BPI Building Analyst Envelope Professional & IDL Course (Replaced by BPI Building Analyst Certification May 31, 2023)

Ecotech Training’s BPI Building Analyst / Envelope Professional / IDL Combo course aligns with the professional standards set forth by the Building Performance Institute (BPI). This combination course will provide individuals with the knowledge, skills and certification preparation needed to excel in the home energy performance industry.

Another variation of this course is our BPI Building Analyst & IDL combo course.  Please contact us for more details. 

Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of the all the knowledge and skills needed to be a certified energy auditor, while saving time and money on training.
The BPI Building Analyst Certification is required in order to apply to become a BPI Goldstar Contractor.
Participants will gain energy auditing skills that can immediately be applied in the field.
The home energy performance industry is one of the fastest growing sectors in the nation.
Ecotech Training’s intensive BA/EP Combo Course combines our BPI Building Analyst training and Envelope Professional training into a concise program.

Course Objectives:

Have an understanding of the various types of systems within a home, their components and functions, and how they interoperate.
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 work scope with meaningful, cost-effective retrofit solutions.
Understand the installation process of ALL suggested and installed work scope measures and inspect for accuracy.
Pass the BPI Building Analyst and Envelope written and field exams.

Agenda


Course Outline:

Section 1: What is BPI?
Section 2: Building Science Basics
Section 3: Energy and the consumer
Section 4: Energy Basics
Section 5: Degree Days
Section 6: Building Envelope
Section 7: Diagnostic Procedures
Section 8: Windows & Doors
Section 9: Air Leakage
Section10: Finding Air Leaks
Section 11: Air Sealing
Section 12: Duct Leakage
Section 13: Insulation
Section 14: Basements & Crawlspaces
Section 15: Lighting & Appliances
Section 16: Home Heating Basics
Section 17: Combustion Heating
Section 18: Water Heating
Section 19: Cooling Systems
Section 20: Health & Safety
Section 21: Combustion Appliance Testing
Section 22: Audit Process
Section 23: Optional Slides

Field Training Outline:

AM – Field Training – Audit Demonstration
PM – Field Training – Candidate Audit Hands-On

Testing Outline:

8:00 am-10:00 am Review for Written Test
10:00 am-12:00 pm Online Test
1:00 pm-5:00 pm Field Test (2-hour slots)

Extra testing, if needed

9:00 am-5:00 pm Field Test (2-hour slots)

*Testing will be provided through a third-party BPI Testing Center. All scheduling and testing fees will be covered by your tuition.
2 days of classroom training and 8 hours of live field training
Ecotech Training Field Documents
Ecotech Training Student Manual
Live review session with practice questions
All BPI exam fees and scheduling
Ecotech Training Pass Guarantee: If you do not pass the certification exam on your first try, you may retake the course at no additional cost


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20-hour BPI Building Analyst & Envelope Professional online course
Instructor-led training videos covering all topics you need to master to successfully pass your online and field exams
Ecotech Training’s BPI BA/EP Combo course prepares participants to earn the nationally recognized BPI Building Analyst Certification as well as the BPI Envelope Professional Certification. Here are the steps to become eligible for, and successfully pass, the BPI Building Analyst and Envelope Professional Certification exams:

Step 1: Training

Take a BPI BA/EP Combo course with Ecotech Training

Step 2: Exam

The BPI Building Analyst and BPI Envelope Professional exams will be provided directly after the course. In order to pass the written and field exam, you will need to do the following:

Take a 100-question written exam and field exam that cover the fundamentals of building science, as well as knowledge specific to the certification being attempted.
If you are seeking more than one certification, then you would also take a 50-question exam in the certification designation, plus complete the field exams.
Complete the application exam successfully, with an overall score of 70% or higher.
Complete the Combustion Appliance Zone (CAZ) and Carbon Monoxide (CO) sections of the field exams with a grade of 85% or higher.

Step 3: Certification

The process time for exam results are 4-6 weeks

Step 4: Recertification

Consult the BPI Certification Renewal Policy to maintain your certification.

What is the Average Salary and Amount of Work Available for Energy Auditors?

The national average salary for an energy auditor is $64,030, and the industry is expected to add over 600,000 jobs over the next 10 years.

Why Get BPI Certified?

Simply put, BPI Certification makes you a more attractive candidate for employment. Moreover, BPI certified auditors can point to their certification as an assurance of quality for customers. There are many low-cost, low-benefit options available for home owners. These certifications will allow you to justify a higher-cost, high-benefit service.

When and Where Do the Exams Take Place?

The 100-question written exams are administered after a morning review on the second day of training. Each field exam is a 2-hour one-on-one exam proctored by a BPI Testing Center taken in a 2 hour slot in the days following training in a field house nearby your training location. Remember, this course includes two certification exams.

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BPI Building Analyst & Envelope Professional Live Training Course Package

$ 2595.00
  • Ecotech Training's combination course includes:
  • 2 days of classroom training and 8 hours of live field training
  • Ecotech Training Field Documents
  • Ecotech Training Student Manual
  • Live review session with practice questions
  • All BPI exam fees and scheduling
  • Ecotech training Pass Guarantee: If you do not pass the certification exam on your first try, you may retake the course at no additional cost
  • * This class is eligible for student financing to help spread out the cost of enrollment. Call for more info.

BPI Building Analyst & Envelope Professional Live & OnDemand Training Course Package

$ 2595.00
  • Start your course immediately in our learning management system! This package includes:
  • 20-hour BPI Building Analyst & Envelope Professional online course
  • Instructor-led training videos covering all topics you need to master to successfully pass your online and field exams
  • Live written exam review and instructor-led field training
  • All BPI testing fees for the Building Analyst and Envelope Professional exams

BPI Building Analyst & Envelope Professional OnDemand Training Course

$ 995.00
  • Start your course immediately in our learning management system! This package includes:
  • 20-hour BPI Building Analyst & Envelope Professional online course
  • Instructor-led training videos covering all topics you need to master to successfully pass your online and field exams
  • *Please note: this package does not include BPI testing fees

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