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The BPI Building Analyst Technician (BA-T) certification is an early-career credential for workers in the home performance industry. This certification gives a great entrance to the industry while providing a clear path for professional growth.
The BPI Building Analyst Technician (BA-T) certification is an early-career credential for workers in the home performance industry. This certification gives a great entrance to the industry while providing a clear path for professional growth.
A BA-T's work includes data collection and diagnostic testing for a whole-home assessments. The BA-T's skills and knowledge include: buildings & their systems, testing & data collection, and industry standards.
The BA-T is earned by passing a field test with oral questions. BPI's Building Science Principles Certificate of Knowledge (BSP) is a prerequisite for the BA-T certification exam. You can learn more about how to earn the BSP here.
Please read the BA-T Certification Scheme Handbook to prepare for taking the certification exam.
Please read the Field Guide for the Building Analyst Technician certification.
Please read the Building Analyst Technician Job Task Analysis for information on subjects covered on the exam.
Field exam: Hands-on exam with oral questions. Please note that the exam contains gated items (below) that must be completed successfullyto pass the exam, regardless of any other exam score.
Time limit: 4 hours
Passing score: 70% or higher
Processing time for exam results: 2-4 weeks
BPI Building Analyst Technicians must recertify every three (3) years.
You may bypass the recertification exam by providing documentation of 1,000 hours of verified work experience during your current certification cycle.
Please review the Certification Renewal Policies for more information. Once you have determined that you are eligible for renewal, submit the Application for Certification Renewal with the associated renewal fee and any supporting documents.
These BPI Advanced Credit Hours are approved for BPI Building Analyst Technician (BA-T) Certification CEU renewal:
A BPI Approved Course | Advanced Hours for Exam |
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8 | |
1 | |
1 | |
1 | |
6 | |
11.3 | |
1 | |
1 | |
8 | |
1 | |
6 | |
1 | |
6 | |
4 | |
2 | |
6 | |
4 | |
4 | |
1 |
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