Prep for Two Industry Credentials with HeatSpring PRO

If you’re a solar professional looking to future-proof your career, there’s never been a better time to expand your skillset. The residential solar market is evolving quickly, and the professionals who thrive will be those who can offer more than just grid-tied solar installation.

That’s where HeatSpring PRO comes in. Did you know that your PRO subscription includes preparation courses for two industry credentials, in addition to the 4 PRO badges?

BPI Building Science Principles (BSP) Certificate

The BPI Building Science Principles Certificate is your gateway to understanding how homes work as complete systems. This credential is perfect for solar professionals who want to expand into whole-home energy projects, building performance, and heat pump installations.

What you’ll learn: HeatSpring PRO includes the Building Science Principles Certificate Prep course taught by Brynn Cooksey, one of the country’s top building science instructors. You’ll learn industry terminology and understand how various components of a home interact to affect overall performance – from the building envelope and HVAC systems to insulation, mechanical ventilation, lighting, and appliances. You’ll discover how these systems impact occupant comfort, health, safety, and home durability, and why improving energy efficiency should be the first step before adding solar or other renewable energy systems.

Exam details: When you’re ready to earn your certificate, you’ll take the BSP exam through HeatSpring’s testing partner, HVAC U. The exam is a self-paced, 100-question multiple-choice test with a 70% passing score. The exam fee is $109, paid directly to HVAC U. 

NFPA Certified Electrical Safety Technician (CEST)

Safety is essential in both the electrical and construction industries. The NFPA Certified Electrical Safety Technician credential demonstrates your commitment to electrical safety best practices and understanding of NFPA 70E, Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace.

What you’ll learn: HeatSpring PRO includes the 6-Hour NFPA 70E Electrical Safety Training course, which is a prerequisite to sit for the CEST exam. You will gain the knowledge required to work safely on or around dangerous electrical equipment – critical for solar installations, battery systems, and service and O&M work.

Exam details: The CEST exam is a 3-hour, 110-question multiple-choice test that’s open-book. You can bring your own copy of NFPA 70E. The exam fee is $499, paid directly to NFPA during the application process.

Wait, There’s More! 

Plus, there’s much more to learn in HeatSpring PRO. It costs just $890/year (or $89/month), and it includes access to $6,800 worth of premium courses across four learning paths:

• Energy Storage PRO – Battery systems from residential to utility-scale
• Solar Service PRO – O&M, troubleshooting, and safety
• Building Systems PRO – Heat pumps, geothermal, and the BSP certificate prep
• Skilled Sales PRO – Consultative sales and financial modeling

After you complete all the courses and ace your final exams, you’ll earn PRO badges in each learning area, building a comprehensive skillset that makes you indispensable. The BSP and CEST prep courses are part of a larger educational ecosystem designed to help you pivot into the most promising areas of the clean energy transition.

Ready to future-proof your career?

Subscribe to HeatSpring PRO and get access to BSP and CEST prep courses, over a dozen other premium classes, PRO Circles monthly networking sessions, and the knowledge you need to thrive as the industry evolves!