This training will provide the necessary skills to perform blower door diagnostics and how to apply them to establish a target blower door reduction for contractors. Students will learn what data to collect at home, how to appropriately track the target blower door information and how to effectively communicate the targets to contractors performing the weatherization work. This training will also cover how to use the target blower door for quality control inspections and what to do if target blower door reductions are not met.

This training will provide the necessary skills to perform blower door diagnostics and how to apply them to establish a target blower door reduction for contractors. Students will learn what data to collect at home, how to appropriately track the target blower door information and how to effectively communicate the targets to contractors performing the weatherization work. This training will also cover how to use the target blower door for quality control inspections and what to do if target blower door reductions are not met.

The IREC Certified Weatherization Crew Lead will provide the groundwork for weatherization workers interested in understanding and advancing their careers. Topics covered in this course include: - Role of the Crew Leader - Safe Work Practices - Maintaining Quality Control - Advanced Blower Door Diagnostics - Combustion Safety Instruction This training session is held in the classroom with additional technical training in the lab space. Students will be required to pass a final exam on the last day of training to receive a certificate. Length: 4 Days Experience Level: Advanced Class limit: 8 Price: $1,750/pp

BPI Healthy Homes Principles is a practical course that explains how homes function as systems—and how to improve health, safety, comfort, and durability. You’ll learn the fundamentals of pest control, indoor air quality, moisture control, ventilation, airflow, and combustion safety, plus how common building conditions affect occupants. The course focuses on real-world best practices for identifying risks, communicating findings, and prioritizing effective improvements. Ideal for weatherization crews, energy auditors, contractors, and housing professionals supporting healthier homes. Price includes textbook and written exam.

This is a 7-hour session taught in 1 day and provides an overview of the EPA Rules as they affect the DOE Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP). Students will be required to complete an in-class exercise and pass a quiz to receive a certificate of completion. Experience Level: All BPI CEUs: 2

This training will provide the necessary skills to perform blower door diagnostics and how to apply them to establish a target blower door reduction for contractors. Students will learn what data to collect at home, how to appropriately track the target blower door information and how to effectively communicate the targets to contractors performing the weatherization work. This training will also cover how to use the target blower door for quality control inspections and what to do if target blower door reductions are not met.

In this course, you’ll apply your knowledge of building science principles to conduct comprehensive energy audits of single-family homes. Training includes data collection, combustion safety, HVAC systems, blower door diagnostics, indoor air quality and baseload assessment. This certificate satisfies most utility-funded weatherization programs.​ Price includes book & exam

As the first step toward earning your BA-T and BA-P, BSP provides a foundation in Building Science. By including hands on training for blower door and combustion safety testing, you’ll learn how applying science to residential building practices has transformed how we build to improve occupant health, building structural integrity, comfort, and saving energy. You’ll learn how the many components of a home interact as we explore how the building is affected by heat transfer, air flow, and moisture transport. Price includes book and exam.

This class is an introduction and would be considered mandatory for those staff that will be working exclusively in the field reviewing and inspecting heating systems for the DOE WAP or HWAP Programs. The class would also be beneficial for any office staff to get a better understanding of the operation of heating systems, system parts and how to test and inspect.

This class is an introduction and would be considered mandatory for those staff that will be working exclusively in the field reviewing and inspecting heating systems for the DOE WAP or HWAP Programs. The class would also be beneficial for any office staff to get a better understanding of the operation of heating systems, system parts and how to test and inspect.

Prerequisites: BA-T Certification In this course you’ll complete Building Analyst training by learning how to manage the information you collected from the site visit to develop a comprehensive Energy Audit Report with a list of prioritized home performance recommendations. This includes compiling and analyzing all the appropriate building components and system efficiencies in an energy savings model. Price includes book and exam.

Master essential HVAC system diagnostics in this comprehensive one-day training program. Participants will gain practical expertise in airflow dynamics, pressure measurements, and advanced duct sealing techniques to optimize system performance and energy efficiency. What You'll Learn This intensive course covers critical skills including duct leakage assessment, professional testing equipment operation, and systematic troubleshooting methodologies. You'll develop proficiency in field calculations, measurement protocols, and data analysis to identify and resolve common HVAC performance issues. Certification Ready The program includes hands-on field testing experience and targeted preparation for industry certification exams, ensuring you leave with both practical skills and the credentials to advance your career in HVAC system optimization. Field exam is included (to be scheduled on a separate day).