| START DATE | ORGANIZATION AND COURSE LINK | COURSE TITLE | COURSE DESCRIPTION | CERTIFICATE / CREDIT | COST | FOCUS AREA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| On-demand | Guides.co guides.co/covid-19 | Various | A hub for free training programs from organizations such as Natural Resources Canada, Realtor, Building Knowledge, NAIMA Canada and more! Simply type “energy efficiency” into the search bar to see all training available. | No | $0 | Various |
| On-demand | International Energy Agency (IEA) edx.iea.org/ | Various | The International Energy Agency has created two courses on energy efficiency indicators. The first is on fundamentals on statistics and the second covers essentials for policy making. | No | $0 | Public sector/utilities |
| On-demand | Natural Resources Canada nrcan.gc.ca | Various | In an effort to assist federal clients achieve the ambitious targets set under the “Federal Sustainable Development Strategy” and the “Greening Government Strategy”, NRCan has provided a series of e-learning courses, on GCcampus and NRCan YouTube. | No | $0 | Various |
| On-demand | RETScreen Expert youtube.com | Various | RETScreen Expert is a comprehensive clean energy management software platform which intelligently enables professionals and decision-makers to rapidly identify and assess the viability of potential energy efficiency projects; and to easily measure and verify the actual and ongoing energy performance of buildings, factories and power plants around the world. | No | $0 | Energy consulting and modelling |
| On-demand | Schneider Electric Universities schneideruniversities.com | Various | 200 free, vendor-neutral e-learning courses in 13 languages. | DCCA, PEM | $0 | Various |
| On-demand | Blue House Energy ca.bluehouseenergy.com | Understanding HVAC systems | Understanding HVAC Systems (HVAC1) covers the fundamentals of how fuel is converted into energy, the types of space heating and cooling systems typically found in North American homes, and current ventilation system requirements for new construction. | BC Housing Continuing Professional Development points, BPI Continuing Education Units | $50 | HVAC |
| On-demand | Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Institute of Canada (HRAI) hrai.ca | HRAI Basic principles of residential ventilation | Through this online course, participants will understand the basic building science principals that are the foundation for ventilation design and commissioning. | No | $79 | HVAC |
| On-demand | Blue House Energy ca.bluehouseenergy.com | Building Science Basics | Building Science Basics introduces the science behind energy efficiency, occupant comfort, health, and safety. | BC Housing Continuing Professional Development points, BPI Continuing Education Units | $25+ | Energy management |
| On-demand | Association of Energy Services Professionals (AESP) aesp.org | Energy Basics | Energy. We use it every day, but why is it important? Who uses it? How is it generated and transmitted to end users? This course will enable DSM program managers to answer these foundational questions. | Certificate of Excellence - DSM Program Management, CEUs | $149+ | Public sector/utilities |
| On-demand | Association of Energy Services Professionals (AESP) aesp.org | Utility Fundamentals | You may work in the demand-side management industry, but do you know how this industry, or even utilities for that matter, came about? This course helps DSM program managers understand basic industry fundamentals, including its origins and the complex relationship between regulation and operations. | Certificate of Excellence - DSM Program Management, CEUs | $249+ | Public sector/utilities |
| On-demand | Association of Energy Services Professionals (AESP) aesp.org | Utility Business Models | Much has changed to the traditional utility business model over the past decade. This course is designed to enable DSM program managers to understand how utilities traditionally operate (make money) and how their traditional operations are being disrupted through the advent of new policies and technologies. | Certificate of Excellence - DSM Program Management, CEUs | $249+ | Public sector/utilities |
| On-demand | Association of Energy Services Professionals (AESP) aesp.org | Contract Management | Contract management matters, especially so for a demand-side management program manager who uses contract vehicles to manage and execute all their work. This course instructs attendees on the best practices in contract, budget, change, and risk management necessary for successful project and program management. | Certificate of Excellence - DSM Program Management, CEUs | $249+ | Public sector/utilities |
| On-demand | Blue House Energy ca.bluehouseenergy.com | Envelope Fundamentals | Envelope Fundamentals covers the elements that impact the performance of the building: building science, indoor air quality, air sealing, and insulation. | BC Housing Continuing Professional Development points, BPI Continuing Education Units | $265 | Energy management |
| On-demand | Blue House Energy ca.bluehouseenergy.com | Construction Math 1 & 2 | The aim of this course is to help the learner develop an understanding of how arithmetic, basic algebra, geometry, and conversions relate to home construction and renovation. | BC Housing Continuing Professional Development points, BPI Continuing Education Units | $265 | Energy management |
| On-demand | Blue House Energy ca.bluehouseenergy.com | Construction Technology | Healthy Indoor Environment (HIE1) covers the fundamentals of indoor air quality, healthy housing materials, and ventilation needs to ensure the home’s occupants are healthy and comfortable. Most North Americans spend upwards of 90 percent of their time indoors -- choices made during construction and renovation can impact their quality of life. You will learn how to identify, remedy, and avoid pollutants. | BC Housing Continuing Professional Development points, BPI Continuing Education Units, NAHB | $50 | Energy management |
| On-demand | Blue House Energy ca.bluehouseenergy.com | Healthy Indoor Environment | Healthy Indoor Environment (HIE1) covers the fundamentals of indoor air quality, healthy housing materials, and ventilation needs to ensure the home’s occupants are healthy and comfortable. Most North Americans spend upwards of 90 percent of their time indoors -- choices made during construction and renovation can impact their quality of life. You will learn how to identify, remedy, and avoid pollutants. | BC Housing Continuing Professional Development points, BPI Continuing Education Units, NAHB | $50 | Energy management |
| On-demand | Blue House Energy ca.bluehouseenergy.com | Building Science Basics Challenge Test | The Building Science Basics Challenge Test confirms a learner's existing level of building science knowledge. Building Science Basics introduces you to the basic premise of building science and energy efficiency in cold climates: understanding the house as a system. There are many components in this system: the building envelope, the surrounding environment, the occupants. The aim of this course is to help the learner develop a working knowledge of how these components are affected by the interactions of heat, air and moisture flow in a house, and how those interactions impact indoor air quality and the need for ventilation. Building Science Basics is a prerequisite for all Blue House Energy courses and is used as a prerequisite for some classroom training programs. If your level of understanding of building science is high, you may challenge the final test. You may take this test only once. Passing the final test with a grade of at least 80% allows you to register for other courses. If you do not pass the exam, you will be issued a credit for the fees (net any applicable taxes) towards the purchase of Building Science Basics. (Some classroom training programs use the Challenge Exam only, this credit may not apply). | BC Housing Continuing Professional Development points, BPI Continuing Education Units | $95 | Energy management |
| On-demand | Blue House Energy ca.bluehouseenergy.com | Peter Troast: Lead Generation and Digital Marketing for Contractors | Marketing and lead generation, in today’s digitally-oriented marketplace, can be overwhelming for many companies. This course will cut through the confusion and give you a roadmap to develop a plan that feeds your pipeline. It is tailored specifically to the needs of companies providing better buildings services. If you’re scratching your head about the role of Google, Facebook, reviews, websites, or how to win in search, this course is for you. Peter Troast, of Energy Circle, leads you through the process of ramping up your lead generation by improving your digital marketing strategy and plan. | NAHB | $445 | Sales oriented |
| On-demand | Blue House Energy ca.bluehouseenergy.com | Mike Rogers: Foundations of Increased Sales and Profits | Many contracting companies don’t build the roadmap to success or align marketing with sales, and as a result end up wasting valuable leads with ineffective sales. Maybe, for example, you are not packing as much punch as you could into that initial phone call with a potential customer, or maybe you’re still committing some major marketing “don’ts” in your sales process. Perhaps you simply need a few sales tips to take your marketing to the next level. This course will help you align your business to drive sales and help you avoid common sales pitfalls. Foundations of Increased Sales and Profits is led by Mike Rogers (1964-2018), a legendary trainer in the building performance industry. Mike was a key person in setting up the Home Performance with ENERGY STAR (HPwES) program across the US. He was also principal consultant to the Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy. In the past several years, Mike criss-crossed the continent, providing business management training to hundreds of contracting companies, as well as delivering dozens of webinars for BPI’s GoldStar Contractor program. We’re proud to offer this course, preserving and continuing Mike’s knowledge, enthusiasm, and understanding of the industry. While the course is aimed at residential contractors who focus on energy efficiency improvements, home performance and weatherization, increasing sales and profits is the goal of all contractors and builders in the residential construction industry. Don’t leave that money on the table! | No | $445 | Sales oriented |
| On-demand | Blue House Energy ca.bluehouseenergy.com | John Tooley: Increasing Profits Through Quality Management | Quality companies don’t lose money doing work right. Did you know your business could be wasting 25 to 40 percent of the dollars you spend by not focusing on the quality of the services you offer? This course takes a deep dive into defect prevention and will help you use quality control and quality assurance to increase your business profits. What You'll Get: Learn how to focus on quality, reduce waste, cut operating costs, invest in efficient processes, improve operational consistency, and create satisfied and loyal customers and employees. Increasing Profits Through Quality Management is led by John Tooley, a pioneer in the world of energy efficiency. John has trained countless builders and contractors and frequently gives keynote addresses at national conferences. He is recognized for his contributions to many of the largest utility and building programs in the nation. This course walks you through the process of defining and developing a quality management plan, including the importance of processes and systems to ensure your quality control and quality assurance (QC and QA) are saving you money. The course looks at problem solving, how to make improvements, how to determine what kind of company you want, and how to create a culture of loyal leadership within your team. | BC Housing Continuing Professional Development points, BPI Continuing Education Units | $445 | Sales oriented |
| On-demand | Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) of Canada bomalearning.com | BOMA Canada Learning - All Modules | This program provides building operators and managers of commercial and institutional buildings with the effective tools to reduce operating costs, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve employee productivity & comfort. | BOMI Continuing Education, SMT Administrative Competency credits | $750 | Energy management |
| On-demand | Dalhousie University dal.ca | Dalhousie University Energy Engineering & Conservation Certificate | This certificate consists of three modules covering all the main phases of energy engineering and conservation from an engineering practical point of view. The basic concepts, the engineering, best practices and recommendations on how to conserve and save energy are all discussed. Participants will learn how to increase the competitiveness of engineering products or a total industry, and how to fight effectively with climate change. | Energy Engineering & Conservation Certificate, CEUs, PDHs | $3,295 | Energy management |
| 09/2020 | B.C. Institute of Technology (BCIT) bcit.ca | The Advanced Certificate in Building Controls & Energy Management (BCEM) | The aim of this program is to supply industry with graduates who can use controls and building automation systems to improve energy efficiency. This includes integration of this knowledge in all phases of a building’s life: sustainable design, construction, commissioning, and ongoing operation. | Advanced Certificate in Building Controls & Energy Management (BCEM) | $6,000 | Energy management |
