This is a bundle of these 3 courses
About this course
BPI is a standards and certification organization, and many of its standards are approved by the Department of Energy. Achieving BPI certification is highly regarded, and private organizations and government agencies use it as a qualification credential.
Exam fees are not included with the training. You'll have an opportunity to pay for each exam separately when you're ready to take it:
- BSP Exam Fee: $109
- BA-T Exam Fee: $825
- BA-P Exam Fee $450
Subjects covered
Learning Objectives
- Earn your Building Science Principles (BSP) Certificate
- Earn your Building Analyst Technician (BA-T) Certification
- Earn your Building Analyst Professional (BA-P) Certification
Bundle outline
Course 1 •
8
modules
BPI Building Science Principles (BSP) Certificate Prep
Welcome • 4 assignments
Orientation Materials
- Set up email notifications and your student profile
- Introduce yourself on the discussion board
- Details about taking the BPI Building Science Principles Certificate of Knowledge (BSP) Exam
- Overview of course (04:15 minutes)
Module 1 • 2 assignments
Introduction
- Introduction to Building Performance (07:16 minutes)
- BSP - Introduction to Building Performance - Quiz
Module 2 • 2 assignments
Heat and Insulation
- Heat and Insulation (19:07 minutes)
- BSP - Heat and Insulation - Quiz
Module 3 • 4 assignments
Air and Air Sealing
- Air and air sealing (14:38 minutes)
- BSP - Air and Air Sealing - Quiz
- The Energy Conservatory - Blower Door Overview (04:52 minutes)
- The Energy Conservatory - Blower Duct Leakage to Outside Pressurization Test (01:19 minutes)
Module 4 • 2 assignments
Moisture and Moisture Control
- Moisture and Moisture Control (13:27 minutes)
- BSP - Moisture and Moisture Control - Quiz
Module 5 • 3 assignments
Mechanical Systems
- Mechanical systems (25:41 minutes)
- BSP - Mechanical Systems- Quiz
- The Energy Conservatory - Total Duct Leakage Video (05:13 minutes)
Module 6 • 2 assignments
Conservation Strategies
- Conservation Strategies (16:32 minutes)
- BSP - Chapter 6 - Quiz
Module 7 • 2 assignments
U.S. DOE Home Energy Score
- US Department of Home Energy Score (05:03 minutes)
- BSP - Chapter 7 - Quiz
Module 8 • 1 assignments
Final Exam - BPI Exam Instructions
- BSP Final Exam
Conclusion • 5 assignments
Feedback and Additional Resources
- Ready to take the BPI Building Science Principles (BSP) Certificate of Knowledge Exam?
- 1 Year of Access to Course Materials
- Feedback: 2-minute Exit Survey
- Consider Joining as a HeatSpring Member
- Certificate of Completion: Request a Certificate
Course 2 •
3
modules
BPI Building Analyst Technician (BA-T) Certification Training
Welcome • 5 assignments
Orientation Materials
- Set up email notifications and your student profile
- Introduce yourself on the discussion board
- Details about taking the BPI Building Analyst Technician (BA-T) Exam
- Introduction (04:59 minutes)
- BPI Standards Lecture (03:42 minutes)
Module 1 • 2 assignments
Building Science Tools and Equipment
- DG 1000 Pressure and Flow Gauge (06:10 minutes)
- TEC Blower Door Overview (04:52 minutes)
Module 2 • 4 assignments
BAT Field Exam - Review
- BAT Oral Question Images PDF (.pdf)
- Building Analyst Technician (BA-T) Field Guide Review PDF (.pdf)
- BAT Field Guide Review (10:19 minutes)
- BAT Pictorial Review (07:25 minutes)
Module 3 • 11 assignments
BAT Field Exam Video Series
- Gated Items (04:47 minutes)
- Checking for Combustible Gas Leaks (59 seconds)
- Measuring the Home (01:29 minutes)
- Windows and Doors (01:17 minutes)
- Testing Exhaust Fan Flow (02:02 minutes)
- CAZ Testing (09:52 minutes)
- Blower Door Test setup (11:05 minutes)
- Using the Pressure Pan (30 seconds)
- Using Thermal Imagers (43 seconds)
- Appliance Testing (02:24 minutes)
- Field Exam Video Series Introduction (44 seconds)
Conclusion • 5 assignments
Schedule your BA-T Field Exam - Feedback and Additional Resources
- Ready to take the BPI Building Analysis Technician (BAT) Exam?
