Phius Certified Verifier Program Overview

Curriculum

Passive building is growing, and the fastest-growing market segment is multifamily housing (affordable and market rate) and commercial buildings. This training prepares professionals to understand the application of passive building and verification principles for multifamily and commercial projects pursuing Phius Certification. Typical students have experience with on-site building testing, commissioning and other 3rd party certification programs such as ENERGY STAR Multifamily New Construction, LEED Midrise, etc.

Course Topics

Background on building science, building enclosure systems and high performance mechanical systems
All requirements for the Phius Multifamily and Commercial certification programs, including requirements for 3rd party co-requisite programs
Large building air-tightness testing strategies and protocol for testing for Phius Certification compliance
Typical designs for passive building mechanical heating, cooling and ventilation systems and corresponding testing requirements
Passive building hot water delivery requirements and testing strategies

Course Format

This course is delivered all-online in two parts:

Part 1: Self Paced online learning modules (roughly 8 hours)

Part 2: Live instruction delivered in three 3-hour sessions in one week (9 hours)

Cost:
General Public: $750
Phius Alliance Member: $700

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Training Schedule

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Continuing Education Units

RESNET Professional Development Hours

Earn 14 RESNET PDHs

Phius CEUs

Earn 14 Phius CEUs

Incentives & Reimbursements

Energize Connecticut

The sponsors of Energize Connecticut, through their Passive House & All Electric Homes Initiative, offer 75% cost reimbursement for Phius professional training. Connecticut Passive House members can also qualify for an additional 25% reimbursement.

Learn more and apply here