BPI Building Analyst Technician (BAT) Online Course
Prepare for a career in residential energy auditing and building performance with our Building Analyst Technician (BAT) Training. This comprehensive online course provides the knowledge and practical concepts needed to perform building inspections, diagnostic testing, combustion safety testing, and energy efficiency evaluations using the Building Performance Institute (BPI) standards.
Designed for professionals entering the weatherization, home performance, and energy efficiency industries, this training helps learners understand how homes function as complete systems while preparing them for the BPI Building Analyst Technician (BA-T) Certification field exam.
Course Overview
The Building Analyst Technician (BA-T) course introduces the essential skills required to evaluate residential buildings for energy efficiency, occupant comfort, durability, and health and safety.
Throughout the course, you'll learn how to inspect building systems, collect field data, perform diagnostic testing, evaluate HVAC systems, and identify opportunities to improve building performance. You'll also gain a strong understanding of combustion safety, building science principles, and industry standards used by today's energy auditors and building performance professionals.
Upon successfully completing the course, learners are prepared to take the 4-hour proctored BPI Building Analyst Technician field exam to earn the BPI Building Analyst Technician certification.
What You'll Learn
- Understand the house-as-a-system approach to residential buildings
- Explain how heat, air, and moisture movement affect building performance
- Perform blower door testing and building air leakage diagnostics
- Conduct combustion safety testing and appliance inspections
- Evaluate HVAC systems and identify energy efficiency opportunities
- Identify health and safety concerns during residential inspections
- Gather field data to develop energy improvement recommendations
- Understand applicable building codes, standards, and best practices
Who Should Enroll
This course is ideal for:
- Energy auditors
- Weatherization professionals
- Home performance contractors
- HVAC technicians
- Residential building inspectors
- Energy efficiency consultants
- Building performance professionals
- Individuals preparing for the BPI Building Analyst Technician certification
Course Features
- 100% Online, Self-Paced Training
- Interactive Knowledge Checks
- Final Exam
- Certificate of Completion
- Technical Support
- Student Support
Course Details
| Format | 100% Online, Self-Paced |
|---|---|
| Estimated Completion Time | Approximately 24 Hours |
| Access Period | 90 Days |
| Certificate of Completion | Included |
| Support | Technical & Student Support Included |
Available Training Options
Choose the option that best fits your certification goals:
- Course Only
- Course + BPI Exams
Why Choose This Course?
The Building Analyst Technician certification is one of the industry's most respected credentials for professionals working in residential energy efficiency and building performance. This course provides the foundational knowledge needed to confidently perform building diagnostics, identify energy-saving opportunities, improve occupant comfort, and support healthier, safer homes.
Whether you're starting a career in energy auditing or expanding your building performance expertise, this training helps prepare you for success in the field while supporting your journey toward BPI certification.
Earn Your BPI Building Analyst Technician Certification
Take the next step toward becoming a qualified building performance professional. Enroll today to build practical skills in residential energy auditing, diagnostic testing, combustion safety, and building science while preparing for the BPI Building Analyst Technician (BA-T) Certification.