CleanEdison's BPI Building Analyst course aligns with the professional standards of excellence set forth by the Building Performance Institute (BPI). This BPI training will provide individuals with the knowledge, skills and certification needed to excel in the home energy performance industry.
Why take this course:
BPI Building Analyst certification is the nation's most widely recognized energy auditor certification
This BPI Building Analyst course covers the fundamental knowledge recommended before… Show more taking advanced BPI Certifications that will allow your company to apply for BPI Accreditation. Most individuals take the BPI Building Analyst / Envelope Professional Combo to take advantage of BPI Accreditation
The classroom portion of the course can be taken either in person or online
You will gain energy auditing skills that can immediately be applied to the field
The home energy performance industry is one of the fastest growing sectors in the nation
Who Should Take This Course:
There are no prerequisites. Our BPI Building Analyst training is ideal for:
Home inspectors
General contractors
HVAC technicians
Insulation professionals
Home builders
Anyone interested in a career in energy auditing.
What You'll Learn:
Our energy audit training incorporates BPI Training standards, which emphasize the 'house-as-a-system' approach to energy auditing. This model recognizes that all systems are interconnected, from gas and electric appliances to heating and cooling systems, to the building envelope, foundation, walls, roof, doors and windows.
Course Objectives:
Have an understanding of the various types systems within a home, their components and functions and how they inter-operate
Know the process of completing a BPI energy audit to Building Analyst Standards and be able to communicate this to Customers
Be able to conduct safety and performance tests to assess system condition, identify savings opportunities and prepare a "workscope" with meaningful, cost effective solutions
Pass the BPI Building Analyst written and field exams
Agenda:
Day 1 Course Outline:
Introductions & Paperwork
Section 1: What is BPI?
Section 2: Building Science Basics
Section 3: ExteriorAudit - (Building Shell)
Section 4: ExteriorAudit - (Windows & Doors)
Section 5: Exterior Audit - (Air Leakages)
Day 2 Course Outline:
Section 6: Insulation Audit
Section 7: Lighting and Appliances Audit
Section 8: Heating Systems Audit
Section 9: Cooling Systems Audit
Section 10: Water Heating System Audit
Section 11: Health & Safety
Section 12: Assessment Process - The Audit
Section 13: Assessment Process - Overview
Day 3 Course Outline:
AM - Field Training - Audit Demonstration
PM - Field Training - Candidate Audit Hands-On
Day 4 Course Outline:
8:00 - 10:00 Review for Written Test
10:00 - 12:00 Online Test
1:00 - 5:00 Field Test (2hr Slots)
Day 5 (6 if necessary) Course Outline:
9:00am - 5:00pm Field Test (2 hr Slots)
What's Included:
4-day course includes 18 hours of classroom instruction (live or online) and 10 hours of live field BPI training
Online materials for self-study before the course
CleanEdison BPI Building Analyst Essentials Textbook ($99 value)
A copy of the BPI Technical Standards
Live review session with practice questions
All scheduling and fees for both the written exam and field test
CleanEdison Pass Guarantee: if you do not pass the certification exam on your first try, you may re-take the course at no additional cost
BPI Certification
CleanEdison's BPI Building Analyst course prepares participants to earn the nationally recognized BPI Building Analyst certification.
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