Skilled trades

Connected residential electrical — smart switches, loads, thermostats, and commissioning.

Intermediate · 12 weeks · self-paced · The PATG Group

Twelve-week smart-home electrical — switches/dimmers, receptacles, thermostat power, sensors/doorbell interfaces, energy monitors, and fail-safe commissioning. Prep only — does not issue a license. Included with All Access.

12 weeks with autograded assessments. Included with All Access. Finish to lock completion and keep a printable certificate.

What you'll learn

• Install smart switches/dimmers with correct neutrals and line/load
• Choose smart receptacles and lighting controls that match loads and listings
• Wire smart thermostat power/C-wire awareness without HVAC deep-dive scope creep
• Plan doorbell/camera/sensor power interfaces safely
• Commission, label, and hand off a fail-safe smart-home electrical setup

Course content

12 sections

1. Week 1 Orientation: smart home vs conventional wiring
2. Week 2 Power, neutrals, and always-hot requirements
3. Week 3 Smart switches, dimmers, and fan controls
4. Week 4 Smart receptacles, plugs, and load control
5. Week 5 Lighting ecosystems and scene control
6. Week 6 Thermostats, HVAC calls, and C-wire reality
7. Week 7 Sensors, doorbells, cameras, and low-voltage interfaces
8. Week 8 Midterm — smart home electrical fundamentals
9. Week 9 Panels, breakers, and whole-home energy monitors
10. Week 10 Networking, RF, and power-quality pitfalls
11. Week 11 Commissioning, labeling, and homeowner handoff
12. Week 12 Capstone smart-home plan and final