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.
BPI Healthy Home Evaluator (HHE) Certification Prep
August 6, 2024
This course with Brynn Cooksey, one of ESCO's Top 25 Most Influential HVACR Instructors of 2024, prepares you for BPI's Healthy Home Evaluator certification.
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Testing and Verifying Air Distribution and Air Barrier Systems in Residential Construction
July 29, 2024
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 durability.
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Overview of Solar Technologies and Solar Construction
July 29, 2024
This course is designed to be an introduction to passive and active solar systems. It includes a history of how solar features were designed into ancient dwellings and follows the timeline and construction practices up to the present.
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Insulation and Radiant Barrier Evaluation
July 29, 2024
This online, on-demand training class will be of interest to Insulation Installers, HERS Raters, RFIs, Code Officials, and General Contractors. The number 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.
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Indoor Air Quality and Mechanical Ventilation
July 29, 2024
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.
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RESNET HERS Rater Certification
July 29, 2024
This online, on-demand course is designed to train students who wish to be Certified Home Energy Raters (HERS Raters) the basics of Home Energy Ratings and is
designed to prepare you for the RESNET national rater, practical simulation, and CAZ (Combustion Appliance Zone) simulation exams. Once you have completed this on-line portion of the training, you will need to take the required national exams in the presence of the instructor.
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Energy Modeler Certification
July 29, 2024
Being an Energy Modeler is much, much more than data entry. The ability to generate an accurate energy model is one of the most difficult and critical responsibilities
of a HERS Rating or Code Compliance evaluation. This course provides information about the energy modeling of homes, but also about the energy and construction considerations that must be made when developing an energy model.
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ENERGY STAR Single Family New Homes
July 29, 2024
This fully online, on-demand training class teaches ENERGY STAR Verifiers what they need to know to verify homes for the ENERGY STAR Program. This course is open to RESNET HERS Raters, Rating Field Inspectors, HERS Modelers, BPI Certified Professionals, and CHEERS Verifiers who are new to ENERGY STAR. A remotely proctored exam is included.
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ENERGY STAR Multifamily New Construction Certification
July 29, 2024
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, HERS Modelers, BPI Certified Professionals, and CHEERS Verifiers. A remotely proctored exam is included.
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Energy Fundamentals
July 29, 2024
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, air flow, and moisture flow.
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Construction Primer
July 29, 2024
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.
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Construction Math
July 29, 2024
There are many uses for Construction Math, from Building Science to Real Estate to Construction. This course will help you dust off and expand your math skills with a focus on residential construction.
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Combustion Safety and Combustion Safety Testing
July 29, 2024
We define the Combustion Appliance Zone(s) (CAZ), discuss the combustion process and elements of combustion safety, understand the multiple combustion appliances we may have to evaluate as well as testing protocols and visual examination.
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Building Science and the Building Envelope
July 26, 2024
This course introduces you to construction terminology, takes you through a quick history of home construction and home energy use and dives into the details of building envelope energy flows.
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Become a Green Rater
July 17, 2024
If you have three years of experience in the residential construction sector and want to advance sustainability, consider applying to become a Green Rater today to help ensure housing projects are built better.
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