Online Energy Efficiency Training for Canadians
Interested in becoming a registered energy advisor?
Many people have contacted us about the May 2021 announcement of funding for energy advisor training. Here are some quick resources to get you started:
| START DATE | ORGANIZATION AND COURSE LINK | COURSE TITLE | COURSE DESCRIPTION | CERTIFICATE / CREDIT | COST | FOCUS AREA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/07-12/14 | Passive House Canada passivehouscanada.silkstart.com | Pathway to Passive House Certification | The Pathway to Certification is the perfect combination of three courses: Passive House Design and Construction (120A) Understanding and Working with PHPP (120B) Exam Preparation for Designer/Consultant Exam (120C) | AIBC, EPP, BC Housing & PHI | $2,416 | Passive House Buildings |
| 09/10 - 11/06 | Passive House Canada passivehouscanada.silkstart.com | La voie vers la certification en conception ou en conseil de Maison Passive | La voie vers la certification est la combinaison parfaite de trois cours: Conception et construction de maisons passives (120A) Comprendre et travailler avec le paquet de planification de maison passive (PHPP) (120B) Préparation en classe à l’examen de certification en conception ou en conseil de Maison Passive (120C) | AIBC, EPP, BC Housing & PHI | $2,416 | Passive House Buildings (French course) |
| 09/10 - 11/26 | Passive House Canada passivehouscanada.silkstart.com | Master Class Series – Building Enclosure Control Layers | 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. This four-part seminar series will help designers and builders of large, multifamily passive house building enclosures—whether residential, commercial, or institutional—to better understand the building science behind water, vapour, and air control layers. The series focuses on wood, steel, and concrete buildings and construction types in all climate zones of Canada. | AIBC, EPP, BC Housing & PHI | $600 | Building science behind water, vapour, and air control layers. |
| 09/14 -11/27 | HRAI hrai.ca | Residential Heat Loss/Heat Gain Calculations | Based on the CSA Standard F280-12, students get a firsthand introduction of the basic principles of building science and heat loss/gain. Through various in-class exercises, the student will learn how to determine the thermal resistance (R value) of various building assemblies, such as walls and ceilings. Accurately, calculate room by room heat loss and gain while considering the influences of occupancy, exposure, ventilation, air leakage across the building envelope and more. | Certification | $970 | Heat Loss/Heat Gain Calculations - Residential |
| 09/21 -11/10 | 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. | Certification | $610 | Best Practices for Residential Ventilation Design |
| 09/28 & 11/16 | 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. | Certification | $460 | Best practices for balancing HRV/ERV to maximize energy efficiency |
| 10/01 | Leading Green leadinggreen.com | LEED Green Associate Training | LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) is simply a sustainability scorecard for green buildings. The LEED Green Associate is the only professional designation to show employers and clients you have certified knowledge in the field. To date, this course and its materials have proven to be instrumental in helping over 8000 students pass their respective exams at a 99% pass rate. This course is offered at a quarter of the price and time as the competition and is geared at allowing students to graduate with letters after their name! This course is instructed by a USGBC Faculty member and is the most effective way to pass. Save money by registering today and make a positive difference in your career! | No | $200 | Test prep - LEED Green Associate |
| 10/04-12/14 | Passive House Canada passivehouscanada.silkstart.com | Pathway to Passive House Certification | The Pathway to Certification is the perfect combination of three courses: Passive House Design and Construction (120A) Understanding and Working with PHPP (120B) Exam Preparation for Designer/Consultant Exam (120C) | AIBC, EPP, BC Housing & PHI | $2,416 | Passive House Buildings |
| 10/05 - 10/08 | CIET cietcanada.com | Cours préparatoire à l’examen de conseiller en efficacité énergétique | Souhaitez-vous effectuer des audits énergétiques dans les maisons résidentielles? L'initiative Maison plus écologique vise à fournir jusqu'à 700 000 subventions aux propriétaires pour qu'ils engagent des conseillers en énergie pour mener des évaluations et donner des conseils sur les possibilités de modernisation. Suivre la formation CIET et passer les examens de niveau Fondation et EA est l'un des moyens les plus rapides de devenir un conseiller en énergie à part entière inscrit à RNCan et participant à l'initiative. Le cours préparatoire à l’examen de conseiller en efficacité énergétique de CIET vise à transmettre les connaissances et les outils dont les participants auront besoin pour réussir l’examen de conseiller en efficacité énergétique, tout en maîtrisant les éléments centraux du travail