Building Science Principles (BSP) Certificate Training (Self-Paced)
Unlock the fundamentals of energy-efficient home performance with the Building Science Principles (BSP) Certificate Training. Offered by EnergyScore, this online, on-demand course is the perfect starting point for individuals new to energy efficiency or experienced professionals seeking to refocus on sustainable building performance.
Building science explores how the various components of a home—such as the building envelope, HVAC systems, insulation, lighting, appliances, and ventilation—interact to impact energy efficiency, comfort, occupant health, and home durability. This course provides a comprehensive understanding of these systems and their relationships while highlighting why improving energy efficiency is the first step to reducing costs and increasing sustainability.
Tue, Jan 21st, 2025
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Thu, May 1st, 2025
12:00am - 12:00am EDT
Virtual
Learning Objectives
- Gain foundational knowledge of building science and home performance.
- Understand how the building envelope, heating, cooling, and other systems work together to affect energy efficiency.
- Explore the impacts of energy-efficient upgrades on occupant comfort, health, safety, and home durability.
- Prepare to pass the BSP certificate exam with access to quizzes, sample questions, and recorded training sessions.
- Learn the importance of the BSP certification as a prerequisite for advanced certifications like BPI Building Analyst Tech Training (BAT) or BPI Multifamily Building Analyst Training.
Course Details
Provider:EnergyScore
Course Type:Virtual, on-demand
Course Dates:Online access begins January 2025, for approved participants (rolling approval basis) and ends on May 1, 2025
Registration Deadline:30 spaces available, first come first serve for participants committed to taking either BPI Building Analyst Tech Training (BAT) & Proctored Certification Testing OR BPI Multifamily Building Analyst Training and Proctored Certification. You must specify which when you register for BSP.
Time Commitment:Approximately 9 hours of coursework and 2 hours for the exam
Course Materials:- Instant 24/7 access to course materials, including BPI standards, quizzes, and training videos.
- Recorded classroom training led by Patrick Armstrong.
- Dozens of sample test questions to reinforce learning.
- Email support for course-related questions.
- BSP exam fees included.
- Printable EnergyScore® completion certificate and official BSP certificate upon passing the exam.
- EnergyScore® Training Guarantee: Unlimited retraining for free until certification is achieved.
- 10% discount on Retrotec equipment for EnergyScore® students.
Building Science Principles (BSP) certificate.
Special Instructions:Participants must pass a 100-question, open-book online exam to earn the Building Science Principles certificate, requiring a score of 70% or higher on chapter quizzes. The BSP certificate is a prerequisite for advanced certifications such as the BPI Building Analyst Tech Training (BAT) or BPI Multifamily Building Analyst Training.