| 09/2020 | B.C. Institute of Technology (BCIT) bcit.ca | Sustainable Energy Management Advanced Certificate (SEMAC) | The Sustainable Energy Management Advanced Certificate (SEMAC) program is a partnership between BC Hydro, FortisBC and BCIT, with initial funding support from the Natural Resources Canada - Office of Energy Efficiency. The program is designed to support employment opportunities in the emerging field of sustainable energy management, with focus on the energy demands of commercial, institutional, industrial and community facilities. | Sustainable Energy Management Advanced Certificate (SEMAC) | $6,000 | Energy management |
| On-demand | Blue House Energy ca.bluehouseenergy.com | Energy Advisor Foundation Exam Preparation Package | The online Energy Advisor Foundation Exam Preparation Package helps you prepare for the Foundation Exam: Construction Technology Construction Math Construction Safety (Alberta Construction Safety Association: CSTS-2020 Fundamentals) Plans Reading High Performance Homes Passing each of them and reviewing a large number of documents on the NRCan web site will help you prepare for the Foundation Exam. | No | $695 | Test prep |
| On-demand | Blue House Energy ca.bluehouseenergy.com | Energy Advisor (House) Re-qualification Study Package | This package is for Energy Advisors who are up for re-qualification for EA (House) in 2020. This package includes the online EA course (content licensed from Building Knowledge), and Blue House Energy's Envelope Fundamentals course. These two courses will help you prepare for your re-qualification exam. Introduction to the Energy Rating System (Energy Advisor [House] Exam Preparation) 7 hours narrated instruction, 15-20 hours to complete the online portion of the program with review of content, quizzes, final test and review of downloadable materials. Envelope Fundamentals 3 hours narrated instruction, 12 to 18 hours to complete with review of content, quizzes, final test and review of downloadable materials. | No | $750 | Test prep |
| On-demand | Blue House Energy ca.bluehouseenergy.com | Energy Advisor Exam Preparation | The course content, licensed from Building Knowledge Canada Inc., includes: Introduction Basic Service Blower Door Testing HOT2000 Modelling Developing Upgrade Recommendations Administration Quality Assurance Preparing for the Energy Advisor Exam Final Assessment Coordinator, Carla, will be available every step of the way if you need help sorting out how to get started, and answer any questions you have about the program. Thanks for joining us! | No | $1675 | Test prep |
| On-demand | Canada Green Building Council cagbc.org | A Roadmap for Large Building Retrofits in Canada | This course discusses a 2017 report released that delivers a detailed roadmap for reducing greenhouse gas emissions from large buildings like office towers, recreation centres, hospitals, arenas and schools across the country. As part of this course, participants will learn about how large buildings can contribute to achieving a reduction in GHG emissions of at least 30 percent, with the potential to reach 51 percent by 2030. The instructor will also discuss what way the type, size, and age of large buildings, along with energy sources and the carbon intensity of regional electrical grids in Canada, can affect energy efficiency and carbon emissions. Finally, participants will get to hear about provincially-specific retrofit pathways that include a combination of recommissioning, deep retrofits, renewable energy, and fuel switching actions. | No | $19+ | Public sector/utilities, building codes |
| On-demand | Canada Green Building Council cagbc.org | Applying the NECB 2017 - Alberta and Saskatchewan | This course will highlight the key performance characteristics in NECB 2017 from envelope to mechanical to lighting. It will also outline the flexibility requirements in the code that allow for design trade-offs in instances where requirements may be onerous for certain projects. Participants will learn from about NECB in the context of Alberta and Saskatchewan, ranging from prescriptive compliance to energy modeling for the performance path. | No | $49+ | Building codes/standards |
| On-demand | Canada Green Building Council cagbc.org | Building Better: Corporate Social Responsibility | Join Coro Strandberg of Strandberg Consulting for a one hour course in which she introduces the corporate social responsibility trend, drivers and business case. She profiles the best next generation practices in CSR as defined by a new global leadership standard, and identifies how LEED v4 promotes CSR. The course will then profile various companies in the building and construction sector value chain which have leading CSR practices, and will suggest ways that the green building sector can leverage this CSR trend to accelerate and scale its' solutions. | No | $29+ | Sales oriented |
| On-demand | Canada Green Building Council cagbc.org | Building Strong Market Infrastructure for Canada's Retrofit Economy | This session distills information from a recent report and sets out a series of comprehensive and specific actions for governments and, more importantly, for industry to build one of the world’s most robust and dynamic retrofit economies by 2030. CaGBC’s research demonstrates that national targets can only be reached by reducing the emissions of the millions of square feet of existing institutional, commercial, and residential buildings across the country. Yet, while green building approaches, practices, and technologies are being widely adopted for new buildings, there is an underinvestment in the retrofit of Canada’s existing building stock to drive energy and GHG reductions. Correcting this underinvestment requires the development of a strong retrofit economy where the market takes the lead in transforming Canada’s built environment to help fight climate change and create new economic opportunities for Canadians. | No | $19+ | Public sector/utilities, building codes |
| On-demand | Canada Green Building Council cagbc.org | Commercial Real Estate: Implementing a Sustainability Program | This course discusses the context and key success factors around implementing a sustainability program in commercial real estate in Canada. It explores sustainability program drivers (competitiveness, customers, financials and social responsibility), key success factors, an strategies that sustainability champions can use to move their sustainability program forward. | No | $19 | Sales oriented |
| On-demand | Canada Green Building Council cagbc.org | Designing to Net Zero with a Net Zero Schedule | This session will discuss how, through a unique owner/expert consultant solutions-based collaboration, Mohawk College navigated the challenges of a net zero energy mandated project. This includes the design of a living lab for sustainable technologies within a highly-accelerated project schedule to qualify for the federal government's Substantial Completion funding deadline, two years after the contract was awarded. The project, led by expert consultants including McCallum Sather, B+H Architects, and RDH Building Science, has been driven by a net zero energy budget and has garnered national attention, including that of The Joyce Family Foundation and the federal government. | No | $19+ | Building codes/standards, Net zero energy |
| On-demand | Canada Green Building Council cagbc.org | Engaging Tenants in Sustainability | This course highlights the importance of, and business case for, landlord and tenant collaboration as it relates to sustainability. Participants will be provided with effective actions and tools to develop and facilitate a tenant engagement program that ultimately fosters good tenant relationships and drives improvements in building performance. Real-life examples and strategies that have been used will be shared by an organization that is a global real estate owner, investor, developer and property manager. | No | $29+ | Building operations and maintenance |
| On-demand | Canada Green Building Council cagbc.org | Introduction to Energy Benchmarking | This introductory course is intended for those interested in learning more about energy benchmarking in Canada, including project team members preparing for LEED® for Existing Buildings: Operations and Maintenance certification and those interested in benchmarking their real estate using Portfolio Manager. It will also include general information about Ontario’s proposed Energy and Water Reporting and Benchmarking (EWRB) regulation. | No | $19+ | Energy consulting and modelling, LEED |
| On-demand | Canada Green Building Council cagbc.org | Introduction to LEED v4 and the Integrated Design Process | Learn about the LEED rating system and the specific program requirements and terminology used within the LEED framework. Topics include: Minimum Project Requirements (MPRs) for LEED certification registration; selecting the appropriate LEED Rating System based on project scope; and the use of the Integrated Design Process (IDP). The course also covers the importance of establishing a LEED project boundary and number of building occupants, and how to find the LEED related information you need. | No | $195+ | Building codes/standards, LEED |
| On-demand | Canada Green Building Council cagbc.org | Introduction to Sustainability in Commercial Real Estate | This course considers sustainability issues in commercial real estate in Canada. Participants will explore the importance of sustainability, the benefits and business case for green buildings, sustainability standards & tools, and the current state of sustainability and commercial real estate in Canada. | No | $19 | Sales oriented |
| On-demand | Canada Green Building Council cagbc.org | LEED Building Design and Construction Exam Prep Course | For this self-paced virtual classroom you will gain access to CaGBC Central, our online learner platform, where you can go through the course at your own pace while focusing on the information you need to know to prepare for the LEED v4 Building Design and Construction Exam. The course will be approximately 8+ hours in duration and will include videos to review and several live Q&A sessions with one of our expert instructors. This course will provide a technical analysis of the LEED BD+C rating system, starting with a review of the LEED project team and certification process. It also delves into the credit requirements, calculations, and synergies among credits for each of the credit categories. | No | $219+ | Test prep, LEED |
| On-demand | Canada Green Building Council cagbc.org | LEED Green Associate Exam Prep Course | For this self-paced online course, you will gain access to CaGBC Central, our online learning platform, where you can take the course at your own pace while focusing on the information you need to know to prepare for the LEED v4 Green Associate Exam. The course is 8+ hours in duration and includes videos to review, a discussion forum, downloadable content and study guides. | No | $159+ | Test prep, LEED |
| On-demand | Canada Green Building Council cagbc.org | LEED v4 & v4.1: Secrets to a Well-Commissioned Envelope | This course will explore the basics of Building Envelope Commissioning (BECx) from development of the owner’s project requirements to the post occupancy phase tasks. The course will dive deeper into when and how to pull together the documents to meet the LEED prerequisite / credit requirements. The instructor will discuss the changes for LEED v4 and v4.1 BD+C Building Envelope Commissioning prerequisite/credit requirements and methods to achieve the credit in Canada. Case studies and specific examples will be used to illustrate the secrets of commissioning the envelope from coast to coast. | No | $29+ | Building operations and maintenance, LEED |
| On-demand | Canada Green Building Council cagbc.org | LEED V4 for Contractors: Materials and Resources Tips | This course highlights the key requirements and strategies of the LEED v4 BD+C and ID+C Building Product Declaration and Optimization (BPDO) and Low-Emitting materials credits. This includes tracking and compiling the supporting documentation necessary for a Contractor’s LEED v4 submission. | No | $19+ | Building codes/standards, LEED |
| On-demand | Canada Green Building Council cagbc.org | LEED v4.1 - An Overview of LEEDs Newest Rating System | This course explores the introduction of LEED v4.1 BD+C and ID+C to the Canadian market. Participants will learn about the general program upgrades that make v4.1 so important, and what it means to be a beta rating system. This introductory session will take a high-level look at everything v4.1., and will discuss updates to a variety of credits, such as: Reduced Parking Footprint; Rainwater Management; Indoor and Outdoor Water Use; Building Energy Performance; Building Life-Cycle Impact Reduction; Low-Emitting Materials, and more. | No | $19+ | Sales oriented, LEED |
