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Building Performance
As the demand for skilled professionals in building performance surges - driven by utilities and homeowners increasingly prioritizing sustainability - completing a specialized course can unlock rewarding career opportunities in the green energy sector. Roles such as energy auditor, weatherization technician, and building performance specialist are expanding. So, if you’re just starting out in Building Performance or seeking to enhance your expertise with a nationally recognized credential, the Building Performance Institute’s (BPI) Building Science Principles Certificate of Knowledge exam prep. course is your springboard into the growing field of energy efficiency for durable homes!
BPI Building science Principles certificate of knowledge
exam prep.
Designed for both newcomers and professionals - including tradespeople, realtors, appraisers, and homeowners - this 30-hour, instructor-led course provides a foundational understanding of how home systems interact to influence energy efficiency, indoor air quality, comfort, health, and safety.
You’ll explore the connections between the building envelope, insulation, HVAC systems, lighting, appliances, and ventilation, and learn how these systems contribute to a durable, high-performing, and sustainable home. Emphasizing energy audits, retrofitting, and renewable energy integration, the course delivers essential industry knowledge and is your first step towards the Building Performance Institute’s (BPI) advanced certifications.
By the end of the course, you'll be ready to take the 100-question online exam for the nationally recognized BPI Building Science Principles Certificate of Knowledge, opening doors to careers in energy auditing, weatherization, smart building technologies, and facilities management.
Offered: Spring/Summer/Fall
Cost: $828 (Does not include exam and textbook.)
Textbook: BPI Building Science Principles Reference Guide.
Exam: The online, knowledge-based exam can be taken at the student’s convenience from any internet-connected computer.