BPI Building Analyst Certification and Envelope Certification

Our BPI Training course is designed to help you:

• Obtain your national certification
• Test existing homes and certify them for tax credit under the new HOMESTAR GOLD program
• Conduct energy audits on existing homes and prepare improvement analyses

Specifics of our Training Curriculum

Home Energy Raters of Illinois, LLC prides itself on the quality of its training program. Our goal is to insure that you, our student, is given the personalized attention that you require in order to prepare you for a successful career as a BPI Building Analyst.

Each class is limited to ten students. All candidates should have a basic working knowledge of high school algebra and geometry. Some experience with building materials and construction methods will be helpful, but is not required. Enrollment is allowed on a first-come, first-served basis. In order to enroll please complete the pre-registration form at the bottom of this page and you will be contacted as to availability.

Put your existing construction, computer, detective, or people skills to use and train to pass the national core competency exam!

Course Description

For candidates who wish to obtain BPI Building Certification and Envelope Certification:

Home Energy Raters of Illinois, LLC is a certified BPI Training Affiliate, and offers a complete training regimen to those seeking to obtain BPI Building Certification and Envelope Certification in order to become a BPI Building Analyst. These classes are limited to 10 students per session and are geared toward passing the national BPI accreditation exam. The exam will be administered at the end of the program.

For All Prospective Students

It is important that you complete the following prior to attending classes:

• Read the class training guide which will be mailed to you upon receipt of your registration. This training guide will also include a field manual which will be valuable for future use. The cost is included in the class fee.
• As much as possible, arrange for life's other responsibilities to be put on "vacation setting" for the period of time during which you will be attending the class. Along with full training days, there will be evening reading and homework assignments. For this reason, we also recommend against long commutes.

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Required Course Materials

• A computer with Windows 95 or later operating system, a CD-Rom drive, and a wireless internet connection, which will be required for the national rater exam at the end of the class.
• An architect's scale.
• A calculator (preferably one with larger buttons for doing math calculations).
• Tape measure, flashlight, and thumbnail drive for file back-up.

Please contact us if you would like help with finding lodging near the school.

Tuition and Fees

$1485.00 for this course includes our comprehensive class training manual and written exam fee to BPI. In addition to this, students will be required to purchase a companion text, sold separately ($45.00).

A 50% deposit is required to reserve your space and is due when you pre-register. Some government tuition reimbursement grants may be available. The tuition payment reserves your place in class and is non-refundable.

Skills you will learn and develop through our BPI training curriculum:

• Building science and heat flow basics
• Building construction materials and techniques
• Humidity, moisture, leaks, etc. and the effects on health, safety and energy usage
• Effects of wind, sun, and climate on the home and its energy efficiency
• Diagnostic equipment and testing including use of a blower door, duct blaster, thermal imager, a boroscope (snake camera), and digital pressure gauge
• Evaluation of operating condition and efficiency of heating plants, cooling plants, and hot water heaters
• Ventilation and combustion safety
• Heating and cooling system sizing and proper installation issues
• Renewable energy equipment such as solar water heaters, photovoltaic panels, etc.
• Writing improvement analysis reports
• Using a combustion gas analyzer to insure that appliances are operating safely and efficiently
• Learn to identify other opportunities for sustainable living for the homeowner