| On-demand | Canada Green Building Council cagbc.org | Lessons Learned from the First LEEDv4 IDC Projects in Canada | Learn from three different consultants and an owner about the challenges, solutions and lessons learned from various projects across the country. Course participants will gain insight into the process of designing and documenting a project for LEED v4 ID+C certification, from the importance of location selection, to creative solutions for new credit requirements, such as addressing the new material options. Participants will also learn about other LEED v4 ID+C credits that were sought, including the low-emitting materials and BPDO credits, construction waste management credit, energy credits, etc. Project types include both commercial office space and retail interior fit-outs from across the country. | No | $19+ | Building codes/standards, LEED |
| On-demand | Canada Green Building Council cagbc.org | Making the Case for Building to Zero Carbon | There needs to be a business case to support the uptake of zero carbon buildings in the public and private sectors in Canada. With this in mind, the CaGBC worked with several funding partners as well as WSP to study the incremental capital and lifecycle costs associated with zero carbon building design and construction. This session will explore the results of the study, including the impacts of seven building types in six cities in Canada.. | No | $19+ | Sales oriented, zero carbon |
| On-demand | Canada Green Building Council cagbc.org | Navigating Zero Carbon Building Design: Case Study | Through this session, participants will learn about evolv1, a commercial office building that was the first in Canada to be certified under CaGBC's Zero Carbon Building Standard. This session will explore the important shift in the building industry towards reducing carbon emissions. The Integrated Design team for evolv1 will present the design process and some of its challenges and will address the critical question: what is required for the industry to shift, and for Zero Carbon buildings to become the new normal? This project builds the business case for why all developers can, and should, be building to Zero Carbon right now. | No | $15+ | Energy management, zero carbon |
| On-demand | Canada Green Building Council cagbc.org | Ontario's Mandatory Energy Benchmarking for Large Buildings | This course will explore the Ontario's regulation mandating Energy and Water Reporting and Benchmarking for large buildings. This course explores: reporting deadlines and phase-in requirements for various building types and size; methods for accessing data from utility distributors; verification requirements; how to report to the Ministry of Energy; information about what kinds of data will be shared publicly; and additional information available through the Ministry of Energy and local distributors. | No | $0 | Energy consulting and modelling |
| On-demand | Canada Green Building Council cagbc.org | Red River College Innovation Centre | The Innovation Centre at Red River College is a high-performance building in Winnipeg’s Exchange District, one of the first in the region to target net-zero while adding to a historic building. Targeting an EUI of 100, the design process made use of cloud computing for early phase energy modelling, extensive energy data from similar building types, hybrid modelling to overcome software obstacles, and employed a design assist process for the design of BIPV panels. This case study offers valuable lessons and practical advice on how to meet ambitious energy targets while using technically advanced methods and technologies. | No | $19+ | Energy management |
| On-demand | Canada Green Building Council cagbc.org | Reviewer Tips for LEED v4 | Wondering what’s changed with LEED v4 certification? This session will let you know what’s changed from LEED Canada 2009, what’s easier, what’s harder, and what’s unexpected. Get tips and tricks from LEED Reviewers of LEED v4 BD+C and ID+C projects. This course will highlight common issues seen during reviews, identify problematic credits, and provide suggested strategies for avoiding challenges commonly encountered by project teams. | No | $19+ | Building codes/standards, LEED |
| On-demand | Canada Green Building Council cagbc.org | Sustainability in Commercial Real Estate: Energy & Emissions | This coursel discusses issues around energy and emissions in commercial real estate in Canada. We explore how commercial buildings contribute to climate change, energy and emissions standards and performance metrics, and energy management best practices. | No | $19 | Sales oriented, building operations and maintenance |
| On-demand | Canada Green Building Council cagbc.org | Sustainability on An Urban Scale | During the last 10 years of accounting for sustainability on an urban scale, we have struggled to make the leap between the well-developed and easily defined boundaries of buildings to the more complex and fuzzy edges of neighborhoods and communities. This course will provide a brief review of the evolution of accounting for performance on a community scale, and introduces emerging ideas based on a systems approach, illustrated with practical and current project examples. The discussion will address how metrics, rating systems and frameworks fit within the future of planning for sustainability at the urban scale. | No | $19+ | Public sector/utilities |
| On-demand | Canada Green Building Council cagbc.org | The Role of VRF Technology in Zero Carbon Buildings | Participants of this course will learn about what VRF technology is and how it can be used, its benefits and limitations, measurement and standards, as well as how it can help us reach our carbon-reduction goals through the sharing of case studies. | No | $19+ | HVAC |
| On-demand | ECO Canada eco.ca | Managing Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Projects | The Managing Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Projects online training program was developed in partnership with experts in energy audits, planning, and management. The goal of the program is to help environmental professionals develop practical solutions for implementing sustainable energy projects. This program consists of four modules and a final evaluation. Throughout the modules, you will: Establish a context for sustainability and energy Define common terms specific to the energy industry Identify appropriate retrofits for homes and buildings Complete a financial analysis of an energy efficiency project Calculate emissions savings Define, compare, and contrast renewable energy resources Evaluate potential sites for renewable energy viability Outline the project management process to implement green energy solutions Describe the steps to develop a Community Energy Plan Identify ways to become a sustainable energy leader in your community | No | $295 | Energy management |
| On-demand | ASHRAE elearning.ashrae.org | Standard 90.1-2004: Lighting - General and Mandatory Provisions | This course explains how to apply the Standard to HVAC systems and lists the exceptions and describes the compliance paths. At the completion of this course, you will be able to: Describe the scope of the lighting portion of the Standard; List the building types and lighting systems that are exempt from the Standard; Explain how lighting system alterations meet the Standard; Explain how to calculate the lighting load in cases where wattage varies; List the lighting systems and equipment exempt from lighting power calculations, Explain when automatic shutoff lighting controls are required; List which lighting controls are required by the Standard; List the special conditions and exemptions for lighting controls; List the requirements for tandem ballasting of fluorescent fixtures; List the requirements for exit signs; List the lighting systems and equipment exempt from lighting power calculations; Explain how to determine exterior lighting requirements; Explain how to calculate actual exterior lighting requirements. (I-P), 2.2 PDHs, (AIA) | PDHs | $42+ | HVAC |
| On-demand | ASHRAE elearning.ashrae.org | Energy Conservation | This course discusses advanced techniques for energy conservation. Upon completion of this course, you will understand: When and where sustainable design can be implemented into plumbing systems; Water conservation strategies; The effect that other disciplines can have on Green Design; The importance of conserving water, and the positive effects it can have on our planet. (I-P), 8.5 PDHs. | PDHs | $42+ | Energy management |
| On-demand | ASHRAE elearning.ashrae.org | Architects: Overview of Mechanical Systems | This course provides an overview of relevant mechanical systems, including HVAC, service hot water, and power. It is designed specifically for architects, who need enough information on these systems to understand the Standard. At the completion of this course, you will be able to: List the Standard requirements for HVAC, power, and service hot water systems for new buildings, additions to existing buildings and alterations to existing buildings; List the compliance path for HVAC systems that meet the Standard; Describe the building types and HVAC systems that may use the simplified approach option to comply with the Standard; List to completion requirements for HVAC, power, and service hot water systems. (I-P), 2.7 PDHs. | PDHs | $42+ | HVAC |
| On-demand | ASHRAE elearning.ashrae.org | Energy Conservation | This course shows how to save energy in operation and design of HVAC systems, provides an overview of ASHRAE Standard 90.1, and explains the process of heat recovery and control of building pressure. Upon completion of this course you will be able to: Identify applications for radiant heating and cooling; Recognize the advantages of radiant heating and cooling; Recognize the issues related to ceiling radiant cooling. | PDHs | $42+ | HVAC |
| On-demand | ASHRAE elearning.ashrae.org | Standard 90.1-2004: Energy Cost Budget Method | This course explains how to apply the Standard to HVAC systems. It lists the exceptions and describes the compliance paths.At the completion of this course, you will be able to: Assemble the documentation to prove compliance with the Standard; List the types of trade-offs allowed when using the energy cost budget (ECB) method; List the minimal functionality of computer programs used to calculate values for the ECB method; Describe how the ECB method is used when improving an existing building; Describe how the ECB method is used when a building contains unfinished tenant spaces; Describe a standard HVAC system; Determine which utility rate to use. | PDHs | $42+ | HVAC |
| On-demand | RDH Building Science learnbuildingscience.com | Modern Building Enclosures | Building codes, standards, and voluntary regulations have been changing – perhaps more quickly than at almost any time in history – to improve the resource efficiency and durability of buildings. This recorded presentation examines these changes and their impact on architectural design. Case studies and related research are used to explain how new code requirements are addressing issues such as thermal bridging and whole building airtightness – and how meeting these requirements will change the look of modern buildings. | No | $30 | Building codes/standards |
| On-demand | RDH Building Science learnbuildingscience.com | Large Building Airtightness | As part of increasingly stringent building energy requirements, mandatory airtightness testing of large buildings has now been implemented in some North American jurisdictions and is being considered for implementation in many others. In this recorded presentation, Lorne Ricketts looks at the current state of large building airtightness based on the results of over 500 tests, and shares lessons learned regarding the successful implementation of airtightness testing as part of the construction and commissioning process. | No | $30 | Energy management |
| On-demand | RDH Building Science learnbuildingscience.com | Glazing and Building Performance | Windows and curtain walls have a major impact on energy performance, comfort, moisture-related durability risks, view and light, and sound control. Tremendous gains have been made in glazing technology in the last 25 or 30 years, but performance still depends on appropriate design and specification. This recorded presentation discusses various performance factors and how to design and specify for higher performance. | No | $0 | Energy management |
| On-demand | Canadian Home Builders' Association - BC chbabc.org | BC Energy Step Code For Builders and Energy Advisors - Builders Edition | This 5 to 6 hour introductory course has been designed for Builders of Part 9 homes in British Columbia. Participants in this course are expected to have a general understanding of the BC Building Code. | 12 CPD Credits - BC Housing Accredited | $499 | Building codes/standards |
| On-demand | Canadian Home Builders' Association - BC chbabc.org | BC Energy Step Code For Builders and Energy Advisors - Energy Advisors Edition | This 5 to 6 hour introductory course has been designed for Energy Advisors that participate in Part 9 home construction projects in British Columbia. Participants in this course are expected to have a general understanding of the BC Building Code. | 12 CPD Credits - BC Housing Accredited | $499 | Building codes/standards |
