Passive House training for the people who design, build, own, and advocate for buildings.

Passive House is one standard, used worldwide, for buildings that are comfortable, healthy, and use very little energy. The Passive House Institute (PHI) sets it and certifies the people who practice it. Our courses teach the standard and prepare you for PHI’s exams.

The training runs in three steps:

  • Start with an introduction: one hour for anyone, or four hours for builders and trades.
  • Get certified as a Passive House Designer/Consultant (CPHD/C) or Tradesperson (CPHT).
  • Keep learning. Specialized courses take one subject further, from windows and thermal bridges to the PHPP, mechanical systems, retrofits, and wildfire resilience. Sessions from PHN Presents, our conferences, and our chapters bring in projects and research; some are free.

Owners, developers, and advocates start with the introduction and go on to courses on cost, operations, and policy.

Most training runs live online or on demand, and a few courses in person. Each shows its AIA learning units and whether it counts toward renewing a CPHD/C or CPHT.

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On this page: Two ways in · Upcoming and featured · Find training · Help with cost and questions · Training for your team · The three hubs

Two ways in

1. By what you do ↓ · 2. By subject ↓

1. By what you do

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Get certified
Keep learning
I designArchitects, engineers, and consultants

Introduction to Passive House

1 AIA LU/HSW

Passive House principles and methods, in one hour.

Certified Passive House Designer (CPHD/C)

35 AIA LU/HSW

PHN’s core training for designers and consultants, with the PHI exam and the PHPP included.

For designers

Courses and sessions on design and energy modeling.

I buildBuilders, trades, and construction managers

Introduction to Passive House Trades

4 AIA LU/HSW

How Passive Houses are built, from enclosures to mechanical systems.

Certified Passive House Tradesperson (CPHT)

32 AIA LU/HSW

Training for builders, tradespeople, and construction managers, delivered with Emu Passive, preparing you for the PHI exam.

For builders

Courses and sessions on construction.

I own or developHomeowners, building owners, and developers

Introduction to Passive House

1 AIA LU/HSW

Passive House principles and methods, in one hour.

For owners & developers

Courses and sessions on projects, building management, and cost.

I advocatePolicymakers, code officials, and advocates

Introduction to Passive House

1 AIA LU/HSW

Passive House principles and methods, in one hour.

For advocates

Courses and sessions on policy, codes, and standards.

2. By subject

Ten subjects, each with its own page of training and writing, and the topics within them.

Upcoming and featured

Upcoming

Featured

Find training

Every course and session we offer, in four kinds: certification courses, specialized courses, paid sessions, and free sessions. Narrow them by who you are, the subject, the format, and the credit you need.

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Renewing a CPHD/C or CPHT? See what counts toward a CPHD/C or a CPHT renewal; the rules are on Continuing Education & Certification Renewal.

Help with cost and questions

Training incentives

Programs that can reduce or reimburse the cost of training, depending on where you are.

Training office hours

Quarterly virtual office hours on certification, courses, and incentives.

PHN Education Fellowship

Support for BIPOC architects and engineers taking the CPHD course.

Training for your team

In-house training for firms and organizations, live online or in person. Write to training@passivehousenetwork.org.

The three hubs

Training, Community, and Passive House each gather their part of the site in one place.

Community

Members, regional chapters, and the organizations we work alongside.

Community hub

Passive House

What Passive House is, how it’s certified, where it’s built, and the policy that asks for it.

Passive House hub