BAS IT Converge 2 - Networking & Connectivity

Self-paced, on-demand program

Building automation runs on the network — but most BAS professionals were never taught how that network actually works. This course closes that gap. You'll master the core IT concepts driving modern BAS: IP addressing, subnets, switching, VLANs, routing, and firewalls, all explained through real BAS scenarios and failure patterns. Go beyond theory to understand how controllers, supervisors, and gateways actually communicate — and why connections break. You'll finish with the practical skills to design, segment, troubleshoot, and secure networked BAS infrastructure, plus a grounding in modern protocols like MQTT and BACnet/IP for scalable, future-ready systems.

Key features

  • Self-paced, on-demand

    All you need is a laptop with internet connection, you can do the course from anywhere in the world.

  • 12 months access

    Complete the course in a few days or take your time, you have up to 12 months.

  • Trainers available

    Trainers are available to help you out during the course when needed.

Course curriculum

    1. What a network really is (devices, links, rules)

    2. How BAS devices communicate on a network

    3. MAC addresses and device identity

    4. IP addresses as logical identity

    5. How data moves step by step

    6. Common BAS network failure patterns

    7. Quiz

    1. IP address structure

    2. What “same network” actually means

    3. Why subnets exist

    4. Subnet masks explained practically

    5. Default gateways and when they are used

    6. MAC vs IP vs hostname (DNS in BAS context)

    7. Common BAS IP configuration mistakes

    8. Quiz

    1. What switches actually do

    2. Switching vs routing

    3. Broadcast traffic in BAS networks

    4. BACnet/IP and broadcast sensitivity

    5. VLANs explained for BAS environments

    6. Flat vs segmented networks

    7. When segmentation helps or hurts BAS

    8. Quiz

    1. Routing Basics

    2. How routers affect BAS communication

    3. Firewalls and ports

    4. Why BAS traffic is often blocked

    5. NAT Explained Simply

    6. VPNs and remote BAS access

    7. Common BAS firewall and security challenges

    8. Quiz

    1. BAS protocols over IP

    2. Polling vs publish/subscribe models

    3. MQTT, HTTP and modern BAS integrations

    4. Edge devices and protocol gateways

    5. Typical gateway failure patterns

    6. Designing BAS networks for scale and growth

    7. Quiz

About this course

  • $350.00
  • 38 lessons
  • 4 hours of video content

BAS IT Converge 2 - Networking & Connectivity

Self-paced, on-demand

I'm ready to take my BAS knowledge to the next level — enroll today in BAS IT Converge 2: Networking & Connectivity and gain the practical networking skills I need to design, troubleshoot, and secure connected BAS systems with confidence.
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Why thinktech

Check out why we're the best

  • We are the only Tridium Niagara 4 certified partner in the world that can provide all N4 certified training courses

  • We are the only company in the world that provides real, fully self-paced, on-demand trainings in Building Automation field with live BAS interaction

  • We are a dedicated training organization, specializing in technical disciplines and providing training courses in the areas of engineering, networking, Smart Buildings, IoT, digitalization, automation, cybersecurity and related subjects

  • We are serving educational, commercial, IT, data centre, retail, financial industries among others

FAQ

  • I do not know anything about BAS, is this course for me?

    Absolutely. It is entry level course which does not require any BAS knowledge.

  • What if I have questions during the course?

    Great question! You can reach out to our trainers any time to schedule an online meeting and discuss any questions.

  • What are the course per-requisites?

    There are no per-requisites.

  • What do I need to complete the course?

    Laptop and internet connection.

  • Do I need any other software?

    The course runs through your web browser, no other software is required.

  • Do I receive a certificate of completion?

    Yes, you will receive a certificate when you complete the course.

  • How long do I have to complete the course?

    12 months.

  • Is the credit card only method of payment for the course?

    It is not, we can also accept PO and bank transfer, please contact us at [email protected] for more details.

  • Do you offer monthly payment plans?

    We're sorry, but we do not offer monthly plans at the moment.

Still have questions?

Contact us at [email protected] (AMER) or [email protected] (APAC & EMEA) and we'll answer any questions you may have, we can also schedule a demo so you can see how our learning platform works before you enroll to the course.

Get in touch with us to discuss discounted pricing for multiple student bookings.


Instructor

Greg Bergel

Founder and Director

Greg Bergel is the Founder and Director at Thinktech, a training organization, specializing in technical disciplines and providing training courses in the areas of engineering, networking, Smart Buildings, IoT, digitalization, automation, cybersecurity and related subjects. Greg is also an engineering professional, master system integrator and business leader. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Automatics and Robotics, and a Masters in Business Administration degrees. His many years of international work experience, passion for learning and ability to explain complex ideas in a simple, down to earth manner, making them feel like a breeze, make his trainings both pleasurable and joyful experiences. Greg is a Tridium Certified Trainer and runs all levels of Niagara Certification courses.