| 11/18 - 11/19 | Canadian Home Builders' Association - BC chbabc.org | Net Zero Renovator Training | In this course participants learn the latest developments on approaches to Net Zero/Ready renovations focused on ensuring customer comfort and satisfaction. Attendees will review the Net Zero/Ready design principles, equipment options, emerging technologies, and construction practices and learn to identify the performance gap between “existing” homes and new net zero homes. This course reflects the advancements in technology and innovations in the Canadian housing industry. By the end of this course, participants will: Understand how to assess for ideal candidates for Net Zero Renovations. Learn how to work with a CHBA Qualified Energy Advisor to achieve the Net Zero Label for a renovation. Receive reference Net Zero/Ready Home case studies for each Canadian climate zone. Identify how varying client motivations for pursuing a Net Zero Renovation could result in different approaches. Know the history of energy retrofit incentives as well as some of the unintended consequences from those programs. Discover how homes were built in different decades and how this impacts a Net Zero Renovation. Learn how to adjust Net Zero renovation plans to different budgets and stage renovations over time. Understand how to determine if an interior or exterior approach is advisable/cost-effective. Hear how energy monitors can be used as sales tools with existing homeowners. Understand how a small PV array on a Net Zero Ready home can support the renovation and customer goals. Know how to provide preliminary estimates of PV generation prior to engaging experts. Meet peer renovators engaged in deep energy renovations. Have tools and tips for promoting Net Zero Renovations on social media. Learn how to approach the complex safety issue that can occur with existing fireplaces in deep energy retrofits. Describe the differences between a home renovated to Net Zero and a home built to meet the CHBA Net Zero Home Labelling Program Requirements. | No | $199 | Building codes/standards, Net Zero Energy |
| On-demand | Armstrong International armstronginternational.com | Various | Armstrong offers free, introductory and advanced, online courses in steam, condensate, hot water, humidification, heat recovery, water treatment, EH&S and more. | CEUs | $0 | Various |
| On-Demand | NAIMA Canada naimacanada.ca | Air Barriers for Professionals | Air Barriers for Professionals is practically oriented information for residential construction workers and renovators who deal with air tightness, insulation and various control barriers to improve the energy efficiency of homes. Air Barriers for Professionals was prepared in partnership with NAIMA Canada and Building Knowledge Canada. | No | $0 | Energy management |
| On-Demand | NAIMA Canada naimacanada.ca | The Insulation Installers Training Course | The Insulation Training Course has been prepared in partnership with NAIMA Canada, the Canadian Home Builders Association, Natural Resources Canada, InsulateAndAirSeal.ca, other industry partners, and insulation manufacturers. The course focuses on industry recommended practices for professionals who want to elevate their business and get ahead of their competition. | No | $0 | Energy management |
| 11/3 - 12/01 | CIET cietcanada.com | Building Operator Certification Training (BOC) | The Building Operator Certification Training (BOC®) is eight modules rolled out over a nine-day skills based training which affords facility personnel improved job skills and knowledge to transform workplaces into more comfortable, energy-efficient and environmentally friendly environments. Each course consists of highly interactive and hands-on classroom training facilitated by very knowledgeable and experienced building professionals. Project assignments are to be completed at the participant’s facility, and an in-class test is administered at the end of each day of training. Building operators are responsible for day-to-day maintenance and operation of large buildings with complex heating, mechanical and electrical systems, which offer excellent opportunity for significant energy savings. You and your company can do a lot to ensure that your buildings operate as energy-efficiently as possible: increase tenant comfort; save money; and reduce your environmental footprint. | CEUs, CSEP Points | $2095+ | Building operations and maintenance |
| 11/03 - 11/05 | CIET cietcanada.com | Energy Management Professional 101 (EMP) – Dollars to $ense | Whether you are a recent arrival to Canada, a new professional just entering the job market, a student completing your studies, or looking to further your career in energy efficiency, CIET has developed a course that provides pragmatic knowledge and skills that you can demonstrate and apply to an employer from the outset. The program can also be seen as a steppingstone toward the Certified Energy Manager (CEM) designation – which is normally taken only after at least three years of experience in the field. | CEUs, CSEP Points | $595+ | Energy management |
| 11/03 - 11/05 | CIET cietcanada.com | Professionnel en gestion de l’énergie 101 (EMP 101) | Whether you are a recent arrival to Canada, a new professional just entering the job market, a student completing your studies, or looking to further your career in energy efficiency, CIET has developed a course that provides pragmatic knowledge and skills that you can demonstrate and apply to an employer from the outset. The program can also be seen as a steppingstone toward the Certified Energy Manager (CEM) designation – which is normally taken only after at least three years of experience in the field. | CEUs, CSEP Points | $595+ | Energy management |
| 11/09 - 11/11 | CIET cietcanada.com | Certified RETScreen® Expert (CRE) | The RETScreen Expert Software is an intelligent decision support tool to enable stakeholders to rapidly identify, assess, optimize and track the performance of clean energy investments over the entire project life cycle. The software can be used to evaluate: Clean energy options Energy production, savings and costs Financial viability of and risks related to renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies GHG emission reductions The performance of implemented projects As an approved RETScreen Expert training provider, CIET provides each participant with a fully functional 90-day trial subscription in the days before the training session (value of $200). In the meantime, participants can download the software in Viewer mode completely free of charge. | CEUs, CSEP Points | $1495+ | Energy consulting and modelling |
| 12/08 - 12/10 | CIET cietcanada.com | Expert RETScreen certifié | The RETScreen Expert Software is an intelligent decision support tool to enable stakeholders to rapidly identify, assess, optimize and track the performance of clean energy investments over the entire project life cycle. The software can be used to evaluate: Clean energy options Energy production, savings and costs Financial viability of and risks related to renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies GHG emission reductions The performance of implemented projects As an approved RETScreen Expert training provider, CIET provides each participant with a fully functional 90-day trial subscription in the days before the training session (value of $200). In the meantime, participants can download the software in Viewer mode completely free of charge. | CEUs, CSEP Points | $1495+ | Energy consulting and modelling |
| 11/10 - 11/13 | CIET cietcanada.com | Advanced Course on Building Recommissioning (RCx) | This four-day advanced course on recommissioning (RCx) covers all the stages of the process: planning, investigation, implementation, hand-over and monitoring. These stages are presented in detail to allow trainees to develop a coherent understanding of the entire process and reap all anticipated benefits. The fundamental principles regarding the use of mechanical systems in buildings are discussed and good practices for testing and verification are examined to help trainees develop in-depth understanding of the investigation stage. | CEUs, CSEP Points | $1650+ | Building operations and maintenance |
| 11/17 - 11/20 | CIET cietcanada.com | Cours avancé en recommissioning de bâtiments (RCx) | This four-day advanced course on recommissioning (RCx) covers all the stages of the process: planning, investigation, implementation, hand-over and monitoring. These stages are presented in detail to allow trainees to develop a coherent understanding of the entire process and reap all anticipated benefits. The fundamental principles regarding the use of mechanical systems in buildings are discussed and good practices for testing and verification are examined to help trainees develop in-depth understanding of the investigation stage. To share insight on how to maintain the benefits of the RCx process throughout the life cycle of buildings, the course not only teaches building operating staff on the persistence strategies to be implemented, but also highlights the appropriate interventions in energy monitoring to be carried out by third parties. This CanmetENERGY (Natural Resources Canada) advanced course on recommissioning (RCx) has trained 75 professionals in the Province of Quebec. Upon course completion, trainees may choose to take a competency examination. The course and examination are both recognised by the Ministère de l'Énergie et des Ressources naturelles of Québec as part of the process of certifying recommissioning agents for mechanical systems in buildings. | CEUs, CSEP Points | $1650+ | Building operations and maintenance |
| 11/10 - 11/13 | CIET cietcanada.com | Cours préparatoire à l’examen de conseiller en efficacité énergétique | Energy advisors assess the energy performance of residential homes and provide advice on potential energy savings during design, construction, and renovation stage. To become a registered Energy Advisor with Natural Resources Canada, prospective candidates must first pass the Foundation Level and Energy Advisor exams. After successfully passing these exams, there is a requirement for probationary files to be completed with a licensed service organization and to maintain an association with at least one licensed service organization thereafter. This interactive four-day course provides an overview of the administration and delivery of the EnerGuide Rating System Version 15. Students will gain hands-on experience with Natural Resources Canada’s HOT2000 energy modelling software. After the energy advisor designation has been obtained, individuals in association with a licensed service organization, will be able to conduct energy evaluations in accordance with NRCan’s EnerGuide Version 15 guidelines on Part 9 residential buildings, excluding MURBs, which is an additional required certification. | CEUs, CSEP Points | $1145+ | Energy consulting and modelling |
| 11/13 | CIET cietcanada.com | Making the Case for Energy Efficiency – Dollars to $ense | Although the benefits of and justification for energy efficiency (EE) may seem obvious to some of us, this is often not the case for many of our clients and even colleagues. Being able to articulate and present the many positive attributes of EE - from operational cost savings, to conservation, to reduced equipment maintenance - are key to selling EE projects. | CEUs, CSEP Points | $545+ | Sales oriented |
| 11/16 | CIET cietcanada.com | Fundamentals of Compressed Air Systems | The Canadian Institute for Energy Training (CIET) now offers the Fundamentals of Compressed Air Systems training from the Compressed Air Challenge®(CAC). During this 1-day course, you will learn how to calculate and reduce the costs of compressed air in your facility and how to gain better control of compressed air for optimum reliability and productivity. You’ll use data from your facility and complete hands-on exercises with emphasis on bottom-line results. Furthermore, you will know how to focus on getting results when you return to your plant. | CEUs, CSEP Points | $565+ | Energy management, building operations and maintenance |
| 11/16 - 11/20 | CIET cietcanada.com | Certified Building Commissioning Professional (CBCP) | In addition to providing preparation for AEE's Certified Building Commissioning Professional (CBCP) certification program, this five-day course is designed to meet the training needs of those who need to know the technical details of the commissioning process. This comprehensive course goes into considerable technical detail on the fundamental principles of both new building commissioning and existing building commissioning (also called re-commissioning or retro-commissioning). | CEUs, CSEP Points | $525+ | Building operations and maintenance |
| 11/17 - 11/18 | CIET cietcanada.com | Prep Course for the NRCan Foundation Level Exam | Energy advisors assess the energy performance of residential homes and provide advice on potential energy savings during the design, construction, and renovation stages. To become a registered energy advisor with Natural Resources Canada, prospective candidates must first pass the Foundation Level and Energy Advisor exams. After successfully passing these exams, you are required to complete probationary files with a licensed service organization and maintain an association with at least one licensed service organization thereafter. The Foundation Level course is the first step in becoming an energy advisor. This two-day course provides an overview of building science issues and sound business practices. Candidates gain valuable knowledge in energy-efficient homebuilding techniques. | CEUs, CSEP Points | $745+ | Test prep, energy advisor |
