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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.
Solar Energy Basics
This course represents a comprehensive overview of how solar energy systems, specifically solar electric or Photovoltaic (PV) systems, work. You will learn about the components of solar electric systems, the sizing of solar electric installations and energy storage options. You will also learn the financial aspects of cost/benefit and payback analysis.
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RESNET Sampling Standard
RESNET has updated and completely reworked the Sampling Standard. This new standard is used by programs such as HERS Index generation and the ENERGY STAR Multifamily New Construction program. This course provides details about the new standard, how to qualify projects to begin sampling, how to calculate the Sampling Verification Rate, Sampling Energy Models, and required sampling documentation.
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RESNET QAD and Instructor Exam Prep
This preparation course offered by popular demand provides a refresher for those planning to take the RESNET QAD* and Instructors Exam. It provides important information from the HERS rater training that should be studied prior to taking the exam and includes several practice exams with detailed explanations of the correct answers.
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RESNET Practical Simulation Exam Prep
This training prepares you for the RESNET Practical Simulation Exam for Raters and RFI's. The instruction here will help you develop the skills needed to pass this test. This training will offer some practical knowledge of the RESNET Standards and the procedures for evaluating minimum rated features.
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RESCAZ Simulation Exam Preparation Course
This is a preparation course for the RESCAZ Simulation Exam. This course walks you through the registration for the simulation tool, how to access it, practicing in the simulation, and scheduling the exam.
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Qualified Professional: Serving as an Energy Rater for LEED – 12 Hours of Training
This course is designed to train students who wish to be a Qualified Professional who can serve as an Energy Rater for LEED the basics of building science, air sealing inspections, insulation inspections, indoor air quality considerations, and an introduction to blower door testing and duct leakage testing.
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Overview of the IECC Residential Energy Code
This course is focused on the IECC (International Energy Conservation Code) Residential Chapters and why this energy code is important in construction. We also cover what areas of the structure the code is focused on and the building science behind why we need to ensure energy items are properly installed and verified.
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Modeling Water Efficiency Items in REM/Rate and Ekotrope
This course provides the required credit for Certified Energy Modelers and HERS Raters to meet software training CEU requirements! It guides you through the water efficiency items found in most structures as well as those less common items such as recirculation systems and drain water heat recovery.
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ENERGY STAR for Homes 2018 V3/3.1
This is a course for anyone interested in learning about the ENERGY STAR program at the current v3/v3.1 level with the Revision 8 checklists.
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Building Science Fundamentals for RFI Certification
Building science is the study of interactions within a building that impact efficiency, comfort, building durability, indoor air quality, and occupant health. Building Science Fundamentals provides a high-level overview into this field of study. This course has been approved as the Building Science course to meet the certification requirements for Rating Field Inspector (RFI).
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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.
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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.
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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.
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2024 IECC Residential Energy Codes
This course covers the technical details of the 2024 IECC Residential chapters for residential units and small commercial buildings.
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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.
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