Corporate Training By Zack Academy - Principles of Building Science Online Anytime

Please Note:  This course is a pre-recorded online anytime seminar which allows you to be trained and certified at the convenience of your own schedule and in the luxury of your own home!

Why Should You Take This Principles of Building Science Online Anytime Course?

This Principles of Building Science Online Anytime course will provide you with the knowledge to earn the BPI Building Science Principles Certificate. Earning the Building Science Principles certificate is your first step into the world of energy efficient home performance. Building science demonstrates how various components of the home interact to affect the home’s overall performance. Understand the relationship between the building envelope, heating, A/C, insulation, mechanical ventilation, lighting, appliances and other systems of the home. Learn how all of these systems affect the comfort, health and safety of occupants and durability of the home. Discover why improving the energy efficiency of the home is the first step toward solar, geothermal or other renewable energy improvements. 

Who Should Attend This Principles of Building Science Online Anytime Course?

• Home Performance Contractors Sale Staff
• Building Inspectors
• Home Inspectors
• Administrators 

The Following Topics Will Be Covered:

• Building Science
• Home Performance
• House-as-a-system
• Heat and Insulation
• Air movement and air sealing
• Moisture and Moisture Control
• Mechanical Systems
• Conservation Strategies

Please Note: There will be an BPI online exam required for the certificate. The test cost is $99 in addition to the course fee.

Syllabus

Module 1: Training Overview 15 min.
Module 2: Introduction 30 min.
Module 3: Heat and Insulation 75 min.
Module 4: Air and Air Sealing 75 min.
Module 5: Moisture and Moisture Control 60 min.
Module 6: Mechanical System 60 min.
Module 7: Conservation Strategies 60 min.
Module 8: U.S. DOE Home Energy Score 20 min.