| 11/24 - 11/26 | CIET cietcanada.com | Certified Measurement and Verification Professional (CMVP®) | The Certified Measurement and Verification Professional (CMVP ®) is the most recognized designation in measurement and verification providing a wide range of benefits to help you thrive in your occupation. It is awarded by Association of Energy Engineers (AEE) in conjunction with the Efficiency Valuation Organization (EVO). The CMVP training covers all methods applied for the M&V of Energy Efficiency (EE) projects and includes, namely, the International Performance Measurement and Verification Protocol (IPMVP®). | CEUs, CSEP Points | $525+ | Energy consulting and modelling |
| 11/27 | CIET cietcanada.com | 1-Day Energy Efficiency for Building Operators & Maintenance Staff – Dollars to $ense | The 1-day Energy Efficiency for Building Operators (EEBO) workshop is an interactive course designed to engage, motivate and empower building operators. Our instructors facilitate participant understanding of how energy behaves, how energy is used in their facility, and how it can be controlled through operational actions across a variety of building systems. | CEUs, CSEP Points | $295 | Building operations and maintenance |
| 11/30 - 12/04 | CIET cietcanada.com | Certified Energy Manager (CEM) | The Certified Energy Manager (CEM®) certification is the most recognised designation in energy management and provides a wide range of benefits to help you thrive in your occupation. CIET is the exclusively authorised Canadian trainer of the Association of Energy Engineers (AEE) for delivery of the CEM® training and certification program. This in-depth five-day training is ideal for professionals who seek a thorough program that covers the technical, economic and regulatory aspects of effective energy management. More than 13,000 professionals in more than 35 countries are now CEM® certified. This training provides a comprehensive forum with problem solving activities for those who want to gain broader understanding of the latest energy cost reduction techniques and strategies. This program is also ideal for professionals who require CEM® certification as recognition of their expertise. On the afternoon of day five, the Certified Energy Manager examination is administered. | CEUs, CSEP Points | $2295+ | Energy management |
| 12/07 - 12/11 | CIET cietcanada.com | Certified Energy Manager (CEM) | The Certified Energy Manager (CEM®) certification is the most recognised designation in energy management and provides a wide range of benefits to help you thrive in your occupation. CIET is the exclusively authorised Canadian trainer of the Association of Energy Engineers (AEE) for delivery of the CEM® training and certification program. This in-depth five-day training is ideal for professionals who seek a thorough program that covers the technical, economic and regulatory aspects of effective energy management. More than 13,000 professionals in more than 35 countries are now CEM® certified. This training provides a comprehensive forum with problem solving activities for those who want to gain broader understanding of the latest energy cost reduction techniques and strategies. This program is also ideal for professionals who require CEM® certification as recognition of their expertise. On the afternoon of day five, the Certified Energy Manager examination is administered. | CEUs, CSEP Points | $2295+ | Energy management |
| 11/23 - 11/27 | CIET cietcanada.com | Certified Energy Manager (CEM) | The Certified Energy Manager (CEM®) certification is the most recognised designation in energy management and provides a wide range of benefits to help you thrive in your occupation. CIET is the exclusively authorised Canadian trainer of the Association of Energy Engineers (AEE) for delivery of the CEM® training and certification program. This in-depth five-day training is ideal for professionals who seek a thorough program that covers the technical, economic and regulatory aspects of effective energy management. More than 13,000 professionals in more than 35 countries are now CEM® certified. This training provides a comprehensive forum with problem solving activities for those who want to gain broader understanding of the latest energy cost reduction techniques and strategies. This program is also ideal for professionals who require CEM® certification as recognition of their expertise. On the afternoon of day five, the Certified Energy Manager examination is administered. | CEUs, CSEP Points | $2295+ | Energy management |
| 12/01 - 12/04 | CIET cietcanada.com | Prep Course for the NRCan ERS v15 Energy Advisor Exam | Energy advisors assess the energy performance of residential homes and provide advice on potential energy savings during the design, construction, and renovation stages. To become a registered energy advisor with Natural Resources Canada, prospective candidates must first pass the Foundation Level and Energy Advisor exams. After successfully passing these exams, you must complete probationary files with a licensed service organization and maintain an association with at least one licensed service organization thereafter. | CEUs, CSEP Points | $1145+ | Test prep, energy advisor |
| 12/03 | CIET cietcanada.com | Taking Control of Energy Use to Improve Financial Performance – Dollars to $ense | Economic circumstances require companies and organizations of all types to improve their cash flow. Luckily, energy is not a fixed cost and can be managed just like any other business operation. This course provides time-tested and applied ways to reduce energy consumption in buildings, notably under varying occupancy levels. | CEUs, CSEP Points | $545+ | Sales oriented |
| 12/08 - 12/10 | CIET cietcanada.com | Certified Energy Auditor (CEA) | The Certified Energy Auditor (CEATM) certification program focuses on audits for commercial and industrial buildings only and does not qualify participants to perform residential audits. The CEA certification is issued by the Association of Energy Engineers based in Atlanta, US, and the program is based on ASHRAE standards. CIET’s CEA training program is not related to Enbridge’s or other Ontario home energy auditing programs. | CEUs, CSEP Points | $525+ | Energy consulting and modelling |
| 12/08 | CIET cietcanada.com | Introduction to Building Energy Modelling in compliance with the NECB | CAN-QUEST is a Canadian adaptation of eQUEST. This powerful energy modelling software can assess and demonstrate performance path compliance with the National Energy Code of Canada for Buildings 2011 (NECB 2011). It can also be used to support the design of high performance commercial and institutional buildings. | CEUs, CSEP Points | $475+ | Energy consulting and modelling |
| 12/08 | CIET cietcanada.com | Building Automation Systems Optimization Essentials – Dollars to $ense | At its core, a well-run Building Automation System (BAS) reduces energy consumption and allow for more efficient operation of building systems. This should in turn allow building management to increase the comfort of tenants while reducing their operating costs. In this 1-day Building Automation Systems Essentials course, we examine system basics and energy conservation strategies that permit you to run your BAS efficiently and effectively – regardless of which system you are running. | CEUs, CSEP Points | $545+ | Building operations and maintenance |
| 12/09 - 12/10 | CIET cietcanada.com | Building Energy Modelling Professional – Tools, Software and Compliance | CAN-QUEST is a Canadian adaptation of eQUEST. This powerful energy modelling software can assess and demonstrate performance path compliance with the National Energy Code of Canada for Buildings 2011 (NECB 2011). It can also be used to support the design of high performance commercial and institutional buildings. This hands-on 2-day advanced workshop provide specific training on the software and explores its features as well as the modelling process. | CEUs, CSEP Points | $945+ | Energy consulting and modelling |
| 12/09 - 12/10 | CIET cietcanada.com | Advanced Measurement and Verification | The advanced measurement and verification training program is a hand on training program in measurement and verification, building on theoretical knowledge acquired through the CMVPs training and certification. This 2-day program covers several statistical tools as well as various examples and case studies as well as actual development of an M&V plan. The training is based on the 35+ year international experience in M&V of CIET’s parent company, Econoler. | CEUs, CSEP Points | $945+ | Energy consulting and modelling |
| 12/11 | CIET cietcanada.com | Advanced Building Automation Systems Optimization – Dollars to $ense | Building on participants’ established knowledge of BAS, the Advanced Building Automation System Optimization course offers an in-depth focus on the design, diagnostic, trend monitoring and control strategies that allow participants to run their buildings with superior efficiency and energy management practices. This 1-day training leverages a BAS diagnostic case study exercise using real-time data to reinforce the principles taught in the course. | CEUs, CSEP Points | $545+ | Building operations and maintenance |
| On-demand | BCIT bcit.ca | Community Energy Management Program | BCIT and the Community Energy Association have partnered to develop an inter-disciplinary sequence of six on-line courses. BC Hydro has provided funding to make this possible. Community energy management spans the traditional silos of current and long range planning, policy, operations, engineering, transportation, finance, and others. Community Energy Management education will provide the knowledge and resources you need to manage the art and science of saving energy, emissions, and money across the community. | Yes | $3072 | Energy management |
| On-demand | BCIT bcit.ca | Energy Modelling for Building Professionals | This course introduces the principles, procedures and benefits of energy modelling to enable building professionals to usefully and efficiently incorporate energy modelling into the design process. | Yes | $712.57 | Energy consulting and modelling |
| On-demand | BCNPHA passivehousecanada.com | Operations and Maintenance (O&M) program | The Operations and Maintenance (O&M) program consists of eight online operations and maintenance courses. Each course includes discussion forums, checks for understanding and take-back-to-work tools that can be used right away. Each course is designed to be interactive and focuses on all aspects of building operations and maintenance with a special focus on energy management. O&M courses can be taken individually in any order; however, participants will gain the most by taking the entire program in the order presented. Most of the courses can be completed in 6-8 weeks but we allow for a full three months to accommodate busy schedules. Courses are offered online through HousingU, BCNPHA’s online learning management system. The program is funded by FortisBC. | No | $139+ | Building operations and maintenance |
| On-demand | BCNPHA passivehousecanada.com | Capital Planning | The Capital Planning program is an online educational opportunity for students to download BCNPHA’s Capital Planning Template from Ameresco’s Asset Planner™ software and learn how to use it. The CP Template is an excel spreadsheet that has been developed by BCNPHA especially for this program. The program currently consists of one course, Capital Planning 101. This course includes 11 video lectures, quizzes to check for understanding, online forums for questions and a very robust glossary of the terms commonly used in everyday capital planning. The content is designed to be interactive and is focused on using the BCNPHA Capital Planning template to complete a capital plan for successful submission to your board and/or BC Housing. Capital Planning 101 is offered several times per year and runs for four weeks at a time to accommodate busy work schedules. These courses are offered online through HousingU, BCNPHA’s online learning management system. There is no fee for non-profit housing providers who take this course as it is fully funded by BC Housing. | No | $0+ | Building operations and maintenance |
| On-demand | Association of Energy Services Professionals (AESP) aesp.org | Everything You Wanted to Know About Cost Effectiveness | Cost Benefit Tests have the power to make or break a program. If TRC, SCT, UCT, PCT, RIM, and RVT just look like alphabet soup to you – then this is the session for you. This online training course, targeting implementers, marketers and business developers, or evaluators who want to get back to basics, explains the different tests, the inputs, and how to run the tests. Understand how various inputs affect cost effectiveness. Be prepared to do some math and have a few “aha” moments. This engaging online course will include hands-on exercises for an optimal learning experience. | CEUs | $99+ | Sales oriented, energy consulting and modelling, public sector ?utilities |
| On-demand | Built Green Canada builtgreencanada.ca | BUILT GREEN® Program Fundamentals | This course is a requirement for new builders and focuses on the fundamental aspects of the program to orient participants on how to work with Built Green; introduce them to the administrative and technical requirements; prepare them to successfully navigate our quality assurance processes; and offer resources to help them be successful at building BUILT GREEN® homes. | CPD Points through BC Housing, Master Building training credits through Professional Home Builders Institute | $150+ | Building codes/standards, Built Green |
