Welcome to the Course

The BAS Academy Complete Workforce Development Program is a rigorous 10-week, full-time curriculum that transforms motivated candidates into job-ready Building Automation System (BAS) technicians. Developed by AME in partnership with industry leaders, this program delivers the technical depth, hands-on practice, and structured mentorship needed to succeed in today's commercial building automation field.

Through a carefully sequenced progression of lessons, knowledge checks, and on-the-job training assignments, you'll advance from foundational electrical and HVAC theory through advanced topics including DDC control programming, sensor and actuator wiring, construction document reading, commissioning procedures, and BAS startup. Weekly live office hours and Q&A forums ensure expert support is always available throughout your learning journey.

Upon successful completion of all requirements — including weekly exams, OJT skill assignments, and the Final Practicum — you will earn a nationally recognized Certificate of Completion and be added to the AME certified technician database, making your credential shareable on LinkedIn and with prospective employers.

Course at a Glance

• 10 Weeks of structured, full-time training
• 64+ Lesson Modules across 10 weekly units
• 220+ Video Lessons with embedded knowledge checks
• Weekly Exams — 80% passing score required
• OJT Skill Activity Assignments for each week
• Live Office Hours — 5 days per week, 30 minutes each
• Final Practicum — 70% passing score required
• Certificate of Completion issued via Accredible

What You Will Learn

• Common BAS hand tools, multimeters, and power tools
• Electrical safety, AC/DC fundamentals, and circuit theory
• Transformers, load sizing, panel installation, and wire termination
• Network cabling, I/O types, and BAS network architecture
• HVAC mechanical systems — hot water, chilled water, pumps, coils, AHUs, VAVs, VFDs
• HVAC thermodynamics, psychrometrics, and refrigeration cycle
• Construction documents — MEP drawings, specifications, and sequences of operation
• BAS design documents and submittal packages
• DDC controller programming and control sequences
• Sensor and actuator selection, installation, and field calibration
• BAS project startup, point-to-point checkout, and final commissioning
• Troubleshooting strategies and systematic fault diagnosis

Course Completion Requirements

To receive your Certificate of Completion and CEUs, you must:

1. Download and use the Weekly Guided Notes throughout each lesson
2. View every lesson in the course
3. Complete all Knowledge Checks with a score of 80% or higher
4. Complete each Weekly Exam with a score of 80% or higher
5. Complete and submit all Weekly OJT Assignments
6. Complete the Final Practicum with a score of 70% or higher
7. Submit the Student Course Exit Evaluation