Training Library
The industry’s collective resource for home performance training and education
Browse our extensive library of certification training, continuing education opportunities, exam preparation, and on-the-job learning. Here you can find in-depth courses, programs, and opportunities from some of the industry’s top training providers and experts.
Smart Building Technology Programs
The City of Boston is filled with smart buildings; but there aren’t enough technicians trained on smart building technology to ensure that the buildings are running properly. Our SBT Program will provide you with the skills and certifications needed to fill these in-demand jobs.
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OSHA-Authorized Trainers for OSHA 10 & OSHA 30 Hour Safety Courses
list of OSHA-authorized trainers who conduct 10- and 30-hour Outreach Training classes in construction. The Department of Labor/Occupational Safety and Health Administration lists only those trainers who have requested that their contact information be made public.
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Weatherization and Energy Efficiency: Comprehensive / Tier One Classes
Here is a list of our current online classes for Weatherization and Energy Efficiency. Comprehensive classes are part of our IREC accreditation and BPI CEUs can be given for successful completion of them.
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Furnace-to-Ducted Heat-Pump Retrofit
This series of articles by Bruce Harley discusses retrofitting fossil fuel furnace to heat pumps with centrally ducted air handlers.
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Residential HVAC Online Certificate Program
Contractors, technicians, design and utility personnel, wholesalers, energy commission officials, licensing and code officials, and others interested in learning the importance, including the economic and environmental benefits, of accurate residential load calculation procedures for system design.
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Looking at HVAC and Home Performance Brand Types: Are You Stuck in the Sea of Sameness?
During this webinar, Energy Circle CEO and Founder Peter Troast will analyze and explore home performance and HVAC brand types, and what you can do to set yours apart using digital marketing strategies and tactics.
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MA – R1.2 3rd Party Residential Energy Code Verification
This course covers critical documentation including reports for ERI/HERS, the Simulated Performance Alternative, mechanical ventilation airflow, duct leakage testing, and blower door testing reports, and air barrier and insulation installation checklists.
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HVAC for Office and Sales Staff
HVAC for Office & Sales Staff is a self-paced, online program that explains the basics of HVAC equipment, how important the HVAC contracting industry is, and how vital the role of each employee is in running a successful contracting company.
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Air Source Heat Pumps Best Practices – From Retrofit to New Construction
Consumer interest in air source heat pumps (ASHPs) is growing rapidly, especially interest in the highly efficient variable capacity mini- and multi-split (“ductless”) systems. While sales are exponentially growing, there are still many misconceptions around this technology across the industry.
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Radon Multifamily Measurement Standard Revised 2017 (MAMF-2017)
This engaging online course offers a general review of the radon multifamily testing standard, and identifies changes in the 2017 version of the standard compared to the previous standard published in 2012. In addition, it provides the knowledge necessary to design a testing plan according to the revised standard, MAMF-2017.
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RESNET HERS Rater Training
This training prepares you to get certified as a RESNET Home Energy Rater. You will learn how to perform home energy ratings, gain the skills required to work with home builders and architects to design energy efficient homes, and provide detailed analyses and recommendations for energy conservation and cost savings.
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Solar Executive MBA Training
Access the tools, knowledge, and network you need to close solar deals, increase your bottom line, and grow your solar business. The Solar Executive MBA is technical, rigorous, and challenging. It’s the most intense six-week course you’ll ever find but also the most valuable.
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Energy Modeling in eQUEST
This is a comprehensive commercial energy modeling course for you to master eQUEST, the free "Quick Energy Simulation Tool" developed by the U.S. Department of Energy and other industry leaders.
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Deep Energy Retrofits – Self Study
Marc Rosenbaum developed this course back in 2015 and hundreds of people have taken it. Around 2017 the demand for the course fell too low to justify Marc running additional instructor-led sessions.
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Passive Home in the Real World – Self Study
Passive House Consultant Mike Duclos teaches how to apply Passive House principles in the real world. With a brief nod to theory and computation, this course will mainly focus on tips, tricks, pitfalls, and what to expect when making Passive House a reality.
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