Purpose of this curriculum:
With training and certification programs spanning both the residential and corporate sectors, Zack Academy serves as a provider of high-quality energy efficiency and green jobs training. Its offerings range from energy auditing to corporate sustainability management, with a consistent focus on energy conservation and helping clients reduce environmental impact while achieving cost savings. Many of the courses include industry-recognized certifications, enabling participants to complete the training as certified professionals.
How is the material administered?
Self-guided
Assessment Methods (e.g. testing)
There are three straightforward steps to beginning a career as a certified BPI Building Analyst:
1. Candidates enroll in a BPI-approved training course offered by Zack Academy.
2. They attend a five-day BPI certification training course at their preferred location.
3. After successfully passing the written and field examinations administered during the course, they obtain their BPI certification.
Programs for implementing training
The Building Performance Institute (BPI) is a nationally recognized organization that provides certification, accreditation, and quality assurance for home performance contractors. Using a whole-house, systems-based approach, BPI emphasizes the interdependence of building systems and their relationship to energy consumption. The BPI Building Analyst certification is the most widely recognized energy auditor credential in the United States and equips professionals with the knowledge and tools required to assess and remediate performance deficiencies in both older and modern residential buildings. Enabling professionals to identify and implement energy-efficient practices effectively.
BPI Certification Course Highlights
The BPI certification course covers key technical and practical areas, including building science; the building shell; thermal and pressure boundaries; air leakage diagnostics; blower door testing; heating and cooling systems; weatherization and insulation; lighting and appliances; and combustion testing.