| On-demand | Built Green Canada builtgreencanada.ca | Construction Technology for BUILT GREEN® | This course places heavy emphasis on building science and building better and addresses the house as a system concept; the role of sustainable development in construction; how building science affects building durability and occupant comfort; the signs, symptoms, and solutions for good indoor air quality; building envelope details and how they control or contribute to heat, air, and moisture flows; and mechanical systems. In total, there are 14 online modules, each with a downloadable study guide to accompany the online learning program. | CPD Points through BC Housing, Master Building training credits through Professional Home Builders Institute | $276.50+ | Building codes/standards, Built Green |
| On-demand | Blue House Energy ca.bluehouseenergy.com | Energy Advisor Foundation Study Package | Our Energy Advisor Foundation Exam Preparation package is for people who have very little experience in the residential construction industry. The Energy Advisor Foundation Exam Study Package is for people who know their way around the industry and have some background in building science. If you've got a really good handle on the residential construction industry and just some review and study materials, we've got you covered with this study package, smartypants! The Foundation Exam Study Package consists of the study guides and practice/challenge exams. It covers the main competency categories for the Foundation Level: Construction Technology Construction Math Plans Reading High Performance Housing Review the study guides and then take the practice/challenge exams as many times as you want. Not recommended for those who have less than 5 years experience in the industry, or those with no building science background. | No | $395 | Energy management |
| 11/24 - 11/25 | Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Institute of Canada (HRAI) hrai.ca | Residential Ventilation using Section 9.32 of the Building Code | Participants will use simple worksheets in conjunction with detailed design procedures to quickly select equipment, size ducts and specify installation and control details necessary to design ventilation systems. All content complies with Section 9.32 of the NBC/OBC/BCBC. Participants will also clearly understand when the circumstances fall outside the scope of 9.32, which will require the use of a more comprehensive standard such as CSA F326. | No | $845 | HVAC |
| 11/26 | Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Institute of Canada (HRAI) hrai.ca | HRV/ERV Installation & Balancing Fundamentals | Participants will receive the skills and knowledge to balance the airflows of Heat and Energy Recovery Ventilators (HRV/ERVs). They will also have an overview of the installation and measurement requirements. An HRAI checklist for installation and servicing of HRVs and ventilation systems will be made available, for use when on the job. After an instructor-led demonstration, participants will be divided into two groups to complete a hands-on assessment of balancing and a brief exam on installation requirements and the theory and application of air flow measurement. Participants are encouraged to bring their own measuring equipment and use it in a comfortable learning environment. | No | $600 | HVAC |
| 11/12 - 11/13 | Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Institute of Canada (HRAI) hrai.ca | Residential Commissioning | You go to great lengths to size, design and install the best HVAC systems for your customers, but without proper setup and commissioning even the best designs may fail to deliver as expected. Learn how to fine-tune that system so that your customers are assured of optimal comfort. This will cement your reputation as a top-notch contractor while reducing nuisance callbacks. | No | $845 | HVAC |
| 12/01- 12/03 | Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Institute of Canada (HRAI) hrai.ca | Small Commercial Heat Loss & Heat Gain Calculations | This course instructs participants in the proper calculation of small commercial heat gains and heat losses and applies to buildings of up to 3 stories and 600m2 per storey. Specific topics discussed are: ventilation and infiltration requirements, solar heat gains, peak time of day, outside and inside design conditions, heat transmission through structural components, occupancy loads, heat gain from inside sources and humidification. | No | $1065 | HVAC |
| On-demand | Canadian Home Builders' Association - BC chbabc.org | Renovation Fundamentals | The goal of this course is to provide renovators like you with an introduction to the basic knowledge needed to perform your job as a business owner or manager. By completing this course you'll gain a foundational understanding of the best practices for running a professional and successful renovation business in Canada. Note: there is a final exam at the end of the online course. Course topics include: General principles for business owners and managers Health and safety concerns Customer service Human resources Design considerations and building science | CPD Points | $349 | Sales oriented |
| 12/18 - 12/19 OR 01/21 - 01/22 OR 02/17 - 02/18 OR 03/17 - 03/18 | Canadian Home Builders' Association - BC chbabc.org | Building Science for New Homes | Do you understand technical aspects of building quality, energy efficient homes that meet industry standards? As every good builder knows, ensuring quality is essential, especially in Canada’s demanding climate. This course is designed to equip you with an understanding of the fundamental principles required for building high-quality, energy- and resource-efficient housing. Whether you are seeking initial residential builder licensing or want to become a licensed R-2000* builder, this course will help you meet your goals. This is also the suggested course for participating in the EnerGuide* and ENERGYSTAR® for New Homes program | CPD Points | $839 | Sales oriented |
| 11/02 - 01/27 | Passive House Canada passivehouscanada.silkstart.com | 120 Series | 120A: Passive House Design and Construction covers the technical, economic and policy elements of Passive House buildings. Participants will learn how to apply Passive House principles in the context of building physics, windows and mechanical systems. 120B: Understanding and Working with PHPP will enable you to take on your first Passive House project. It provides step-by-step instruction for using the PHPP energy modelling software, which is essential for designing a Passive House building. 120C: The Passive House Designer/Consultant Exam is challenging, even for experienced architects and building professionals, so thorough preparation is essential. This two-day exam preparation course is specifically designed for those who have completed courses 120A and 120B (or equivalent), and who wish to write the exam to become a Certified Passive House professional. | BC Housing (HPO), AIBC, AAA webinar credits, APEG, ARIDO, OPPI, EGBC, OAA | $2416+ | Building codes/standards, Passive House |
| 12/01 - 01/27 | Passive House Canada passivehouscanada.silkstart.com | 120 Series | 120A: Passive House Design and Construction covers the technical, economic and policy elements of Passive House buildings. Participants will learn how to apply Passive House principles in the context of building physics, windows and mechanical systems. 120B: Understanding and Working with PHPP will enable you to take on your first Passive House project. It provides step-by-step instruction for using the PHPP energy modelling software, which is essential for designing a Passive House building. 120C: The Passive House Designer/Consultant Exam is challenging, even for experienced architects and building professionals, so thorough preparation is essential. This two-day exam preparation course is specifically designed for those who have completed courses 120A and 120B (or equivalent), and who wish to write the exam to become a Certified Passive House professional. | BC Housing (HPO), AIBC, AAA webinar credits, APEG, ARIDO, OPPI, EGBC, OAA | $2416+ | Building codes/standards, Passive House |
| 11/02 - 11/13 | Passive House Canada passivehouscanada.silkstart.com | 120A Passive House Design and Construction | 120A: Passive House Design and Construction covers the technical, economic and policy elements of Passive House buildings. Participants will learn how to apply Passive House principles in the context of building physics, windows and mechanical systems. Numerous case studies, both domestic and international, will be used to demonstrate current best practices and teach concepts of cost assessment. Participants will also have the opportunity to solidify their learning with interactive exercises throughout the course. | BC Housing (HPO), AIBC, AAA webinar credits, APEG, ARIDO, OPPI, EGBC, OAA | $1440+ | Building codes/standards, Passive House |
| 12/01 - 12/10 | Passive House Canada passivehouscanada.silkstart.com | 120A Passive House Design and Construction | 120A: Passive House Design and Construction covers the technical, economic and policy elements of Passive House buildings. Participants will learn how to apply Passive House principles in the context of building physics, windows and mechanical systems. Numerous case studies, both domestic and international, will be used to demonstrate current best practices and teach concepts of cost assessment. Participants will also have the opportunity to solidify their learning with interactive exercises throughout the course. | BC Housing (HPO), AIBC, AAA webinar credits, APEG, ARIDO, OPPI, EGBC, OAA | $1440+ | Building codes/standards, Passive House |
| 11/16 - 11/25 | Passive House Canada passivehouscanada.silkstart.com | 120B Understanding & Working with PHPP | Understanding and Working with PHPP will enable you to take on your first Passive House project. It provides step-by-step instruction for using the PHPP energy modelling software, which is essential for designing a Passive House building. Participants will learn the structure, inputs and outputs of PHPP, and how to select appropriate climate data sets and record building measurements. The course includes modelling a sample Canadian project, where participants will assess building heat loss, energy demand and summertime overheating risk, as well as looking at the reliability of data sources and how design decisions impact the building energy demand. | BC Housing (HPO), AIBC, AAA webinar credits, APEG, ARIDO, OPPI, EGBC, OAA | $1080+ | Building codes/standards, Passive House |
| 12/15- 12/23 | Passive House Canada passivehouscanada.silkstart.com | 120B Understanding & Working with PHPP | Understanding and Working with PHPP will enable you to take on your first Passive House project. It provides step-by-step instruction for using the PHPP energy modelling software, which is essential for designing a Passive House building. Participants will learn the structure, inputs and outputs of PHPP, and how to select appropriate climate data sets and record building measurements. The course includes modelling a sample Canadian project, where participants will assess building heat loss, energy demand and summertime overheating risk, as well as looking at the reliability of data sources and how design decisions impact the building energy demand. | BC Housing (HPO), AIBC, AAA webinar credits, APEG, ARIDO, OPPI, EGBC, OAA | $1080+ | Building codes/standards, Passive House |
| 11/19 - 11/21 | Passive House Canada passivehouscanada.silkstart.com | 120C Exam Preparation for Passive House Designer/Consultant Exam | The Passive House Designer/Consultant Exam is challenging, even for experienced architects and building professionals, so thorough preparation is essential. This two-day exam preparation course is specifically designed for those who have completed courses 120A and 120B (or equivalent), and who wish to write the exam to become a Certified Passive House professional. It gives participants the tools required to write a successful test. Overviews of each topic that could potentially be tested in the exam will be presented and participants will be able to complete example test questions, including a design exercise, and will learn to identify common mistakes and discuss exam time management. | BC Housing (HPO), AIBC, AAA webinar credits, APEG, ARIDO, OPPI, EGBC, OAA | $500+ | Building codes/standards, Passive House |
| 01/25 - 01/27 | Passive House Canada passivehouscanada.silkstart.com | 120C Exam Preparation for Passive House Designer/Consultant Exam | The Passive House Designer/Consultant Exam is challenging, even for experienced architects and building professionals, so thorough preparation is essential. This two-day exam preparation course is specifically designed for those who have completed courses 120A and 120B (or equivalent), and who wish to write the exam to become a Certified Passive House professional. It gives participants the tools required to write a successful test. Overviews of each topic that could potentially be tested in the exam will be presented and participants will be able to complete example test questions, including a design exercise, and will learn to identify common mistakes and discuss exam time management. | BC Housing (HPO), AIBC, AAA webinar credits, APEG, ARIDO, OPPI, EGBC, OAA | $500+ | Building codes/standards, Passive House |
