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.
Building Science Fundamentals
Building science is the study of interactions within a building that impact efficiency, comfort, building durability, indoor air quality, and occupant health. With this course, you will have a thorough understanding of basic building science in the areas of building envelope, heat transfer, moisture transfer and air transfer.
OnlinePaid
Air Sealing and Insulation Inspections
This course provides the basics of building construction and includes an emphasis on air sealing and insulation as well as the inspection of these critical items. It concludes with a comprehensive video trip to the field to view these same areas and understand what happens over time if proper air sealing and insulation is not completed.
OnlinePaid
2021 IECC Residential Energy Codes
This course takes the student through the Residential Chapters of the 2021 International Energy Conservation Code. Changes to the energy code from the previous version are covered as are the multiple paths that can be chosen to prove compliance.
OnlinePaid
2024 IECC Residential Energy Codes
This course covers the technical details of the 2024 IECC Residential chapters for residential units and small commercial buildings.
OnlinePaid
BPA: Work Smarter: Using AI to Streamline Your Business
This member-exclusive microlearning explores how contractors are using AI for administrative support and technical assistance and how you can do the same.
CEU EligibleOnline
RESNET HERS Rater Certification Training
This course trains students to be Certified Home Energy Raters (HERS Raters), teaches the basics of Home Energy Ratings, and prepares you for the RESNET national rater and practical simulation exams. It also includes RESNET Combustion Safety and Workscope Training to prepare you for the RESNET national CAZ (Combustion Appliance Zone) Testing exam and practical simulation exam.
OnlinePaid
BPI Building Science Principles Online with Exam
This training will prepare candidates for the BSP exam (included). The BSP certificate is a BPI pre-requisite for the new Building Analyst - Technician Certification.
In-PersonPaid
Energy Circle: Energy Entrepreneur Training
This free course covers the steps to becoming an energy entrepreneur. The full course will take you approximately 2-3 hours to view all videos and review the written content.
CEU EligibleFreeOnline
7 Steps to Good Indoor Air Quality
Learn from home performance expert Allison Bailes the 7 steps to good IAQ and the importance of each. You'll get concrete advice on how to implement the strategies and the background knowledge you need to apply them in different situations.
OnlinePaid
BPI Quality Control Inspector
This course will prepare you to confidently conduct diagnostic audits and inspections to verify the compliance of retrofit work to work plans and standards, and develop reports specifying corrective actions.
OnlinePaid
Building Science Principles
Earning the Building Science Principles (BSP) Certificate of Knowledge is your first step into the world of energy efficient home performance.
OnlinePaid
BPA: Building Science Principles for Educators
This introductory course, presented in slideshow format, is designed to be a starting point for those interested in any career in residential energy efficiency. The course provides learners with basic information on how homes work through the lens of building science.
FreeOnline
Free BPI Healthy Home Evaluator (HHE) Practice Exam
This is a free 50-question practice exam for the BPI Healthy Home Evaluator (HHE) Exam.
FreeOnline
Installing a Cold-Climate, Air-Source Heat Pump
This course presents an overview of system design and equipment selection and takes a close look at the installation of an inverter driven air-source heat pump (ASHP) which can efficiently and reliably heat homes even in colder climates.
Online
Ashrae 62.2
Learn how to design, select, and implement ventilation strategies that will keep building occupants safe and comfortable and significantly improve indoor air quality.
OnlinePaid
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