e-learning platforms

Two theoretical/practical e-learning platform options are currently possible, i.e., the live e-learning and the self-paced e-learning platforms:

1. Live e-learning (e.g., Adobe Connect, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, WebEx, GoToWebinar, Skype, etc.)
2. Self-paced e-learning in which the student can take the courses at his/her own pace (e.g., Moodle, recorded/interactive videos, simulations, etc.) without any geographical constraint.

The table below shows for which type of courses and for which parts, e-learning platforms (live e-learning or self-paced e-learning) can be used.

Basic/Advanced/HVAC Specialist/Tutor/Refresher course

The theoretical part of the above courses can be given via an e-learning platform and can then be considered part of a certified KNX course. This is shown by the words in the table “certified theoretical.”

HVAC Specialist/Tutor/Refresher course
The practical part of the above courses can be given via an e-learning platform and can then be considered part of a certified KNX course. This is shown by the words in the table “certified practical.”

Requirements with regard to online courses in general

Requirements for Live e-learning

• The live courses must be organized by a KNX certified tutor.
• Only students registered in MyKNX for that specific course shall be able to access the live e-learning platform.
• Courses may not be recorded and put online.
• The student attendance rate shall be measured/calculated.
• The entire content of the standardized training documentation in PDF format may only be accessible via a username and password, which the students must have received after signing up for the course.
• For the certified practical part of the Refresher course, the following practical tools can be used, amongst others:
  • KNX Virtual
  • proprietary KNX simulator programs
  • remote access to the training rig via KNX IP Tunneling
  • etc.
    with or without online support from the KNX tutor.

Requirements for Self-Paced e-learning

• Self-paced e-learning programs shall be developed in close cooperation with a KNX certified tutor.
• Students shall be able to access the online platform via a unique username and password that will expire after the course has ended.
• After each theoretical chapter, a “checkpoint” shall be foreseen, consisting of a set of questions to test the knowledge acquired by the students. These questions may not be taken from the pool of official KNX theoretical exam statements. Only when succeeding at the checkpoints shall the student be allowed to proceed to the next chapter.
• A KNX certified tutor shall help the students by means of either a discussion board, chat sessions, or emails. The answer to such questions shall be given maximum 12 hours after the student has raised his/her question.
• The student attendance rate shall be calculated.
• The entire content of the standardized training documentation in PDF format may only be accessible via a username and password, which the students must have received after signing up for the course.