| 11/04 | Passive House Canada passivehouscanada.silkstart.com | 150C Passive House Construction Training Course for Trades | The Passive House Trades exam is challenging, even for experienced building professionals. This one day exam preparation course is specifically designed for those who have completed courses 150A and 150B (or equivalent), and who wish to write the exam to become a Certified Passive House Trades Person. It gives participants the tools required to write a successful test. Overviews of each topic that could potentially be tested in the exam will be presented and participants will be able to complete example test questions, and will learn to identify common mistakes and discuss exam time management. | BC Housing (HPO), AIBC Core LUs ALBNL Learning Hours, AANB Learning Hours, NSAA Learning Hours | $400+ | Building codes/standards, Passive House |
| 11/09 | ASHRAE ashrae.org | Guideline 36: Best in Class HVAC Control Sequence | ASHRAE Guideline 36, High-Performance Sequences of Operation for HVAC Systems, was created to develop and maintain best-in-class standardized HVAC control sequences. This guideline is all about the concept of “less is more.” It allows engineers to reduce engineering time by adapting standard sequences already proven to perform. It minimizes programming and commissioning time for contractors. ASHRAE Guideline 36 reduces energy consumption, cost, and system downtime with more resilient systems, control sequence compliance, and diagnostic software. The guideline also promotes communication between specifiers, contractors, and operators by creating a language of common terms. This course introduces the current version of ASHRAE Guideline 36, which focuses on variable-air-volume (VAV) systems. The discussion will include the research underlying the current sequences and ongoing and planned future research intended to develop additional advanced sequences for other HVAC system types. In this course, attendees will learn about the ASHRAE Guideline 36 sequences and how they improve energy efficiency, thermal comfort, and indoor air quality. Attendees will also learn how to specify sequences for this guideline. | PDHs. Approved by AIA and GBCI | $224+ | HVAC |
| 11/17 | ASHRAE ashrae.org | Advanced Designs for Net Zero Buildings | This advanced course is for professional engineers and architects who want to expand their practice to include the design, construction, and operation of zero energy (net zero) buildings. The first principle of zero energy design is to make the building as energy efficient as possible. On-site renewable energy systems will then be added to achieve these efficiency goals. If adequate on-site zero energy is not feasible, then options for off-site renewable energy should be explored. The test for zero energy is at the energy meter, so proper commissioning and operator training are critical to success. The zero energy principles outlined above will be presented with case studies and examples showing how other design professionals have met the zero energy goal. | PDHs. Approved by AIA and GBCI | $224+ | Energy management |
| 12/03 | ASHRAE ashrae.org | Laboratory Exhaust Stacks: Safe and Energy-Efficient Design | This course is designed to educate Engineers, Industrial Hygienists, facility owners, and Researchers on the proper methods to design and evaluate laboratory exhaust systems to avoid adverse re-entrainment of the exhaust into nearby air intakes. Improperly designed exhaust systems (even those that meet prescriptive code requirements) can cause chemical and biological contaminant exposure levels to be higher at nearby air intake locations than they are in the actual laboratory; potentially creating unsafe conditions throughout the entire building and neighboring buildings. As part of this course, the attendees will learn basic guidelines on how to properly locate, size, and operate laboratory exhaust systems to minimize the potential for adverse re-entrainment of the exhaust. Implementing these guidelines is critical for maintaining adequate air quality within the laboratory, avoiding both short term health hazards, as well as improving the long-term health and welfare of all of the building occupants. This course will also provide information on how the energy consumption of these systems can be greatly reduced by applying smart technology to the control systems. The energy savings are often on the order of $0.50/cfm per year. These are funds that may then be available to expand the research opportunities, potentially allowing us to avoid or minimize the impact of future pandemics. | PDHs. Approved by AIA and GBCI | $224+ | HVAC |
| 12/08 | ASHRAE ashrae.org | Successfully Managing the Risk of Legionellosis Using Standard 188-2018 | Legionellosis is a health and safety concern for facility owners and operators and those who manage and oversee building water systems and devices. ASHRAE Standard 188-2018 establishes the minimum legionellosis risk management requirements for the design, construction, installation, commissioning, operation, maintenance, and service of premise plumbing, centralized building water systems and components. This course describes the environmental conditions that promote the growth of Legionella in building water systems and the locations where Legionella control measures can be applied. A comprehensive management strategy for the prevention of legionellosis is also discussed in addition to a thorough introductory background on Legionella bacteria and legionellosis. The course focuses on the compliance with ASHRAE Standard 188-2018 to provide a safer and healthier building environment. | PDHs. Approved by AIA and GBCI | $224+ | Building operations and maintenance |
| 12/15 | ASHRAE ashrae.org | Avoiding IAQ Problems | Based on ASHRAE’s Indoor Air Quality Guide: Best Practices for Design, Construction, and Commissioning, this course provides a systematic overview of the key objectives that must be met to achieve good indoor air quality. A review of the most common causes of IAQ problems in buildings, as well as the process management strategies that owners and design teams can use during design, construction, and turnover to help avoid IAQ problems are discussed. The course discusses the state-of-the-art strategies to prevent IAQ problems related to moisture and mold in building assemblies, outdoor contaminants, moisture and dirt in air handling systems, material emissions, outdoor air monitoring and control, and more. Case studies and examples are provided to help make the IAQ Guide easy to use on your next project. | PDHs. Approved by AIA and GBCI | $224+ | HVAC |
| 11/02 | Association of Energy Services Professionals (AESP) aesp.org | Attribution and NTG | LEARNING OUTCOMES: Describe why attribution is important to DSM programs Define and articulate how free ridership, spillover, market effects, and NTG impacts DSM programs Understand the various methods used to estimate NTG | CEUs | $199+ | Energy consulting and modelling, sales oriented |
| TBD | Passive House Canada passivehouscanada.silkstart.com | 150B Passive House Construction Training Course for Trades | It is essential that those working on Passive House buildings can properly install components, accurately implement design details, and also assess the impact that changes from planned work will have on the performance of the building. Mistakes during construction can be costly, especially in high performance buildings where certification is being pursued. This course teaches practical Passive House building techniques and prepares participants for the Certified Passive House Tradesperson exam. It is delivered as the hands-on portion of the course incorporating actual building of Passive House details relevant to the Canadian construction industry. | BC Housing (HPO), AIBC Core LUs ALBNL Learning Hours, AANB Learning Hours, NSAA Learning Hours | TBD | Building codes and standards, Passive House |
| 09/2020 | B.C. Institute of Technology (BCIT) bcit.ca | CESA 1505 - Zero Energy Buildings All-In-1 | This 48-hour course (equivalent to CESA 1001, CESA 1110, CESA 1120 and CESA 1140 combined) will provide a comprehensive study of Part 9 residential Zero Energy Buildings (ZEB's) to ensure that that builders, designers, consultants and tradespeople have the applied knowledge to build to the Upper Steps of the BC Energy Step Code, Net-Zero Energy or the Passive House standard. Students will learn from industry experts and develop an applied understanding of the BC Energy Step Code, building science in ZEBs, airtight design and construction, execution of high performance assembly details, and mechanical systems for residential ZEB's. | CPD points | $995 | Building codes and standards, Net Zero Energy |
| 11/10-11/17 | B.C. Institute of Technology (BCIT) bcit.ca | CESA 1140 - Zero Energy Building Mechanical Systems | This course will assist builders, contractors, and designers to advance their understanding of the design, installation, and verification practices needed to realize performance of HVAC mechanical equipment and meet the requirements of the Upper Steps of the BC Energy Step Code including the Passive House standard. The focus of course is to develop understanding of applying best practices and the unintended consequences associated with poorly selected, designed, installed, and verified systems. Through case study work completed under the guidance of industry expert instructors, you will learn best practices in mechanical HVAC systems for Part 9 homes with ability to apply your learning on the job. Topics covered included: proper system selection to fit with design and performance expectations, business practices for builders and mechanical contractors to ensure design, tender specifications, installation, and verification practices meet best practices to ensure project performance and owner satisfaction. The course will introduce high performance ventilation, space heating, cooling, and domestic hot water principles and solutions to achieve the BC Energy Step Code requirements. | CPD points | $350 | Building codes and standards, Net Zero Energy |
| On-demand | Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) of Canada bomalearning.com | Energy Management Overview | Learn what energy management is, why it’s important and about the benefits of developing an energy management program. See what is involved in the process, who the players are and what savings opportunities exist. | No | $99 | Building operations and maintenance |
| On-demand | Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) of Canada bomalearning.com | Energy Basics | Get started with Energy Basics. This module provides foundational concepts for all other modules. Learn the principles of electrical and thermal energy, measurement units and simple energy calculations. | No | $99 | Building operations and maintenance |
| On-demand | Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) of Canada bomalearning.com | Metering and Billing | You can’t manage what you don’t measure. Learn how to understand and analyze existing energy data sources, what devices can help you learn more about building energy use and get a sense of how your building’s energy usage compares to others. | No | $99 | Building operations and maintenance |
| On-demand | Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) of Canada bomalearning.com | Lighting Systems | Lighting is a visible building component that impacts occupant productivity and comfort. Learn the basics of office building lighting types and how to: identify operational and technical efficiency opportunities, take lighting measurements and estimate potential lighting upgrade savings. | No | $99 | Building operations and maintenance |
| On-demand | Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) of Canada bomalearning.com | Electrical Systems | Electrical systems have a big impact on operational and energy efficiency of a building. Learn about how to use demand profiles, energy efficient motors,power factor improvements and savings opportunities from voltage optimization. | No | $99 | Building operations and maintenance |
| On-demand | Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) of Canada bomalearning.com | HVAC Systems | HVAC is resposible for a significant amount of energy usage in most buildings and is critical to both comfort, health and energy use. Learn about the advantages and disadvantagest of different systems, what instruments can be used for taking measurements, what opportunities for savings exist and how to estimate savings values. | No | $99 | Building operations and maintenance |
| On-demand | Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) of Canada bomalearning.com | Building Controls | Optimizing building controls could save you up to 25% in building energy usage. Learn the fundamentals of building controls, how to identify efficiency improvement opportunities and save energy. | No | $99 | Building operations and maintenance |
| On-demand | Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) of Canada bomalearning.com | Heating Systems | Heating plants are a critical part of maintaining occupancy comfort by addressing the needs to heat outside air, and offset building heat losses as well as provide domestic hot water. Learn the fundamentals of boilers used in office building Heating Plants and how to: use the combustion analyzer, identify Heating System operational and technical energy saving opportunities and estimate potential energy savings. | No | $99 | Building operations and maintenance |
