A Building Analyst Technician (BA-T) conducts residential building science-based diagnostic tests and home performance data collection. This includes combustion safety and carbon monoxide testing, blower door testing, and interior/exterior home inspection.
The BPI BA-T Certification is nationally recognized and will set you up with the skills to take your business to the next level.
Begin working in the home performance industry with a nationally-recognized certification!
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.
"I learned more than I could expect. You could tell the instructors are both very passionate about what they teach. That helped me get into the class and become just as passionate. I'm looking forward to taking more classes with these instructors. Thank you."
- Jeff Elsasser
HOW IT WORKS
How to Get BPI BA-T Certified
1. Pass the BPI BSP Exam
The BPI Building Science Principles (BSP) certificate of knowledge is a required first step for anyone pursuing the BPI Building Analyst Technician certification.
2. Take BA-T Online Training
This program starts with self-paced online training and concludes with proctored certification exams.
3. Take BA-T Field Exam
As a trusted BPI Test Center, Everblue is authorized to proctor the field certification exam either online or in person. Choose whichever format you prefer.
"The class was well organized, well run, and led by what should be considered leaders in their field. I would freely recommend Everblue for individuals seeking a program with solid support and results."
- Michael Trudeau
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is this class intended for?
This BPI Building Analyst Technician course is ideal for HVAC technicians, general contractors, home inspectors, home builders, electricians, and anyone else interested in a career in home energy auditing.
Specifically, BA-T candidates must already have earned their BPI Building Science Principles certificate. This course builds on that knowledge and teaches you how to perform diagnostic tests and collect data.
Yes! We administer and proctor the BA-T field exam in both our online and blended packages.
Should I register for the online course or blended?
This decision is entirely up to you. Some items to consider:
Both formats start with self-paced online training.
With the online format, you'll be able to schedule the exact day/time that you want to do your remotely proctored exam.
With the online format, you will need to have access to energy auditing equipment.
With the blended format, you will use our equipment when you show up in person at our scheduled event.
With the blended format, you'll get a whole day to practice using the equipment prior to taking your field exam.
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
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.
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?
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.