Air Sealing
BPI CEU’s: 6.5 Prerequisites: Weatherization 101 preferred but not required Training Type: Comprehensive (JTA = Retrofit Installer, Crew Leader) Description: Air Sealing is a one-day course emphasizing the importance of effective air sealing within the Weatherization Assistance Program. Focusing on effective techniques we will discuss and implement how to detect air sealing opportunities, common leakage sites, determine […]
Dense Pack Wall Insulation
BPI CEU’s: 6.5 Prerequisites: None Training Type: Comprehensive, (JTA = Retrofit Installer, Crew Leader) Intended Audience: This class is intended for those in the Retrofit Installer and Crew Leader JTAs. Description: Dense Pack Wall Insulation is an in-depth, one-day course intended to cover the principles behind dense pack wall insulation. This class will examine proper equipment set […]
Foundation Insulation
BPI CEU’s: 6.5 Prerequisites: None Training Type: Comprehensive, (JTA = Crew Leader or Retrofit Installer) Description: This one-day course will cover techniques and best practices for insulating foundations in the Weatherization Assistance Program following the Michigan Field Guide (MFG) and Standard Work Specifications (SWS). We will cover the characteristics of foundations and how best to approach […]
Diagnostic Tools for Auditing
Prerequisites: None Training Type: Comprehensive (JTA = Energy Auditor, Quality Control Inspector) Description: This one-day course introduces the diagnostic tools used in residential energy efficiency auditing. Ideal for auditors and contractors, this course provides hands-on training in equipment use and interpreting diagnostic testing results. Whether new to the field or refining skills, participants will gain […]
Zone Pressure Diagnostics (ZPD)
BPI CEU’s: 6.5 Prerequisites: None Training Type: Comprehensive, (JTA = Energy Auditor) Intended Audience: While this class is intended for Energy Auditors and Quality Control Inspectors, it is also foundational for Crew Leaders Description: This one-day course introduces zone pressure diagnostics (ZPD) as a practical tool for evaluating building performance. Participants will learn how ZPD helps identify […]
Building Analyst – Technician
Building Analyst Technician BPI CEU’s: 13.0 Training Type: Comprehensive (Energy Auditor, Quality Control Inspector JTAs) Prerequisites: BPI’s Building Science Principles Certificate Description: The BPI Building Analyst Technician (BA-T) is a two-day course designed for individuals entering the home performance industry. It equips participants with essential skills for conducting whole-home assessments, including data collection, diagnostic testing, […]
Venting & Combustion Air
BPI CEU’s: 6.5 Prerequisites: None Training Type: Comprehensive, (JTA = Energy Auditor, Quality Control Inspector) Intended Audience: The intended audience for this class are those in the EA or QCI JTA Description: This one-day course will prepare students how to ensure combustion appliance vent systems meet code for safe, reliable operation. Participants will learn NFPA-54 vent […]
Heat Pumps
BPI CEU’s: 6.5 Prerequisites: None Training Type: Specific Intended Audience: Anyone interested can take this class Description: This one-day course covers proper sizing and installation of heat pump systems for reliable, efficient operation. Participants will learn when heat pumps are appropriate for heating, cooling, and domestic hot water, review system components and operation basics, and discuss […]
Air Sealing
BPI CEU’s: 6.5 Prerequisites: Weatherization 101 preferred but not required Training Type: Comprehensive (JTA = Retrofit Installer, Crew Leader) Description: Air Sealing is a one-day course emphasizing the importance of effective air sealing within the Weatherization Assistance Program. Focusing on effective techniques we will discuss and implement how to detect air sealing opportunities, common leakage sites, determine […]
Dense Pack Wall Insulation
BPI CEU’s: 6.5 Prerequisites: None Training Type: Comprehensive, (JTA = Retrofit Installer, Crew Leader) Intended Audience: This class is intended for those in the Retrofit Installer and Crew Leader JTAs. Description: Dense Pack Wall Insulation is an in-depth, one-day course intended to cover the principles behind dense pack wall insulation. This class will examine proper equipment set […]