quotidien d’un conseiller en efficacité énergétique, soit d’évaluer la performance énergétique de résidences et fournir des conseils sur les économies d’énergie potentielles durant les stades de conception, construction et rénovation. La formation de quatre jours apporte aux participants une compréhension détaillée des procédés et des étapes nécessaires pour faire le travail d’un conseiller en efficacité énergétique (CEE) agréé. Plus précisément, les participants acquerront une connaissance approfondie de l’information à recueillir sur les maisons existantes ou nouvelles et une connaissance pratique de HOT-2000, maîtriseront le Système de cote ÉnerGuide et comprendront comment créer une feuille de route de l’efficacité énergétique sur mesure pour les propriétaires. Bien que l’objectif principal de cette formation soit de préparer les participants à l’examen de CEE, ce cours vise également à vous préparer à devenir des spécialistes du secteur de l’énergie résidentielle efficaces et compétents. 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. This interactive four-day course provides an overview of the administration and delivery of the EnerGuide Rating System Version 15. Trainees 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 MURB because it requires an additional certification. | CEUs, CESP points | Prix régulier 1195$ Rabais spécial 595$ | Test prep |
| 10/06 - 10/27 | Passive House Canada passivehouscanada.silkstart.com | A Pattern Language from Passive House | How to Design and Build High-Performance Multi-Unit Buildings at the Lowest Possible Cost “A Pattern Language from Passive House” is an interactive workshop that teaches cost-effective planning and design of affordable, low-emission, mid-rise, multi-unit, wood-framed housing. This four-part workshop presents design problems common to multi-unit buildings, followed by solutions that have worked in previous high-performance projects. These solutions are organized into “patterns” using a format adapted from A Pattern Language by Christopher Alexander (et al). The patterns presented in this workshop are drawn from the hundreds of affordable multi-unit buildings constructed to the Passive House standard worldwide, because this is the largest cohort of affordable, low-emission, mid-rise, multi-unit housing. While these solutions are taken from Passive House buildings, they are applicable for residential building design to meet Step 4 of the BC Energy Step Code, as well as multi-unit buildings aiming for similar low-TEDI or not-zero energy standards. Likewise, while this workshop focuses on affordable housing, the patterns apply equally to market- and luxury-housing projects. | AIBC, EPP, BC Housing and PHI | $630+ | Passive House Construction |
| 10/12 - 10/14 | CIET cietcanada.com | Certified RETScreen Expert | Recently added to CIET’s roster of sustainable energy programs, the 1-day Introduction to RETScreen® Expert course has been created for newer users of the software, or individuals that are just starting to be involved in the analysis or management of energy use in buildings and facilities. The course features both presentations for our trainers, as well as hands-on use and exercises in RETScreen®. The day will culminate with a few knowledge-based exercises. The RETScreen Expert® Software is an intelligent decision support tool that enables 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 Savings and costs of energy production Financial viability and risk for renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies GHG Emission reductions The performance of implemented projects 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. This course will include tips and tricks on how to use the RETScreen Expert Clean Energy Management Software to apply learnings, as well as a free 90-day subscription to the Professional mode of RETScreen Expert. | CEUs, CESP points | $1495+ | Energy management |
| 10/19 - 10/22 | 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. This three-day training is designed to expand participant knowledge in energy auditing as well as serve as a preparatory vehicle for the examination required to achieve AEE's CEATM credential. It provides the fundamental knowledge needed to evaluate how energy is being used in a facility and identify where consumption can be reduced. Additionally, it covers useful calculation methods and practical examples. The examination is administered on the morning of the 4th day. | CEUs, CESP points | $1495+ | Energy consulting and modelling |
| 10/20 - 10/21 | 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. 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." | Certification | $610 | Residential Homes |
