Crew Training
Retrofit Installer Technician: Online and In-Person
*IREC Accredited*
This combined online and in-person course takes 48 hours to complete and is aligned to the NREL JTA for a retrofit installer technician.
The 8-hour online class covers information helpful to installers, from basic building science to air sealing, insulation, basic pressure diagnostics and more. The class is video based, so there is not a lot of reading needed. There are also lots of photos to identify correct and incorrect ways that work can be done. Assessments are done by short quizzes.
The in-person portion of the class is 40 hours (5-days) at our lab at the Santa Fe Community College. All hands-on activities are covered here, including air sealing, insulation, baseload measures and more. Assessments are done using rubrics for each task.
No prerequisites
$499 (Online Portion Only)
Register HERE for the Online Class
$2,000 (In-person Portion Only)
Please email [email protected] for more information about the In-person class.
*IREC Accredited*
This combined online and in-person course takes 48 hours to complete and is aligned to the NREL JTA for a retrofit installer technician.
The 8-hour online class covers information helpful to installers, from basic building science to air sealing, insulation, basic pressure diagnostics and more. The class is video based, so there is not a lot of reading needed. There are also lots of photos to identify correct and incorrect ways that work can be done. Assessments are done by short quizzes.
The in-person portion of the class is 40 hours (5-days) at our lab at the Santa Fe Community College. All hands-on activities are covered here, including air sealing, insulation, baseload measures and more. Assessments are done using rubrics for each task.
No prerequisites
$499 (Online Portion Only)
Register HERE for the Online Class
$2,000 (In-person Portion Only)
Please email [email protected] for more information about the In-person class.
Crew Leader: Online
*IREC Accredited*
This 15 -hour online class covers topics related to the Crew Leader JTA that are not covered in our Retrofit Installer course. The class is considered Comprehensive Training for Weatherization professionals. This course covers, crew management, communication, health and safety for the crew and more.
Assessments are done by short quizzes, discussions and assignments, which Include sending videos of the participant completing different diagnostic tasks.
Approved for 15 BPI CEUs.
Prerequisite: Anyone may take the online class, but students must complete the Retrofit Installer Technician course first when working in the Weatherization Program
$399
Register HERE
Insulation 1: In-Person Course
This 2-day class covers insulation measures, including blowing insulation.
Mixed classroom and field. Maximum 8 per class or 12 with two instructors.
No pre-requisites
$799
Please email [email protected] for more information and to sign up.
Insulation 2: In-Person Course
This 2-day class focuses on dense-packing walls and more complex insulation measures.
Mixed classroom and field. Maximum 8 per class or 12 with two instructors.
No pre-requisites
$899
Please email [email protected] for more information and to sign up.
*IREC Accredited*
This 15 -hour online class covers topics related to the Crew Leader JTA that are not covered in our Retrofit Installer course. The class is considered Comprehensive Training for Weatherization professionals. This course covers, crew management, communication, health and safety for the crew and more.
Assessments are done by short quizzes, discussions and assignments, which Include sending videos of the participant completing different diagnostic tasks.
Approved for 15 BPI CEUs.
Prerequisite: Anyone may take the online class, but students must complete the Retrofit Installer Technician course first when working in the Weatherization Program
$399
Register HERE
Insulation 1: In-Person Course
This 2-day class covers insulation measures, including blowing insulation.
Mixed classroom and field. Maximum 8 per class or 12 with two instructors.
No pre-requisites
$799
Please email [email protected] for more information and to sign up.
Insulation 2: In-Person Course
This 2-day class focuses on dense-packing walls and more complex insulation measures.
Mixed classroom and field. Maximum 8 per class or 12 with two instructors.
No pre-requisites
$899
Please email [email protected] for more information and to sign up.
Energy Auditor and QCI
BPI Energy Auditor (EA): Online Course
*IREC Accredited*
This 36-hour online class covers everything needed for the work of the energy auditor. It is considered Comprehensive Training when completed along with the 3-day EA field exam and exam field exam prep found HERE. The online class is engaging with the ability to have both online student and instructor interaction. It is assessed by short quizzes, discussions and assignments which require both evaluating situations and filming diagnostic testing skills.
