Green Training & Certification
Instruction and program content for the following BPI and LEED programs are provided by Everblue Training Institute, premier international sustainable education provider dedicated to helping you succeed in the green economy with a pass rate of over 90%. See our website or contact Diane Zold-Gross at dzoldgross@necc.mass.edu or 978-659-1221 or Dianne Lahaye at dlahaye@necc.mass.edu or 978-659-1222 for more information. Lunch on your own.
Early Registration Required!
LEED Certification: Green Associate Exam Prep
462 PRDV1238-RWA: Th & F, 9am-5pm, 2 days, 3/29 & 3/30, $595 fee, Riverwalk
BPI Building Analyst Certification Preparation for Energy Auditors and Others
This intensive program provides job training and preparation for the nationally recommended BPI (Building Performance Institute) Building Analyst I Certification for energy auditors and others in residential energy conservation. You’ll learn energy efficiency analysis using the house-as-a-system approach and prepare for the written and field certification examination administered at the end of the class*
459 PRDV1247-RWA: M-F, 8am-5pm, 5 days, 3/5-3/9, $1,595 fee, Riverwalk
BPI Envelope Shell Certification Training
Determine ways to enhance the envelope’s thermal/pressure boundaries through insulation and air sealing techniques and explore what’s happening, what to do about it, and what created problems like moisture, ice dams, mildew and drafts. Enhance your skills, propel your career and make your company eligible to be an accredited contractor if in an industry field like insulation/weatherization, window installation, etc. BPI Building Analyst Training/Certification required (see above or combo program if needed). Great for HERS Raters, BPI Building Analyst professionals, home inspectors, contractors, etc. Includes classroom instruction, field training, written and field exams.
461 PRDV1248-RWA: W-F, 8am-5pm, 3 days, 3/7-3/9, $1,095 fee, Riverwalk
BPI Building Analyst Certification and BPI Envelope Shell Certification Training Combination Program
This fast track program combines both the BPI Building Analyst Certification and the BPI Envelope Shell Certification (descriptions above) so you’ll complete the training and certification for both in just 5* days for a reduced cost.
460 PRDV1249-RWA: M-F, 8am-5pm, 5 days, 3/5-3/9, $2,395 fee, Riverwalk
*NOTE: An additional day (Saturday) may be necessary due to class size and/or testing schedules.
Corporate/Organizational Sustainability Manager NEW!
Defining and implementing a sustainability strategy is not only the right thing to do, it’s good business! Whether in an established company or just starting your business, you’ll benefit from learning key sustainability principles and regulatory proposals/requirements that could affect your business plus best practices to determine and measure environmental impacts, conduct a carbon footprint assessment, recommend ways to go carbon neutral and identify concrete steps to impact the bottom line as well as the environment. Everblue CSM (Certified Sustainability Manager) exam administered last day.
467 PRDV1257-RWA: M-W, 9am-5pm, 3 days, 3/26-3/28, $895 fee, Riverwalk
Professional Energy Manager NEW!
Energy efficiency is key in maintaining a healthy bottom line! Learn the fundamentals of building energy consumption and gain the confidence necessary to conduct commercial and multi-family energy audits. Gain control over your energy costs, and create a systematic plan to optimize your maintenance procedures and maximize your energy system investments. Learn energy codes and standards, energy auditing tools/software, financial incentives, performance contracting, tax rebates and opportunities to reduce costs. Includes training (classroom & hands-on), materials and testing.
468 PRDV1258-RWA: M-F, 9am-5pm, 5 days, 4/30-5/4, $2,395 fee, Riverwalk