| 10/23 | Leading Green leadinggreen.com | LEED Green Associate Training | LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) is simply a sustainability scorecard for green buildings. The LEED Green Associate is the only professional designation to show employers and clients you have certified knowledge in the field. To date, this course and its materials have proven to be instrumental in helping over 8000 students pass their respective exams at a 99% pass rate. This course is offered at a quarter of the price and time as the competition and is geared at allowing students to graduate with letters after their name! This course is instructed by a USGBC Faculty member and is the most effective way to pass. Save money by registering today and make a positive difference in your career! | No | $200 | Test prep - LEED Green Associate |
| 10/25 - 10/28 | CIET cietcanada.com | Advanced Course on Building Recommissioning (RCx) | As a process, recommissioning is often referred to as taking what you already have and making it better! Interest in recommissioning projects has been growing steadily over the years, and it is now recognized as a formidable means to determine which low-cost/no-cost operational improvements may be made to a currently operated building to improve occupant comfort and achieve energy savings. Another facet of recommissioning is it can be conducted as a standalone activity or as part of a renovation/modernisation project. Key Learning Objectives During this course, participants will learn: The four-step recommissioning process. Effective methods for detecting problems. Working with building staff. Energy and system-based savings calculations. How to implement RCx measures. Targeted documentation. Best practices for ongoing commissioning. | CEUs, CESP points | $1650+ | Energy consulting and modelling, energy management |
| 11/01-1/18 | Passive House Canada passivehouscanada.silkstart.com | Pathway to Designer/Consultant Certification (120P) | Pathway to Passive House Certification Passive House certification ensures that you or your organization are expertly qualified to design high performance, highly efficient buildings to meet Canada’s national green building strategy. The Pathway to Certification is the perfect combination of three courses (a $3350 value): -Passive House Design and Construction (120A) -Understanding and Working with PHPP (120B) -Exam Preparation for Designer/Consultant Exam (120C) Our Pathway to Certification has proven to be the most effective program to get participants ready to pass the challenging exam. | AIBC, EPP, BC Housing | $2,416 | Passive House Buildings |
| 11/01 - 01/18 | Passive House Canada passivehouscanada.silkstart.com | Pathway to Designer/Consultant Certification (120P) | Pathway to Passive House Certification Passive House certification ensures that you or your organization are expertly qualified to design high performance, highly efficient buildings to meet Canada’s national green building strategy. The Pathway to Certification is the perfect combination of three courses (a $3350 value): -Passive House Design and Construction (120A) -Understanding and Working with PHPP (120B) -Exam Preparation for Designer/Consultant Exam (120C) Our Pathway to Certification has proven to be the most effective program to get participants ready to pass the challenging exam. | AIBC, EPP, BC Housing | $2,416+ | Passive House Buildings |
| 11/01 - 11/05 | 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. This course will include tips and tricks on how to use the RETScreen Expert Clean Energy Management Software to apply learnings, as well as a free 90-day subscription to the Professional mode of RETScreen Expert. | CEUs, CESP points | $2295 | Energy management |
| 11/02 - 11/05 | CIET cietcanada.com | Cours avancé en recommissioning de bâtiments (RCx) – In French | This course is offered in French. 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, CESP points | $1650+ | Energy consulting and modelling |
| 11/02-11/30 | Passive House Canada passivehouscanada.silkstart.com | Pathway to Passive House Trades Certification (150P) | This three-part course teaches practical Passive House building techniques and theory about this high-performance building standard. This course includes online lectures and hands-on workshop experience, incorporating actual building of Passive House elements relevant to the Canadian construction industry. The following topics will be covered: Passive House criteria and principles Building ecology, comfort and economic efficiency Introduction to Passive House design tools (e.g. PHPP) Construction process and quality assurance Thermal insulation Thermal bridge-free construction Windows and airtightness Ventilation and heat supply Building envelope specialization | AIBC, EPP, BC Housing & PHI | $1,575 | Passive House Construction |
| 11/03 | CIET cietcanada.com | Gestion de l’énergie et la norme ISO 50001 – In French | This course is offered in French. training is intended for professionals and members of management who first want to understand how to establish an energy management culture within the organization. The key elements ensuring the success of such an approach will be covered and linked to the ISO 50001 standard. The training, which is intended to be interactive, invites participants to start thinking about the role they can play in initiating, strengthening or perpetuating a culture of energy management within the company. Although the training follows the framework of the ISO 50001 standard to inform what constitutes a process of continuous improvement of energy performance, it is not necessary to consider implementing the standard to benefit from the learnings of this training. | CEUs, CESP points | $545+ | Energy consulting and modelling |
