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Testing and Verifying Air Distribution and Air Barrier Systems in Residential Construction

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Verifying Air Distribution and Air Barrier Systems in Residential Construction CEUs: 0.9 ICC Understanding, measuring, and diagnosing air leakage of the duct systems and the building shell is the focus of this training course. The air distribution system and the home envelope are described and investigated, along with their impacts on efficiency, safety, and building…

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Overview of Solar Technologies and Solar Construction

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Overview of Solar Technologies and Solar Construction CEUs: ICC 0.2, RESNET 2 This course is designed to be an introduction to passive and active solar systems that includes a history of how solar features were included in ancient dwellings up to the present time. This quick but comprehensive course includes:    Registration Fee: $50.00

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Insulation and Radiant Barrier Evaluation

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Insulation and Radiant Barrier Evaluation CEUs: 5 RESNET, 0.5 ICC The amount of items and standards to be considered and evaluated when determining the quality of a residential insulation job or the installation of radiant barriers is surprising. The installation, the application, and the specific materials used all have their own set of requirements. After…

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Indoor Air Quality and Mechanical Ventilation

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Indoor Air Quality and Mechanical Ventilation CEUs: 5 RESNET, 0.5 ICC This online, on-demand training class is targeted to HERS Raters, RFIs, and Code Officials but will be interesting to anyone who breathes while inside their residence. You will learn all about Indoor Air Quality (IAQ), carbon monoxide production, and mechanical ventilation systems. It also…

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Energy Modeler Certification

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HERS Modeler Certification for REM/Rate and/or Ekotrope CEUs: 36 ESC | 18 RESNET IT’S YOUR CHOICE: You can choose to be certified in the REM/Rate software, or the Ekotrope software, or both in this course. It is built for HERS Modelers using either one or both of these tools. ARE YOU A HERS RATER?  Brush up on…

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ENERGY STAR Single Family New Homes

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ENERGY STAR Version 3/3.1 Certification Training for Program Verifiers & Code Officials CEUs: 1.8 ICC | 18 RESNET This course provides the training required for a RESNET Certified HERS Rater, HERS Modeler, or RFI, BPI Certified Professional, or CHEERS Professional to verify homes under the ENERGY STAR Single Family New Homes (SFNH) program. This is…

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ENERGY STAR Multifamily New Construction Certification

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ENERGY STAR Multifamily New Construction Certification for Program Verifiers & Code Officials CEUs: 1.8 ICC | 18 RESNET This fully online, on-demand course provides the required training for those verifying under the ENERGY STAR Multifamily New Construction program. This is an EPA Approved training course for RESNET HERS Raters, Rating Field Inspectors, and HERS Modelers, BPI…

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Energy Fundamentals

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Energy Fundamentals CEUs: 0.6 ICC Energy Fundamentals is all about Energy! This short course covers the definition of energy, including detailed energy terms and the language of energy. You will learn the laws of thermodynamics and take a deep dive into the concepts of heat flow, airflow, and moisture flow. These concepts are brought together…

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Construction Primer

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Construction Primer CEUs: 0.4 ICC Construction basics and building components are covered in this course. We take a tour of construction plans and learn what to expect in the plan set. We cover the components that make up the building shell in detail and review alternative building materials and techniques. Registration Fee: $80.00

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Construction Math

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Construction Math CEUs: 0.8 ICC Area and volume calculations, perimeter measurements, roof angles and variations, and how to calculate those odd architectural features are all covered in this course. We’ll dust off and revisit some math, geometry, and algebra skills as well! Registration Fee: $160.00

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