Building Analyst – Professional

Building Analyst Professional

BPI CEU’s: 13.0

Training Type: Comprehensive (Energy Auditor, Quality Control Inspector JTAs)

Prerequisites: BPI’s Building Analyst Technician Certification

Description:

The BPI Building Analyst Professional (BA-P) is a two-day advanced training program tailored for home performance professionals.  It focuses on energy modeling, building analysis, and data evaluation to develop comprehensive reports with prioritized recommendations for improving home performance.  Participants learn to create actionable work scopes, perform calculations for ventilation and energy usage, and prioritize health and safety repairs.  The course prepares students for the BA-P certification exam.

PLEASE NOTE: Due to this class being part of a training series, your registration will initially be placed on a waitlist. MiTEC will reach out to confirm student’s training path to approve registration.

Learning Objectives:

By attending this session, participants will be able to:

  • Integrate Healthy Housing Principles into home energy audits.
  • Understand key building science concepts, including heat transfer, thermodynamic principles, moisture dynamics, and calculations for R-values and U-factors.
  • Utilize BPI Standards to effectively analyze collected data.
  • Develop prioritized residential energy efficiency solutions based on comprehensive building science evaluations.

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 visual inspections of line-sets, units, and ductwork. The class also addresses airflow, load requirements, troubleshooting, and the use of manufacturer guidelines and mechanical codes to ensure optimal performance and energy efficiency.

 Learning Objectives:

By attending this session, participants will be able to:

  • Recognize basic Heat Pump components
  • Understand system sequence of operation
  • Apply learned skills to develop a more comprehensive audit
  • Evaluate different types of Heat Pumps and when a replacement is appropriate
  • Understand the importance of load calculations using proper audit inputs
  • Highlight best practices for quality installation

Auditing for Michigan

This two-day course trains participants to conduct residential weatherization audits in Michigan in alignment with the state and federal standards. Participants will learn best practices for pre-visit preparation, client engagement, in-home evaluation, Health & Safety assessments, and diagnostic testing. The course emphasizes accurate data collection and documentation using the Uniform Data Collection Tool and other State-specific standards, such as the Michigan Energy Auditor Guide and the Michigan Field Guide.

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, and understanding building systems. The course emphasizes energy efficiency, weatherization, HVAC systems, and health and safety inspections. This course will prepare students for the BA-T certification exam.

 Learning Objectives:

By attending this session, participants will be able to:

  • Understand the fundamental structural elements of residential construction.
  • Explore the various home systems that impact energy efficiency, health, and safety.
  • Apply Building Analyst knowledge and conduct field inspections according to BPI HEP BA standards.
  • Perform safety assessments and efficiency tests on HVAC systems to evaluate their condition.

PLEASE NOTE: Due to this class being part of a training series, your registration will initially be placed on a waitlist. MiTEC will reach out to confirm student’s training path to approve registration.

Building Science Principles

BPI CEUs: 6.5

Prerequisites: None

Intended Audience: Those new to residential energy efficiency or those looking to gain knowledge for the BPI BSP certificate.

Training Type: Specific

Description:

This course will outline the importance of building science principles and home performance, including occupant health, safety, comfort, durability of materials, and indoor air quality. This introductory class will demonstrate how these building science principles are fundamental to the house working as a system.

Learning Objectives:

By attending this session, participants will be able to:

  • Identify basic structural components of residential construction
  • Recognize the variety of systems in a home that affect energy usage and health and safety
  • Identify common building science issues including heat transfer, laws of thermodynamics and moisture issues
  • Identify basic mechanical systems and their components
  • Apply appropriate BPI Standards to collected data
  • Prioritize solutions based on building science evaluations

PLEASE NOTE: Due to this class being part of a training series, your registration will initially be placed on a waitlist. MiTEC will reach out to confirm student’s training path to approve registration.

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 visual inspections of line-sets, units, and ductwork. The class also addresses airflow, load requirements, troubleshooting, and the use of manufacturer guidelines and mechanical codes to ensure optimal performance and energy efficiency.

