This condensed Building Analysts class is perfect for the home performance professional looking to add the BPI Certification to their resume.  In just four short days you can be exposed to all the necessary information needed to successfully pass the online and field exams.  The online exam is administered at the end of the forth training day.  Field exams are scheduled after the successful completion of the online exam.  Field mentoring or past experience is highly recommended prior to scheduling the Field Exam.      

BPI’s Building Analyst Certification: This is the fundamental certification and is the first step to becoming a professional energy auditor. BPI’s course covers the following topics designed to prepare you for the 2 hour 100 question written exam and the 2 hour one-on-one field exam.

Curriculum topics covered:

• Principles of Energy and Building Science

• The Energy Audit Process

• Building Shell and Thermal Envelope

• Airflow Basics

• Moisture Management

• Air Quality

• Combustion Safety and CO Monitoring

• Building Systems: HVAC, Lighting, Appliances, and DHW

• Diagnosing Common Building Problems

• Blower Door Testing

• Combustion Testing and Safety

The course materials include:

• Pre-course study material including standards and protocols

• BPI customized curriculum and study guide

• Classroom and field training

• BPI Building Analyst written Exam

• BPI Building Analyst one-on-one Field Exam

• The confidence of the VHP’s Guarantee - If you do not pass the exam, you can take our next training course for free. Testing fees are not included with the guarantee

Classroom Training - The BPI Building Analyst classroom training gives you the essential knowledge to perform an energy audit. Our instructors use Performance Systems proprietary Building Analyst curriculum approved by the Building Performance Institute to educate you on the above topics.

Field Training - BPI Building Analyst Field Training applies the fundamental principals learned in the classroom to an actual residential home. The training will have a large focus on Combustion Appliance Zone testing due to its importance with maintaining the health of the housing occupants. You will go on location and be taught how to identify common residential problems and learn to use the following equipment:

You will be able to identify these common Residential Problems:

• Mold and moisture

• Gas leaks

• Carbon monoxide

• Inefficiencies in building systems

• Structure

You will have proficiency with the following Equipment:

• Blower door

• Ambient carbon monoxide detector

• Appliance carbon monoxide detector

• Monometer

• Natural gas detector

• Flue gas detector

Written Exam Included in Course Fees- There is no training involved in this section of the course. This is the actual BA Written Exam and is conducted online with a BPI-approved proctor one Afternoon during the training week.

Field Exam not included in Course Fees - This exam is a one-on-one 2 hour exam consisting of you performing an assessment of a home incorporating the various features learned in the Building Analyst training course. The exam is conducted by a BPI-approved proctor, and scheduled on a first come first serve bases starting the Friday following the class and anytime in the future.  Call for testing fees.

This condensed Envelope Professional class is perfect for the home performance professional looking to add the BPI Certification to their resume.  BPI BA Certification is highly recommended as most of those items will not be covered.  In just two short days you can be exposed to all the necessary information needed to successfully pass the online and field exams.  The online exam is administered at the end of the second training day.  Field exams or mentoring can be scheduled after the successful completion of the online exam for an additional fee.  Field mentoring or past experience is highly recommended prior to scheduling the Field Exam.   

BPI’s Envelope Professional: This is an advance certification and is the follow on step from the BA certification to becoming a professional energy auditor. BPI’s course covers the following topics designed to prepare you for the 2 hour 100 question written exam and the 2 hour one-on-one field exam.

Curriculum topics covered:

• Testing In and Testing Out Procedures

• Thermal & Pressure Boundary Evaluation

• Critical Shell Identification & Inspection

• Blower Door Applications

• Duct Diagnostics

• Air Sealing & Dense-pack Techniques

• Prioritizing Air Sealing Work

• Insulation Techniques & Applications

• Window & Door Inspections

• Ventilation Requirements and Systems

• Health & Safety

• Indoor Air Quality Assessment

• Indoor Moisture Sources & Solutions

BPI's Building Performance Institute Envelope/Shell course is a BPI residential certification specialization. Although the class includes a review of some Building Analyst concepts, students must have had Building Analyst training and certification to take this class.

The course materials include:

• Pre-course study material including standards and protocols

• BPI customized curriculum and study guide

• Classroom and field training

• BPI Envelope written Exam

• BPI Envelope one-on-one Field Exam

• The confidence of the VHP Guarantee - If you do not pass the exam, you can take our next training course for free. *Repeat testing fees are not included with the guarantee

Classroom Training - The BPI Envelope Professional classroom training gives you the essential knowledge to perform an energy audit. Our instructors use Performance Systems proprietary Envelope Professional curriculum approved by the Building Performance Institute to educate you on the above topics.

