both the theoretical and practical exam to successfully complete the course.
For more information, see Exam regulations for the KNX NextGen course.
Certificate
After successfully completing the course and passing both exams, the student receives the official KNX NextGen course certificate and becomes a KNX Apprentice.
The certificate issued for this course type shall comply with the applicable KNX certificate template.