| On-demand | Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) of Canada bomalearning.com | Cooling Systems | Cooling systems are a critical part of mechanical systems in buildings for occupant comfort (temperature and humidity control) as well as providing IT cooling requirements. Learn the basics of refrigeration, the different types of chillers and configurations of Cooling Plants and how to identify and estimate operational and capital projects savings opportunities. | No | $99 | Building operations and maintenance |
| On-demand | Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) of Canada bomalearning.com | Behavioural Opportunities | Saving energy goes beyond building components and systems. People have the potential to save energy with their actions and behaviours. Learn what energy savings opportunities exist for building occupants and how to motivate behaviour change among staff and tenants. | No | $49 | Building operations and maintenance |
| On-demand | Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) of Canada bomalearning.com | Selling the Project | Great energy savings ideas often get stalled due to lack of buy in. Learn how to develop and present a business case to gain approval and support for your energy management projects. | No | $49 | Building operations and maintenance |
| 10/29 | Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Institute of Canada (HRAI) hrai.ca | Selling HVAC Upgrades Training | In this two-module online workshop, learn how to communicate the value and effectiveness of HVAC products and services in improving Indoor Air Quality, in a responsible manner, demonstrating a long-term commitment to the health, well-being and comfort of your clients. | No | $150 | HVAC |
| 11/03 - 11/05 | Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Institute of Canada (HRAI) hrai.ca | Residential Ventilation using CSA F326 | Participants will use extensive worksheets in conjunction with detailed procedures to select equipment, size ducts and specify installation and control details necessary to design ventilation systems that satisfy building code requirements throughout Canada based on the National CSA F326 standard. CSA F326 allows for much greater flexibility and has no scope restrictions compared to local building codes. | No | $1065 | HVAC |
| 11/10 | Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Institute of Canada (HRAI) hrai.ca | Depressurization Testing of Residential Systems | The participant will receive the necessary skills and knowledge to do a depressurization test to one of the three national standards as referenced in the National Building Code and elsewhere; CSA F326, CSA F300, CGSB 51.71. We start with a comparison of the standards and depressurization limits then, a discussion of the necessary testing equipment. Included in the manual is a depressurization worksheet with an extensive setup checklist and test procedures. | No | $600 | HVAC |
| 11/12 | Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Institute of Canada (HRAI) hrai.ca | Introduction to Residential HVAC Equipment | A technical course for the non-technical. Get your admin, counter staff and sales teams up to speed quickly with HRAI’s Introduction to Residential HVAC equipment. Provide your staff with the tools to confidently address customer questions about equipment options, energy efficiency and operating costs. They will be introduced to HVAC equipment types, applications and energy efficiency metrics in this course designed for the layman. | No | $475 | HVAC |
| 11/17 | Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Institute of Canada (HRAI) hrai.ca | Complying with Energy Efficiency Codes Part 12 | Part 12 of the Ontario Building Code has increased energy efficiency requirements for homes built since 2017 by 15% over the previous Part 12 requirements! It has also introduced effective R values as an option to nominal insulation levels, made HRVs and Drain Water Heat Recovery units virtually mandatory and provided increased detail about how Performance Compliance modeling is to be done. Case studies will be used to explore the prescriptive compliance options available under Supplementary Standard SB12 in detail. The performance compliance options will be explored with computer modeling for the same case studies. ERS 80+ and Energy Star for New Homes will be touched on briefly. The increased air barrier requirements in the 2012 code will be reviewed as time permits. | No | $475 | HVAC |
| 11/24 - 11/25 | Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Institute of Canada (HRAI) hrai.ca | Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) for Residential & Small Commercial | This course introduces participants to the basic concepts of Indoor Air Quality (IAQ), reviewing contaminants/air pollutants and the elements of house and small commercial construction, including their effects on ventilation. Instructors will discuss proper design and control of IAQ including how to operate and maintain buildings, mechanical and electrical systems to ensure good indoor environmental quality. | No | $845 | HVAC |
| 12/01 - 12/03 | Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Institute of Canada (HRAI) hrai.ca | Small Commercial Heat Loss & Heat Gain Calculations | This course instructs participants in the proper calculation of small commercial heat gains and heat losses and applies to buildings of up to 3 stories and 600m2 per storey. Specific topics discussed are: ventilation and infiltration requirements, solar heat gains, peak time of day, outside and inside design conditions, heat transmission through structural components, occupancy loads, heat gain from inside sources and humidification. | No | $1065 | HVAC |
| 12/15 - 12/17 | Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Institute of Canada (HRAI) hrai.ca | Small Commercial Air System Design | This course builds on the knowledge and skills acquired in the Small Commercial Heat Loss & Heat Gain Calculations course. Participants will learn to properly design commercial air distribution systems for applications of up to 3 stories and 600m2 per storey. The course provides instruction on such topics as fan laws, duct types and their configurations, air distribution methods, layout and design of low-velocity duct systems, design methods, air delivery systems and fire damper installation. Also covered is the sizing of supply and return air ducts, including the proper selection of supply and return registers and grilles, C.F.M calculations, external static pressure and sheet metal fittings. | No | $1065 | HVAC |
| 11/27 - 05/28 | Passive House Canada passivehouscanada.silkstart.com | Building Enclosure Control Layers Bundle | If you are a designer or builder who wants to achieve a high-performing, durable Passive House building, you need to understand control layers. Control layers are materials and systems of materials that are specially designed, selected, and detailed to control water, vapour, and air. They are placed throughout the building, from the roof, walls, and floor to the below-grade enclosure assemblies, details, and interfaces. They consist of membranes and other materials typically described as air barriers, vapour barriers, and water-resistive barriers, or collectively as critical barriers. The design, selection, and placement of control layers can be challenging. Given the highly insulated nature of passive house buildings, even small mistakes in water and air control can create problems. Simply adding insulation to traditional wall and roof assemblies is risky, so air and vapour control practices must be adjusted to consider the assembly layers and details. Therefore, to design and construct effective passive house buildings, designers and builders must understand the building science behind control layers. | BC Housing (HPO), AIBC, AAA webinar credits, APEG, ARIDO, OPPI, EGBC, OAA | $600+ | Building codes/standards, Passive House |
| 11/27 | Passive House Canada passivehouscanada.silkstart.com | Introduction to Control Layers for Passive House Wall Assemblies | Building Enclosure Control Layers - Session 1 of 4 Part Series Session 1 will introduce the concept of building enclosure control layers and provide examples from passive house buildings of air barrier systems, vapour retarders/barriers, and wall/roof water management. The session will also cover placement of vapour control with different types and varying thicknesses of insulation and water control for walls, including rainscreens and water-resistive barrier materials. | BC Housing (HPO), AIBC, AAA webinar credits, APEG, ARIDO, OPPI, EGBC, OAA | $200+ | Building codes/standards, Passive House |
| 01/29 | Passive House Canada passivehouscanada.silkstart.com | Controlling Water and Vapour – From Rainscreens to Vapour Barriers | Session 2 will take a deeper dive into rainwater control and detailing as well covering vapour control for walls. This two-hour session will include 90 minutes of live web-based instruction and demonstrations plus a 30-minute Q&A. | BC Housing (HPO), AIBC, AAA webinar credits, APEG, ARIDO, OPPI, EGBC, OAA | $200+ | Building codes/standards, Passive House |
| 03/26 | Passive House Canada passivehouscanada.silkstart.com | Control of Air - Air Barrier Systems and Material Selection | Building Enclosure Control Layers - Session 3 of 4 Part Series Session 3 will cover wall air control/air barrier systems and materials | BC Housing (HPO), AIBC, AAA webinar credits, APEG, ARIDO, OPPI, EGBC, OAA | $200+ | Building codes/standards, Passive House |
| 05/28 | Passive House Canada passivehouscanada.silkstart.com | Controlling Water on Roofs and Below-Grade | Building Enclosure Control Layers - Session 4 of 4 Part Series Session 4 will focus on the special building enclosure control practices for roof and below-grade assemblies. | BC Housing (HPO), AIBC, AAA webinar credits, APEG, ARIDO, OPPI, EGBC, OAA | $200+ | Building codes/standards, Passive House |
| 10/29 - 10/30 | EnerQuality enerquality.ca | Advanced Building Science | This highly-recommended workshop is an introduction to the principles behind energy efficient construction. It’s a must-attend for those in our labelling programs. It’s great for new staff, suppliers who need to understand high-performance home building, and those who could use a building science refresher. | No | $49 | Energy management |
| 11/12 - 11/13 | EnerQuality enerquality.ca | CHBA Net Zero Builder Trainer | Be among the first in the country to experience this newly developed workshop, featuring everything you need to know about Net Zero Energy home building and the new version of the CHBA Net Zero Energy Labelling Program. Net Zero Energy Homes are the pinnacle of energy efficiency, and are third-party verified. | No | $249 | Building codes/standards, Net Zero Energy |
| 11/24 - 11/25 | EnerQuality enerquality.ca | CHBA Net Zero Renovator Pilot | Become a Qualified CHBA Net Zero Renovator and get ready for the incoming CHBA Net Zero Labelling Program for Renovators! This training will take place in conjunction with CHBA-BC for Western Canada and CHBA-National. In this course participants learn the latest developments on approaches to Net Zero/Ready renovations focused on ensuring customer comfort and satisfaction. Attendees will review the Net Zero/Ready design principles, equipment options, emerging technologies, and construction practices and learn to identify the performance gap between “existing” homes and new net zero homes. This course reflects the advancements in technology and innovations in the Canadian housing industry. | No | $199 | Building codes/standards, Net Zero Energy |
| 12/09 - 12/10 | EnerQuality enerquality.ca | Air Barrier Training & Certification | Take an intensive 2 half day course covering key Residential Part 9 Air Barrier/Air Tightness, and learn what it means for your projects. High performance air barriers and low infiltration rates are essential for ensuring healthy, comfortable, durable, efficient buildings and enclosure systems. Get ahead before air tightness testing becomes a common practice for building codes (as it already is for volunteer programs like Net Zero and ENERGY STAR®®). | No | $259 | Energy management |
| 01/21 & 01/28 | EnerQuality enerquality.ca | CHBA Net Zero Sales Training | EnerQuality is excited to announce this pilot will kick off our Winter 2021 season! Anyone who has taken our high-performance building workshops will benefit from this special training, and especially those who have or will be certifying homes in our programs. | No | TBD | Building codes/standards, Net Zero Energy |
| 11/26 - 11/27 | Canadian Home Builders' Association chba.ca | Net Zero Renovator Training | In this course participants learn the latest developments on approaches to Net Zero/Ready renovations focused on ensuring customer comfort and satisfaction. Attendees will review the Net Zero/Ready design principles, equipment options, emerging technologies, and construction practices and learn to identify the performance gap between “existing” homes and new net zero homes. This course reflects the advancements in technology and innovations in the Canadian housing industry. | No | TBD | Building codes/standards, Net Zero Energy |
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