- 1 Year of Access to Course Materials
- Feedback: 2-minute Exit Survey
- Consider Joining as a HeatSpring Member
- Certificate of Completion: Request a Certificate
Course 3 •
14
modules
BPI Building Analyst Professional (BA-P) Certification Training
Welcome • 5 assignments
Orientation Materials
- Introduction (02:24 minutes) Preview
- Set up email notifications and your student profile
- Introduce yourself on the discussion board
- Details about taking the BPI Building Analysis Professional (BAP) Exam
- Detailed course learning objectives
Module 1 • 1 assignments
Blower Door Basics
- Blower Door Basics (16:08 minutes)
Module 2 • 1 assignments
Zone Pressure Diagnostics
- Zone Pressure Diagnostics (10:35 minutes)
Module 3 • 2 assignments
Building Shell Retrofit Strategies
- Overview, hazards and exteriors (16:54 minutes)
- Interiors, Basements and Windows (15:28 minutes)
Module 4 • 1 assignments
Attic Ventilation
- Attic Ventilation (12:10 minutes)
Module 5 • 6 assignments
Combustion Appliances
- 1-Safety and Efficiency in Combustion Systems (10:44 minutes)
- 2-Testing device and appliances (09:16 minutes)
- 3-Worst Case Testing for Combustion Safety (10:19 minutes)
- 4-BPI standards and venting scenarios (08:45 minutes) Preview
- 5-Chimney and Water heater inspection (08:57 minutes)
- Combustion Air Worksheet (.pdf)
Module 6 • 6 assignments
Calculating Combustion Air
- 1-Calculating Combustion Air for Fuel Burning Appliances (15:20 minutes)
- 2-Calculating indoor supply (14:05 minutes)
- 3-Calculating mechanically supplied combustion (07:23 minutes)
- 4-Performance Verification (11:34 minutes)
- Question and Answer (04:13 minutes)
- Combustion Air Worksheet Lecture (04:32 minutes)
Module 7 • 1 assignments
Cooling Systems
- Cooling Systems (16:32 minutes)
Module 8 • 2 assignments
HVAC Distribution Systems
- Components of a forced air heating system (09:16 minutes)
- Diagnostic testing procedures (17:37 minutes)
Module 9 • 1 assignments
Indoor Air Quality
- Indoor Air Quality (09:40 minutes)
Module 10 • 3 assignments
Utility Bill Analysis
- Utility Bill Analysis (10:41 minutes)
- Collecting Data - Air Conditioner capacity (03:08 minutes)
- Collecting Data - Utility bill evaluation (03:54 minutes)
Module 11 • 3 assignments
Energy Modeling Software and Workscope Planning
- Generating a Work Order (08:13 minutes)
- Calculating Envelope Energy Loss (14:54 minutes)
- Energy Audit Software (12:59 minutes)
Module 12 • 3 assignments
Supplemental Module
- Flow Rate problem and calculation (02:42 minutes)
- BPI Standards Lecture (03:42 minutes)
- BPI 1200 Standards (.pdf)
Module 13 • 5 assignments
Course Resources
- How a Heat Pump Works
- How to Install a Heat Pump for Heating & Cooling
- How to Blow in Cellulose Insulation
- How to Choose and Use Insulation
- How to Perform a Whole-House Energy Audit
Module 14 • 1 assignments
Get Ready for the BPI Building Analyst Professional Online (Written) Exam
The BPI Building Analyst Professional Online (Written) Exam has 60 multiple-choice questions, and a minimum score of 70% is considered passing. Before attempting the BPI exam, you should score at least 70% on the practice exam here in the course.
Please let us know if you have any questions and/or would like to schedule a study session. You can contact Brynn directly at brynn@hvactrain.com. Remember to have fun!
- Building Analysis Professional Practice Exam
Conclusion • 5 assignments
Feedback and Additional Resources
- Ready to take the the BPI Building Analysis Professional (BAP) Exam?
- 1 Year of Access to Course Materials
- Feedback: 2-minute Exit Survey
- Consider Joining as a HeatSpring Member
- Certificate of Completion: Request a Certificate
Continuing Education Units
Approved BPI CEU Hours
BPI Credential | Advanced Hours for Exam |
---|---|
8 | |
12 | |
12 | |
16 | |
16 | |
16 | |
16 | |
8 | |
16 |
Instructor
Brynn Cooksey
Brynn Cooksey Sr., affectionately known as the "Air Doctor," is a Detroit native and the Owner of Air Doctors Heating and Cooling, LLC. Brynn earned that nickname for his renowned engineering solutions in the HVACR and Electrical industries. After spending 15 years in the Utility Gas and Power industry, Brynn took over his family's heating and cooling business and...