Approved for 36 BPI CEUs.
Prerequisite: None, but candidates MUST first apply to BPI to sit for the Energy Auditor exam.
$599
Register HERE
BPI Energy Auditor (EA): Field Exam
Three Day Prep / Testing in Santa Fe, NM:
Candidates will be in the training facility for 2 of the three scheduled days. All candidates will start on Day 1 with a mandatory field prep/review to familiarize candidates with the testing facility and to provide the best possible chance of success.
The second and third days are for testing. Candidates will either test on Day 2 or Day 3 based on availability and class size. The BPI EA Field Exam takes approximately 4 hours for each candidate.
Class size is limited to 4 candidates to ensure a proper student to instructor ratio.
**Students wishing to take the BPI Energy Auditor Field or Written Exams must apply to BPI to take this exam beforehand**
$1,999
BPI Energy Auditor (EA): Written Exam
Three Day Prep / Testing in Santa Fe, NM:
Days 1-2 are reserved for review and written exam prep (approximately 12 hours). Day 3 is reserved for proctored testing in our SFCC Test Center. The BPI EA Written Exam takes approximately 3 hours which includes intake and the exam itself.
**Students wishing to take the BPI Energy Auditor Field or Written Exams must apply to BPI to take this exam beforehand**
$1,499
*IREC Accredited*
This 36-hour online class covers everything needed for the work of the energy auditor. It is considered Comprehensive Training when completed along with the 3-day EA field exam and exam field exam prep found HERE. The online class is engaging with the ability to have both online student and instructor interaction. It is assessed by short quizzes, discussions and assignments which require both evaluating situations and filming diagnostic testing skills.
Approved for 36 BPI CEUs.
Prerequisite: None, but candidates MUST first apply to BPI to sit for the Energy Auditor exam.
$599
Register HERE
BPI Energy Auditor (EA): Field Exam
Three Day Prep / Testing in Santa Fe, NM:
Candidates will be in the training facility for 2 of the three scheduled days. All candidates will start on Day 1 with a mandatory field prep/review to familiarize candidates with the testing facility and to provide the best possible chance of success.
The second and third days are for testing. Candidates will either test on Day 2 or Day 3 based on availability and class size. The BPI EA Field Exam takes approximately 4 hours for each candidate.
Class size is limited to 4 candidates to ensure a proper student to instructor ratio.
**Students wishing to take the BPI Energy Auditor Field or Written Exams must apply to BPI to take this exam beforehand**
$1,999
BPI Energy Auditor (EA): Written Exam
Three Day Prep / Testing in Santa Fe, NM:
Days 1-2 are reserved for review and written exam prep (approximately 12 hours). Day 3 is reserved for proctored testing in our SFCC Test Center. The BPI EA Written Exam takes approximately 3 hours which includes intake and the exam itself.
**Students wishing to take the BPI Energy Auditor Field or Written Exams must apply to BPI to take this exam beforehand**
$1,499
BPI Quality Control Inspector (QCI): Online Course
*IREC Accredited*
This online class is aligned to the NREL Job Task Analysis for a Quality Control Inspector and is considered Comprehensive Training. The 15-hour class covers everything needed to then take the BPI Quality Control Inspector exam found HERE. Approved for 15 BPI CEUs.
Prerequisite: None, but you MUST have a BPI Energy Auditor certification to sit for the QCI Exam
$399
Register HERE
BPI Quality Control Inspector (QCI): Written Exam
One Day Testing in Santa Fe, NM or Remotely:
The BPI QCI Exam takes approximately 3-3.5 hours which includes intake and the exam itself.
You must be EA must have a current BPI Energy Auditor certification to take the BPI QCI Exam.
$599
*IREC Accredited*
This online class is aligned to the NREL Job Task Analysis for a Quality Control Inspector and is considered Comprehensive Training. The 15-hour class covers everything needed to then take the BPI Quality Control Inspector exam found HERE. Approved for 15 BPI CEUs.
Prerequisite: None, but you MUST have a BPI Energy Auditor certification to sit for the QCI Exam
$399
Register HERE
BPI Quality Control Inspector (QCI): Written Exam
One Day Testing in Santa Fe, NM or Remotely:
The BPI QCI Exam takes approximately 3-3.5 hours which includes intake and the exam itself.
