An open standard backed by over 500 manufacturers: Unlike proprietary protocols, KNX ensures interoperability across brands, making it a preferred option for professional building projects.
Fully online technical training designed around real industry demand, so you can specialize at your own pace.
10/31/2026
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1 month
Duration
100
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6 Modules
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ICTESS’s KNX System Configuration with ETS6 Training Course delivers specialized technical training in KNX, one of the most widely adopted building automation standards worldwide. The program covers everything from understanding KNX devices and topologies to configuring complete projects with ETS6 (Engineering Tool Software), the official tool of the KNX ecosystem.
You will learn to create projects from scratch in ETS6, assign group addresses to link sensors and actuators, set up devices from different manufacturers, run diagnostic tests on the installation and connect the system to visualization platforms for end-user control. The course includes a Capstone Project in which you will configure a complete KNX project with lighting, shading and HVAC functions.
KNX has become a leading international standard for building automation, supported by more than 500 manufacturers and used on residential and commercial projects around the world. The industry needs professionals who can configure KNX installations with the official ETS6 tool, mastering both device setup and the logical communication structure between system components.
The goal of the course is to train professionals who can create and manage complete ETS6 projects, from defining the physical bus topology to commissioning lighting, HVAC, shading and access control functions. You will learn to structure group addresses with professional criteria, set up actuators and sensors from different manufacturers, diagnose bus communication faults and optimize system behavior for the end user.
The training includes professional use of ETS6 as the central configuration and diagnostic tool, complemented by integration techniques for visualization platforms (touch panels, web servers). The program culminates in a Capstone Project where you will develop a complete KNX project applying every skill you have acquired.
The KNX System Configuration with ETS6 Training Course prepares you for specialized technical roles at systems integrators, home automation contractors, building automation engineering firms and the technical departments of KNX device manufacturers. You will be able to work as a KNX programmer, home automation commissioning technician, automation systems integrator or specialized technical support for residential and commercial KNX solutions.
The training prepares you to configure complete ETS6 projects independently: defining bus topologies based on the installation’s physical layout, setting up devices from multiple manufacturers, structuring group addresses with professional naming conventions, programming scenes and automation logic and running communication diagnostics to troubleshoot issues in the field.
You will also build the skills to integrate KNX installations with visualization interfaces, configure remote access for end users, prepare technical project documentation and advise clients on system expansion options. The hands-on approach lets you apply what you learn right away on real projects.
Study from anywhere, with no commuting. Balance your technical specialization with your current job.
Organize your study around your schedule. Move through the modules at your own pace and reinforce whatever you need.
Learn with the official KNX tool. Configure complete projects using a professional integrator workflow.
Technical video lessons, up-to-date downloadable materials, forums with specialized instructors and hands-on configuration exercises.
With ICTESS you will receive specialized technical training focused on professional practice and designed to help you master KNX system configuration with ETS6. Learn with up-to-date methodology and real building automation tools.
What you'll achieve
Identify KNX devices (sensors, actuators, power supplies, couplers) and design bus topologies tailored to real projects.
Create and structure professional ETS6 projects, configuring the physical topology, importing manufacturer catalogs and setting up field devices.
Assign and organize group addresses with professional naming conventions, linking communication objects to control lighting, shading and HVAC.
Run diagnostic tests in ETS6 to verify bus communications, detect configuration errors and troubleshoot KNX installations.
Integrate KNX systems with visualization platforms (touch panels, web servers, apps) to give end users intuitive control.
KNX is a leading building automation standard, especially in Europe, with a presence in projects worldwide. Energy codes such as the IECC and ASHRAE 90.1 and growing building performance standards are raising automation requirements in new and existing buildings, which is creating sustained demand for technicians specialized in KNX programming with the official ETS tool.
Demand for qualified KNX programmers: Employers need technicians who can configure KNX installations independently with ETS6, and finding professionals who master device setup, group address structure and the diagnostic techniques needed for commissioning is often a challenge.
An open standard backed by over 500 manufacturers: Unlike proprietary protocols, KNX ensures interoperability across brands, making it a preferred option for professional building projects.
Growing integration with IP and building management platforms: Modern KNX installations no longer work in isolation. They connect to touch panels, mobile apps, DALI lighting, HVAC equipment and BMS platforms through KNX/IP gateways. Professionals who can configure these integrations and deliver remote access and centralized control bring added value to every project.
