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BPI Healthy Home Evaluator (HHE) Certification Exam Prep
About this course
Boost your career in home performance by becoming proficient in the connection between housing and health. This course prepares you for BPI's Healthy Home Evaluator (HHE) Certification and the Healthy Housing Principles (HHP) Certificate of Knowledge.
Most people spend a majority of their lives indoors, yet the air can be up to 5 times more polluted than outdoor air. Many everyday items could make you and your family sick. This course will help learners identify home hazards, giving you the knowledge necessary to recommend and use the proper ways to mitigate those hazards.
Most people spend a majority of their lives indoors, yet the air can be up to 5 times more polluted than outdoor air. Many everyday items could make you and your family sick. This course will help learners identify home hazards, giving you the knowledge necessary to recommend and use the proper ways to mitigate those hazards.
The Healthy Home Evaluator (HHE) certification builds on the BPI Building Analyst (BA), Building Analyst Professional (BA-P), Multifamily Building Analyst, Energy Auditor (EA), or Quality Control Inspector (QCI) certifications. The HHE was developed in partnership with the Green & Healthy Homes Initiative (GHHI). A Healthy Home Evaluator assesses home-based environmental health and safety hazards and provides a prioritized list of recommendations to address those hazards.
Testing fees are not included in course enrollment fee. Exam fees will be collected when they student is ready to take the exam. The HHP exam fee is $109. The HHE exam fee is $450.
Testing fees are not included in course enrollment fee. Exam fees will be collected when they student is ready to take the exam. The HHP exam fee is $109. The HHE exam fee is $450.
Learning Objectives
- Conduct comprehensive healthy home evaluations by integrating qualitative observations with quantitative diagnostics to assess and characterize home-based environmental health and safety hazards according to industry standards.
- Develop and communicate prioritized recommendations to address existing and potential hazards while considering occupant needs, regulatory requirements, and evidence-based practices.
Course outline
10 modules
6 - 8 hours to complete
2:56 hours
of video lectures
Welcome • 2 assignments
Orientation Materials
Welcome • 2 assignments
Orientation Materials
This course is self-paced, so you don’t need to be logged in at any specific time. You can get started immediately after you enroll and the course materials will remain in your account with minimum guaranteed access for 12 months (1 year) after enrollment.
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Module 1 • 5 assignments
BPI Healthy Home Evaluator - Certification Course
Module 1 • 5 assignments
BPI Healthy Home Evaluator - Certification Course
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Module 2 • 11 assignments
Introduction to Healthy Homes
Module 2 • 11 assignments
Introduction to Healthy Homes
This comprehensive course covers the key principles and practices of evaluating homes for health and safety hazards, aligning closely with the requirements of the HHE certification exam. Students will learn how to conduct thorough assessments, analyze findings, and develop targeted recommendations to create healthier living environments, all while focusing on the specific knowledge areas and skills tested in the certification. The course emphasizes a holistic "house-as-a-system" approach and equips learners with the expertise needed to excel in all domains of the HHE exam, including data collection, analysis and interpretation, recommendations, communication, and professional safety considerations.
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Module 3 • 8 assignments
Data Collection
Module 3 • 8 assignments
Data Collection
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Module 4 • 11 assignments
Analysis and Interpretation
Module 4 • 11 assignments
Analysis and Interpretation
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Module 5 • 12 assignments
Recommendations and Scope of Work
Module 5 • 12 assignments
Recommendations and Scope of Work
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Module 6 • 4 assignments
Communication and Client Education
Module 6 • 4 assignments
Communication and Client Education
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Module 7 • 6 assignments
Personal Safety, Insurance, and Liability
Module 7 • 6 assignments
Personal Safety, Insurance, and Liability
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Module 8 • 2 assignments
Practice Exams
Module 8 • 2 assignments
Practice Exams
These practice exams are designed to help you prepare for the BPI Healthy Home Evaluator certification. While most questions are based on course material, some address relevant industry topics that may not have been explicitly covered in the modules. The actual certification exam tests comprehensive understanding of healthy home principles across all domains in the BPI Certification Scheme Handbook. For complete preparation, review all recommended reference materials in addition to these practice questions.
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Conclusion • 6 assignments
Feedback and Additional Resources
Conclusion • 6 assignments
Feedback and Additional Resources
This is our last module but you still have access to the all of course materials for 12 months (1 year), so keep working and you'll be able to complete the course at your own pace. After your year of access expires you can optionally extend access with a HeatSpring Membership. Enjoy the course and keep in touch!
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Continuing Education Units
Instructors
Brick Maier
Director of Enterprise Learning & Development, HeatSpring
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Frequently asked questions
Full FAQHow does this course work?
You can begin this online course instantly upon enrollment. This course is delivered entirely online. Pre-order courses are available on launch date. This course is self-paced and you can set your own schedule to complete the materials. You can begin the lecture videos and other course materials as soon as you enroll. During your year of access the instructor will be in the course answering questions on the discussion board. After successfully completing the course, you will be able to generate a certificate of completion.
How long do I have access to the materials?
Students get unlimited access to the course materials as soon as they enroll and for one year (365 days) after enrollment. Rewatch videos and review assignments as many times as you want. View updates the instructor makes to the course as the industry advances. Return to your course anytime with online access from anywhere in the world. After the one year of access expires, access can be extended by joining as a HeatSpring member. A single membership extends access to course materials for all past enrollments.
Will the instructor really answer my questions during this course?
Yes! This is an instructor-led online course. You can ask questions on the discussion board and get prompt answers from your instructor. It varies by instructor and by course but typically instructors check-in between daily and weekly to check quiz results or project work, review and respond to discussion board questions and read survey responses. Check the enrollment page for specific information about each instructor's check-in frequency.
Is there a certificate of completion?
Yes, when you complete this course you are eligible for a certificate of completion from HeatSpring. You can download your certificate as soon as you have completed all of the course requirements. Students can easily share their verified certificates on their LinkedIn profiles using our LinkedIn integration.
Can I register multiple people?
Yes, please visit our For Teams page to get a group discount.