There are a number of BPI Certification courses that professionals can take to gain a better understanding of specific home energy concepts.
The following BPI training courses will help you take a deeper dive into different aspects of building science. Get started today!
Individuals with this certificate learn how the major systems (HVAC, insulation, and appliances) affect health, comfort, and safety of a home. You must pass an online exam to earn this certificate. There is no field exam.
Individuals with this certification have verified that they can conduct duct leakage and blower door tests in compliance with IECC codes. This is increasingly a code requirement for contractors doing new home construction or existing home remodels. You must pass a field exam to earn this certification. There is no written exam.
Individuals with this certification have demonstrated that they can perform comprehensive whole-home assessments. BPI Building Analysts can identify the root cause of problems, prescribe solutions, and prioritize them using building science principals. You must pass a written and field exam to earn this certification.
Individuals with this certification have demonstrated that they can identify leaks in a building’s envelope (aka shell), stop air leaks, and optimize durability, HVAC performance, and comfort. You must pass a written and field exam to earn this certification.
Individuals with this dual certification have demonstrated that they can use building science and diagnostic air leakage testing to perform whole-house energy audits. This combo package offers a $150 savings over enrolling in each certification course separately. You must pass 2 written exams and 1 field exam to earn both certifications.
Individuals with this trio of certifications have demonstrated that they can complete whole-house energy audits using diagnostic air leakage testing equipment and building science skills. This combo package offers a $400 savings over enrolling in each certification course separately. You must pass a 2 written exams and 3 field exams to earn all three certifications.
Individuals with this certification have demonstrated that they can do energy audits of multifamily buildings. You must pass a written and field exam to earn this certification.
Individuals with this certification have demonstrated that they can assess a home’s environment health and safety hazards and provide a prioritized list of recommendations to address them. You must pass an online exam to earn this certification. There is no field exam. You must pass a written and field exam to earn this certification.
Individuals with this certification have verified that they can tighten a building’s envelope, reduce energy loss from air leakage, and improve indoor air quality by reducing pollutants and allergens. You must pass a field exam to earn this certification. There is no written exam.
Individuals with this certification have shown proficiency with heating systems, particularly load requirements, system sizing, ventilation system design and installation, and system diagnostics. You must pass a written exam and a field exam to earn this certification.
Individuals with this certification have shown proficiency with knowing how airflow and ducting, controls, electrical systems, and refrigerant charges affect the performance and safety of cooling and heat pump systems. You must pass a written exam and a field exam to earn this certification.
Individuals with this certification have demonstrated that they can use diagnostic equipment, modeling software, and audit reporting tools to develop a prioritized scope of work for customers. You must pass a written and field exam to earn this certification.
Individuals with this certification can verify the quality of energy audits, retrofit work, and reports as well as specify corrective actions to achieve optimal building performance. You must pass a written and field exam to earn this certification.
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