| 11/08 | 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, CESP points | $475+ | Energy consulting and modelling |
| 11/09 - 11/10 | CIET cietcanada.com | Building Energy Modelling Professional – Tools, Software and Compliance | Building energy modelling is a key process used in retrofit design, code compliance, and real-time building control for commercial and institutional buildings. The modelling process permits modellers to include factors such as building performance, climate, construction materials, architectural design, HVAC, and building analysis. This two-day course is divided into two parts. Day 1 is focused on key tools and data used in prominent modelling software (specifically eQuest and Can-Quest). During the first day, we also run basic simulations and create a compliance run. Day 2 provides interactive, hands-on examples of modelling case studies that participants work through and complete with coaching and assistance from our instructor. The Building Energy Modelling Professional course provides you with the tools you need to execute energy modelling projects and achieve compliance for buildings. You will also benefit from completing case studies that will reinforce your knowledge and understanding of energy modelling. | CEUs, CESP points | $945+ | Energy consulting and modelling |
| 11/10 | CIET cietcanada.com | Making the Case for Energy Efficiency | Although the benefits of and justification for energy efficiency (EE) may seem obvious to some, this is often not the case for many of our clients and colleagues. Being able to articulate and present both the energy and non-energy benefits of a project or retrofit – from operational cost savings, to conservation, to reduced equipment maintenance – is key to selling EE projects. This one-day training program is designed as a hands-on workshop during which participants take part in several innovative exercises. The course introduces participants to concepts in communication and financial analysis. After participants prepare their own short proposal, the day concludes with an analysis of one of the participants’ own proposals. The Making the Case program provides participants with techniques, tools, and hands-on experience with building the business case for an EE investment, whether the participant’s role is internal (securing buy-in from support staff or decision makers) or external (selling an EE project to a customer). | CEUs, CESP points | $545+ | Energy consulting and modelling |
| 11/16 - 11/19 | 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. This interactive four-day course provides an overview of the administration and delivery of the EnerGuide Rating System Version 15. Trainees 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 MURB because it requires an additional certification. | CEUs, CESP points | Regular fee $1195 Discounted price 595$ | Test prep |
| 11/29 - 11/02 | 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. This three-day training is designed to expand participant knowledge in energy auditing as well as serve as a preparatory vehicle for the examination required to achieve AEE's CEATM credential. It provides the fundamental knowledge needed to evaluate how energy is being used in a facility and identify where consumption can be reduced. Additionally, it covers useful calculation methods and practical examples. The examination is administered on the morning of the 4th day. | CEUs, CESP points | $1495+ | Energy consulting and modelling |
| 11/29 - 12/03 | CIET cietcanada.com | Certified Building Commissioning Professional (CBCP) | The Certified Building Commissioning Professional (CBCP) course is aimed at not only preparing participants to successfully pass the exam and earning the CBCP designation, but also reviewing all phases of commissioning projects and learning the best practices currently used. At its core, building commissioning comprises quality-focused projects that serve to provide documented confirmation that building systems function according to criteria set forth in project documents to satisfy owners’ operational needs. Such projects have been proven to be important because buildings that operate suboptimally tend to have poor indoor air quality and comfort, consumer higher levels of energy, and produce equipment failures. Conversely, buildings that are properly commissioned typically have fewer change orders, tend to be more energy efficient, and have lower operation and maintenance cost. Commissioning can also restore existing buildings to high productivity through renovations, upgrades, and tune-ups of existing systems. This five-day course is designed to meet the training needs of those who need to know the technical details of the commissioning process – from pre-design, through to the operations phase. The training also provides considerable detail on the fundamental principles of both new building commissioning and existing building commissioning (often called recommissioning). The trainer leads participants through an examination of all aspects of building commissioning by looking at dozens of case studies from successfully completed projects in hospitals, data centers, airports, university campuses, school districts, commercial buildings and more. Participants are also encouraged to produce real-world examples of their own through class dialogue and a few interactive exercises. At the conclusion of the course, participants will be able to book and take on the CBCP exam online via ProctorU. | CEUs, CESP points | $2495+ | Energy consulting and modelling |
