Everything You Need to Become a BPI Certified Energy Auditor
During this course, you'll learn how to use diagnostic equipment, such as a blower door, duct blaster, and carbon monoxide detector, to perform a comprehensive home energy audit inspection.
You'll also gain the building science knowledge to understand whole-house energy efficiency issues.
Benefits of BPI Building Analyst & IDL Certification
Prepare to walk away from this intense boot-camp with two residential certifications & boost your business services as a certified home energy auditor!
Start a New Career
Begin working in the home performance industry with two nationally-recognized certifications!
Gain New Clients
If you already work for a HVAC or trade company, you can add home energy auditing as a new service and reach more customers!
Grow Your Business
Qualify for utility rebate programs that require technicians with BPI Certification.
"The course was not at all what I expected, but was just what I needed to take!! Having a small class gave more time to go in depth with concepts that were challenging. The course definitely enhanced my knowledge on buildings as a system."
- TJ Thompson
HOW IT WORKS
How to Get BPI BA & IDL Certified
Our BPI training classes include everything that you need to get certified.
1. Take Our Course
Our self-paced online program consists of several short video presentations. Simply follow along on your computer.
2. Take Your Exams
As a BPI Test Center, we include the written & field certification exams with our training package.
3. Get BPI Certified
Log into your BPI.org portal to get your scores for the written and field certification exams.
TOPICS
BPI Building Analyst & IDL Combo Topics
Our BPI Building Analyst certification course is aligned with the Building Performance Institute's (BPI) standards for home energy auditing, while BPI Infiltration & Duct Leakage teaches you how to physically set up and operate the blower door and duct blaster equipment.
What You'll Learn
Principles of Energy
Basics of Heat, Moisture & Airflow
Building Structural Elements
Types of Insulation
Building Mechanical Elements
Blower Door & Pressure Diagnostics
Duct Testing
Duct Tightness Verification
Combustion Safety
Common Problems & Solutions
The Energy Audit Process
Health & Safety
WHAT'S INCLUDED
BPI Course Materials
Regardless of which format you choose – Online or Blended – you will receive:
Everything You Need to Succeed
Building science knowledge training
Equipment skills training
BPI Building Analyst written exam ($450 value)
BPI Building Analyst field exam ($600 value)
BPI IDL field exam ($600 value)
If you register for our blended course, you will watch our online training videos and then appear in person for hands-on field training with equipment and your written/field certification exams.
If you sign up for our online class, you will watch our online training videos and then schedule to have your written/field certification exams proctored when you're ready.
SCHEDULE
Choose Your Location & Time
Sign up at least 2 weeks before the in-person course start date to automatically get a $400 discount!
Everblue’s BPI Building Analyst & IDL Combo program includes everything you need to get certified – all in one package.
Sign up at least 2 weeks before the in-person course start date to automatically get a $400 discount!
Online
$2,399
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Learn at Your Own Pace
Participate Any Time 24/7
Watch from Any Device
Enjoy 6-Month Access
Watch Field Training Videos
Proctored Exams
Blended
$2,399
Online, Instructor-Led
Learn at Your Own Pace
Participate Any Time 24/7
Watch from Any Device
Enjoy 6-Month Access
Get Hands-on Equipment Training
In-Person Proctored Exams
"The course was great and content was very interesting and applicable to my job. The instructor explained everything in a way that made it easy to understand. I really appreciated the experience!"
- Alantha Garrison
FAQs
Quick Answers to Your BPI Questions
Who is this class intended for?
This course is ideal for HVAC technicians, general contractors, home inspectors, home builders, electricians, and anyone else interested in a career in home energy auditing and blower door testing.
Are there any prerequisites?
No, you can begin training today!
What energy auditing equipment will I need?
If you register for our blended format, we will provide all equipment for the training and testing. If you register for the online (self-paced) format, you will need to buy, borrow, or rent the following equipment:
Blower door
Duct blaster
Manometer (comes with blower door kit)
Ambient CO monitor
Mirror
Combustion analyzer
Pressure pan
Fan flow meter
When you register for this course, you will automatically receive energy auditing equipment discounts from leading equipment manufacturers, such as Retrotec, The Energy Conservatory, and TruTech Tools.
Are the exams included with this course?
Yes. If you take the blended version of the course, you'll complete your written and field exams at the end of the week.
If you took the online version of the course, you will need to find a home that meets the BPI Standard, obtain the required field equipment, and contact us to proctor your exam when you're ready.
How do I begin the online training?
After you enroll, you will receive an automated email from the Everblue system with your unique username and password to Everblue’s secure online learning portal.
How soon after taking my exam am I certified?
You will know your written exam score immediately upon completion. We are required to submit your field exam score to BPI within 24 hours. BPI will ultimately determine whether or not you passed the field exam and will share your certification status in their online candidate portal. BPI will mail out a paper certificate and ID card, within 4-6 weeks after certification is awarded. However, you may begin work functions immediately after you confirm your certification status online.