Field Training - BPI Envelope Professional Field Training applies the fundamental principals learned in the classroom to an actual residential home. The training will have a large focus on Zonal Pressure Analysis testing due to its importance with pinpointing envelope violations. You will go on location and be taught how to identify common residential problems and learn to use the following equipment:

Identify Residential Problems

• Hard to find moisture and thermal bypasses

• Room by room imbalances

• Duct system deficiencies

• Inefficiencies in building envelope and other mechanical systems

• Ventilation requirements

Proficiency with Equipment

• Blower door

• Monometer with zonal applications

• Natural gas detector

• Flue gas detector

• Duct pressure detection

Written Exam included in Course Fees - There is no training involved in this section of the course. This is the actual EP Written Exam and is conducted online with a BPI-approved proctor and taken one afternoon during the training week.

Field Exam not included in Course Fees - This exam us a one-on-one 2 hour exam consisting of you performing an assessment of a home incorporating the various features learned in the EP training course. The exam is conducted by a BPI-approved proctor on a first come first server bases starting the day after the training. This exam can be scheduled at any future time of an additional fee.  Call for exam fees.

This Building Analysts class is perfect for the heating professional looking to add the BPI Certification to their resume, needing an advance certification for Accriadatoin, or just needing the duct tightness testing experience for the IECC 2009.  In three days you can be exposed to all the necessary information needed to successfully pass the online and field exams.  The online exam is administered at the end of the third training day.  Field exams are scheduled after the successful completion of the online exam.  BPI BA certification along with field mentoring or past experience is highly recommended prior to scheduling the HP Field Exam.      

BPI’s Heating Professional Certification: This is an Advance certification and is a great addition to a professional energy auditor's tool box. BPI’s course covers the following topics designed to prepare you for the 2 hour 100 question written exam and the 2 hour one-on-one field exam.

Curriculum topics covered:

• Principles of Energy and Building Science
• Building Shell and Thermal Envelope
• Airflow Basics
• Moisture Management
• Air Quality
• Combustion Safety and CO Monitoring

• Understand the relationship between heating systems in a building with the goal of maximizing safety and energy efficiency

• Learn techniques for improving efficiency and durability of heating systems in existing buildings

• Become familiar with best practices for heating and distribution system replacements and installations

• Become familiar with best practices for general heating system inspections

• Learn procedures associated with gas heating systems, oil systems, furnaces and forced air distribution systems, boilers and hydronic distribution systems, steam distribution systems and domestic hot water systems, including:

  • Safety and efficiency inspections

  • System repairs and replacements

  • Air flow and duct leakage inspections

  • Combustion gas analysis

The course materials include:

• Pre-course study material including standards and protocols
• BPI customized curriculum and study guide
• Classroom and field training
• BPI written Exam
• BPI one-on-one Field Exam
• The confidence of the VHP’s Guarantee - If you do not pass the exam, you can take our next training course for free. Testing fees are not included with the guarantee

Classroom Training - The classroom training gives you the essential knowledge to perform an energy audit. Our instructors use Performance Systems proprietary Building Analyst curriculum approved by the Building Performance Institute to educate you on the above topics.

Field Training - Field Training applies the fundamental principals learned in the classroom to an actual residential home. The training will have a large focus on Combustion Appliance Zone testing due to its importance with maintaining the health of the housing occupants. You will go on location and be taught how to identify common residential problems and learn to use the following equipment:

You will be able to identify these common Residential Problems:

• Mold and moisture

• Gas leaks

• Carbon monoxide

• Inefficiencies in building systems

• Structure

You will have proficiency with the following Equipment:

• Blower door
• Duct tightness testing equipment
• Ambient carbon monoxide detector
• Appliance carbon monoxide detector
• Monometer
• Natural gas detector
• Flue gas detector

Written Exam Included in Course Fees- There is no training involved in this section of the course. This is the actual Written Exam and is conducted online with a BPI-approved proctor one Afternoon during the training week.

Field Exam not included in Course Fees - This exam is a one-on-one 2 hour exam consisting of you performing an assessment of a home incorporating the various features learned in the Building Analyst training course. The exam is conducted by a BPI-approved proctor, and scheduled on a first come first serve bases starting the day  following the class and anytime in the future.  Call for testing fees.