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Building Management System

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6 hours to complete
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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Advanced level

Recommended experience

6 hours to complete
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Learners will be able to understand and design Building Management Systems for monitoring and controlling key building services.

  • Learners will also gain the ability to optimize energy usage and improve operational efficiency through integrated automation strategies.

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May 2026

Assessments

4 assignments

Taught in English

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This course is part of the Smart Building Systems- Electrical and ELV Specialization
When you enroll in this course, you'll also be enrolled in this Specialization.
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There are 2 modules in this course

This course provides a comprehensive introduction to Building Management Systems (BMS), focusing on how modern buildings achieve efficient, automated, and centralized control of critical services. Across two modules, learners will explore the architecture of BMS, including field devices, controllers, and supervisory systems, as well as how different building servicesβ€”such as HVAC, lighting, power monitoring, and utilitiesβ€”are integrated into a unified platform.

Learners will develop the ability to understand data flow, control strategies, and communication protocols, enabling effective monitoring and optimization of building performance. The course also emphasizes how BMS contributes to energy efficiency, fault detection, and operational reliability. By the end of the course, learners will be able to identify key components of a BMS, understand system integration, and apply control logic to improve building operations. What makes this course unique is its system-level, integration-focused approach, moving beyond theory to demonstrate how multiple building systems work together through automation. It equips learners with practical knowledge relevant to smart buildings, energy management, and modern infrastructure design. Target learners: β€’ Graduate engineers seeking practical knowledge in Smart Building Electrical & ELV systems. β€’ Design consultants and project engineers working on building and infrastructure projects. β€’ Commissioning, maintenance, and facility professionals involved in smart building technologies.

This module introduces the fundamentals of Building Management Systems (BMS) and their role in automating and optimizing building operations. It covers BMS concepts such as system topology, communication protocols, and integration of various building services. Learners will understand key components including sensors, controllers, valves, and actuators used to manage HVAC systems and other building utilities. The module also explains AHU and chiller plant monitoring, cooling control methods, and the role of BMS in improving energy efficiency, operational reliability, and occupant comfort in smart buildings.

What's included

5 videos2 readings2 assignments3 plugins

5 videosβ€’Total 28 minutes
  • About the Specializationβ€’3 minutes
  • About the Courseβ€’4 minutes
  • Topology and Protocols of BMS with Example β€’10 minutes
  • System Components of BMSβ€’7 minutes
  • Typical Architecture of BIMSβ€’4 minutes
2 readingsβ€’Total 20 minutes
  • Chiller Plant Details β€’10 minutes
  • Monitoring and other Detailsβ€’10 minutes
2 assignmentsβ€’Total 60 minutes
  • Assessment on Building Management System 1β€’30 minutes
  • Building Management System 1β€’30 minutes
3 pluginsβ€’Total 45 minutes
  • Basics of Building Management Systemβ€’15 minutes
  • Methods on Cooling, Valves and Actuatorsβ€’15 minutes
  • Studying of Air Handling Unit β€’15 minutes

This module provides practical knowledge of HVAC automation systems and their integration with Building Management Systems (BMS). It covers HVAC equipment and field devices, control schemes for monitoring and regulating HVAC operations, and technologies such as chillers, VRV, and VAV systems used for efficient climate control. Learners will understand BMS architecture including controllers, I/O modules, communication protocols, and graphical monitoring interfaces for systems like AHU and chilled water networks. The module also highlights practical installation, cabling, shielding, and commissioning practices required for reliable HVAC automation in smart buildings.

What's included

14 videos2 readings2 assignments

14 videosβ€’Total 100 minutes
  • Study on Application of Building Management System β€’8 minutes
  • HVAC System Equipment and Field Device Selection β€’7 minutes
  • Basic Knwoledge on Control Scheme of HVAC System β€’8 minutes
  • Study of Applications of Chillers and its Equipment β€’8 minutes
  • Basic Knowledge on VRV and VAV and its Technologiesβ€’7 minutes
  • Study on Water Supply System and its Applicationsβ€’10 minutes
  • Study of Various Systems and Interfaces β€’9 minutes
  • Basic Knowledge on levels of BMS design β€’6 minutes
  • Automation Controllers and I/O modulesβ€’6 minutes
  • Basic Knowledge on Modules and Topologies of BMS Systemβ€’7 minutes
  • Basic Knowledge on BMS Protocolsβ€’8 minutes
  • Study on Graphic Design for AHU, Chilled Water Schematic and Purpose of Schematicβ€’5 minutes
  • Introduction to Installation and Commissioningβ€’7 minutes
  • Cable laying, Glanding and Shieding β€’5 minutes
2 readingsβ€’Total 20 minutes
  • Installation of Various Equipmentβ€’10 minutes
  • Commissioning Activitiesβ€’10 minutes
2 assignmentsβ€’Total 60 minutes
  • Assessment on Building Management System 2β€’30 minutes
  • Building Management System 2β€’30 minutes

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