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Building Science Principles

Earning the Building Science Principles (BSP) Certificate of Knowledge is your first step into the world of energy efficient home performance.

This training will prepare candidates for the BSP exam (sold separately). The BSP certificate is a BPI pre-requisite for the new Building Analyst – Technician Certification.
We are offering this online only training to receive knowledge, prepare for the BA-t course or to obtain CEU’s for $199.
This BPI training will provide individuals with the knowledge, skills, and preparation needed to excel in the home energy performance industry.
Earning the Building Science Principles (BSP) Certificate of Knowledge is your first step into the world of energy efficient home performance. You will learn some of the widely-used industry terminology related to building science. Building science demonstrates how various components of a home interact to affect the home’s overall performance. Understanding the relationships between the building envelope, heating, A/C, insulation, mechanical ventilation, lighting, appliances and other systems of the home will enable you to assist yourself and others. Learn how these systems affect the comfort, health and safety of occupants and durability of the home. Discover why improving the energy efficiency of the home should be the first step toward solar, geothermal, or other renewable energy improvements.
This course is useful for office staff and administrators who need to understand home energy efficiency topics as part of their interactions with field technicians or communications with clients.
Exams: The online (written) exam for the Building Science Principles Certificate will be taken at your convenience at a later date. The online exam is an open book exam. You must purchase an exam code which is additional.
Cost for Training: $199