Facilities & Building Systems Courses for Engineers and Technical Professionals

Learn practical skills to design, operate, and maintain high-performing building systems across commercial, industrial, and institutional facilities.

Facilities engineers face increasing demands related to energy efficiency, aging infrastructure, safety, and evolving codes. These courses help you strengthen your understanding of HVAC, electrical systems, building enclosures, and whole-building performance so you can troubleshoot issues, improve reliability, and support long-term operational excellence.

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Facilities & Building Systems Focus Areas

Building Codes & Standards

Understand and apply key requirements from the IBC, NEC, and state codes to ensure safe, compliant building design, construction, and renovations.

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Building Design Construction & Systems

Learn practical skills in HVAC, electrical, and mechanical systems to improve building performance, troubleshoot issues, and support efficient, reliable facility operations.

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Commissioning Courses & Certifications

Learn commissioning processes for new and existing buildings, including system testing, verification, and performance improvement across diverse facility types.

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Featured Courses

Understanding Plumbing Systems in Commercial Buildings

Review the full scope of plumbing infrastructure, from municipal supply and drainage to lab and healthcare-specific systems.

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DDC Controls

Learn about open protocols like BACnet, learn how to avoid common pitfalls in HVAC control, and gain practical skills in programming, system integration, and commissioning.

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Testing, Adjusting and Balancing

Explore the essential techniques for balancing air and water systems, verifying equipment performance, and solving common HVAC issues.

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Certificates & Pathways

Looking for a credentialed path? Explore Certificate Programs provide a structured group of courses leading to a professional certificate. Some certificates offer a 10% discount on related courses.

PDH, CEU, & Licensing

Most courses are eligible for PDH or CEU credit and are widely accepted for PE license renewals. Some courses may offer additional industry- or license-specific accreditation. See course pages for details.

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