To become a KNX certified training centre, a training centre shall meet a number of requirements regarding tutor qualifications, training equipment, software, and classroom facilities.
The applicable requirements depend partly on the KNX course types that the training centre intends to offer.
KNX Tutor
Certified KNX courses shall be taught by a KNX certified tutor who has successfully completed the KNX Tutor course.
Detailed information about the qualifications and requirements for KNX tutors can be found in:
KNX Tutor requirements
If a training centre does not have its own KNX certified tutor, an external KNX tutor may be used under certain conditions: Hiring an external consultant as a KNX tutor
KNX training equipment
A KNX certified training centre shall own at least two fixed or mobile KNX training rigs. A maximum of two students may work on one training rig.
The required equipment depends on the course type offered by the training centre.
Detailed equipment requirements can be found separately for each course:
- Equipment for the KNX Basic course
- Equipment for the KNX Advanced course
- Equipment for the KNX HVAC Specialist course
- Equipment for the KNX Energy Management course
- Equipment for the KNX Tutor course
Computers and ETS
The tutor's computer shall be equipped with an ETS Professional license.
At least ETS Lite shall be available on the student's computer. Students may use their own computers during the course.
Classroom and media equipment
A projector, smart board, or comparable presentation system shall be available in the training room.
It is recommended that separate areas or rooms are provided for the theoretical and practical parts of the training.
Requirements for offering specific KNX course types
Certification as a KNX training centre does not automatically allow a training centre to offer every KNX certified course type.
Additional requirements may apply before certain course types can be offered:
Requirements for offering additional KNX course types
Application and certification
Compliance with the applicable requirements is verified as part of the KNX training centre certification process.
For information about the application and certification procedure, see: How to become a KNX certified training centre