CERTIFIED BUILDING AUTOMATION SPECIALIST

The Front Lines of Building Performance

Frequently Asked Questions

    • OT and IT networks are converging and emerging technologies require both skills to succeed.

    • Our program requires that OT staff are equipped to partner with IT to bridge the gaps.

    • ASP programs include vendor agnostic material that is common to any building automation project.

    • We partner with specific OEMs to provide you with fully integrated curriculum that gives you access to specific product training through this program.

    • Speak with your Point of Contact to get specific details on the products you want integrated into your learner experience.

    • Any building automation technician where skills gaps can cause harm to systems, themselves or your company brand image.

    • New hires who have not been observed yet regardless of their experience

    • Experienced technicians who could become mentors and supervisors overseeing future technicians

    • Fresh recruits with zero experience except a high school diploma.

    • Yes, all ASP courses are certified by the VA and authorized for VA and GI Bill assistance.

    • We assess your learners to pinpoint their confidence to do the work required independently without help.

    • We pre-test their knowledge in all subject matter. If they pass, they advance through that course.

    • Mentors check and confirm skills in person.

    • Learners: 3 hours per week to stay on pace.

    • Mentors: 1 hour per month in short discussions with learners about practical on-the-job applications.

    • Direct Supervisors: 15 minutes per month to review automatic reports via email.

    • General Managers: 15-30 minutes per quarter to review overall program updates and results.

    • Everything can be completed online. Some courses may have in-person options if desired.

    • 80% of coursework is asynchronous and can be completed at learners pace and schedule.

    • 20% of coursework is synchronous and requires alignment with an instructor or lab manager’s schedule.

    • Yes, you can get financial and competitive advantages when you use our registered apprenticeship options. You decide if that is right for your organization. Many companies find substantial benefit with apprenticeships.

Each Package Includes:

  • Initial Assessment

    Skills assessments to understand your team’s strengths and skill gaps.

  • Accredited Curriculum

    Customized curriculum designed to optimize the learner’s time and effort.

  • Expert Faculty

    Automated cloud campus providing a flexible, “anytime, anywhere” learning experience.

  • Recognized Credentials

    National certifications crafted to unlock new market opportunities for your firm.

  • Coaching to Completion

    Tools for leaders to manage the entire process from a single screen, requiring only the time it takes to enjoy a cup of coffee each month.

  • IT for OT

    CompTIA Network+ and Security+ certifications to deepen the integration between the IT and OT departments.