BPI Building Analyst Professional (BA-P) Certification Training
About this course
NOTE: Exam fees not included. When you're ready to schedule your exam you will be promoted to pay the $425 exam fee at that time.
Learning Objectives
- By the end of the course, learners will be able to perform comprehensive building energy assessments and create effective recommendations for energy efficiency improvements.
- By the end of the course, learners will be able to assess and evaluate combustion systems for safety and efficiency in residential buildings.
- By the end of the course, learners will be able to assess and recommend improvements for HVAC systems, including both heating and cooling components.
- By the end of the course, learners will be able to analyze and improve indoor air quality (IAQ) in residential buildings.
- By the end of the course, learners will be able to conduct comprehensive energy audits and generate effective work orders for weatherization projects.
This course is included in this bundle
Course outline
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
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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...