How to become a KNXpert?
A guide to get started with KNX for professionals
Want to get started with the KNX technology, but don’t know where to start? We’re here to help!
KNX offers you a wide range of training possibilities to learn the ins and outs of our ETS software. By following our step by step education plan you will acquire all the knowledge and skills you need to easily develop automation projects with KNX.
The benefits of a MyKNX account
As a professional working with KNX your MyKNX account will be a key part of your daily activities.
With MyKNX you can:
- Manage your software licenses, download books and manage your certifications.
- Follow our online campus, register for a webinar or book a course in one of our training centres.
- Get access to exclusive promotions and events
- Interact with professionals like yourself
- Be the first to discover the newest KNX product launches and updates.
Step 1: Learn the basics with the online ETS eCampus
The real magic of developing an smart home project with KNX is in our innovative software, the ETS. Our online campus provides you with a great introduction to the basics of ETS so that you can easily start with confidence on your first project.
To start with the ETS eCampus you will only have to create a personal MyKNX account. Through interactive lessons and video training you will learn the basic concepts and how to set-up a project, as simulated exercises help you to deepen your knowledge. With the ETS eCampus you can learn at your own pace: work through step by step, test your knowledge after each lesson, repeat a step if you fail and delight in your learning progress.
Finished your lessons successfully (with a grade of minimum 85 %)? Congratulations! You will receive a certificate and a discount voucher to buy your first ETS Lite license. You have now gained the first insights into smart home and smart building control with KNX.
Step 2: Configure your virtual smart home device with KNX Virtual
KNX Virtual helps you to learn the basics and gain more confidence in working with KNX.
KNX Virtual is a Windows-based application simulating a KNX device. The tool does not require any investment in hardware (such as power supply, USB or IP interface, KNX devices) as you will work with virtual devices for testing with the ETS software.
KNX Virtual allows you to get acquainted with the KNX technology and set up a simulated KNX installation for free. You can add different devices in your digital smart home, for example light switches, temperature control, presence and motion sensors… and develop routines.
You can easily download KNX Virtual via your MyKNX account. Simply go to our shop and add ‘KNX Virtual’ to your shopping basket. You will not be charged while finishing the order and will receive an email with a link to download the tool afterwards.
Step 3: Extend your KNX knowledge with online KNX Webinars
Want to gain knowledge about dedicated topics? Than the online webinars by KNX Association are the best choice for you.
These online live presentations are about both technical as nontechnical matters.
Simply follow from behind your computer and interact if you have questions.
Webinars offered by KNX Association are free of charge and an extremely efficient way to acquire knowledge by short online presentations.
All KNX Webinars can be found on the KNX website.
A full list of all upcoming webinars can be found here
Step 4: Become a certified KNX Partner
Ready for the first professional step? Then it is time to follow a course in one of our KNX Training Centres, which you can find all over the world! KNX Training Centres offer different courses all over the world.
After successfully finishing a course you will receive a certificate to prove your knowledge and skills. There are 4 models of certified training KNX has set up: KNX Basic Course, KNX Advanced Course, KNX Tutor Course and KNX HVAC Specialist Course.
You can subscribe to a certified course via your MyKNX account.
A certificate will help to increase your visibility and boost your professional career not only technically, but commercially as well. As a certified professional you become featured as an official KNX Partner on our website.
Step 5: KNX Literature
KNX Association offers a vast selection of brochures and reference books, published by the KNX Association and third parties. Besides the standardised KNX training documents, used by the certified training centers, the ‘KNX Handbook for Home and Building Control’ is to be recommended especially for newcomers.
Where do I find KNX brochures?
All KNX brochures are available in various languages on the KNX website for a free of charge download.
Where do I find KNX literature?
All publications of KNX Association can be ordered in your MyKNX account or on Amazon.
Congratulations, you have now completed our step by step education plan and you’ve become a certified KNX expert.