The CPHD course is the premier core Passive House professional training for architects, engineers, consultants, developers, policymakers and more. The course is supported by the 30+ year history of global technical leadership and scientific research of the Passive House Institute.
The course is structured to be flexible in timing, yet get you to the exam date prepared for the test and ready for designing and building.
Financial Incentives
50 to 100% reimbursement is available in support of CPHD, CPHT and specialized training in some areas, as well as the PHN Fellowship in support of Black professionals. Discounts are also available to Veterans, Educators, Non-Profit Staff and Public Employees.
Always Open Regional CPHD Courses
Regionally organized hybrid courses with mix of on-demand, and live online instruction, flexibly paced to your individual needs.
Start course work upon registration and join upcoming Q&A sessions.
Organization Specific CPHD Courses
In-person or online – we can provide customized scheduling and content for your company or organization.
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Course Overview
The CPHD course is the premier core Passive House professional training for architects, engineers, consultants, developers, policymakers and more. The course is supported by the 30+ year history of global technical leadership and scientific research of the Passive House Institute.
The course is structured to be flexible in timing, yet get you to the exam date prepared for the test and ready for designing and building.
The CPHD/C training is a specially designed for professionals in the U.S. construction industry. It features Passive House calculations in Imperial units, and has a variety of case studies, with both U.S. and international examples. Regardless, of what type of projects you design, the Passive House standard can be applied. Find out how passive house standards work with residential, commercial, or institutional projects, or with new and retrofit construction.
Why Attend This Course
- Gain a strong foundation in passive house principles, and their application, that can influence all your building projects, including single-family, multi-family, mixed-use, commercial, and industrial.
- Learn Passive House standards and calculations using Imperial units rather than metric.
- Develop the skills needed to calculate for high-performance buildings.
- Explore case studies of passive house buildings from a variety of projects, and learn best practices and design tips for different conditions.
- Learn the core requirements for all certified passive house designers and consultants so that you can take the certification exam.
- Once you pass the certification exam, you’ll possess an internationally regarded professional credential demonstrating leadership in high-performance, low-energy building design.
Who Should Attend
The Certified Passive House Designer / Consultant course was developed for a wide range of student profiles include architects, MEP and structural engineers, façade, energy and sustainability consultants, contractors, developers, policymakers, regulators, and more.
Architects
Engineers
Planners
Designers
Project Managers
Consultants
Things to Know
Course Completion Requirements
For PHN On-Demand courses all lessons, topics, and quizzes must be marked complete; any required webinars must be attended; AND the post-training survey must be completed.
For In-Person & Live-Online single day courses, 100% attendance is required to receive a course completion certificate.
For In-Person & Live-Online multi-day courses, no more than 2 hours can be missed to receive a course completion certificate.
This course will prepare you for PHI’s Certified Passive House Designer/Consultant exam.
Exams
Find out more about the CPHD/C exam.
Learn the difference between PHI’s Certified Passive House Designer and Certified Passive House Consultant
Continuing Education Credits
Courses with continuing education credits (AIA or PHI) are noted in the course details section.
AIA credits for Live-Online and In-Person Courses will be reported to AIA by PHN if a participant provides their AIA number during registration. All other participants can use the certificate of completion to report continuing education credits either to AIA, or other agencies that recognize the AIA CE credits.
PHI credits are self-reporting. Find out a courses PHI course number. Report PHI credits.
Technical Requirements
Live-Online and On-Demand courses require a personal computer or laptop with a good internet connection speeds and audio listening capabilities. A web-camera is optional but preferred for Live-Online sessions. Preferred web browsers are Firefox, Chrome, or Chromium-based browsers.
In-Person courses do not require laptops or other devices, unless specifically mentioned. Although a laptop, or other note-taking equipment (pen and paper) are encouraged.
Learning Platform
The PHN learning platform provides instant access to almost all On-Demand courses and some Live-Online courses.
Transfers, Cancellations, & Refunds
Group Training
Want to bring one of our courses to your company or organization? Many of our courses are ready to be delivered In-Person, Live-Online, or On-Demand to groups and teams. For more information, including group pricing and quotes, please contact [email protected].
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