| 11/30 - 12/02 | CIET cietcanada.com | Certified RETScreen Expert | Recently added to CIET’s roster of sustainable energy programs, the 1-day Introduction to RETScreen® Expert course has been created for newer users of the software, or individuals that are just starting to be involved in the analysis or management of energy use in buildings and facilities. The course features both presentations for our trainers, as well as hands-on use and exercises in RETScreen®. The day will culminate with a few knowledge-based exercises. The RETScreen Expert® Software is an intelligent decision support tool that enables 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 Savings and costs of energy production Financial viability and risk for renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies GHG Emission reductions The performance of implemented projects 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. This course will include tips and tricks on how to use the RETScreen Expert Clean Energy Management Software to apply learnings, as well as a free 90-day subscription to the Professional mode of RETScreen Expert. | CEUs, CESP points | $1495+ | Energy management |
| 11/30 - 12/16 | Passive House Canada passivehouscanada.silkstart.com | PHPP Expert | The Passive House Institute (PHI) has extended the existing training and certification system for designers and tradespeople to acknowledge the further education of professional groups and the activities that are important for the construction of Passive Houses. In addition, more focus will be placed on “lifelong learning” and the gradual acquisition of Passive House knowledge. With this advanced PHPP training program, you will be prepared to take the exam and receive the corresponding additional certificate (“PHPP Expert”). Deeper knowledge and competencies in the use of PHPP and the entry of complex data for non-residential and refurbishment projects into PHPP are crucial to ensure the high quality of Passive House projects and to avoid performance gaps. | AIBC Core Learning Units BC Housing (HPO) PHI K161_2021_CA ALBNL: TBC AANB: TBC NSAA: TBC | $1215+ | Energy consulting and modelling |
| 12/06 - 01/18 | Passive House Canada passivehouscanada.silkstart.com | Pathway to Designer/Consultant Certification (120P) | Pathway to Passive House Certification Passive House certification ensures that you or your organization are expertly qualified to design high performance, highly efficient buildings to meet Canada’s national green building strategy. The Pathway to Certification is the perfect combination of three courses (a $3350 value): -Passive House Design and Construction (120A) -Understanding and Working with PHPP (120B) -Exam Preparation for Designer/Consultant Exam (120C) Our Pathway to Certification has proven to be the most effective program to get participants ready to pass the challenging exam. | AIBC, EPP, BC Housing | $2,416+ | Passive House Buildings |
| 12/06 - 12/10 | 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. This course will include tips and tricks on how to use the RETScreen Expert Clean Energy Management Software to apply learnings, as well as a free 90-day subscription to the Professional mode of RETScreen Expert. | CEUs, CESP points | $2295 | Energy management |
| 12/07 | CIET cietcanada.com | Advanced RETScreen® Expert | Are you an experienced RETScreen® user? If so, the Advanced RETScreen® Professional course has been conceived with you in mind. Picking up where the Certified RETScreen® Expert leaves off, the Advanced program features a blend of advanced presentations by our instructors, and participant exercises, which will serve to heighten your knowledge of the software. In choosing to take the Advanced RETScreen® Professional course, participants will be exposed to progressive applications of the software as they work through activities that are sure to raise their proficiency in RETScreen®, allowing them to tackle the most complex projects. | CEUs, CESP points | $595+ | Energy management |
| 12/07 - 12/16 | Passive House Canada passivehouscanada.silkstart.com | Introduction to Passive House High Performance Buildings (90) | An Introduction to the Passive House High Performance Buildings provides an overview of the core principles of Passive House design and building energy efficiency regulations in Canada. The course also covers the history of energy efficient buildings, energy consumption data and environmental impact, case studies and the economics of creating high performance buildings. | AIBC, EPP, BC Housing and PHI | $198+ | Passive House Buildings |