You must be EA must have a current BPI Energy Auditor certification to take the BPI QCI Exam.
$599
BSP, BA-T and BA-P
BPI Building Science Principles (BSP): Online Course
This beginning building science class closely follows the BSP book from the Building Performance Institute, giving the student an alternative way to engage with the material. This class covers the concept of House as a System, heat transfer, air sealing, insulation, HVAC systems and more. Lots of short quizzes give a lot of practice for those wanting to take the Building Science Principles exam afterward. 10 - 12 hours. Approved for 4 BPI CEUs.
No pre-requisites
Course $199
Optional: Digital book $109, Hard copy $129
Register HERE
BPI Building Science Principles (BSP): Written Exam
This BPI BSP Exam is a quick, straight-forward exam that generally poses no problems for candidates. It can be taken from home without a proctor.
$109
BPI Building Analyst Technician (BA-T): Online Course
This 25-hr online course covers data collection and diagnostic testing for whole-house assessments. This is an early-career credential for workers in the home performance industry.
Pre-requisites: BPI Building Science Principles certificate
$299
Registration Link Coming Soon
BPI Building Analyst Technician (BA-T): Field Exam
Three Day Prep / Testing in Santa Fe, NM:
The first 2 days are dedicated to field exam training (hands-on learning). In many cases, this is the first time students will handle building science equipment. Day 3 is the field exam, which takes approximately half the day.
$1,699
BPI Building Analyst Professional (BA-P): Online Course
This 12-hour online course covers energy modeling, building analysis, and data evaluation to provide customers with a comprehensive report with a list of prioritized home performance recommendations. The BPI BA-P is an advanced certification for home performance professionals.
Pre-requisites: BPI Building Analyst Technician (BA-T) certification
$499
Registration Link Coming Soon
BPI Building Analyst Professional (BA-P): Written Exam
One Day Testing in Santa Fe, NM:
The BPI BA-P Exam takes approximately 3-3.5 hours which includes intake and the exam itself.
$499
This beginning building science class closely follows the BSP book from the Building Performance Institute, giving the student an alternative way to engage with the material. This class covers the concept of House as a System, heat transfer, air sealing, insulation, HVAC systems and more. Lots of short quizzes give a lot of practice for those wanting to take the Building Science Principles exam afterward. 10 - 12 hours. Approved for 4 BPI CEUs.
No pre-requisites
Course $199
Optional: Digital book $109, Hard copy $129
Register HERE
BPI Building Science Principles (BSP): Written Exam
This BPI BSP Exam is a quick, straight-forward exam that generally poses no problems for candidates. It can be taken from home without a proctor.
$109
BPI Building Analyst Technician (BA-T): Online Course
This 25-hr online course covers data collection and diagnostic testing for whole-house assessments. This is an early-career credential for workers in the home performance industry.
Pre-requisites: BPI Building Science Principles certificate
$299
Registration Link Coming Soon
BPI Building Analyst Technician (BA-T): Field Exam
Three Day Prep / Testing in Santa Fe, NM:
The first 2 days are dedicated to field exam training (hands-on learning). In many cases, this is the first time students will handle building science equipment. Day 3 is the field exam, which takes approximately half the day.
$1,699
BPI Building Analyst Professional (BA-P): Online Course
This 12-hour online course covers energy modeling, building analysis, and data evaluation to provide customers with a comprehensive report with a list of prioritized home performance recommendations. The BPI BA-P is an advanced certification for home performance professionals.
Pre-requisites: BPI Building Analyst Technician (BA-T) certification
$499
Registration Link Coming Soon
BPI Building Analyst Professional (BA-P): Written Exam
One Day Testing in Santa Fe, NM:
The BPI BA-P Exam takes approximately 3-3.5 hours which includes intake and the exam itself.
$499
Other Building Science Training
BPI Healthy Home Evaluator, the Essentials of Healthy Homes: Online Course
This is an enjoyable, interactive class covering the principles of healthy housing pertinent to the Healthy Home Evaluator exam. The class finishes with a short project that applies what you have learned to your own home. After taking this course, if you are already a BPI Certified Building Analyst, Energy Auditor or Quality Control Inspector, you may elect to take the online written BPI Healthy Home Evaluator exam: http://bpi.org/certified-professionals/healthy-home-evaluator
24 hours. Approved for 12 BPI CEUs.
