How to get your BPI Building Science Principles (BSP) Certificate

Our “Building Science Principles (BSP) Certificate Prep” course is launching August 5th. If you sign up before the launch, you get a 10% pre-launch discount.

The Building Science Principles (BSP) Certificate is the first BPI credential you get on your way to doing energy audits and weatherization work. If you’re doing energy efficiency upgrades, solar, geothermal, or other renewable energy improvements, you’ll need to understand how a building works. These foundational concepts apply to most clean energy jobs.

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Why this course is important

This is a great chance to learn building science from one of the top instructors in the world. Brynn has been teaching this course in person for years – now he’s ready to answer your questions and help you earn your BSP Certificate.

Importantly, this course is a prerequisite to the BA-T technician certification exam, which is a prerequisite to the Building Analysis Professional (BA-P) Exam. The first credential you get in solar is the NABCEP PV Associate. The gateway credential into home performance is the BPI BSP.

What is the Building Science Principles Certificate of Knowledge?

The Building Science Principles (BSP) Certificate of Knowledge is the easiest BPI credential to get. You’ll learn the widely-used industry terminology related to building science. 

Building science demonstrates how various components of a home interact to affect the home’s overall performance. Understanding the relationships between the building envelope, heating, A/C, insulation, mechanical ventilation, lighting, appliances and other systems of the home will enable you to assist yourself and others. Learn how these systems affect the comfort, health and safety of occupants and durability of the home. Discover why improving the energy efficiency of the home should be the first step toward solar, geothermal, or other renewable energy improvements.

The BSP Certificate of Knowledge can be earned by studying the guide and then challenging the BSP online exam from your computer. The BSP exam is a 100-question multiple choice exam with a passing score of 70%. Once you successfully complete the exam, you can print your personalized BSP certificate from a computer connected to a working printer.