| 12/11 - 12/12 | Leading Green leadinggreen.com | LEED AP BD+C | The LEED AP is the second tier of LEED designation and is a credential in the green building industry! Passing the LEED Green Associate is prerequisites for the LEED AP+ and is the flagship designation for sustainability in the green industry. This all-in-one opportunity is offered exclusively by LeadingGreen and our price point cannot be matched by any other live training program. | No | $400 | Test prep |
| 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 | 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 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | BC NPHA bcnpha.ca | 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 | 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 bcnpha.ca | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 |
| 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 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 |
| 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | Building operations and maintenance |
| 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | Kady Cowan kadycowan.com | Patterns in Energy Management Behaviour | Behaviour change has become widely recognized as an essential element of energy management. Experts and practitioners widely agree that behaviour change concepts and tools are important to amplify energy savings achieved, avoid energy saving decay and to tap into new energy saving potential quickly. While the recognition of the importance of behaviour change in energy management seems common, in actual practice we find that behaviour change tools and concepts remain substantially underutilized by energy management professionals. To introduce this topic, I will share my experience and expertise as a leading practitioner of behaviour change in complex institutional and commercial facilities and organizations in Canada and the United States. Workshop Objectives - Participants will: Be introduced to some of the general concepts of behaviour change and action learning. Review a case study to see how the concepts come to life including why a human focused approach matters, when it is needed, how it can be done and what tools and resources help make a difference. Create a 1 page action plan they can use immediately to start integrating workshop concepts into their day-to-day work. | No | $1000 | Energy management |
| On-demand | Leading Green leadinggreen.com | Combined LEED GA AND AP BD+C | The LEED GA is an entry level designation into sustainability. You can knock them both out in one sitting by taking this course! Save time and money by taking them together! The LEED AP is the second tier of LEED designation and is a credential in the green building industry! Passing the LEED Green Associate is prerequisites for the LEED AP+ and is the flagship designation for sustainability in the green industry. | No | $500 | Test prep |
| On-demand | Leading Green leadinggreen.com | LEED AP BD+C | The LEED AP is the second tier of LEED designation and is a credential in the green building industry! Passing the LEED Green Associate is prerequisites for the LEED AP+ and is the flagship designation for sustainability in the green industry. This all-in-one opportunity is offered exclusively by LeadingGreen and our price point cannot be matched by any other live training program. | No | $400 | Test prep |
| On-demand | Leading Green leadinggreen.com | LEED AP O+M | The LEED AP is the second tier of LEED designation and is a credential in the green building industry! Passing the LEED Green Associate is prerequisites for the LEED AP+ and is the flagship designation for sustainability in the green industry. The LEED AP+ (Operations and Maintenance specialty) focuses on retrofitting our existing building stock to perform efficiently and save owners and tenants money while living in a healthy indoor environment. | No | $400 | Test prep |
| On-demand | Leading Green leadinggreen.com | LEED Green Associate Training | LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) is simply a sustainability scorecard for green buildings. The LEED Green Associate is the only professional designation to show employers and clients you have certified knowledge in the field. To date, this course and its materials have proven to be instrumental in helping over 8000 students pass their respective exams at a 99% pass rate. This course is offered at a quarter of the price and time as the competition and is geared at allowing students to graduate with letters after their name! This course is instructed by a USGBC Faculty member and is the most effective way to pass. Save money by registering today and make a positive difference in your career! | No | $200 | Test prep - LEED Green Associate |
| 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 |
| 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 |
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