No pre-requisites
$499
BPI Healthy Housing Principles book - Digital book $99, Hard copy $125
Register HERE
BPI Healthy Home Evaluator (HHE): Written Exam
You must be BA or EA certified to take the exam.
$379
Multifamily Quality Control Inspector: Online Course
This class takes 25-30 hours. It includes short videos, assignments and quizzes and covers all of the material from the MFQCI Job Task Analysis. Download the JTA here.
Approved for 12.5 BPI CEUs.
$499
Please email [email protected] for more information and to sign up.
Basic Pressure Diagnostics: In-Person Course
This 2-day class for new hires and those who may want a refresher, will focus on basic blower door diagnostics, basic zone pressure diagnostics and blower door guided air-sealing. Mixed classroom and field. Maximum 8 per class or 12 with two instructors.
No pre-requisites
$799
Please email [email protected] for more information and to sign up.
Advanced Pressure Diagnostics: In-Person Course
This 2-day class for Auditors and QCI covers infrared and blower door diagnostics, static pressure, heat rise and duct blaster. Mixed classroom and field. Maximum 8 per class or 12 with two instructors.
Prerequisite: Basic Pressure Diagnostics or BPI Energy Auditor or BPI QCI certification.
$899
Please email [email protected] for more information and to sign up.
Energy Auditing Software: Online Course
This course closed while we update to the latest online version of WAweb
This class for Energy Auditors satisfies the BPI requirements for energy modeling for EA applications. Throughout the class, students use modeling software to complete tasks relating to the audit and submit software audits based off mock audit forms. Any auditing software may be used to submit your work.
8 hours. Approved for 4 BPI CEUs.
No pre-requisites
$399
Please email [email protected] for more information and to sign up.
This is an enjoyable, interactive class covering the principles of healthy housing pertinent to the Healthy Home Evaluator exam. The class finishes with a short project that applies what you have learned to your own home. After taking this course, if you are already a BPI Certified Building Analyst, Energy Auditor or Quality Control Inspector, you may elect to take the online written BPI Healthy Home Evaluator exam: http://bpi.org/certified-professionals/healthy-home-evaluator
24 hours. Approved for 12 BPI CEUs.
No pre-requisites
$499
BPI Healthy Housing Principles book - Digital book $99, Hard copy $125
Register HERE
BPI Healthy Home Evaluator (HHE): Written Exam
You must be BA or EA certified to take the exam.
$379
Multifamily Quality Control Inspector: Online Course
This class takes 25-30 hours. It includes short videos, assignments and quizzes and covers all of the material from the MFQCI Job Task Analysis. Download the JTA here.
Approved for 12.5 BPI CEUs.
$499
Please email [email protected] for more information and to sign up.
Basic Pressure Diagnostics: In-Person Course
This 2-day class for new hires and those who may want a refresher, will focus on basic blower door diagnostics, basic zone pressure diagnostics and blower door guided air-sealing. Mixed classroom and field. Maximum 8 per class or 12 with two instructors.
No pre-requisites
$799
Please email [email protected] for more information and to sign up.
Advanced Pressure Diagnostics: In-Person Course
This 2-day class for Auditors and QCI covers infrared and blower door diagnostics, static pressure, heat rise and duct blaster. Mixed classroom and field. Maximum 8 per class or 12 with two instructors.
Prerequisite: Basic Pressure Diagnostics or BPI Energy Auditor or BPI QCI certification.
$899
Please email [email protected] for more information and to sign up.
Energy Auditing Software: Online Course
This course closed while we update to the latest online version of WAweb
This class for Energy Auditors satisfies the BPI requirements for energy modeling for EA applications. Throughout the class, students use modeling software to complete tasks relating to the audit and submit software audits based off mock audit forms. Any auditing software may be used to submit your work.
8 hours. Approved for 4 BPI CEUs.
No pre-requisites
$399
Please email [email protected] for more information and to sign up.
