KNX Programmer
Configures and programmes KNX devices and projects.
Key competencies
- KNX topology and addressing
- ETS project configuration
- Logic, scenes and group addresses
- Commissioning and diagnostics
Career opportunities
Turn your training into a professional career.
Smart homes and intelligent buildings need skilled people to design, install, programme and maintain them. Explore the roles and the competencies each one requires.
Career pathways
Roles in home & building automation.
Home Automation Technician
Installs, wires and configures smart home devices on site.
Key competencies
- Electrical wiring and termination
- Device installation and pairing
- Network basics
- Testing and fault-finding
Automation Design Engineer
Turns client requirements into system designs, drawings and bills of material.
Key competencies
- Requirement analysis
- System architecture and schematics
- Device selection
- Estimation and documentation
Project Engineer
Plans and coordinates automation projects from kick-off to handover.
Key competencies
- Project planning and site coordination
- Working with electrical and interior teams
- Quality checks
- Client handover
System Integrator
Brings lighting, climate, security, AV and networks together into one experience.
Key competencies
- Multi-technology integration
- Gateways and interfaces
- Network infrastructure
- User interface setup
Smart Building Professional
Works on automation for offices, hospitality and commercial buildings.
Key competencies
- Building automation concepts
- Lighting and HVAC control
- Energy monitoring
- Commissioning at scale
Independent Automation Entrepreneur
Runs an own installation, integration or consulting business.
Key competencies
- End-to-end technical capability
- Estimation and proposals
- Project delivery
- Client relationships and after-sales
Smart Home Academy provides training and career guidance. We do not guarantee employment, placement or specific earnings.
From your background
Where your current skills can take you.
ElectricianHome Automation Technician
CCTV TechnicianSecurity & Automation Integrator
Electrical EngineerKNX Programmer / Design Engineer
Networking ProfessionalSystem Integrator
Diploma / ITIAutomation Technician
EntrepreneurAutomation Business Owner
Skills employers and clients look for
Build a complete skill set.
Working with automation devices
Identify, mount and wire real sensors, actuators, controllers and power supplies.
Programming & configuring controllers
Configure devices, create scenes and build automation logic in software.
Testing sensors & actuators
Verify inputs and outputs – presence, temperature, switching and dimming.
Lighting automation
Design lighting scenes, dimming and schedules that transform a space.
Integration & commissioning
Bring systems together and commission them the way real projects are handed over.
Troubleshooting
Diagnose wiring, addressing and configuration faults with a methodical approach.
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