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.
Home Performance Contractor Academy: Sales and Operations with Mike Rogers
November 3, 2022
Build the foundation for managing your business to improve profitability and sales with this 22 video course.
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GreenHomes America Online Training
October 17, 2022
The GreenHomes America Online Learning Portal is a resource for Home Performance training courses.
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How Does Solar Work?
October 17, 2022
Explore the basics of solar radiation, photovoltaic and concentrating solar-thermal power technologies, electrical grid systems integration, and the non-hardware aspects (soft costs) of solar energy.
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IREC Training Credentials and How to Apply
August 29, 2022
The IREC Credentialing Program accredits clean energy training programs and certifies instructors and master trainers. IREC’s leadership in this area provides quality assurance for the clean energy economy through training standards and credentials that foster a high-quality workforce. Our emphasis on industry-validated, credible credentials is a key factor in closing the skills gap between education and industry needs.
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Solar Energy Basics by NREL
August 15, 2022
More energy from the sun falls on the earth in one hour than is used by everyone in the world in one year. A variety of technologies convert sunlight to usable energy for buildings.
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Solar Decathlon Educator Resources
August 15, 2022
The U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon recommends the following free teacher resources to explore energy, building science, and solar energy in the classroom.
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National Energy Education Development Project Resources
August 15, 2022
Since its founding over 40 years ago, NEED has kept its Kids Teaching Kids philosophy as a fundamental principle of NEED programming – encouraging students to explore, experiment, engage, and encouraging teachers to embrace student leadership in the classroom. NEED trains and assists teachers in harnessing the energy of the classroom – the energy of students.
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Green Training Programs
July 5, 2022
The U.S. Department of Energy Solar Energy Technologies Office funded Bright Solar Futures (BSF) program is Pennsylvania’s first vocational high school program in solar energy and the first program of its kind in the nation. The recently completed BSF Solar Lab provides a state of the art teaching and learning environment for BSF students.
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Crash Course in Home Performance
May 22, 2022
Corbett and Grace created a resource-rich 4-module online video course ($29) for anyone who wants more knowledge about home performance. Hours of custom training for homeowners and uninitiated building pros, with exclusive, in-depth video presentations on the entire scope of home performance you can use to make any home healthier, safer, and more comfortable.
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The Building Performance Workshop – Mastermind Course
May 12, 2022
Hours of custom training for homeowners and uninitiated building pros, with exclusive, in-depth video presentations on the entire scope of home performance you can use to make any home healthier, safer, and more comfortable.
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Home Performance for Tiny Spaces
May 12, 2022
In this video lecture course, you'll learn about all of the successes and failures of the world's highest performance tiny house on wheels.
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OSHA-Authorized Trainers for OSHA 10 & OSHA 30 Hour Safety Courses
May 9, 2022
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
March 31, 2022
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
March 31, 2022
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
March 31, 2022
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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