 Learning Objectives:

By attending this session, participants will be able to:

  • Recognize basic Heat Pump components
  • Understand system sequence of operation
  • Apply learned skills to develop a more comprehensive audit
  • Evaluate different types of Heat Pumps and when a replacement is appropriate
  • Understand the importance of load calculations using proper audit inputs
  • Highlight best practices for quality installation

Building Analyst – Professional

Building Analyst Professional

BPI CEU’s: 13.0

Training Type: Comprehensive (Energy Auditor, Quality Control Inspector JTAs)

Prerequisites: BPI’s Building Analyst Technician Certification

Description:

The BPI Building Analyst Professional (BA-P) is a two-day advanced training program tailored for home performance professionals.  It focuses on energy modeling, building analysis, and data evaluation to develop comprehensive reports with prioritized recommendations for improving home performance.  Participants learn to create actionable work scopes, perform calculations for ventilation and energy usage, and prioritize health and safety repairs.  The course prepares students for the BA-P certification exam.

PLEASE NOTE: Due to this class being part of a training series, your registration will initially be placed on a waitlist. MiTEC will reach out to confirm student’s training path to approve registration.

Learning Objectives:

By attending this session, participants will be able to:

  • Integrate Healthy Housing Principles into home energy audits.
  • Understand key building science concepts, including heat transfer, thermodynamic principles, moisture dynamics, and calculations for R-values and U-factors.
  • Utilize BPI Standards to effectively analyze collected data.
  • Develop prioritized residential energy efficiency solutions based on comprehensive building science evaluations.

Building Science Principles

BPI CEUs: 6.5

Prerequisites: None

Intended Audience: Those new to residential energy efficiency or those looking to gain knowledge for the BPI BSP certificate.

Training Type: Specific

Description:

This course will outline the importance of building science principles and home performance, including occupant health, safety, comfort, durability of materials, and indoor air quality. This introductory class will demonstrate how these building science principles are fundamental to the house working as a system.

Learning Objectives:

By attending this session, participants will be able to:

  • Identify basic structural components of residential construction
  • Recognize the variety of systems in a home that affect energy usage and health and safety
  • Identify common building science issues including heat transfer, laws of thermodynamics and moisture issues
  • Identify basic mechanical systems and their components
  • Apply appropriate BPI Standards to collected data
  • Prioritize solutions based on building science evaluations

PLEASE NOTE: Due to this class being part of a training series, your registration will initially be placed on a waitlist. MiTEC will reach out to confirm student’s training path to approve registration.

Building Science Principles

BPI CEUs: 6.5

Prerequisites: None

Intended Audience: Those new to residential energy efficiency or those looking to gain knowledge for the BPI BSP certificate.

Training Type: Specific

Description:

This course will outline the importance of building science principles and home performance, including occupant health, safety, comfort, durability of materials, and indoor air quality. This introductory class will demonstrate how these building science principles are fundamental to the house working as a system.

Learning Objectives:

By attending this session, participants will be able to:

  • Identify basic structural components of residential construction
  • Recognize the variety of systems in a home that affect energy usage and health and safety
  • Identify common building science issues including heat transfer, laws of thermodynamics and moisture issues
  • Identify basic mechanical systems and their components
  • Apply appropriate BPI Standards to collected data
  • Prioritize solutions based on building science evaluations

PLEASE NOTE: Due to this class being part of a training series, your registration will initially be placed on a waitlist. MiTEC will reach out to confirm student’s training path to approve registration.

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, and understanding building systems. The course emphasizes energy efficiency, weatherization, HVAC systems, and health and safety inspections. This course will prepare students for the BA-T certification exam.

 Learning Objectives:

By attending this session, participants will be able to:

  • Understand the fundamental structural elements of residential construction.
  • Explore the various home systems that impact energy efficiency, health, and safety.
  • Apply Building Analyst knowledge and conduct field inspections according to BPI HEP BA standards.
  • Perform safety assessments and efficiency tests on HVAC systems to evaluate their condition.

PLEASE NOTE: Due to this class being part of a training series, your registration will initially be placed on a waitlist. MiTEC will reach out to confirm student’s training path to approve registration.