HVAC Training
Basic Combustion Testing: In-Person Course
This 2-day class is will cover basic combustion testing, including combustion theory, appliance identification, testing for spillage, carbon monoxide and draft.
Mixed classroom and field. Maximum 8 per class or 12 with two instructors.
No pre-requisites
$799
Please email [email protected] for more information and to sign up.
Advanced Combustion Testing: In-Person Course
This 2-day class for auditors looks beyond the basics to fully assess a combustion appliance for health, performance and long-term durability. Mixed classroom and field. Maximum 8 per class or 12 with two instructors.
Prerequisite: Basic Combustion Testing
$899
Please email [email protected] for more information and to sign up.
Basic HVAC: In-Person Course
This beginning HVAC course to get students accustomed to working with systems they may see in the field. The course includes basic information about HVAC theory, operation, and maintenance.
Mixed classroom and field. Maximum 8 per class or 12 with two instructors.
No pre-requisites
Course $799
Please email [email protected] for more information and to sign up.
Advanced HVAC: In-Person Course
This advanced HVAC course picks up where the basic course leaves off and is intended for those pursuing aspects of HVAC analysis and maintenance within their trade.
Mixed classroom and field. Maximum 8 per class or 12 with two instructors.
Prerequisite: Basic HVAC or equivalent
Course $899
Please email [email protected] for more information and to sign up.
Cold... "ALL-Climate" Air Source Heat Pumps: Online and In-Person Course
This is a comprehensive class that starts with the basics of heat pumps in an 8-hour online course. Later, our trained instructor covers in-person, installation and design concerns, sizing and choosing equipment, homeowner education, control strategies and more, specific to ALL climates. It is focused on retrofitting existing homes and has been designed for Energy Auditors, QCIs and HVAC contractors who would like to learn more about this important technology.
No pre-requisites
$599
Please email [email protected] for more information and to sign up.
Heat Pump Water Heaters: In-Person Course
This 4-hour course focused on heat pump theory, installation, operation, and maintenance. It is intended for those dealing with water heater change-outs and those in the HVAC trade.
No pre-requisites
$399
Please email [email protected] for more information and to sign up.
Duct Testing and Sealing: In-Person Course
This 1-day class covers duct testing with a duct blaster and appropriate duct sealing measures, materials and correct installation.
Mixed classroom and field. Maximum 8 per class or 12 with two instructors.
No pre-requisites
$499
Please email [email protected] for more information and to sign up.
This 2-day class is will cover basic combustion testing, including combustion theory, appliance identification, testing for spillage, carbon monoxide and draft.
Mixed classroom and field. Maximum 8 per class or 12 with two instructors.
No pre-requisites
$799
Please email [email protected] for more information and to sign up.
Advanced Combustion Testing: In-Person Course
This 2-day class for auditors looks beyond the basics to fully assess a combustion appliance for health, performance and long-term durability. Mixed classroom and field. Maximum 8 per class or 12 with two instructors.
Prerequisite: Basic Combustion Testing
$899
Please email [email protected] for more information and to sign up.
Basic HVAC: In-Person Course
This beginning HVAC course to get students accustomed to working with systems they may see in the field. The course includes basic information about HVAC theory, operation, and maintenance.
Mixed classroom and field. Maximum 8 per class or 12 with two instructors.
No pre-requisites
Course $799
Please email [email protected] for more information and to sign up.
Advanced HVAC: In-Person Course
This advanced HVAC course picks up where the basic course leaves off and is intended for those pursuing aspects of HVAC analysis and maintenance within their trade.
Mixed classroom and field. Maximum 8 per class or 12 with two instructors.
Prerequisite: Basic HVAC or equivalent
Course $899
Please email [email protected] for more information and to sign up.
Cold... "ALL-Climate" Air Source Heat Pumps: Online and In-Person Course
This is a comprehensive class that starts with the basics of heat pumps in an 8-hour online course. Later, our trained instructor covers in-person, installation and design concerns, sizing and choosing equipment, homeowner education, control strategies and more, specific to ALL climates. It is focused on retrofitting existing homes and has been designed for Energy Auditors, QCIs and HVAC contractors who would like to learn more about this important technology.
