You can use this table to quickly compare the 9 BPI certifications and certificates offered on Heatspring
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| Title | Description | Steps | Exam Details | Recertification | Video |
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| BPI Building Science Principles Certificate (learn more) |
The Building Science Principles (BSP) Certificate of Knowledge teaches some of the widely-used industry terminology related to building science. |
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NA | |
| BPI Building Analyst Technician (BA-T) Certification (learn more) |
The BPI Building Analyst Technician (BA-T) certification is an early-career credential for workers in the home performance industry with a clear path for professional growth. |
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Every 3 years | |
| BPI Building Analyst Professional (BA-P) Certification (learn more) |
The BPI Building Analyst Professional (BA-P) is an advanced certification for home performance professionals. A BA-P is a certified Building Analyst Technician. |
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Every 3 years | |
| BPI AC & Heat Pump Professional Certification (learn more) |
If you are an EPA-certified installer, then the BPI Air Conditioning & Heat Pump Professional certification is the next step that demonstrates you understand the role of refrigerant-based mechanical systems and their interaction with other building systems. |
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Online
Field
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Every 3 years | No video |
| BPI Healthy Home Evaluator (HHE) Certification (learn more) |
From identifying asthma triggers and risk of lead poisoning to testing for CO and other health hazards, tremendous opportunity exists to incorporate a healthy home analysis into home performance assessments. |
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Every 3 years | |
| BPI Home Energy Professional (HEP) Energy Auditor Certification (learn more) |
The Home Energy Professional (HEP) Energy Auditor certification is offered by BPI, and is supported by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and its National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL). The HEP Energy Auditor certification demonstrates advanced competency through rigorous online and field exams, and work experience prerequisites. |
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Online
Field -The field exam is a hands-on exam with gated items that must be completed successfully to pass the exam
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Every 3 years | |
| BPI Home Energy Professional (HEP) Quality Control Inspector (QCI) Certification (learn more) |
By earning the HEP Quality Control Inspector certification, you prove that you can verify the compliance of retrofit work performed based on work plans and standards, conduct audits and inspections using diagnostic equipment, and can develop reports that specify corrective actions to achieve whole house performance. |
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Every 3 years | |
| BPI Infiltration and Duct Leakage (IDL) Certification (learn more) |
This certification verifies the ability to tighten the building envelope, reduce energy loss from air leakage, and better indoor air quality by reducing pollutants and allergens. |
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Every 3 years | |
| BPI Multifamily Building Analyst (MFBA) Certification (learn more) |
The BPI Multifamily Building Analyst (MFBA) conducts energy audits and performs overall building performance evaluations of multifamily buildings. These building professionals examine the relationship between the building’s various systems complete comprehensive evaluations of existing buildings to make prioritized recommendations. |
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Exam 1-knowledge
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Every 3 years |
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