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 of the Passive House Institute.

For the course and exam schedule, download the PDF schedule here.

Cohort Details:

• 8 weeks from kick-off to completion, followed by 4-5 weeks of exam prep.
• Includes registration for the international CPHD/C exam & exam preparations.
• Upon passing the CPHD/C exam, participants receive certification as either a PH Designer or PH Consultant.

Included in Training:

• 35 AIA LU/HSW credits & certificate of completion.
• On-demand digital course materials.
• Passive House Planning Package (PHPP) software (individual license), digital manual, and Using PHPP in Passive House Design and Certification course access (see below).
• 2 required live online instructor-led webinars.
• Q&A sessions w/ a Passive House practitioner.
• Supplemental exam preparation material.
• 1 site visit to Passive House project (minimum).
• Complimentary PHN & iPHA Membership for 1 year.

CPHD course registrants will now receive access to the Using PHPP in Passive House Design and Certification course that is jointly provided by PHN and Peel Passive House Consulting Ltd. In this course, students will learn how to use the PHPP for residential building design and certification. Participants will be guided step-by-step through the relevant worksheets while learning the correct conventions for measurements and calculations. Proper documentation will also be covered in detail. A case study will provide participants with practical experience in completing and documenting PHPP calculations for building certification.