No pre-requisites
$599
Please email [email protected] for more information and to sign up.
Heat Pump Water Heaters: In-Person Course
This 4-hour course focused on heat pump theory, installation, operation, and maintenance. It is intended for those dealing with water heater change-outs and those in the HVAC trade.
No pre-requisites
$399
Please email [email protected] for more information and to sign up.
Duct Testing and Sealing: In-Person Course
This 1-day class covers duct testing with a duct blaster and appropriate duct sealing measures, materials and correct installation.
Mixed classroom and field. Maximum 8 per class or 12 with two instructors.
No pre-requisites
$499
Please email [email protected] for more information and to sign up.
Health and Safety Training
ASHRAE 62.2: In-Person Course
In this 1-day class, students explore the role that ventilation plays in a whole-building approach to building performance, energy efficiency, and indoor environmental quality. Following the American Society of Heating Refrigeration and Air-conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) standard 62.2, students learn about the requirements contained within the standard, strategies for compliance, and the science and ethics of ventilation. Classroom based, maximum 25 students.
No pre-requisites
$499
Please email [email protected] for more information and to sign up.
OSHA 10 in Construction: In-Person Course
This is a 2-day OSHA 10 course that meets and/or exceeds all requirements for the OSHA 10 in Construction certification. Students come out well prepared for worksite safety.
No pre-requisites
$799
Please email [email protected] for more information and to sign up.
In this 1-day class, students explore the role that ventilation plays in a whole-building approach to building performance, energy efficiency, and indoor environmental quality. Following the American Society of Heating Refrigeration and Air-conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) standard 62.2, students learn about the requirements contained within the standard, strategies for compliance, and the science and ethics of ventilation. Classroom based, maximum 25 students.
No pre-requisites
$499
Please email [email protected] for more information and to sign up.
OSHA 10 in Construction: In-Person Course
This is a 2-day OSHA 10 course that meets and/or exceeds all requirements for the OSHA 10 in Construction certification. Students come out well prepared for worksite safety.
No pre-requisites
$799
Please email [email protected] for more information and to sign up.
Student Testimonials
"The training was exceptional! I learned so much and appreciated the YouTube videos. "
"I thought that course was very well put together and very thorough. There was a very good mix of slides and videos to keep interest level high. I would definitely recommend this course to others."
"There was great information about the industry we are in and the subject matter elaborated more on many of the different areas of weatherization."
"The quiz format didn't make me feel I was backed into a corner and make me uptight about my answer so I can have confidence."
"I was able to choose my own pace."
"I liked that I could go back and take the quizzes many times."
"I liked being able to do this from home."
"I liked most that there was a large range of different topics where some of which went into good detail and that the many quizzes kept me thinking and interested about the different topics."
"The videos were amazingly in-depth and informative. Even with two decades of experience in Home Energy Auditing and HVAC, I was able to learn things about different regions in the United States and how weatherization and Indoor Air Quality differs from each region. What really jumped out at me was the fact that the air inside of the home can actually be worse than the air outside of the home. It really opened my eyes to the importance of air. A small three letter word that is so powerful in all aspects of our eco system."
Caleb Benn, Texas
"The training was exceptional! I learned so much and appreciated the YouTube videos. "
"I thought that course was very well put together and very thorough. There was a very good mix of slides and videos to keep interest level high. I would definitely recommend this course to others."
"There was great information about the industry we are in and the subject matter elaborated more on many of the different areas of weatherization."
"The quiz format didn't make me feel I was backed into a corner and make me uptight about my answer so I can have confidence."
"I was able to choose my own pace."
"I liked that I could go back and take the quizzes many times."
"I liked being able to do this from home."
"I liked most that there was a large range of different topics where some of which went into good detail and that the many quizzes kept me thinking and interested about the different topics."
"The videos were amazingly in-depth and informative. Even with two decades of experience in Home Energy Auditing and HVAC, I was able to learn things about different regions in the United States and how weatherization and Indoor Air Quality differs from each region. What really jumped out at me was the fact that the air inside of the home can actually be worse than the air outside of the home. It really opened my eyes to the importance of air. A small three letter word that is so powerful in all aspects of our eco system."
Caleb Benn, Texas