Training: BPI Building Analyst (BA) Professional

Training course: BPI Building Analyst (BA) Professional will take place on March 18th – 21st, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. The course is a comprehensive 4-day training which covers many topics including: fundamentals of building science; home assessment; energy modeling and work scope development; and the use of diagnostic equipment including Blower Door, Duct Leakage Tester, Pressure Pan, Exhaust Fan Flow Meter and Combustion Safety Testing equipment. This training has been approved by BPI for 8 BPI Continuing Education Units.

This training prepares students to challenge the written and field examinations required to achieve the BPI Building Analyst Professional and/or Envelope Professional Certifications.To achieve the BPI Building Analyst Professional and/or Envelope Professional Certification, a student must receive a passing score on both the written and field examinations for each respective certification. If you are interested in challenging the Envelope Professional examinations, please contact [email protected].

The Building Performance Institute (BPI) classifies the Building Analyst Professional and Envelope Professional certifications as Skilled Building Performance Certifications. These credentials are intended for professionals with proven knowledge, skills and abilities to perform comprehensive whole-home assessments to optimize comfort, durability, and performance by identifying problems at the root cause and prescribing prioritized solutions based on building science.

BPI also offers Advanced Building Performance Certifications. Students with advanced skills and experience may wish to consider Southface’s Home Energy Professional (HEP) certification training courses. Please note that BPI HEP certifications require proof of industry experience and approval from BPI prior to challenging the certification exams.