A competitive edge in the job market: Specific KNX and ETS6 training sets you apart from generalist building systems profiles. Mastering the official programming tool, diagnostic techniques and visualization integration makes you a strong candidate for leading building automation companies.
Completing the KNX System Configuration with ETS6 Training Course positions you in a high-demand segment of building automation. KNX is one of the most widely adopted standards in professional home and building automation, and integrators actively look for technicians who can program and commission installations with ETS6.
Access to a high-demand professional niche: KNX skills are highly valued in building automation. Mastering ETS6 opens positions such as KNX programmer, systems integrator or commissioning technician at installing contractors, engineering firms and automation device manufacturers in international markets.
Command of the standard’s official tool: ETS6 is the official, manufacturer-independent tool for configuring KNX devices from any brand. Professional proficiency sets you apart in hiring, since it is an essential requirement for working with KNX installations and highly valued by employers.
Ability to manage complete projects: You will build the skills to configure everything from the bus topology to visualization integration, so you can take full technical ownership of residential and commercial automation projects.
A recognized ICTESS certificate: The ICTESS certificate validates your technical specialization in KNX system configuration with ETS6, strengthening your position in the job market and demonstrating your skills to industry employers.
This course is designed for technical professionals and graduates who want to specialize in programming and configuring building automation installations with the KNX standard and ETS6. Recommended profiles include:
Program details
The Capstone Project is the culminating stage of the program and brings together all the technical skills developed throughout the course. It consists of the complete configuration of a professional KNX project in ETS6, from defining the physical bus topology to integrating a visualization platform for end-user control, using the methods and design criteria of professional integrators.
The project includes defining the bus topology (lines, areas, couplers), importing and setting up devices from different manufacturers based on the scenario’s functional requirements, structuring group addresses with professional naming conventions to control lighting, shading, HVAC and scenes, and configuring advanced automation logic. You will also run a complete testing and diagnostic process using the built-in ETS6 tools to verify correct bus communication.
The work also includes integrating a visualization interface that gives the end user intuitive control of the system’s functions, and preparing the project’s technical documentation. The final documentation must meet the level of detail and professional format required for KNX integration project reports, demonstrating your ability to configure and deliver complete, operational installations that could be implemented directly on a real project.
The KNX System Configuration with ETS6 Training Course from ICTESS focuses on professional command of ETS6 (Engineering Tool Software), the official, manufacturer-independent tool from the KNX Association for configuring KNX devices from any brand. You will learn to create projects from scratch, import product catalogs, set up devices, assign group addresses and use the built-in diagnostic tools (group monitor, bus monitor, communication checks). You will also work with visualization platforms to configure end-user control interfaces, including touch panels and web servers. ETS6 proficiency is an essential requirement for any professional working with KNX installations, since it is the standard tool for programming more than 8,000 certified products from over 500 manufacturers.
Prior home automation experience is not required, but basic knowledge of electricity and low-voltage electrical installations is recommended. The course is designed for electrical professionals who want to specialize in KNX, so it starts with system fundamentals and progresses to advanced ETS6 configuration. Electricians, maintenance technicians and engineering technology graduates will find the program especially accessible. If you already have experience with other home automation protocols (Zigbee, Z-Wave, DALI), you can build on that foundation to move faster through the topology and device modules.
The ICTESS certificate validates your technical training in KNX system configuration with ETS6 as specialized, high-level professional development. It is not the official KNX Partner certification, which is obtained through a course and exam at a KNX-certified training center, but it documents specific, in-demand technical skills: ETS6 project creation, device setup, group address structure, diagnostic techniques and visualization integration. Integrators and KNX distributors value this training as a solid foundation for real-world practice, and it can support your preparation if you later decide to pursue KNX Partner certification.
The KNX System Configuration with ETS6 Training Course from ICTESS stands out for its fully hands-on approach to real project configuration with the latest version of ETS. While many programs offer a theoretical overview of the standard, this course focuses on the professional integrator’s complete workflow: from project creation and device setup to diagnostic testing and handover with integrated visualization. The content covers multi-manufacturer configuration, professional group address naming and the troubleshooting techniques needed in the field. The program also includes a Capstone Project where you develop a complete KNX project, giving you practical experience you can apply directly in your work.