The Building Performance Institute (BPI) sets nationally recognized standards for professionals in energy efficiency and home performance. Earning a BPI certificate demonstrates foundational knowledge valued by employers, utilities, and workforce programs across the country. Many state- and utility-sponsored energy efficiency programs require BPI credentialing for their workforces.

No. Both Building Science Principles (BSP) and Healthy Housing Principles (HHP) are designed for beginners as well as professionals expanding their credentials. No prior certification is required.

All courses are live, instructor-led virtual sessions delivered over two structured days. Participants engage in real-time instruction, discussion, and Q&A.

Each course is delivered in a structured two-day format. Full-day attendance is required to complete the certificate requirements.

Registration includes live interactive instruction, course materials, and the certificate exam. Additional details are provided upon enrollment.

These certificates provide foundational knowledge recognized by employers, contractors, utilities, and workforce development programs. Many participants use these courses as a first step into careers in energy auditing, weatherization, sustainability, and housing quality. The Building Science Principles certificate is additionally a pre-requisite for more advanced BPI credentials such as the Energy Auditor (EA), Building Analyst-Technician (BA-T), or Infiltration and Duct Leakage (IDL) certifications.

While requirements vary by employer and region, BPI certificates are widely recognized and often preferred within the home performance and weatherization industries. You will need to verify local industry requirements near you.

Participants need a reliable internet connection, a computer with video capability, and access to email to receive course materials and instructions.

Upon successful completion and passing the exam, participants receive a BPI certificate. Many students continue into advanced certifications or pursue roles in energy auditing, contracting, housing, or sustainability fields.

Choosing a live, instructor-led course means you are not navigating building science concepts alone.

Our virtual courses are delivered in real time by experienced professionals who can answer your questions as they arise, clarify complex topics, and connect theory to real-world application. Instead of passively watching pre-recorded videos, you engage in discussion, problem-solving, and applied learning.

Live instruction also creates accountability and structure. You stay on track, complete the material efficiently, and gain confidence through guided practice and interactive review sessions.

For many students, especially those new to building science or transitioning careers, this interactive environment dramatically increases comprehension, retention, and exam readiness.

When certification matters, support matters.

Earth Forward Group instructors bring decades of combined experience in building science, energy efficiency, sustainability education, and workforce development.

Our team has worked across residential and commercial building performance, weatherization programs, green workforce training initiatives, and STEM education. Instructors understand not only the technical material required by the Building Performance Institute (BPI), but also how to translate complex concepts into practical, applicable knowledge.

We don’t simply teach to the test.
We teach to the field.

Our instructors have real-world experience with diagnostics, high-performance building systems, and healthy housing standards, allowing them to provide relevant examples that prepare students for careers in energy efficiency, sustainability, and home performance.

You are learning from professionals who are actively engaged in the industry.

Your success is our priority.

Our courses are structured to align directly with BPI certificate competencies and exam objectives. We provide:

• Clear breakdowns of exam domains and expectations

• Guided review sessions

• Interactive Q&A throughout the course

• Practical examples that reinforce key test concepts

• Post-course support resources

We focus on building both knowledge and confidence. Students leave understanding not just what the correct answer is, but why it is correct.

Because we keep cohorts intentionally focused and interactive, instructors can identify where students may need additional clarification before exam day.

Our goal is simple:
Help you pass the exam and feel prepared to apply what you’ve learned in the real world.